Martiallais

Welcome, welcome! If it's more info you'd like, then feast your eyes on this new friend! Voila! There are some other lore threads sprinkled around but that's as good a place to start as any, I'd say. And if you have questions, feel free to ask. There are a lot of us still learning the lore ourselves.

Sounds like this was a blast!

My fondest memories have to be passing around a controller with friends and cousins, playing things like Rampage, Legend of Zelda, and Megaman. Of course, those early Megaman games also were the first games to introduce me to 'gamer rage' as it caused a few broken controllers back then.

I. Basic Info Characters: Zarek Windsoul Primary character: Zarek Windsoul Linkshells: F.A.T.E., Crimson Phoenix Primary RP linkshell: F.A.T.E. II. RP Style Amount of RP (light, medium, heavy) I'd say I'm a Medium-Heavy sort. I like to enjoy all aspects of the game from crafting to exploring to raiding and PvP, but sometimes I like to enjoy them OOC (what can I say, I'm an instance whore and if they're fun I can run them all day for loots and lawls). However, I also really enjoy story arcs, especially those in groups where different characters are allowed to shine. I like working with others and think character interactions (characters who have to always 'win' or always have a happy ending need not apply), especially those that include consequences for actions are what help keep things realistic and interesting. In my opinion, roleplay is a cooperative, give and take experience so that's how I approach my interactions unless the other player has given me reason not to do so. And lastly, I'd like to stress that OOC communication is important. That doesn't mean spoiling the story, but a quick heads up can often keep things from being awkward or creating a misunderstanding. Views on RP combat and injuries As noted above, give and take. I have absolutely no problems with getting into an RP fight (as Zarek isn't above picking them by any means) and losing terribly. I am fine with die rolls (adds the randomness of an actual fight!), taking levels into account, or even emote battling as long as (again) I can trust the person to give and take within reason. If my character takes a beating this week, sometime in the future, I'd expect to be extended that courtesy as well, especially if it progresses a story. As for injuries, reasonable ones unless there's an extremely good reason for something more permanent as well as some built up trust between myself and the other party. Views on IC romance As we have living, breathing (as it were) characters, romance is a natural part of their lives. Zarek is, at times, a very overt flirt and (as noted below) likely has his share of flings behind him. Anything long term is more than likely out of the question for a variety of reasons both IC and OOC. Views on non-romantic RP (family ties, etc) I'm all for it and as you'll see below am looking for more people to help flesh out Zarek's life, both in the past and present. While family is a bit of a stretch (though not impossible), it's something I'd have to talk about before giving the green light on it. Views on lore Lore is good. Like it, love it, and hug it. It's the starting point for all of us as roleplayers. I like to think that we can bend it and should (where reasonable/feasible) try to 'live and let live' rather than forcing our views of lore down anyone else's throat. It's much better to give something an honest chance (if possible) as that leaves you open to meet more people and spread around the roleplay. Views on chat functions (/say, /linkshell, etc) /say is great for roleplay, of course. I'm also fine with using /linkshell, /party, whispers, or FC chat for roleplay. I have a habit of almost always throwing out the double (( )) when I'm OOC anyway so the channel wouldn't matter, unless it's yell/shout/trade/general which are almost always universally OOC. Possible Connections As I've mentioned, I'd love to have people to help fill in part's of Zarek's life (and vice versa), so in case anyone was wondering a few possible suggestions that I have already (and of course there's room for more): -Ul'dah/Platinum Mirage: This is where he spent most of his life. He grew up working for the Mirage and largely was a casino bouncer, muscle, and an average fighter in the coliseum. -Past Flings: Plenty of people have had them, and they can offer a variety of roleplay interaction depending on how they play out from humorous to not so nice. -Bounty Hunters: Given that he's walking out on the Mafia (Platinum Mirage) to start adventuring, there may be a gil reward out for bringing Zarek back to some people in Ul'dah that want to chat with him. -Highlanders: Still working on the specifics for this, but I think as I'm leaning towards a tattoo of sorts, it'd be nice to have him eventually be able to learn bits and pieces about what his family was like, and generally more about other highlanders. III. Other Info Country: US of A Timezone: Eastern (EST/EDT) = GMT-5 Contact info: My PM box is always open!

