BumblingSeaBiscuit

There's still a lot I need to add but I went ahead and condensed some of the information together. Likewise, I've also slimmed down the appearance so it seems less visually heavy. Wiki updates, yay! Even without the lack of detailing on some of her approachable occupations, people are welcome to whisper me or PM here me if they're interested in making connections. <3 As an aside, tumblr got updated yesterday, too, and I finished her 30 day challenge.

-quietly and unhelpfully plugs that many of the Midnight Pearl roleplay in Limsa- People can poke at us for RP if they'd like! Most of our characters don't bite.

How can she be the princess of a clan if the Raen are now clanless? :dazed: Someone will be able to explain this better than me. However, nobility works very different in Japan. Princess is just our equivalent in English / structure. I still think they should have used something more akin to Lady, Baroness, etc, but it's a different system, different word. Plus, they sort of used up lady for Yugiri (though we don't know much about her history). Clan, in this sense, I think is just being used as an opt-out for "House."

Server: Balmung Character Name: Gisei no Hoshichou {Hoshichou Gisei} Time Zone: -8 {PST} Additional Char Info: Wiki, Directory, Tumblr {nsfw}

I've added both of you. <3

I'm still adding all sort of new things to the website. However! The Pearl is still open for recruitment. <3

. . .I do hope it isn't to get away from gay marriage because, uh, well, you see. . . Congratulations America. <3

I went ahead and made that Doman inspiration blog upon request and personal need. I've added you, Nalli!

More on topic with my opinion on it? Eh. I am technically roleplaying a character that would have been considered ruling class. However, she by no means enforces or speaks about it. It's likely that you'll receive mixed reviews. Some people will love the idea, others won't, and there will be the few that go either way. Some Domans might still bow to the ruling class (we see from plenty of NPCs that many Domans are still stuck in their traditional ways). We also may have those that are like, "Pfft that was back then, we're in a new world now!" Nobility is always a 'tricky' thing to play. Some people just don't like others having more 'power' over them based on social status (or lack thereof). A Doman noble may be more respected than a commoner amongst those with money, they also could be cast aside as, "Just another refugee." I'd say go with it, but be prepared to receive a mix of interactions, from both Domans and non-Domans alike. The only suggestion I'd give is to try and avoid making people feel like you're only claiming nobility to hoist your character above theirs.

We have some lore on Doman 'nobility' through the au ra naming conventions. Their nobility / ruling system can be assumed based on that.

I disagree. The only consequences that should result in someone playing an abrasive character is IC consequences. It should never be considered a responsibility of the player to deal with people taking their characters actions personally OOC. The responsibility falls on the player who is the one taking it personal. If their RP bothers you, say as such, and get it figured out or it'll snowball into the dramallama the OP is experiencing. As far as people not expecting their abrasive character to be ostracized ICly, well.. that's just being silly. I think there needs to be balances with this thought process: If I'm playing a villain character, or even just an unfriendly one, and my character starts to make someone legitly unsettled on an OOC standpoint (either they've had something done to them on a similar level and weren't aware of what they were getting into, this is just something they're squeemish about, etc) and they ask me (politely, mind you) to either, "Stop," or, "Tone it down," I think that I could handle either: toning it down, giving my character something else to do (stopping), or just finding a reason to not roleplay with this person. Sure, it's my character, and I should be entitled to play them however I want, but that doesn't mean I have the right to go about making people uncomfortable on an OOC level just because, 'Loldealwithit.' Likewise, I've seen people abuse, "My character is a bad guy," to just be a jerk. To transfer OOC emotions to IC and then claim, "Too bad." I've seen roleplay ruined because one player couldn't offer another the decency (or straight up respect) to either tone it down or find someone else to torment. At the end of the day, we've all experienced different things, and our fun should not ever come at the cost of someone else's. This is a big enough community we can find like minded individuals. Still, people shouldn't just straight up stop playing these characters (or be forced to change them). And people shouldn't condemn them OOC for IC actions. If I'm playing a "Bad guy" character and someone starts accusing me that, "Oh you're a racist IRL," or, "You hate me don't you," or whatever it may be that's on them. That isn't on me. I'm still entitled to play my character and keep myself separated from my character's thoughts and actions. Bad people exist in storytelling. Antagonists are there for a reason. You don't have to participate with them but you also don't need to damn a person for playing them. It doesn't "fall on them," at all if that person hasn't been contacted and there hasn't been an option or hand extended to adjust or leave the story. At the end of the day, we're all here to have fun, and tell stories. Not everyone is going to jive IC or OOC but that doesn't mean it has to be a shame fest. IC=/=OOC Roleplayers need to learn to communicate better instead of just going to extreme sides. *Edit & Note: I realize not all abrasive characters are bad or evil. I get that. I was using a consistent example.

