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Hello! - Korin - 08-21-2013
Vinrael here! That probably won't be my character name, mind you, I'm still working on that part - I haven't even tried the game yet, but I was recently sold on it after hearing about the cross-platform servers! I'm quite terrible at introductions so I'll just follow the crowd and rant about what seems appropriate!
I'm a complete newbie of an EU player planning to roll on Gilgamesh (or so I hope, can I even roll on that server?) and I'm hoping to get a completely fresh start with this game - I don't know anyone yet, and all of the ingame terms are completely bizarre to me as I only just missed the open beta, it seems...
...So I still have a lot to learn. I think.
Template, hooo!
--MMORPG background, RP experience
I've had a reasonable experience with both roleplay and gaming in general - I roleplayed actively for several years on WoW, RIFT, and SWTOR but I've been less active as of late - Mostly due to a lack of interest, unfortunately. I used to be more of an active forum RPer before I moved on to the MMO scene. I also played TERA for a while, to experiment with the possible usage of a PS3 controller on an MMO! It was fun - And that's what lured me in to FFXIV.
Please correct me if I'm wrong, it'll shoot me down a little to find that I can't go cross-platform on this and that I'll have to upgrade my PC but it'll mean I won't waste money on the wrong game! <3
--Character ideas/info
I haven't a clue! So far I know i'd at least like to RP a Miqo'te - They're just the race that appeals to me the most, aside from the Roegadyn. I've been tossing names and concepts about but I still can't settle on an idea as I tend to work on those as I create and play the character.
Again, though, I'm completely new to this!
--How did you learn about the coalition?
I learned about the coalition after learning about the game - I've had my sights set on the game for a while, but I had no idea it was to be released so soon! While I was researching into EU RP servers I happened to stumble on to this site, and it took me until just now to finally work up the courage to post an introduction...
--What kind of a role-player are you aiming to be? Light, medium, or heavy?
I plan on starting out as light/medium - I imagine it'll be awkward to roleplay from the ps3, so i plan on making the switch to PC (at least for RP)Â when I upgrade - but depending on how well I boot my confidence issues in the face coupled with how well I integrate into the RP community, I could well fall into the heavy category!
--Anything from real life you're comfortable with sharing? (Work, school, hobbies, etc)
I'm an art student who recently finished college. Due to personal ranty feelings I didn't move on to uni and I'm hoping to start work soon so I have no idea what my gaming hours will be like - Hopefully they'll fit in here somewhere, though! If all works out then I'll be earning and taking commissions on the side, provided I improve enough in the meantime.
And that's about it! Sorry for the wall of text!
Overall I'm just hoping to try out something different and meet some new people :3 I'm a little bit nervous to jump in to a new MMO from launch without knowing anyone prior, so I figured the best option would be to just hope for the best and take the plunge.
Thanks! <3
RE: Hello! - Flapjack - 08-21-2013
Hello!
Yes, you definitely can play cross platform, as both consoles and PCs are on the same servers. Â The controller UI is amazing!
RE: Hello! - Graive Elune - 08-21-2013
Greetings to you! I do hope you can join us on Gilgamesh! It would be awesome! I played TERA for a long awhile and use a controller to play also! Haha.
I'll be playing a Miqo, so maybe our characters can meet up and possibly be friends? (:
Just a question, what server were you on when you played TERA?
RE: Hello! - Korin - 08-21-2013
(08-21-2013, 05:51 PM)Flapjack Wrote: Hello!
Yes, you definitely can play cross platform, as both consoles and PCs are on the same servers. Â The controller UI is amazing!
Sweet! I can't wait to try it now, it sounds so exciting!
@Kheda'ya - It was Veritas I think, and I was called Vinrael there too although I didn't make it far! It's hard to enjoy such a pretty MMO when your PC can't handle it
And it sounds like fun! I'd love to RP with you ingame once I get the hang of things - with any luck I should be able to find a USB keyboard somewhere lying around to make ingme chat run a bit smoother, too...
Either way, thank you both for the warm welcome <3 It is much appreciated!