Eki

Been away a bit. But, thank you both as well! That might've played a part in it. I guess I've only ever seen those against it. In any case, here's to roleplaying whatever way makes it enjoyable.

Thank you both! I appreciate the enlightenment. I'm not entirely sure why I thought it was/would be a bigger deal than it is, especially since plenty of others are apparently doing the same. Beyond that, like I'd said originally, I've only experienced the positive side of the community thus far, all of which has been OOC. I think I'd forgotten that as well. Roleplaying in general had become a task more than something to enjoy and find entertainment with. The constant feeling that a slip up would spell ruination for everyone. The idea of displeasing those people irked by such things taking precedent over the ones who are okay with it. At the end of the day, just need to let loose. So again, I thank you for helping me come to this realization!

Before I move on to asking my question, and since I feel a little paranoid posting this, I want to make note that I am simply trying to further my understanding of the roleplaying community on FFXIV, and perhaps gain some insight in to RP communities in general. Moreover, I tried finding similar topics but failed. Likely do to word choice. Anyway. I've been playing for a bit now, but have yet to engage in roleplaying. Not for any particular reason outside of introversion on my part. In said time, I've kind of developed a question based on outside influences. That being, is there any kind of taboo when it comes to what gender a person is outside of their character, and with what their character is? Females playing male characters, males playing female characters, etc. In past experiences - not on ffxiv - there have been people who've flat out refused to RP with a person because their OOC form was different to their IC one. Pretty much all I've seen in-game has leaned on the community being kind, welcoming, and absolutely open. Though I fear I can't tell if this is a guise and the disapproval is something known only to the more experienced. I apologize, as well, if this was worded strangely. I really don't know how else to put it.