With naming conventions released I've updated her name (and likewise the title of this thread). Alongside her wiki. Downtime should allow me to pump out more information. I'll need to adjust the titles of my posts but not worried about it quite yet!

Throwing this here, too: With the upcoming release of Heavensward, and many people already playing domans, would anyone be interested in a Doma inspiration blog (reason: Raen and current player characters)? It’d include images, lore, maybe quotes, etc? Yes/No (if this already exists point me in the right direction)?

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The struggle is real. ;_; I've been chewing on doing the exact same thing for my Elezen and I haven't much real tumblr'ing since GW2. Since Ms Moonlit helped me with/got me into it back then, I'm just gonna blame her. >_> Join the dark side. Added! Totally was. Thank you for the correction! <3

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Hi Steel! So I have a general how-to here but to help you out with some of your questions: In terms of your "theme" you'd be best choosing some form of base and then customizing it. Most themes allow you to add some sort of background and varying colors. A few good ones that you may be interested in are: This One // Example or maybe, This One // Example You can also check out: http://roleplay-theme-recs.tumblr.com/ for other themes that you can use as a base. I explain how themes work but for a tl ; dr, after you copy the code (provided on the posts), and then paste them into the html section of your customize, you'll "save," and then hit the <- arrow. Afterwards, most of the time you can edit backgrounds (so you can just pick up a parchment background) and adjust colors. For pictures, there's lots of things you can find on tumblr using the search feature. In Coerthas? Search for snow! Stuff like that.

Thank you for all your hard work, Freelance! <3

I have not seen official confirmation that it is a Gold Saucer reward. I find it more believable that this'll be the summer event reward. Unless I missed something. http://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/pr/blog/001034.html

Now available on Steam.

I updated her tumblr and intend to finish up with filling out the rest of this information. x.x

10. B****f*** Longashell No. No. No. No. No. IF I SEE ONE MORE PIECE OF TANK GEAR I FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF. 9. Copperhell Mines Why is this so long? Why are people so bad at the bomb boss? Why? Why? 8. Stone Vigil You're going to notice a theme here and it's: fml long dungeons with terrible pug luck. Though not as bad as the previous it's certainly up there. 7. Aurum Vale Enough said. 6. The Sunken Temple of Indiana Jones Usually I like these places more. WoW did an amazing job (I know, everyone's favorite MMO). However, I was sort of let down with Qarn. The last boss makes up for the disappointment but the pugs do not. 5. Tam-Tara Deepcroft Is okay. It's not Copperhell so I refuse to complain. 4. World of Darkness SteelhadCTI'mjustdoingWoDnyah! Might not be expected on people's 'fun' list. However, I really enjoy the theme (you're going to see it running). PUGs can make it not fun, and I do not suggest running it for fifteen hours straight (like I did), but I don't know, I loves it (now if I could play it solo. . .). 3. Dzzzeemaul Darkhold (spelling)? Quick, easy, fun, efficient, AND VOID SHENANIGANS. Yes please. <3 2. Sastasha (Regular) Fun Moonlit fact: I'm a professional mermaid. This place appealed to my core. Also? Heck yeah pirates. All of my approve. 1. Sastasha (Hard) IT'S LIKE THE FIRST ONE BUT OMG NEW AND IMPROVED AND AMAZING AND AHHH YES I COULD LIVE THERE. -coughs- yup. I don't have ten favorites so I listed ones I love to hate? Yeaah.

Just in case people missed this (Heavensward Collector's Edition): Notice: This product is not compatible with the Steam version of FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn. If you’ve purchased FFXIV: A Realm Reborn on Steam, then you must also purchase FFXIV: Heavensward on Steam to upgrade your existing account. Pre-orders will be available on Steam in the future.

Though still very much a work in progress, Hoshichou now has a wiki.