I read just about every single comment here and I agree and disagree with some of the comments. In regards to Gus, my character, being some sort of staple or guideline to the quintessential lalafell, I simply say 'I hope not'. This isn't because I don't take my own character seriously, but because I feel role-players all bring a little bit of something different with their own creation.
When I first made Gus, it started off as a character who had little and had to make his way to where he is. Those that 'don't take the character seriously' weren't around to experience his journey and that's okay; don't use my character as the shining example of what you think isn't something 'serious' because I'll beg to differ.
Gus learned magick and had a teacher in conjuring (L'yhta Mahre).
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That lasted for a good long while until Gus had everything he needed to move on. Next came business and he learned some stuff from players (No longer playing unfortunately) from the wonderful <USH> free company. From there, Gus had to recruit people on the promise that he could pay their wages and that he had a legitimate business. Only players who actually interacted with the character would know that he was playing it close to the chest in regards to the whole operation. The character was stealing gil from fountains for goodness sake. He lucked out with "Spooky the 13th" being a huge success and thus making him a gillionaire.
These days, Gus plans events, makes business partnerships, checks on people, feeds the poor, helps out adventurer's that are short on cash without any due reciprocation and so forth. This, most people generally know... but has anyone really joined Gus on any adventures? Some have and they know he hunts all manner of rumor and paranormal monsters. There is a lot to the character and I'd say despite being someone obsessed with pumpkin, he's a character that is taken seriously for the most part.
In regards to Berrod's statement about 'not taking Gus seriously', of course he doesn't. Berrod is a busy man who's off doing some pretty heavy stuff in comparison to selling goods and hunting rumors, ect. Most players wouldn't take a businessman seriously because they have bigger fish to fry; that does not make him or any other lalafell character that isn't a scrapper (adventurer) any less serious.
Bottom line, a character is as serious as the character gets involved with whatever he's role-playing with. Gus has seen and done it all with the best of the best and without having to pull out a weapon and beat something or someone down. I'd say that puts him somewhere.
If someone wants to play a lalafell and be treated seriously, as many have already said, act normal. I read some people say 'well my character likes chocolates'... so? I'm a grown man and I love chocolates too, that doesn't make someone a child. Go out there, get your hands dirty, interact, smile and if you have to get into a scrap even if you lose, do it. This is just role-play and you'll get what every other player gets in the end.
Also, I've seen many other lalafell played right. I don't RP with him much, but Chachan is played just fine as he is and I've never seen any problems with him. Heck, I've never really had problems either... what's this about now?
When I first made Gus, it started off as a character who had little and had to make his way to where he is. Those that 'don't take the character seriously' weren't around to experience his journey and that's okay; don't use my character as the shining example of what you think isn't something 'serious' because I'll beg to differ.
Gus learned magick and had a teacher in conjuring (L'yhta Mahre).
That lasted for a good long while until Gus had everything he needed to move on. Next came business and he learned some stuff from players (No longer playing unfortunately) from the wonderful <USH> free company. From there, Gus had to recruit people on the promise that he could pay their wages and that he had a legitimate business. Only players who actually interacted with the character would know that he was playing it close to the chest in regards to the whole operation. The character was stealing gil from fountains for goodness sake. He lucked out with "Spooky the 13th" being a huge success and thus making him a gillionaire.
These days, Gus plans events, makes business partnerships, checks on people, feeds the poor, helps out adventurer's that are short on cash without any due reciprocation and so forth. This, most people generally know... but has anyone really joined Gus on any adventures? Some have and they know he hunts all manner of rumor and paranormal monsters. There is a lot to the character and I'd say despite being someone obsessed with pumpkin, he's a character that is taken seriously for the most part.
In regards to Berrod's statement about 'not taking Gus seriously', of course he doesn't. Berrod is a busy man who's off doing some pretty heavy stuff in comparison to selling goods and hunting rumors, ect. Most players wouldn't take a businessman seriously because they have bigger fish to fry; that does not make him or any other lalafell character that isn't a scrapper (adventurer) any less serious.
Bottom line, a character is as serious as the character gets involved with whatever he's role-playing with. Gus has seen and done it all with the best of the best and without having to pull out a weapon and beat something or someone down. I'd say that puts him somewhere.
If someone wants to play a lalafell and be treated seriously, as many have already said, act normal. I read some people say 'well my character likes chocolates'... so? I'm a grown man and I love chocolates too, that doesn't make someone a child. Go out there, get your hands dirty, interact, smile and if you have to get into a scrap even if you lose, do it. This is just role-play and you'll get what every other player gets in the end.
Also, I've seen many other lalafell played right. I don't RP with him much, but Chachan is played just fine as he is and I've never seen any problems with him. Heck, I've never really had problems either... what's this about now?
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