Hydaelyn Role-Players

Currently leveling a criminal alt that might get along with your character. He has a couple of 'faces' he wears but the short of it is that he is a scoundrel. There might be chances for plenty of shady undertakings!

(04-06-2017, 09:11 AM)Reiko Relanah Wrote: [ -> ]Reiko being a follower of Menphina might see her as a person who needs a friend and someone to care about her if she ever ran into her.

I would be happy to meet her! Tsukiko is always happy to make a friend or twelve, and is quite interested in the Twelve, so there's opportunity for learning there as well!

(04-06-2017, 09:27 AM)SapphireSkylines Wrote: [ -> ]I'll admit, I don't really know the difference between a courtesan and a working girl/boy. Probably a good reason why Zhara should just stay a performer in Kiss, along with her relationship status.

There are actually many different types of sex worker. By rule of thumb, courtesans are generally regarded as quite high-class, frequently well-learned women who attended court and were often companions or mistresses to upper-crust gentlemen; remember, marriage was more for bloodlines and lineage than passion, so men would have their wives with whom there would be babies, and then the mistresses for their fun. The male equivilent to the courtesan goes by a different name depending on the region, but in France they were 'chevalier servant.' Oirans are the Japanese courtesan, further punctuating the differences - these focus more on the entertainment/hosting/comfort than they do the sex. This is all generally why a courtesan finds offense at being called a whore.


Tsukiko, however, refers to herself as such with little issue! While she is well-learned -- she can read and write, sing, and play an instrument -- her clientele range from the lower class to the rarer upper class who thinks hiring a street worker is a thrill. She has no home to work out of, no room, her domain are streets, taverns, and sometimes even events [ though I respect event runners, so if you see Tsuki at an event, she isn't soliciting! ]. Street workers like Tsuki are the nightmare stories you hear on shows like Law & Order and such, and are often controlled through substance abuse. Tsuki isn't, by virtue that she has a guard and good sense, but that's the class of worker she is. It's about the job, and the job is sex.

(04-06-2017, 09:49 AM)TK Hikaru Wrote: [ -> ]I know for a fact there's Lace and Steel, which deals in all kinds of underground dealings, including prostitution. I know they're an fc, but if I remember correctly they do have a linkshell.
As for other contacts, I can offer up either Chouwa Morrison in learning magic, or Ruri Shingetsu in learning how to fish.

Wishing ya the best of luck.

Lace & Steel is a 'jack of all trades' FC that I wish to avoid, admittedly. Research into it's history tossed it out for me rather early.


I will keep an eye out for you on your characters, however! Thank you!

(04-06-2017, 01:12 PM)Sena Varont Wrote: [ -> ]If it's RP, then you accept "RP gil", correct? Not "gil which was acquired via the game mechanics and has nothing to do with RP"? If you're expecting an actual transfer of gil, then that's not really RP... that's one player paying another player for writing, which is probably against Square Enix's policies on RMT. 

That doesn't mean people don't do it, I'm sure. But you seem well-written, so it'd be a loss to the community if you ended up in trouble.

No, I do mean actual gil, which is not against the policies at all -- I've not only seen the screenshots on Reddit, but spoke to a GM myself about it. It doesn't encourage RMT sales like the housing market often does, and has no out-of-game transactions. I do sort of wish I had saved the conversation between the GM and I, as they were very well-spoken about it.


As it is, there is very much an aspect of roleplay behind it. Having a cost doesn't negate the fact that there is still RP to be had! It's just behind a paywall, so to speak.

(04-06-2017, 01:20 PM)RiniKett Wrote: [ -> ]

(04-06-2017, 01:12 PM)Sena Varont Wrote: [ -> ]If it's RP, then you accept "RP gil", correct? Not "gil which was acquired via the game mechanics and has nothing to do with RP"? If you're expecting an actual transfer of gil, then that's not really RP... that's one player paying another player for writing, which is probably against Square Enix's policies on RMT. 

That doesn't mean people don't do it, I'm sure. But you seem well-written, so it'd be a loss to the community if you ended up in trouble.

Actually, from what I have heard, anything that is done in the game can be bought with ingame currency, yet at the same time they supposively ban people for selling houses...So it's unofficial...Though I've never heard of the working girls getting banned so it might be more on the people who scalp others for the price of housing.

