Alothia

I think that most of the conflict in this thread have simply come from misunderstandings on both sides. That being said, let's get this conversation back on track! I do think that maybe starting another thread that discusses the physical advantages of the races would be interesting. Maybe someone would like to do that?

*drools* Your stuff just keeps getting better! /swoons

Awesome! Keep it up~ *so jelly of artistic talent*

I love it! Too cute~!

Server: Balmung Primary Linkshell: Corvus Cinis Characters: Alothia Starkwood, Lini Oakenwave Style of Roleplay: I'm about 50%-75% IC when I'm online, and enjoy all aspects of RP, from Slice-of-life, to Tavern, to Adventure Strongest Skills: I'm a first time RPer, so I can help you figure out how to get started if you're new to this. I'm also an English and Creative Writing teacher, so if you need help on how to write well, how to develop backstory, or how to improve basic things like emotes, etc, I'm your gal!

Beautiful! Please keep it up and show us more!

These are awesome~ Keep up the great work! I look forward to seeing your progress!

Hey! That's me! *squees* Now I know who drew that picture! <3 I love it! Your art is so adorable~!

These are beautiful, Bea!

LOVE IT! I was happy that I got to see you guys in game! It was fun being able to see the avatar version of Tim'a and P'axi. Glad you guys got to go on some awesome adventures~

These are all awesome! Every time you post something, it's better than the thing before!

Juniper is so adorable~ I love the expression you gave her in the drawing! So nice to see more artists! Keep it up!

Squeeeee!!!!!! I loooove it! Thank to so much!!! :love::love:

NEVER!!! An you can totally ask!!!! Also.. I MISS YOUR BEAUTIFUL FACE TOO!!!! (( we should sushi soon~)) Um...*raises hand shyly* C-c-can I come to sushis?

Also, if you are faint of heart, for the love of the twelve never use the "furry" custom pack. It will lead you down a road you really don't want to go down. And if you do use it never, ever, ever Google terms you don't understand. Nope. Ask Belisar to tell you. He's a fount of knowledge.

Alothia shot Abai a look as she chuckled about the name of the drink. She didn't understand Para's apprehension around the thing it was actually named for. She had to smirk though. It was a silly thing to be scared of. Ah well. She looked over at U'zhan as Abai teased him and had to chuckle when he colored like he did. She leaned over and whispered quietly to him, "I guess that answers my question about the ladies~" before nudging him and winking slyly. As the newcomer entered the bar, Alothia gave a friendly wave. She didn't recognize him, but that didn't matter. She'd be cordial as always. She turned to Para and grinned, "I bet he'll like his flaming, all right. Last I knew he didn't have a problem playing with fire." She watched his face for his reaction before continuing, "I'm glad you decided to join me, dear. It's good to get out of the house without having to look over our shoulders." She took his hand in hers, entwining their fingers together and kissing where they interlaced. "Things could be a lot worse."

There's a thread for references for characters for just this purpose, here. If you'd like to draw Alothia, I'd be flattered. And welcome to the community! Hope you enjoy your stay! If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask!.

Alothia turned and gave Para a kiss when he came in, glancing to her drink and then blushing a bit. "It's a....Green....Pudding...." She nodded, "Yes. That's what it is. It's quite good." She patted the barstool next to her for Para to sit on, and frowned at his limp. She'd have to hit him with healing again. If that didn't work...she didn't know what she would do. She tilted her head to listen to U'zhan talk about the lance and nodded, "I do like the lance myself...if I have to use a weapon that is. Much happier with magic though." She grinned as Abai propositioned him to a spar, "Oooh. I'd like to see that."

Alothia grinned back at Abai as she spoke, tail swishing back and forth happily. She did enjoy listening to Abai chatter. She was a good waitress, the kind you could tell your life story to, if you weren't careful. "I think I'll have a Cactuar, Abai. And I'm sorry I haven't been around too recently. You remember that man who came here looking for Para and I? That situation got a little out of hand..." she stopped herself before divulging too much information. "Needless to say, that's not a problem anymore, and I'm free to walk around and visit you at my leisure now~" She beamed at the woman as she spoke to U'zhan and made her drink. She placed enough coin on the bar for both her and U'zhan's drinks, as well as a hefty tip as well. It never did any good to stiff your bartender. "You think you could teach me to dance like that Abai?" she inquired nonchalantly. "How would I look with some flaming torches spinning around?" She posed and chuckled, shaking her head at the thought.

She turned away from watching Abai to the newcomer who walked through the door, smiling broadly as he took a seat at the bar. "Heya U'zhan! How are things? Still being chased by the ladies?" She raised her eyebrow at him and chuckled softly. "Good to see you again. Care to join me for a drink?" She motioned to the bar. "Once Abai gets over here, I'll buy you one. You can tell me how things have been going since I last saw you."

Alothia walks into the familiar setting...well, familiar now, a smile on her face, and seeming much lighter than usual. Her pink hair was fluffed out, and her ears twitched a bit as she looked around the tavern, alighting on Abai and her swords. She grinned and clapped loudly for the woman, "Very nice, Abai! One of these days I'll have to come in and see you do the whole thing!" She chuckled before meandering over to the bar and taking a seat on one of the worn stools in front of it. She pulled a small gil pouch from her bag and set it on the bar, moving the coins around inside so that they could clank together softly. She rested her elbow on the bar, and her hand in her chin, gazing at the various liquids behind the counter, her eyes weighing each one before she would make her choice. "Anything on special tonight, Abai?" Alothia inquired. "I don't know what I'm in the mood for...and I don't much feel like a Tonberry's Torch, although those are fantastic." She waited for the woman to return to the bar before making any final decisions, and instead just sat there and watched Abai move around the tavern.

Your work is gorgeous, and I am in awe. That is all.

It shouldn't matter what server anyone chooses to go to. If you're on the server they choose, great! You have new people to RP with. If they go to the server you're not on, great! Other people have new people to RP with. What. Does. It. Matter? We're all trying to make this community the best it can be, and if that means there are two places to choose from, all the better. Because people are right, Balmung may not live up to your expectations. And Gilgamesh may be more difficult to establish yourself in. But I'm sure either one will fit someone. I cannot stress this enough...TRY THEM BOTH. Make a character on each, see if you like the styles of RP there. Find the place that is best FOR YOU. And to those of you contributing, there is NO sense in trying to sway people one way or another. You don't know anyone else's reasons. You don't know why they've made the choices they have. You can't get inside of their head space and understand them fully. That doesn't mean that you have to try badgering them into one place or another (not that this has happened lately, I just want to say that it very well could happen again). Be happy for wherever new people decide to go, because at least they are going somewhere. They could decide to play a different game...then you could be sad. But if they're making our home with us, at least they're a part of our extended family, even if they end up being that weird cousin you see twice a year at the family reunion. Because seriously, what family would be complete without drunk cousin Randy?

I'll say this like it has been said in the other thread about which server to join: Make a character on both worlds. Play them both a bit. Try meeting up with members of both communities ahead of time. Then make your decision. I think that you'll find that the community of Balmung isn't going to give you that worried feeling once you get to know them!