(12-29-2014, 03:15 PM)Ashren Snow Wrote: I'm not necessarily targeting this response at either of you, this is more of a general statement about MMO communities as a whole (not just FFXIV), but I never understood this mentality. Why is it that most view the nail that sticks out deserves the hammer? I've seen this sort of mindset again and again and again over the years playing in games like WoW or TERA or even my brief stay in ArcheAge.
The community (or individuals in said community) tend to make these little "edicts" about what is acceptable, and whether it's intentional or not it always creates this sort of air of judgement around those communities as if to say "if you do this/don't do this then you're not worth my RP."
Not wanting to derail this thread, but do want to address this point. Â As I mentioned in my earlier post I knew of one instance where I felt the RP of what many would consider an unusual mount was handled well, and delicately. Â I'm not in the business of hammering down nails that are sticking out, but I will remark that one or two nails sticking out isn't necessarily a problem. Â It's when it's a constant barrage of such mounts that it gets harder and harder for me to just look the other way, as I try to do. Â I have long felt that just because some thing exists in the game in some capacity doesn't mean it fits into everyday life, and I think we're all entitled our beliefs on the matter. Â This is of course at the very core of why there are many different companies and linkpearls, to cater to all different styles and preferences.
As a footnote to the above, I generally do not withold/deny RP to people for something as simple as this, nor do I make any sort of edicts or such. But from my own perspective, in excess the abundance of these 'abnormal things' (not just mounts) does at some level impede my enjoyment of the world and sense of immersion.  Generally speaking, if someone is adamant about riding a lion, magitek armor, or whatever else, I think that's great!  I also think, from my own character's perspective, it may be a bit extreme.  Even the RPer I referenced earlier with her ride-on goobbue got some sidelong glances early on. I'm not going to write anyone off for it, nor am I in the habit of governing how others should RP in whatever manner suits them, but if engaged in RP I'm not going to pretend like something my character would view as an aberration is something commonplace. Perhaps some interesting conversation or RP might arise from such a conversation.
I probably will not contribute much further to this thread. Â My views are pretty widely known and not always very popular, but I am entitled them and just wanted to voice my opinion on this topic, as it does mirror a few others I have seen written here.
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