Hyur--Midlanders included--do indeed have their own culture and race. One reason to play them is familiarity. Another is that, in game, human races tend to be one of the more unique ones. We're all humans in real life. So the majority of people would opt to play a Miqo'te, or a Lalafell, etc. So rather than being mundane, Midlanders are sort of a rarity. Otherwise, some people enjoy playing "normal" races/characters and Midlanders, being a pretty flexible race, are a suitable race change for a lot of characters. (And let's not forget that Midlander may be the best choice for anyone wanting to role-play a full-blooded Garlean).
I, personally, chose to main a Midlander because I think they are the best-looking and it was best suited for my character. Personality-wise, I could have made her either an Elezen or a Midlander, and in the end I settled on Midlander because it suited her appearance better. I couldn't get the soft features I wanted on an Elezen and, to be honest, their necks and shoulders are freaking weird.
Miqo'te aren't everyone's cup of tea, especially since there are such a large amount of them, and even more so if you factor in how many of them are furries, weeaboos, and/or perverted dudes trying to act out lesbian cat-girl fantasies scaring away others from playing the race. Lalafell are sort of a niche thing for people who want to play something cute and silly. Not everyone is into the tough, ripped aesthetic of the Highlanders and Roegadyn. As for the Elezen, many people don't want to play elves, and a lot of those who do are turned off by the weird giraffe necks.
In short... imo, Midlanders make for some of the best looking characters, and the history/lore/culture of them allows for the race to fit just about any character type. You should make your character interesting, not just depend on her race to set her apart from other characters. As for Midlanders not building anything, I suggest reading up on your Gridania lore.
Hyur settled Gridania with the Elezen and created the Order of the Twin Adder. Also, Midlanders are seemingly the most likely race to become Padjal (assuming Padjal are not exactly a separate race in themselves).
I, personally, chose to main a Midlander because I think they are the best-looking and it was best suited for my character. Personality-wise, I could have made her either an Elezen or a Midlander, and in the end I settled on Midlander because it suited her appearance better. I couldn't get the soft features I wanted on an Elezen and, to be honest, their necks and shoulders are freaking weird.
Miqo'te aren't everyone's cup of tea, especially since there are such a large amount of them, and even more so if you factor in how many of them are furries, weeaboos, and/or perverted dudes trying to act out lesbian cat-girl fantasies scaring away others from playing the race. Lalafell are sort of a niche thing for people who want to play something cute and silly. Not everyone is into the tough, ripped aesthetic of the Highlanders and Roegadyn. As for the Elezen, many people don't want to play elves, and a lot of those who do are turned off by the weird giraffe necks.
In short... imo, Midlanders make for some of the best looking characters, and the history/lore/culture of them allows for the race to fit just about any character type. You should make your character interesting, not just depend on her race to set her apart from other characters. As for Midlanders not building anything, I suggest reading up on your Gridania lore.
Hyur settled Gridania with the Elezen and created the Order of the Twin Adder. Also, Midlanders are seemingly the most likely race to become Padjal (assuming Padjal are not exactly a separate race in themselves).
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