Considering what has been said in the current discussion, it seems safe to state, like Tiergan did, that no roleplayer should consider himself or his character the single hero who is currently saving the realm of Eorzea. It seems quite evident to all here.
However, many of you appear to me to be in complete denial of what this game is and what it offers. Not being "the" hero is quite understandable, but not having take part in any of the fights going on like the primals, the lv. 50 dungeons or any activities related to the main story is just missing out on character development possibilities to put yourself in tune with the surrounding world. Having the echo, being a Scion or raiding a Garlean stronghold might be happening to many adventurers since it is. The story as told just doesn't explain it this way.
This thread made me feel really unconfortable starting to roleplay, like having to read a contract before even trying.
However, many of you appear to me to be in complete denial of what this game is and what it offers. Not being "the" hero is quite understandable, but not having take part in any of the fights going on like the primals, the lv. 50 dungeons or any activities related to the main story is just missing out on character development possibilities to put yourself in tune with the surrounding world. Having the echo, being a Scion or raiding a Garlean stronghold might be happening to many adventurers since it is. The story as told just doesn't explain it this way.
- Is roleplay only social?
- Are we not fighting a war against the Garlean empire led by the relentless Van Baelsar?
- Do you suffer from complete dissociation from your character the minute you enter in an activity you don't want to find a way to explain your presence in?
This thread made me feel really unconfortable starting to roleplay, like having to read a contract before even trying.
