Kinda surprised to see this thread resurrected again. I cringe every time it happens, because I'm worried what sort of new or re-justifications will be necessary for it, but I'm glad to see some good discussion being spurred again.
I really could have used this sort of input a few months ago from someone whose credentials exceed my own.
I will admit that at points I felt I was compromising my scientific viewpoint for the sake of politeness.
For example, my original stance was that there would be absolutely, 100% no chance at all of cross-breeding between the five species producing live birth offspring. But as Xenedra pointed out, the scientifically unmeticulous writers at SE decided it would be cool to have an occasional half-breed in their world, so I had to roll with the punches. Also, a lot of people got upset at the suggestion that they couldn't have their Miqo'te fall for a Hyur or an Elezen in their RP. It was never my intent to force a certain type of RP with this thread, so I backed off on that particular point.
I agree 100% here, and I know the physiological differences to which you're referring. I was just trying to keep anatomical terms out of the thread, as anti-ERP protests were already a danger, and even scientific discussion of certain features raises some peoples' hackles.
This was ultimately the conclusion I came to when I finished with this discussion. Try as I might, I can't fix the scientific inconsistencies with the game's lore. By and large, the information I provided helped a lot of folks flesh out the background for their characters. Since that was my goal, I considered it a successful venture.
Thank you for your input as well. I really appreciate it.
Chances are we see very close to the same on the science, as nothing you said I found to be contradictory.
(02-18-2014, 05:25 AM)XelosOne Wrote: First a brief overview of my own credentials, and I assure you though it may appear to be so, I am not trying to play the old game of online one-upsmanship with you.
I really could have used this sort of input a few months ago from someone whose credentials exceed my own.
I will admit that at points I felt I was compromising my scientific viewpoint for the sake of politeness.For example, my original stance was that there would be absolutely, 100% no chance at all of cross-breeding between the five species producing live birth offspring. But as Xenedra pointed out, the scientifically unmeticulous writers at SE decided it would be cool to have an occasional half-breed in their world, so I had to roll with the punches. Also, a lot of people got upset at the suggestion that they couldn't have their Miqo'te fall for a Hyur or an Elezen in their RP. It was never my intent to force a certain type of RP with this thread, so I backed off on that particular point.
Quote:As for the the specifics, I won't even get into the breeding process among feline species here, but Hyur males are absolutely not built correctly to "get that process going". All humor aside, speaking strictly from a scientific standpoint, the donor-recipient genetic puzzle pieces simply would not fit, and no amount of rumored lore, wishful thinking or magic could make them.
I agree 100% here, and I know the physiological differences to which you're referring. I was just trying to keep anatomical terms out of the thread, as anti-ERP protests were already a danger, and even scientific discussion of certain features raises some peoples' hackles.
Quote:I do believe Square-Enix should have done their homework on this and other issues with a bit more diligence, not only for the sake of the RP community but in order to put forward the best game possible.
This was ultimately the conclusion I came to when I finished with this discussion. Try as I might, I can't fix the scientific inconsistencies with the game's lore. By and large, the information I provided helped a lot of folks flesh out the background for their characters. Since that was my goal, I considered it a successful venture.
Quote:Kudos to you for your efforts even though we don't see 100% eye to eye. Â *smiles*
Thank you for your input as well. I really appreciate it.
Chances are we see very close to the same on the science, as nothing you said I found to be contradictory.
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