We should not forget that The Adventurer, whichever the race, is supposed to come from an unknown foreign land. This alone is a very valid excuse to RP a character which does not follow the typical culture of each specific race and clan. If you plan to RP X race hailing from Y land, then yeah, you need to do some research, but otherwise, everything is perfectly legit.
Also, I am very happy to hear of the Xaelan Au Ra. It seems a very valid answer to all those seeking to RP non-Doman Au Ra (including Au Ra RPers who intend to have been in Eorzea since before Yugiri and her ship came). I have a friend who intends to RP an Au Ra who is not from Doman (he isn't a fan of japanese/eastern culture), and he was super happy to read this bit about the Xaelan clan being nomadic. I'm glad for him.
As for me, I think I'll roll a Raen. Though, you won't find me trying to speak japanese in /say because of it. I'll just resort to "/em talks with the fellow connational in an incomprehensible language to the local Eorzeans.", and keep it classy. <_< I'm also looking forward to cringe at all the japanese slangs mixed with English that people will use (kawaii, senpai, etc.) ugh...!
Also, I am very happy to hear of the Xaelan Au Ra. It seems a very valid answer to all those seeking to RP non-Doman Au Ra (including Au Ra RPers who intend to have been in Eorzea since before Yugiri and her ship came). I have a friend who intends to RP an Au Ra who is not from Doman (he isn't a fan of japanese/eastern culture), and he was super happy to read this bit about the Xaelan clan being nomadic. I'm glad for him.
As for me, I think I'll roll a Raen. Though, you won't find me trying to speak japanese in /say because of it. I'll just resort to "/em talks with the fellow connational in an incomprehensible language to the local Eorzeans.", and keep it classy. <_< I'm also looking forward to cringe at all the japanese slangs mixed with English that people will use (kawaii, senpai, etc.) ugh...!
To be an interesting, intriguing, well-written character, there needs to be something to allow the audience to relate to them. That is what the problem is with who wants their character to be "perfect". Perfect characters will never be strong, and strong characters will never be perfect, because WE (those who read, who watch, who RP) are not perfect.
"What makes a strong character is how they deal with their flaws, their fears, their turmoils, their troubles that get in the way. That's what makes them relatable." -- N.C.
"What makes a strong character is how they deal with their flaws, their fears, their turmoils, their troubles that get in the way. That's what makes them relatable." -- N.C.
