Why do sylvari make grunting sounds jumping?
It’s because we have stiff knees and jumping requires some extra oomph for us.
Female varis sound okay in jumping or mining but yeah, my male warrior sounds like he’s getting a hernia every time. I hadn’t played a male vari before so it surprised the heck out of me when I began leveling him.
Give it another decade and you’ll be making all kinds of noise even when you’re not doing anything all that strenuous.
Ziffy Snidehide, Zadie Hawkkin, Zannie Oakley, Zuulja
[ODIN],[NaCl] – Tarnished Coast
All races make sounds when they jump, not sure why you think they don’t.
The male Sylvari’s jump sounds do seem a bit more noticeable, though.
I think male Sylvari make interesting sounds when they jump. It took awhile to get used to them though. I still think it sounds like they’re hacking up a lung when they cut down a tree. It’s a very distinctive sound.