(08-31-2015, 08:34 PM)Seriphyn Wrote: Playing a race in a culture that they are not native to...
Although more seriously, in-game, Ishgard is primarily Elezen with Hyur. The Drachen-clad dragoons you see in a sidequest are all Elezen. So, essentially, if you want to go with authenticity, accuracy, and appearing like a natural product of that nation, you'd want to play either Elezen or Hyur. Anything else would be regarded as an exception, and just requires an explanation in the backstory.
Something that would be pushing my immersion (and you really shouldn't care about my immersion in particular) is it if it was Au Ra or something.
I feel like this is probably one of the best responses I have read in this thread, so thank you ! Also, I laughed at the picture
Quote:So, essentially, if you want to go with authenticity, accuracy, and appearing like a natural product of that nation, you'd want to play either Elezen or Hyur. Anything else would be regarded as an exception, and just requires an explanation in the backstory.
I agree on this ! The only thing I try to tell those who ask me is that this explanation in the backstory is something you as a player may craft. Do not feel accountable to those who would thump you on the head because it is atypical !
Quote:Something that would be pushing my immersion (and you really shouldn't care about my immersion in particular) is it if it was Au Ra or something.
Yes, is true my character is an Elezen and all around lore-bore, within-the-boundaries type. But I try so hard to make this exact point to ppl. Who cares what I think ?! Go do your thing, no ?
I am strongly of the opinion that no one has the right to stifle another person's creativity. I RP and co-lead FC with a person who RP's a Miqo'te Dragoon and they are amazing. I have RPed with another Miqo Dragoon recently by coincidence who was great too ! Live and let live ! \o /