This. Please this.

There's pros and cons to both sides. Either way, we've got two servers for people to choose from now. 8-)

Since Zarek's supposed to be a Midlander/Highlander mix, I have him at the tallest (100) level for a Midlander.

Haha! There were some nice outfits in there though only a handful that made me go "Yup, need that for Zarek."

Hey there! What you're suggesting is completely fine! There's nothing wrong with a character for gaming and an rp character. Really you should do what you feel most comfortable with whether it's multiple characters or rp'ing only when you're in the mod for it. There are a few guides with some suggestions about getting started with RP that you may want to check out as a way to help steer away from just emulating yourself (though to be honest, I think everyone starts out that way to an extent). Voila! That aside, the folks here are very friendly and welcoming to newcomers, whether it's new to the community, new to FF, or new to RP in general. Like Alothia said, if you have any questions or there's a way we can help, feel free to ask.

Welcome to the RPC, Barios! Sounds like you're off and running with your character idea (an interesting one at that, not a lot of older characters usually running around in an MMO). So, as a RL chef, do you plan to take up cooking ingame or going to avoid it as it's a bit too close to work?

It all comes down to personal choice, really. Both servers are shaping up to be a great option so I'd say it's win/win either way. I'd say look around, read up on Linkshells and such then decide from there.

Welcome to the RPC, Kaloki!

I admittedly didn't get the reference (whew! been a while since I played a pokemon game!), but welcome from one former CoHer to another! Here's hoping you enjoy your stay here in ARR with all of us!

Nice to meet you too, Variun! I know there's a good number of folks I've seen list Aion as one of their former MMOs so you might see some familiar names or old friends. Either way, there's plenty of new ones to make here! Get comfy and dive on in, most of us don't bite!

Something Zarik would do? I approve! But seriously, welcome to the community, there are more than a few FFXI folks around, so maybe you'll see some familiar faces, too.

LOL, I wondered when we'd see some male 'advertisements' here! Seriously, these are great, Gerik!

Welcome to the RPC! I'd say you're off to a good start and especially like the idea of having some ideas for potential future character arcs, doubly so for those that can bring other players into your character's world. As it's been a great help for me in building the story/backstory for my character, I'd suggest checking out the Mentor Thread ! There's a number of people there who can act as sounding boards to help you fill in those blanks...who knows, you may even find someone who can fit into your character's story as well!

Hello and welcome! There's plenty of lore here for sure, but there's quite a few resources here, not to mention helpful and knowledgeable people also willing to help.

Greetings and welcome to our crazy little corner of the internet! Trust me, it sounds like you'll fit in just fine here so kick off your shoes, relax, and enjoy. 8-)

I would also like to join this group once Phase 4/Launch happens if that's quite alright!

This. All of this. Zarek AND Xerek endorsed and approved! *dramatic thumbs up* Maybe we should start a Roegals fan club...*taps chin*

*joins in the applause* I, too, am a roleplayer! You are not alone here, you're amongst friends and fellow roleplayers, good Tim.

Take your time, kick off your feet and enjoy...there's plenty of room and lots to take in here. There's just one rule, enjoy your stay!

Welcome, welcome! I plan to give PvP a bit of a shot myself if for no other reason than it fits into my character's backstory. From what I understand of it there will be 4v4 matches (with possible 1v1s later, I think?) and then larger scale 'training' battles available using the grand companies. But, I could have it completely wrong so don't quote me there. I'm fairly sure Yoshi-P said that he doesn't want any kind of ganking or open world pvp as it doesn't exactly fit the FF world.

Welcome welcome! Don't worry about being new to FF, there's more than a few of us here who're learning it all for the first time too.