Greetings Roleplayers of Hydaelyn! The name is Locke, Charlie in real life but it find that much too dull. I am 23, currently living in London, England. I’m an Acting student in training; working part-time in a restaurant. I was thrilled to find that there was an already established roleplaying community here on Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn. Though I’ve only ever played the beta up to level 20, I can official confirm today that I have fallen in love with the game and everything about it. I am, of course, a new player though I am eager to delve deep into roleplaying in plots, events and expanding my own character whom I’ve given a great deal of love already.
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MMORPG background
 - Final Fantasy XI (04-06)
 - Star Wars Galaxies (04-09)
 - World of Warcraft (06-09)
 - Lord of the Rings Online (06-13)
 - Star Wars: The Old Republic(11-12)
 - Guild Wars 2 (12-13)  Â
RP experience
My roleplaying journey began in 2004 when I came across a roleplay community based on Star Wars: Jedi Academy. There I learned how to create and establish a character, plot events and scenarios whilst also leading various player factions in the game.
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It was not until 2006 however, when I discovered the Lord of the Rings Online, in which I truly became a well rounded roleplayer. There I created a number of very deep and detailed characters, writing background stories and forging relationships in game which drove my characters forward. Ever striving to push my characters with life-changing (and even life-threatening) events so that they never remained static, always changing and progressing.
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Aside from LOTRO I also dabbled on text-roleplaying forums spanning across various different genres, also roleplaying for a year within the Star Wars universe once again on the most recent MMORPG Star Wars: The Old Republic.
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I have been influenced by Final Fantasy since I was in my very early teens. I picked up Final Fantasy 9, pre-owned completely unaware how much of an impact it would have on me in the years to come. Without a doubt it influenced me as a roleplayer, storyteller and writer.
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Character ideas / Infomation
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Having become extremely attached to a character I’ve created and developed over many years, I have decided to make my main a tweaked second incarnation of the very same character. I don’t wish to give too much away, but he is by definition a ‘False Nobleman’ who has lied, cheated and woo’ed his way out of the gutter. I’ve written many tales about this character which I plan to post here on the forums. In short, his primary ambition once was wealth and titles but after a series of events; having fallen lost friends, endured love and struggled against the odds of the world, he has changed quite a fair bit over the years, though still maintaining his up-beat personality and charm. Â
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How did you learn about the coalition?
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After playing the first phase of beta I immediately searched ‘Final Fantasy 14 Roleplay’ in google and found the website.
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What kind of a role-player are you aiming to be? Light, medium, or heavy?
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Though I am all for instancing, questing and overall gameplay I would label myself as a heavy roleplayer. In previous games that was my only motive to log on, to roleplay and meet new characters. I am quite confident that it will be the same case here on Balmung. I also really wish to find a group of like-minded roleplayers in form of a Guild in game.
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Anything from real life you'€re comfortable with sharing? (Work, school, hobbies, etc)
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Not a lot to share which I haven’t said already really. My hobbies include theatre, gym and going out into London, drinking with rent money and as a result demonstrating to my friends and the world how ungifted a dancer I am.
I'm really look forward to meeting you all in game and more importantly, roleplaying with you!
- R. Locke
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MMORPG background
 - Final Fantasy XI (04-06)
 - Star Wars Galaxies (04-09)
 - World of Warcraft (06-09)
 - Lord of the Rings Online (06-13)
 - Star Wars: The Old Republic(11-12)
 - Guild Wars 2 (12-13)  Â
RP experience
My roleplaying journey began in 2004 when I came across a roleplay community based on Star Wars: Jedi Academy. There I learned how to create and establish a character, plot events and scenarios whilst also leading various player factions in the game.
Â
It was not until 2006 however, when I discovered the Lord of the Rings Online, in which I truly became a well rounded roleplayer. There I created a number of very deep and detailed characters, writing background stories and forging relationships in game which drove my characters forward. Ever striving to push my characters with life-changing (and even life-threatening) events so that they never remained static, always changing and progressing.
Â
Aside from LOTRO I also dabbled on text-roleplaying forums spanning across various different genres, also roleplaying for a year within the Star Wars universe once again on the most recent MMORPG Star Wars: The Old Republic.
Â
I have been influenced by Final Fantasy since I was in my very early teens. I picked up Final Fantasy 9, pre-owned completely unaware how much of an impact it would have on me in the years to come. Without a doubt it influenced me as a roleplayer, storyteller and writer.
Â
Character ideas / Infomation
Â
Having become extremely attached to a character I’ve created and developed over many years, I have decided to make my main a tweaked second incarnation of the very same character. I don’t wish to give too much away, but he is by definition a ‘False Nobleman’ who has lied, cheated and woo’ed his way out of the gutter. I’ve written many tales about this character which I plan to post here on the forums. In short, his primary ambition once was wealth and titles but after a series of events; having fallen lost friends, endured love and struggled against the odds of the world, he has changed quite a fair bit over the years, though still maintaining his up-beat personality and charm. Â
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How did you learn about the coalition?
Â
After playing the first phase of beta I immediately searched ‘Final Fantasy 14 Roleplay’ in google and found the website.
Â
What kind of a role-player are you aiming to be? Light, medium, or heavy?
Â
Though I am all for instancing, questing and overall gameplay I would label myself as a heavy roleplayer. In previous games that was my only motive to log on, to roleplay and meet new characters. I am quite confident that it will be the same case here on Balmung. I also really wish to find a group of like-minded roleplayers in form of a Guild in game.
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Anything from real life you'€re comfortable with sharing? (Work, school, hobbies, etc)
Â
Not a lot to share which I haven’t said already really. My hobbies include theatre, gym and going out into London, drinking with rent money and as a result demonstrating to my friends and the world how ungifted a dancer I am.
I'm really look forward to meeting you all in game and more importantly, roleplaying with you!
- R. Locke
Do you feel like being an acting student helps out with your on-line role play? Are there skills you bring from there that help you out when interacting with other characters in game? I would think that there would certainly be some parallel 
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