We have another instance of a topic popping up in previous threads. So, I thought I would finally gather my ideas and actually put them down in a thread somewhere and allow us to discuss the idea.
How concrete are racial cultures really in Eorzea? I know lore wise every race a somewhat distinctive culture, especially in the Miqo'te/Lalafell/Roegadyn category, but would such a distinct cultural trait like... let's say, tribalism with Miqo'te stand the years of instant transportation and a world that has essentially turned into the melding pot of influences?
Here's my thoughts on the matter:
I personally have a very hard time basing my characters off of lore specific to the races in FFXIV. In game, we don't actually see a lot of these traits actually come up, despite how heavily some people push on it. I made Bea to be specifically very cultured, in that she pretty much has no cultural identity. Despite being a Roegadyn, she grew up no where near the sea and in her later years spent most of her time trouncing about the forest. And despite her group preferring to work via ship, she's basically no sea legs to speak of and the salty air around the water irritates her more than makes her feel "at home" as the lore of Roegadyn would suggest.
And while there might be a few traits held on to by a race, I feel as though making a character completely embedded in (again, going back to my previous example, not really nitpicking at this one specifically, though) tribal society just doesn't really make sense for how the world is currently working.
And... as per my new policy, I'd like to note that if you disagree with me, that's alright! You're perfectly well entitled to your own opinions. But, please don't take my opinions on the matter as anything but.
So, what say you, people of the forum?
How concrete are racial cultures really in Eorzea? I know lore wise every race a somewhat distinctive culture, especially in the Miqo'te/Lalafell/Roegadyn category, but would such a distinct cultural trait like... let's say, tribalism with Miqo'te stand the years of instant transportation and a world that has essentially turned into the melding pot of influences?
Here's my thoughts on the matter:
I personally have a very hard time basing my characters off of lore specific to the races in FFXIV. In game, we don't actually see a lot of these traits actually come up, despite how heavily some people push on it. I made Bea to be specifically very cultured, in that she pretty much has no cultural identity. Despite being a Roegadyn, she grew up no where near the sea and in her later years spent most of her time trouncing about the forest. And despite her group preferring to work via ship, she's basically no sea legs to speak of and the salty air around the water irritates her more than makes her feel "at home" as the lore of Roegadyn would suggest.
And while there might be a few traits held on to by a race, I feel as though making a character completely embedded in (again, going back to my previous example, not really nitpicking at this one specifically, though) tribal society just doesn't really make sense for how the world is currently working.
And... as per my new policy, I'd like to note that if you disagree with me, that's alright! You're perfectly well entitled to your own opinions. But, please don't take my opinions on the matter as anything but.
So, what say you, people of the forum?
