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RE: IC Glamours/Illusions - Chillsmack - 02-28-2015

Our characters live in a world where technology and magick are nearly one in the same in terms of how they are used and their functional purposes.
I don't necessarily think that someone who uses a glamour is tapping into some intrinsic magickal power, but could very well have a device that is doing this just like a glamour prism but engineered for people.

With regards to the heretics though I agree with Sounsyy. Dragon mojo

RE: IC Glamours/Illusions - Val - 02-28-2015

(02-28-2015, 01:04 PM)Sounsyy Wrote:
(02-28-2015, 12:48 PM)Val Wrote: I see your point =) I think my reservations come with asking how easy it would be for your typical eorzean/adventurer to do. Most of the people/creatures you mentioned are considered MSQ characters/more powerful than your average adventurer/RP character should be.

I guess that's really up to the RP character. But you're totally right in that you don't see the average Eorzean walking around in glamour or peddling glamours. They seem fairly uncommon to the general populace. So I guess having them would be dependent on if you think it makes sense for your character. If your character is a very well traveled Adventurer, or a dubious merchant in strange and little understood goods, or a Garlean trying to blend in with Eorzeans for whatever reason... I think you could make it work for the character.

My character, on the other hand, wouldn't know the first thing about glamour or even where to get her hands on them unless they were being sold in Hawker's Alley.

That's pretty much how I see it. Val would never use a glamour. He has a hard enough time sensing aether as it is, much less controlling it. Vallois couldn't either, and Cyrus would have a very tentative understanding only due to what his parents taught him.

The only person I've ever had cast a glamour spell was Melfice, a void-enthusiast, and it was just meant to change how he looks.

RE: IC Glamours/Illusions - myahele - 02-28-2015

In regards to glamours there are plenty in-game lore that explains it.Â

However, I think things like glamour prisms will be out of reach for the common Eorzean due to their expense: Need to have a master crafter to make glamour prism.

As for glamouring into another person? It's possible but the knowledge is limited to a few people and the effects can also be dispelled easily.

RE: IC Glamours/Illusions - N'velhi Tia - 02-28-2015

Thanks for the answers! Knowing some people would rather not see it, I'll not have my character use glamours ICly.

RE: IC Glamours/Illusions - Atoli - 02-28-2015

(02-28-2015, 04:34 PM)Nvelhi Tia Wrote: Thanks for the answers! Knowing some people would rather not see it, I'll not have my character use glamours ICly.

Daww, no, don't let that stop you! D:< That's one thing I tend to dislike about some aspects of lore that's quite prevalent, a few folk say they don't like seeing it and it discourages brave (and sometimes terribly good) ideas. Don't be discouraged or turned away.

RE: IC Glamours/Illusions - CrookedTarot - 02-28-2015

The only character I have that actively uses glamours is my Moogle side-kick for my main, for obvious reasons. Folks are actually pretty good about remembering that most folks can't see through their glamours (which is especially good since I don't remember half the time! XD ).

If you want to have a person who uses glamours, I don't see why not so long as you're careful about what works. Tarot, my main, uses disguises that I cobble together with gear and uses practical make-up on occasion, such as false-noses, make-up, contacts (os whatever the fantasy equivalent would be) amongst other tricks of the trade. It doesn't effect his ability to play and in fact leads to some fun interactions.Â

Just be mindful of what you do and you should be okay.

RE: IC Glamours/Illusions - Harmonixer - 02-28-2015

I'm glad this was brought up, I've been wondering about the subject myself. I found all of this really helpful!

There's quite the divide acceptable in terms of lore on this game. It's pretty amusing to see the picking and choosing of specific things. Ignoring some aspects and embracing others. I of course agree that everything should be taken into consideration but I particularly find it funny when it's mostly supported and someone says 'Eh.'

It's a two-way street, is what I think of.

RE: IC Glamours/Illusions - Edvyn - 02-28-2015

can a glamour be used to disguise a loud fart as a burp and vice versa to change how rude the offending gas expulsion is perceived to be

RE: IC Glamours/Illusions - Y'lani - 02-28-2015

(02-28-2015, 11:51 PM)Edvyn Wrote: can a glamour be used to disguise a loud fart as a burp and vice versa to change how rude the offending gas expulsion is perceived to be

Edda!
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Disclaimer: Don't worry. I would never commit such a horrendous act againstÂ my good friend, Edda Vincents.
not with her looking, at least.

EDIT TO CONTRIBUTE TO THREAD: I'll drop my own two gil in this topic and say that, personally, I don't mind the use of small glamors in roleplay as long as they have their drawbacks as Franz and Enzo have stated. If there is a risk to the glamor, it not only adds flavor, but plausibility as well.

I do not find it believable that a lalafell could take on the appearance of her Roegadyn boss if she so desired, although I do find it believable that a man could change his face for about an hour before the need for reapplication arises.

My advice? As long as you don't over-do it, you should definitely go for it!

RE: IC Glamours/Illusions - Gegenji - 03-02-2015

(02-28-2015, 01:04 PM)Sounsyy Wrote: So I guess having them would be dependent on if you think it makes sense for your character. If your character is a very well traveled Adventurer, or a dubious merchant in strange and little understood goods, or a Garlean trying to blend in with Eorzeans for whatever reason... I think you could make it work for the character.

So now we know where to get them IC. Verad has himself a market to corner. Laugh

RE: IC Glamours/Illusions - Unnamed Mercenary - 03-02-2015

(03-02-2015, 09:34 AM)Gegenji Wrote:
(02-28-2015, 01:04 PM)Sounsyy Wrote: So I guess having them would be dependent on if you think it makes sense for your character. If your character is a very well traveled Adventurer, or a dubious merchant in strange and little understood goods, or a Garlean trying to blend in with Eorzeans for whatever reason... I think you could make it work for the character.

So now we know where to get them IC. Verad has himself a market to corner.

Somehow, I see Verad's glamours being stuff like fake freckles and moles. Maybe a bigger nose or eye contacts. But you won't know which one you get until equiping it.

Or the Eorzean equivalent of Halloween costumes.

RE: IC Glamours/Illusions - Gegenji - 03-02-2015

(03-02-2015, 10:27 AM)Unnamed Mercenary Wrote:
(03-02-2015, 09:34 AM)Gegenji Wrote:
(02-28-2015, 01:04 PM)Sounsyy Wrote: So I guess having them would be dependent on if you think it makes sense for your character. If your character is a very well traveled Adventurer, or a dubious merchant in strange and little understood goods, or a Garlean trying to blend in with Eorzeans for whatever reason... I think you could make it work for the character.

So now we know where to get them IC. Verad has himself a market to corner.

Somehow, I see Verad's glamours being stuff like fake freckles and moles. Maybe a bigger nose or eye contacts. But you won't know which one you get until equiping it.

Or the Eorzean equivalent of Halloween costumes.

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Verad's Dubious Disguises. Sure to possibly maybe make you look a little different from normal.