(06-30-2015, 12:31 PM)A Wrote: It's not so much uncreative as simply more common. Given that we only have so many ways to change bodies one way or another, it's just the easiest way that people have access to most easily. Urianger in the story is shown to have glamour ability. Illusion magic seems to be one that can be used to fudge a lot of things, and it's a more feasible fallback than say, actually using an in game fantasia. It's simple to say someone went to a magus that specializes in glamours; the Halloween event is a good example of some amazing glamours that can change the appearance of not just race, but even into believable monster species. Someone who dedicates their lives to that kind of magic would obviously likely sell it to make money, selling disguises for criminals or spies, or fleeing refugees, or races that might not be accepted right away.
I think you're conflating "plausibility" and "creativity" here. RP that is "plausible" doesn't really connote any kind of standard. Boring, dime-a-dozen RP can be perfectly plausible but that doesn't mean you have to enjoy it.Â
Most people who are using the Glamour excuse seem to be doing it so that they can try to base their character in the racial lore, which I think is commendable instead of having a bunch of botched experiments running around who aren't really the race they appear to be.Â
Of course everyone has their own preferences. Appeals to plausibility can't really account for taste or general RP quality though.
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