Eitherway, while I may never RP with you myself I don't judge what people choose to RP so I wish you luck...Though her being cheap is kind of depressing. Someone needs to give her a hug!...For free! lol

PS. Only reason I commented on this is because, despite the subject matter, as Sena said you do seem to be a really good writer and this looks professionally thought out so, kudos!

She is cheap simply because it fits her! She's not a high-class courtesan or escort, she's someone you drop a pouch of gil on in a seedy back alley. She enjoys the work, though she's been told she should raise her prices, but she just tells people that if they liked the meal, feel free to tip.


She also loves hugs, and hugs are free!

(04-06-2017, 01:21 PM)Virella Wrote: [ -> ]

(04-06-2017, 01:12 PM)Sena Varont Wrote: [ -> ]If it's RP, then you accept "RP gil", correct? Not "gil which was acquired via the game mechanics and has nothing to do with RP"? If you're expecting an actual transfer of gil, then that's not really RP... that's one player paying another player for writing, which is probably against Square Enix's policies on RMT. 

That doesn't mean people don't do it, I'm sure. But you seem well-written, so it'd be a loss to the community if you ended up in trouble.

Offering (E)RP in exchange for gil is not considered RMT according to FFXIV. There's a Reddit thread on it somewhere. I'm sure Google can help you out there!

That said, I'm glad to see an ordinary sexworker and not yet another courtesan.

Besides that I have little to add. Best of luck o/

It wasn't really until I got into a fairly heated argument over the difference that I realized how uncommon a common street worker was!


Thank you!

(04-06-2017, 01:27 PM)Sena Varont Wrote: [ -> ]

(04-06-2017, 01:20 PM)RiniKett Wrote: [ -> ]Actually, from what I have heard, anything that is done in the game can be bought with ingame currency, yet at the same time they supposively ban people for selling houses...So it's unofficial...Though I've never heard of the working girls getting banned so it might be more on the people who scalp others for the price of housing.

Eitherway, while I may never RP with you myself I don't judge what people choose to RP so I wish you luck...Though her being cheap is kind of depressing. Someone needs to give her a hug!...For free! lol

They're definitely inconsistent with their policies, that's for sure. People have gotten in trouble for things like selling a character art commission in exchange for gil, and there's the housing thing. I don't think they do anything about what doesn't get reported, though, so... who knows. Could be that all it'd take is for a customer with some screenshots to go to SE and complain that gil was demanded. 

But yeah, good luck, for sure, OP. No judgment here either. Just about everybody does ERP (especially the ones who protest that they don't). There's heaps of people falling over themselves looking to do it for free, so I'm not sure why anybody would pay gil for it, but people apparently do, from what I've heard. A fool and their money are soon parted, eh?

In regards to the 'I can get it for free, so why should I pay?' mentality that I run into a lot, I have a few answers that tend to make people think twice before asking it again, but I generally just state, 'if you don't want to pay, don't have sex with Tsuki.'


The reality is that anyone can do something for free if they want. The people who complain about artist prices being too high could start drawing their own. Free art, self-satisfaction. Do they? Not often. I get that a lot when attempting writing commissions, and I encourage people with the 'I can do it myself' mentality to... well, do just that. The world could use more artists!


I love baking. I'm a damn good baker if I do say so myself, but red velvet is my bane. I just cannot get my red velvet to turn out quite right! So I go to a bakery nearby who does absolutely wonderful red velvet when I'm really craving it, and I pay them. It's worth every penny, it's just what I want, it's a short drive away, and I didn't have the self-loathing involved of wondering why my own cake just isn't hitting the spot. Are other places cheaper? Yes! Doesn't matter. That bakery has it just right, and when I want red velvet right then and there, they are who I go to. 


Could I go gather those ten high-quality oranges in game? Yeah, I could. It'll just take me 2 hours because of RNG, so you can bet your knickers I'm going to hit up that MB and find as many low cost high-quality oranges I can find to get my daily done!


My point is -- anyone can do anything themselves. There are just reasons they don't. It's perfectly okay to not want to pay, but there are reasons people will. I've been doing the erotica-for-money game a very long time, so I'm not bothered by who will and who won't, because for every one who loudly proclaims they won't, there's about four more who will.

(04-06-2017, 04:04 PM)Faye Wrote: [ -> ]Hello there, welcome to the RPC! I've an alt who's a former back-alley prostitute and thief, herself. Nowadays, she's into more organized crime, along with tinkering with Magitek and machinery, if that counts as the sort of "craftsmen" your character may be looking for. Perhaps the two can meet!

