industrythirteen

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http://thezoe-trope.blogspot.com/2011/08/you-can-stuff-your-mary-sue-where-sun.html To me, this is a much better posting on the topic. Mary Sue is a lot like the term 'slut,' in my opinion. It's a label that means so many things to so many different people, and really has no meaning besides "I don't like this person, because x, y, z.' And that x, y, z will differ from person to person. Frankly, there is no pleasing everybody, and I think roleplayers spend far too much time worrying about whether their character is or isn't a sue. It's a lot of wasted energy. Stop worrying about it. What someone thinks of you or your character is none of your business. Just do you, and don't cause any harm to others.

New Au Ra image. Painted!

Whoa, weird, really? I recall having to do it separately. Oh well!

If you haven't made login credentials specifically for the wiki, and are trying to use your forum credentials to log into the wiki, thats where you may be going wrong. In order to create and/or edit articles with the wiki, you must make a login/password specifically for it. The forum and wiki do not share account information/credentials. I was able to log into the wiki without issue, so that leads me to believe that's where your trouble might be.

Commission complete! Evangeline, self-proclaimed savior of Eorzea! https://41.media.tumblr.com/03acad9f2dc905664d7692c9ba9a2bcb/tumblr_nkar9ct0Mk1rue9d8o1_1280.jpg[/img] Also, BONUS! Au ra sketches (NFSW)

“You are not entitled to your opinion. You are entitled to your informed opinion. No one is entitled to be ignorant.” ― Harlan Ellison Perhaps this is a bit of spherical cow, but in my opinion, the debate and discussion remains in the realm of polite if no one resorts to character assassination, general name calling, or belittlement, and if the opinions shared are debated on their merits, with as few logical fallacies in play as possible. Also, I am of the opinion that the best method to dispel ignorance on any subject is through discussion, and the sharing of experiences, with the understanding that the source material will be passed through personal filters of those debating. So, I think it is inevitable that debates will happen, and as so long as those debates remain polite, an argument will not follow. However, I can't really be sure of much. So, if it becomes an argument, then I would ask that those participating in the argument move on.

Out of character blog. Mostly art and illustration, with the occasional musings on RP, general communication and self-reflection, and FFXIV. Please list as industrythirteen industry13.tumblr.com

Quick, messy, painterly portrait of Wuotwint! http://40.media.tumblr.com/94f7f6a7bcc9a8ee993e5a01b7368694/tumblr_njnm9iprgS1rue9d8o1_r2_1280.jpg[/img]

You are super welcome! Thank you for commissioning me for your character art

Thank you! I did THIS yesterday for Inarah! http://41.media.tumblr.com/5a38b8ecbca9259515373afc42c6fc6c/tumblr_njappmwfqd1rue9d8o1_1280.jpg[/img]

https://40.media.tumblr.com/15f211fd7912b2958b3a787bbbbbaffc/tumblr_nj0wcqgyHQ1rue9d8o1_1280.jpg[/img] Commission for Coatleque completed!

Apologies for re-hashing earlier posts. This thread has moved along pretty quickly. But, I felt a need to at least convey some thoughts I had. In my personal experience on Balmung, I find that I see more Miqo'te than anything else. This is where, in my opinion, I find it very hard to reconcile the idea that the lore team wrote that Miqo'te are supposed to be rare. It seems predictable, to me, that a feline-based race would be super popular. As to my other thought, let's say that the lore for a race is a prickly subject, at best, for some. Some folks find that lore distasteful. Some folks may choose to ignore it like it doesn't exist. Others may fully embrace it. But in my mind, there really isn't just only a binary solution to it all. This is where I personally would take that lore, use it, and use my RP to point out how shitty I personally might think it might be. I know there are some folks that like to keep politics out of RP, but I love using RP to explore social construction. I love to turn it all on its head, all to make a point. It kind of depends on what I want to make of my RP opportunities.

The arguments, for me at least, drop completely flat. In the case of pvp, it's a moot point because it states the class over everyone's head. There can be no confusion. In PVE, there is a list to the side of every player, and their class icon, and super convenient color coordination. Again, little room for confusion. But, if I had to compromise, I would break DOW/DOM down into Tank, Physical Dps, Caster. Done. Another route for compromise is that if one has leveled the class, they can use the items for glamour. This could be spun as rewarding player participation.

From one perfectionist to another that has a huge problem with half-assing my own work and refuses to publicly release anything that isn't representative of my ability, I generally echo your thoughts here. There really is nothing that upsets me more than a game that doesn't have any art direction, or a clear design aesthetic. However, FFXIV has direction. As a single title from a long line of games, it also has a rich visual history (and thus experienced designers) to draw on as well. So, I suppose in this particular case, in this particular game, some recycling doesn't bother me as much as it might otherwise. It's clear to me there's an informed design intent. The shape design and elements are reused, and I can often see the concept. Sometimes the concept is ridiculous, however the execution of it is spot on. It's not just thrown together willy-nilly. I can definitely get over some of the lack of functionality or construction because the design aesthetic is so strong. I don't think the art team bats a thousand every time they release something, and have gone into long deconstructive postings with visual aids to break down my thoughts on the design subject at hand. However, I can say that while I may have done something differently, and can and will show how I'd have done it differently, or it's not to my individual taste, at least it is visually coherent. For that, mad props.

