(07-02-2015, 10:17 AM)Caspar Wrote:(07-01-2015, 09:35 PM)Misuzu Wrote:That's also true, sadly. One of the things you give up when you play Lala, and probably a big part of why it's not a very popular race.(07-01-2015, 04:41 PM)Caspar Wrote:(07-01-2015, 04:07 PM)Lilia Lia Wrote: Results are surprising so far.It's cause we are in short supply. But more seriously, I figure many cant take us seriously because of our tiny size.
Lots of Au Ra, actually less than I was expecting really, but also less Miqo'te. I imagine a lot of Miqo'te changed into Au Ra compared to the other races.
So few Lalafell. I'm not sure what to make of this actually, since outside the RPC I think they were the third most popular race pre-Au Ra. Maybe some Lalafell were sipping Fantasia too? But that seems like more of a stretch and I can only think of one I know who did that and she's probably not in this thread.
I bet our numbers would double if the boob slider actually did something. Pathetic, but true.
I picked Lala because it gives a character's heroic accomplishments more impact visually if they're far smaller than their enemies. I also picked Lala because even if they're supposedly taken as seriously as adults of other races in setting, they still resemble children to players. I figure some players will feel protective of the fat popoto bebehs, and experience more sympathy when they suffer hardships.
So it goes both ways. I want to exploit the disconnect between the stereotypical cute Lala who is glib and sociable, and show just how "wrong" feeling Virara is, and how that might induce some unease or even fear. At the same time, while wanting her taken seriously, I guess I also end up exploiting the fact that Lalas often aren't. It's a good and bad thing, I reckon.
And of course no race can beat us in cuteness.
You know there'd be a ton of max-slidered Lalagirls running around if that was a thing. I'd just be happy if I could put some muscle on my popoto rather than having to imply it all the time.
But yeah, the size difference between hero and villain is a fun one for me too. Which is why my Warrior and DK in WoW were both Gnomes. After seeing a Gnome Warrior tank Onyxia, I was hooked on the idea. Something the size of her claw just sitting there taking her hits like it ain't no thang.
Heroic dissonance in general is something I like a lot. Fat superheroes, tiny tanks, past-their-prime protagonists. There's something innately entertaining to me about seeing someone who doesn't look at all suited to the role they're in. Whether it be on purpose or chance of fate.
Being adorable helps a lot too, I really enjoy all the cutesy stuff you can do as a Lala. Like leghugs.
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