(10-30-2015, 04:44 AM)Ozma Wrote: I never seen Lalafell children in game before. So far I think I've seen younger models of all races but lalafells.
That is because Lalafell do not age in the same way as other races. Their bodies stop growing very young, and because of this do not experience the tug of gravity in the way a Hyur might. Signs of aging in Lalafell are often little more than graying of hair and bags under the eyes. They are forever childlike, and have have evolved to cope with this.
Personally, I take Lalafell seriously when they are adults and not being RPed like Tataru. Ul'Dah was at one point -exclusively- Lalafell. They are keen businessmen, adept mages, and can be as strong as any Roegadyn can be. They have also been shown in the MSQ not to be the cutesy chibis they appear to be. They are cutthroat, hardworking, and innovative.
You can actually find a prime example in the Sultana Nanamo Ul Namo.
In the vanilla game, Nanamo's voice acting was saccharine and childlike. It made little sense for the sovereign of a nation to speak like a little girl. Enix came to realize this, and altered her voice acting in the subsequent patches to be much more regal and professional. They needed to show that she is of sound mind and is equipped to hold the position she does. Having a baby voice compared to the likes of Teledji Adaledji and Lolorito made her seem inferior.
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