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Gegenji · **02-10-2015, 12:05 PM**

(02-10-2015, 12:02 PM)K'nahli Wrote:
(02-09-2015, 02:26 PM)Zyrusticae Wrote: While humans may be predisposed to telling people they "look good" as a standard compliment, Miqo'te would be far more predisposed to telling people they "smell good". No special scented soaps or perfumes required (in fact, I would venture a guess that Miqo'te would really not enjoy those things even in small amounts because they'd overpower their sense of smell).

I'm having trouble understanding this notion really. Why would smell necessarily replace sight just because it was their dominant sense? In fact, to use a possible counter-argument, in the case of tribal miqo'te who typically value strength rather highly for the sake of procreation, being able to tell that someone is physically fit by simply looking at them would seem like something of more importance(and by extension, attractive) to them than seeing some scrawny hunter/huntress who happened to have a unique and pleasant scent nonetheless.

I don't think that it would fully replace sight, just like an Elezen might ignore the rest of the package if they have a nice voice. It might just weigh more on their choice than it would on a "normal" person. Perhaps a good looking guy might not seem so if he has an odd odor about him - whether natural or due to a penchant of slapping on some cheap, abrasive-smelling cologne. It's not a straight game-ender, but it might hinder the chance for the relationship some.

SicketySix · **02-10-2015, 12:12 PM**

(02-10-2015, 12:02 PM)Knahli Wrote:
(02-09-2015, 02:26 PM)Zyrusticae Wrote: While humans may be predisposed to telling people they "look good" as a standard compliment, Miqo'te would be far more predisposed to telling people they "smell good". No special scented soaps or perfumes required (in fact, I would venture a guess that Miqo'te would really not enjoy those things even in small amounts because they'd overpower their sense of smell).

I'm having trouble understanding this notion really. Why would smell necessarily replace sight just because it was their dominant sense? In fact, to use a possible counter-argument, in the case of tribal miqo'te who typically value strength rather highly for the sake of procreation, being able to tell that someone is physically fit by simply looking at them would seem like something of more importance(and by extension, attractive) to them than seeing some scrawny hunter/huntress who happened to have a unique and pleasant scent nonetheless.

I actually agree with the scent thing. We rely on what on what our dominant sense is.

For instanc: Humans rely more on sight then smell. So we associate with our eyes. If I tell you that you look beautiful, it's more of a personal compliment then if I'd had said you smell good.

Miqo'te on the other hand, have more a sense of smell, I feel like it's the opposite for them. Being told you smell good, is perceived a higher compliment then you look good.

Again, in an Rp situation you can do whatever you like.

C'kayah Polaali · **02-10-2015, 03:35 PM**

I can see bringing the sense of smell more into RP with a Miqo'te (I do this with C'kayah quite a bit - an argument could be made for the fact that he pursued his last mate largely because she smelled so damn good), but I've never seen anything suggesting that smell was the dominant sense for Miqo'te.

Kinono · **02-10-2015, 06:45 PM**

(02-10-2015, 03:35 PM)C Wrote: I've never seen anything suggesting that smell was the dominant sense for Miqo'te.

Would love to see someone emote a miqo'te sniffing someone with their mouth gaping open. Gotta work that vomeronasal organ, yo.

Renata Lynn · **03-27-2015, 04:10 PM**

Eorla, not really ever having been around Elezen/Lala/Roe races, finds it hard to not see the Lalafell as child-like, and feels an almost maternal instinct to protect and nurture them.

Her first experience with an Elezen was when she sat down in the Carline Canopy and wound up in the lap of an Elezen male (OOC render delay strikes again), who was not happy and made no bones about roundly scolding her for such an egregious offense. However, most Elezen women she's encountered have been very kind and helpful, for which she is thankful.

Roe women intimidate her, because she is very short (for a Highlander). But she does find the Roe males to be handsome. Where she's from, the bigger the man, the more protected a woman and any children would be, so naturally she is drawn to Roe and Highlander men.

Meena · **03-27-2015, 04:53 PM**

(02-09-2015, 01:47 PM)K Wrote: I'm a little jarred by the notion that nunh's are SO busy with procreation that they don't have time for anything else, even if they were trying to compete with modern-day China *amused*

...unless people are assuming that the pregnancy period in Seeker's is exceptionally shorter to humans, which we have no reason to believe is the case.

As for the discussion about whether or not challenges happen 'that' frequently, I kind of imagine that tias would generally have the same respect for nunh's that females would. After all, they have proven themselves and strength is one of those seemingly, near-universally, respected traits among the tribal kin.

I have difficulty imagining a scenario like:

"Look, I know you beat me last week... but I really think that these past seven days have really made you significantly weaker and I deserve the position more than you now. So let's do this"

haha, I actually think that based on the small text you see in game that breeding for Nunh's is scheduled and not overtly romanticized at all. The U' tribe is a great place to see this.

However - I am all for the fact that inter-racial tensions are a thing. My favorite roleplays revolve around not even racial - but sometimes cultural views on things.

The other night I saw a Dusk and a Wildwood elezen arguing over political stations in Gridania. One of the -best- roleplays I have seen to this date. I was even worried if they were mad OOC but was assured otherwise.

When people take the lore for how it is, roleplay it out and act on that I grin. Its a fantastic world setting and I think that playing out the aspects of society and their hostility is a great way to bring light on that. Even in reality not everyone likes each other.

heck, look at the 'look what you did to meeee' rivalries between Scotland and England, and the 'I have no idea why they dont like each other' relationships between Canada and America, or New Zealand and Australia.

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