I would like that! It is indeed the sort of craftsman that Tsuki is looking for. There's plenty of fun to be had with machinery, after all. Especially for Tsuki, who collects music boxes. Lots of little machinery she'd like to learn to tend to!

(04-06-2017, 05:27 PM)Lan Darklyn Wrote: [ -> ]Currently leveling a criminal alt that might get along with your character. He has a couple of 'faces' he wears but the short of it is that he is a scoundrel. There might be chances for plenty of shady undertakings!

That sounds wonderful! Shady undertakings are my jam. Please feel free to prod me in-game or over Discord!

Still looking! If I have not gotten to you yet, please know you haven't been forgotten! My schedule got a little wonky! Do not be afraid to approach, Tsuki doesn't bite!


... well, not without cause.

Though Stroud is a courtier and entertainer to the more exclusive parties in Ul'dah - he's also got his hands in several cookie jars himself with shady investments and the like. It's likely the two travel in similar circles to such an extent they've at least seen each other. If you'd like to explore it IC - shoot me a message IG or over the messenger. ^.^ 

Anything from casual conversation to free lance employment of the shady sort is on the table.

Kinda curious. How would a vigilante type aimed against douchebangs and Garleans fair in this regard?

Also, given to my hectic schedule. I am mainly regulated to text rp over than in-game rp, though its not's impossible for me.

(05-27-2017, 12:41 AM)TyconRue Wrote: [ -> ]Kinda curious. How would a vigilante type aimed against douchebangs and Garleans fair in this regard?

Also, given to my hectic schedule. I am mainly regulated to text rp over than in-game rp, though its not's impossible for me.

Fairly well, I would assume! Text RP is more than welcome, you just need to add me on Discord.

(05-28-2017, 10:40 PM)Tsukiko Tanshi Wrote: [ -> ]

(05-27-2017, 12:41 AM)TyconRue Wrote: [ -> ]Kinda curious. How would a vigilante type aimed against douchebangs and Garleans fair in this regard?

Also, given to my hectic schedule. I am mainly regulated to text rp over than in-game rp, though its not's impossible for me.

Fairly well, I would assume! Text RP is more than welcome, you just need to add me on Discord.

Perfect! I'll PM you!

Nick frequents brothels a lot and isn't afraid to admit it (*cough*). He's a doctor and a mage, and he's fairly adaptable and laid back. He's also been active in Ul'dah's 'underworld' for many, MANY years now.

There are definitely hooks here to work with if you're interested. I'll send you a message on discord.

Hello! I'm interested in setting up a connection whenever you have a moment to chat. I threw you a friend request on Discord; the name is Vex on there. Look forward to hearin' from ya soon!

I don't have any crafting/gathering classes, so if she's looking for craftsmen that can create actual in game gear or items, I can't help.  But A'kos Is proficient with magitek and can repair many things and create some minor ones.  He's more mechanic and handy man than an engineer.  He works fairly cheap too, and for the right reasons for free.  As a client I can't say, it's completely possible, but he probably wouldn't think about it if she was hiring him for something right off.  I leave things like that to how things go through the rp, but if it did paying actual gil isn't an issue.

Hit me up anytime.  In game or on discord, I'm Kinsaeda (discord might be easier).  I'm hoping to get involved with all kinds of angles and levels of rp, makes the game feel alive that way.

My character ICly isn't a craftsman at all (unless you want to learn how to distill moonshine in a tub...) but he does masquerade as a courtesan, and he's very much involved in the underworld. Feel free to hit me up on discord for more details, I'd love to get some ideas. I'm viktoria #0685.

I've been a little quiet while getting things rolled out for Tsukiko's company, and with that in progress, I'm here to start networking again! Please feel free to contact me, easily done over Discord.


As a side-note, please do not leave your contact information here for me to find later. My entire first post is a rather large 'I would like to RP with you and here's some ideas if you have none of your own!' I come here to scope events and I only check this thread about once a month - if you are interested in playing with me, just add me on Discord and talk there. I've already expressed my interest, my door is open, it's up to you to step through it and come have some tea while we talk things over.


Asking if I'm interested and making me chase you down after I've already put in the effort really just reads in a bad way to me and is a terrible first impression. I know that sounds a little uptight, but I need people who I can trust to communicate and be proactive, especially as I move into leading a company.


I look forward to speaking with you!