(06-28-2013, 07:07 PM)Adelpha Wrote: I don't think there's anything wrong with a character that exhibits traits representative of their "traditional" culture, nor do I think there's anything wrong with a character who doesn't. As long as the backstory is believable, it doesn't make a difference to me.
Fair enough. But let's say, for instance, a character claims to be from Ul'dah, their family also from Ul'dah, but they choose to have this character exhibit very traditional culture that typically isn't around that area?
I mention this because I've seen this happen a few times and I'm not quite sure how to go about it. I agree that traditional culture isn't exactly unheard of, but, like the lore of male Miqo'te, it should be something that's not really all that common. Should we ignore all lore/worldly signs that say that this shouldn't be happening as much as it is? Or perhaps treat them as they actually are a rare gem, despite the numerous other people claiming the same kind of thing?
And to add to that: Would isolated pockets like we see in our world actually be able to exist, given the fact that there's instant transportation? Even if said people chose to stay put, there's nothing stopping others from popping up where they are whenever they please.
