I don't have much advice for you that the others haven't already given you, but I do feel obligated to tell you a few things since you'll be joining our happy little(not exactly little) family.
As a former WoW player/RPer it would only be fair to tell you that FFXIV is far from the same communities you are use to on MG or WRA.
It's really sad that, from experience...Five painfully years of experience, that I know exactly what kind of guilds and Roleplayers you are referring to. While our community on Balmung is not perfect...I..Have yet to see..Well...The following:
So yea, I could go on and I know this isn't exactly "constructive" for your character, but it took me awhile to get use to the new atmosphere. Almost everyone you RP with in a town is friendly and even when you do meet a few characters who are self-entitled they do not do so maliciously OOC. There are a lot of community events and a lot of Free Companies who focus on exactly what you are comfortable with in Roleplay.
So why am I telling you this?
In the end, like lore, we can only make characters based on what we know. So far, you know the community of WoW and how things went there, but here it is...Well..Far more pleasurable. I'm not going to say you are never going to run into someone who is just nasty, but the atmosphere from WoW to FF is shocking. So, I hope this helps a bit with what to expect and what to look for. It will also be a lot easier for you to make wise choices on character creation if you have more knowledge with the lore. Personally, I knew every quest and every bit of lore in WoW, but I am practically oblivious to the gobs of information there is to learn on Final Fantasy 14. Because of this, a lot of my wiki is incomplete or blank. Leaving out details is something I always recommend because it gives wiggle room for your character to evolve and grow into something.
Anyway, I hope this helped at least a bit or so, but if you do find yourself on Balmung feel free to look me up or PM me here if you have questions. Things are always easier when you aren't alone.
Lastly, I am going to post a few links below that you can read if you would like. I still can't find this one in particular that I read here when I first started, but it stated something like... "You can have the most interesting character in the world, or the most powerful one. He can slay hoards of foes, best any warrior, or solve any problem, but if you don't have something to promote yourself that draw people in to engage you then you'll struggle to find RP." This is something I always found true, especially with shy characters. So I wish you well and I'm sure any question you have can be answered here. : )
The Role-Play Handbook - It's a little outdated lore wise, but as far as RP values go it's a pretty good read.
100 questions to ask.. - This is a fun little...Okay it can be tedious, 100 questions is a lot, but! It will help ask questions and pick your brain to formulate answers. Then when someone asks you "What is your favorite drink?" you have an answer...And 99 more.
Ash's Guide - Another great guide that can get you thinking on what you want your character to grow into.
As a former WoW player/RPer it would only be fair to tell you that FFXIV is far from the same communities you are use to on MG or WRA.
Quote: (I sadly tended to raise a stink about more nonsensical guilds, like the ones who murdered in the streets because "oh, cleanse the unclean powers," and the ones formed from organizations that have basically been ripped to shreds)
It's really sad that, from experience...Five painfully years of experience, that I know exactly what kind of guilds and Roleplayers you are referring to. While our community on Balmung is not perfect...I..Have yet to see..Well...The following:
- Public execution
- Murder in broad daylight in a city full of guards
- Guilds that try to own a city
- Dueling to solve IC conflict (Can't duel ha)
- Weird soul swapping and I own you cliche
- Guilds that claim certain areas and tell players around that area to get lost
- Unsactioned fighting in cities
- Simply...Being a jerk to someone you don't know because...Well you feel better than them.
So yea, I could go on and I know this isn't exactly "constructive" for your character, but it took me awhile to get use to the new atmosphere. Almost everyone you RP with in a town is friendly and even when you do meet a few characters who are self-entitled they do not do so maliciously OOC. There are a lot of community events and a lot of Free Companies who focus on exactly what you are comfortable with in Roleplay.
So why am I telling you this?
In the end, like lore, we can only make characters based on what we know. So far, you know the community of WoW and how things went there, but here it is...Well..Far more pleasurable. I'm not going to say you are never going to run into someone who is just nasty, but the atmosphere from WoW to FF is shocking. So, I hope this helps a bit with what to expect and what to look for. It will also be a lot easier for you to make wise choices on character creation if you have more knowledge with the lore. Personally, I knew every quest and every bit of lore in WoW, but I am practically oblivious to the gobs of information there is to learn on Final Fantasy 14. Because of this, a lot of my wiki is incomplete or blank. Leaving out details is something I always recommend because it gives wiggle room for your character to evolve and grow into something.
Anyway, I hope this helped at least a bit or so, but if you do find yourself on Balmung feel free to look me up or PM me here if you have questions. Things are always easier when you aren't alone.
Lastly, I am going to post a few links below that you can read if you would like. I still can't find this one in particular that I read here when I first started, but it stated something like... "You can have the most interesting character in the world, or the most powerful one. He can slay hoards of foes, best any warrior, or solve any problem, but if you don't have something to promote yourself that draw people in to engage you then you'll struggle to find RP." This is something I always found true, especially with shy characters. So I wish you well and I'm sure any question you have can be answered here. : )
The Role-Play Handbook - It's a little outdated lore wise, but as far as RP values go it's a pretty good read.
100 questions to ask.. - This is a fun little...Okay it can be tedious, 100 questions is a lot, but! It will help ask questions and pick your brain to formulate answers. Then when someone asks you "What is your favorite drink?" you have an answer...And 99 more.
Ash's Guide - Another great guide that can get you thinking on what you want your character to grow into.
" There's a skinny girl inside me crying to get out...But I can usually shut her up with cookies" - Rini