I currently play a Roe monk, with ninja secondary. She's no more than a grumpy, fist-happy thug with a personal code, and little understanding of Aether, and how it affects her and the world. However, some developments have her delving into a world she can't really hope to ever understand, which is going to lead me to retiring her for 3.0. She's only a tick above the shortest possible height for a Roe. I play her having more of a gymnast's build. Those women have some serious muscle and tone, and are exceptionally lithe. My Au Ra will be primarily ninja. Super agile, bit of an instigator. I have this crazy conceptual idea for her. I'm not really sure how well-received it will be, given that I want her to have a sort of unconventional weapon. I have a habit of deviation and extrapolation with many of my characters. I'll work that out visually, first, before I commit to it.

I'll admit, I've had some pretty terrible experiences with people trying to pick my character up since I started RPing on Balmung. I'm a little bit more wary, than some, due to this. I suppose this is kind of an irony, since I used to be a massive flirt in TOR, and faced little to no harassment there in-character; and yet in ffxiv, I play an exceptionally grumpy, and very introverted character. So, if I were to be approached, or I were to approach someone, this is kinda my thoughts on what I'd prefer, and appreciate, and how I'd treat others. Sincerity, first and foremost. It's easy to tell when someone is completely full of it. If it feels forced, it is. Ultimately, be yourself, with self-awareness. Keep your hands to yourself, starting out at least. No need to put any pressure on anyone. Yeah, no pressure. Keep it light, keep it fun. I suppose the difference between flirting, and picking someone up, is the intent. You'll want to put the person at ease, and make them feel like they're special, and more importantly, that there are no strings attached to your attention. Put away any and all expectations. If you make the person feel good about themselves, you'll probably feel pretty good about you, too. A sharp wit. Thoughtfulness, and a sense of humor, is awesome. Don't be disparaging with the humor or jokes. Engage the person you're conversing with. If the conversation is stilted, or you're struggling to find the humor in your conversation, then it's probably best to move on. Confidence. The only person that needs to know you're awesome, is you. Everyone else will see it if they look. Overconfidence is a massive turn-off, in my opinion. Ask only once if they're having a good time. Suppose those are my basics. Hope it helps!

https://38.media.tumblr.com/48d97a807b16046e6ed61c985b5043e6/tumblr_nh3zmlw5nK1rue9d8o1_1280.jpg[/img] Commission completed for Kale

When I'm designing something, I go for really wildly different looks between iterations, while still keeping to a common theme. Color is generally the last thing I take into account. Silhouette and shape, shape design, shape break up is far more important to visual impact. So, what does this mindset have to do with the Au Ra? I'm down with the sexual dimorphism. I'm okay with it varying wildly. I'd even like to see MORE variation between the clan/tribal split in all the races. But, nothing I can do about that, I have no control over design direction. That said, I personally don't think the Au Ra are different enough from the other races. I'd love to see even more horns, or scales or features that set them apart. yeah, they've got a tail. That's cool. I like the tail. Claws, talons, a bone structure in the face, or the legs or the feet that get away from typical homo sapien structures would excite me a little more. Maybe a different posture would be fun. Man, I hope they let us pick our horns.

https://33.media.tumblr.com/e523f39d3c28ad6c47437ae7fc261fe4/tumblr_nfzs2i6sk31rue9d8o1_1280.jpg[/img] More'qote. For Nel'ndavi.

http://33.media.tumblr.com/c12c4d0c69231ecf2b9dc0005be6b805/tumblr_ney4qm2Gwo1rue9d8o2_r2_1280.jpg Commission for Lena Ulionov of The Reclaimers

This thread is curiously (mostly? I could have missed some) absent of Roe. Not a committed couple, but, you know; Labels. Wutevs. Totally took these on a whim last week. Skaenais x Wuot Wint.

My work can be viewed at Tumblr and my personal portfolio. Commission Info If you would like to commission me, please email me at [email protected]. I am more than happy to illustrate your character. I do portraits, illustrations, character design and concepts, turnarounds, storyboards, and props. With regards to recent policy changes stated on the forum, I would like to emphasis that I never work for in-game currency. Ever.

This is a boundaries issue. If the boundaries are stated and communicated clearly, and not respected, then it's time to re-evaluate the relationship. If the boundaries cannot be agreed upon in the first place, then it may also be time to re-evaluate.