Very true, Zouls. I guess I just hate the idea of doing the same old thing. We can get animal races, orcs, elves, and humans in so many games. I just want it to be different some how. Instead of just saying, “Here is a cat race. You have pointy ears and a long tail.” I would like to see, “Here is bi-pedal mammal race. You have different ears to choose from, along with tails and feet.” Maybe they could do something limited in that if you pick a bird race, you have many beaks and plumage styles to choose from. Though, I’m not opposed to dragons with feathers instead of scales or lizards with fur either.
it looks like all of the races are going to be beast races, so there wont be orcs elves and humans, that seems to be the general idea.
Has there been enough info to determine they are all beast races? I thought we knew about bird people, but I haven’t kept up enough I don’t think.
Not necessarily beast races actually but not the standard races as elves and dwarves.
I don’t really feel these looks very beasty:
I see. This is definitely something to look forward to. I won’t lie though, I need some extra cuteness on mine. Maybe I can make one with big ears and eyes. Either way, I can’t wait to see how it works out.
Pretty sure those 2 were the reptile and insect races, werent they? would beast cover those animals? or do you have to say animal.
They seem more inspired by beasts than actually beast races in their own right.
the goat race seems kinda much just like a goat on 2 legs, but you are prob right, there is a difference.
Yeah that was my thought the goat race seem like a beast race while this seem more like a humanoid species which have scales and hardened flesh.
I think they take an animal type and then try to humanize it as much as possible while still keeping the feel of the animal, but im not sure. this is the best picture i can find 
Cool! this suggestion reminds me of SPORE…i love that game and when u create your creature…each body part enables you to have a skill attached to it. 
Just gonna leave this here as a reminder
why not choose perks for head limbs core etc without having to chose certain looks
so just seperate the perks from the creating your toon
make how you wanna look and chose the perks that you think should be on your toon
just saying
That’s not a bad idea either, ThexVoid. Maybe a tier system? This way, perks can be put into a typing system that prevents players from stacking certain ones that would make for ridiculous combinations.
You know I’ve been thinking… If we go for a segmented character creation system where you can mix and match whatever parts you want, there might be the potential to make things actually look pretty good.
As long as they hold a little consistency color and texture wise, it might be ok.
Remember ATLA?
I could easily see some humanoid versions of those.
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This is exactly what I was thinking 
I want to make a really short birdman who can squeeze into really small spaces and glide… or at least fall slower.
also, some body parts should be able to retain water better, so you can survive on desert planets better, or if you have no interest in desert survival then you can use some amphibian parts to swim and jump around on a water planet.
everything should have it’s drawbacks… except maybe a thing that gives you a little of everything.