I love this.
I think this applies especially to FFXIV. Just look at how characterization works in many JRPGs, especially Square Enix's. Dragon Quest, Chrono Trigger, Chrono Cross, and all the FF's have a ton of humor and character fluff that makes you care about the characters. Just think of that horrible Yuna/Tidus laughing scene in FFX (just kidding about that one, but seriously--Ayla in Chrono Trigger is probably my favorite example).Â
Character banter and joking around is my personal favorite part of RP, too. Thank you for posting this! Laugh with is, cry with us--that's the best way to go!Â
Also, side note: something I see a lot in RP is all of the serious conversation happening IC, and people saving the jokes and goofing around for OOC. It's always good to give your characters weaknesses that can be laughed about, and not to take IC mocking or teasing personally. Maybe the reason we don't see as much lighthearted RP IC is because our characters don't have enough flaws to make fun of!
I think this applies especially to FFXIV. Just look at how characterization works in many JRPGs, especially Square Enix's. Dragon Quest, Chrono Trigger, Chrono Cross, and all the FF's have a ton of humor and character fluff that makes you care about the characters. Just think of that horrible Yuna/Tidus laughing scene in FFX (just kidding about that one, but seriously--Ayla in Chrono Trigger is probably my favorite example).Â
Character banter and joking around is my personal favorite part of RP, too. Thank you for posting this! Laugh with is, cry with us--that's the best way to go!Â
Also, side note: something I see a lot in RP is all of the serious conversation happening IC, and people saving the jokes and goofing around for OOC. It's always good to give your characters weaknesses that can be laughed about, and not to take IC mocking or teasing personally. Maybe the reason we don't see as much lighthearted RP IC is because our characters don't have enough flaws to make fun of!
