Kyatai

Might want to either classify by server or make note of it in the description.. Otherwise: great job!8-)

Yeah.... I'd love to see a nice spectrum across all the races. But as it is, it seems that despite the varying lore, IG npcs are generic without any apparent history at all. I'd love to see different NPC reactions to Different player races. Maybe it happens later, but was disappointed to see that my miqo was treated the same as my dw by the wood wailer NPC when she entered gridania. So... In the face of that lack, and because we RPers are a pretty creative lot, I just see what We can do in the wiggle room in the lore.

Hey ashren- Been keeping track of this thread, just unable to post much (working). I think you have a great idea, and looking forward to seeing what direction my dw will take. Might be looking you up for info in the future.

Great job, teardrop!

I think that was meant to be tongue-in-cheek. As saying "I'm a biologist, not a sociologist... but this sounds like a great topic to get input on from the community." And it is. But despite her biological focus, her research into possible scenarios for dominance (based on real world examples) is legit and thought-provoking (and sometimes silly/fun- but there's nothing wrong with thinking outside the box to make an interesting RP environment.) The entire point of this thread is to stimulate thought and creativeness for those that wish to create a tribal history/traditions for their Miqo'te.

Very cute! (Shake it, guys! )

My issue is my LS is on Gilgamesh, and have great folks in it.... But have connected with great folks on balmung too! Soooo rolling one character type on one, and another on the other. Haha. Would I prefer to have one server to deal with? Yessssss.... But if I did, one character would have to die! *sighs*

I just want to make something clear: My statement was not meant to be interpreted as "anyone playing a non-tribal miqo is playing a Hyur with kitty ears & tail." That... Is not how I roll. Saying something like that is like saying "any *insert ethnic race* not living as they do 'in the old country' (be it Africa, Asia, or New Guinea, etc) is not *their race*". That's just wrong. My intent in expanding on a more cultural/ traditional aspect of my character is solely mine. I find doing stuff like this fun. And it appears others do too. BUT... by doing so, I'm not saying that those that choose to not engage in tribal/traditional stuff are playing their characters 'wrong.' OR even that they HAVE to come up with a reason why they aren't. Honestly, if they have a great, well-made character... then I want to RP with them. Would it maybe come up in talking with my Miqo? Sure. IC she'd be curious why another Miqo SS might not be familiar with, or engage in, the traditions. But, that would just be as natural as a tribal from Nigeria coming to the US and seeing a Nigerian American, twice removed, and being curious why he/she wouldn't still be adhering to their traditions. What I meant by those playing a 'Hyur with kitty features' was mainly directed NOT towards RPers at all (we tend to have expansive and logical histories and well-thought out characters), but those that are just into the cutesy-superficial look and NO background. Aka folks playing Hello Kitty avatars.

Lol, awesome to see magic mixed with lasers & bullets.

Beautiful... :love:

very cute! And... yeah, I say stay away from the background of 3. Detracts from the crabbi-awesomeness. 8-)

awesome work keep it up! *eagerly lurks through all the great art threads*

Derping in NW (aka mainly logging in to make alchemy stuff, then logging out. I swear, I've leveled from 40 to 48 standing in a campsite...). Gave up on GW2. Too underwhelming. Too disappointing. Items being sold too absent from lore (where are the bloody Canthan & Elonian traditional clothing?! I don't WANT A freakin' quaggan backpack or panda hat!). The RP isn't even good anymore.... Thought of returning to see what's up in TOR... haven't yet. Heard STO is getting good now... still unmotivated to try again. Got too ticked when I came up with an AWESOME Klingon character, forum RPed her out... then was told they were strict PvP classes w/very little story. Fail. DL'd and derped about on SWG Emu... (miss that freakin' game, frustrating bits and all... but just not the same w/o my crew... ) Have put in for ESO Beta... no word yet. Not even tempted to return to WoW, Aion or Rift. Mainly... playing nothing, waiting for XIV and keeping an eye on: Black Desert,... and Repop.

Similar issue for Rosa. D: Wanderer shadows as well But absolutely great job. I love the look & user friendliness!

By the pricking of my thumbs, Something wicked, this way comes...... :evil: I look forward to meeting you all!

Great job, calli! Reading all that (and swift's last response) kinda made me think how impossible it would be for any seeker male to be nunh and NOT be challenged when he's not with his tribe. What I mean is: I don't see how any nunh could be an adventurer unless his tribe of females traveled with him. Otherwise, well.... "While the cats away...." Literally. His position would be challenged, his tribe stagnate, the tribe be unprotected & he would be removed from his position. Of course, any rper wanting to play a nunh could find a work around... Just something to consider, IMHO.

Wow merri... Incredible post and a ton of great info! * insert Wayne & Garth's 'not worthy' here* Seriously, thanks... Helps me a lot too in my research.

You're welcome Eva! Glad to be of assistance. *bows* And no, Meg, I have not come up with a Clan name yet. I'll let you know when I do.

There was a drug runner Miqo... LowZ or something... (forget how he spelled his name) Haven't seen him around recently though...

Totally respect that and it's over and done, Rhynka. I will say on my behalf that I had absolutely NO intent to 'attack' Razamir nor did I think I called him boring. I find his posts anything of the sort. As I said in my apology- I totally misunderstood what he meant by 'noses of hounds' (thinking it a physical, not a scent attribute) and further thought he was saying "lets talk about something other than sex! how about noses?!" Was a total misunderstanding- NOT an attack on your husband. And I did apologize and explain in the thread, at that time, but it was the last post on page 5 I think and might have been missed. Either way, over and done with. Onward and upward.

Ahh... well that would explain it. Too bad though... can you imagine how awesome a game it would be if we could take all the great stuff from other games and cram it into one? The developers and producers would make a mint. But yeah... didn't think about patents. *grumble* They are good to protect your interests... but bad when they stop progression! haha

house hunting Work working on my two characters' bios/histories (so much to do, so much to do...) RL/family stuff chatting with friends keeping up on FC and RPC forums... erm... yeah.... Phase 4, I need you.

Very cool. Wonder if they're taking a cue from the voice modulation etc that EQO is working on? One concern though.. *faint grin* Since this is a Japanese-created game... will the mouth movements 'fit' our words- or will this look like Godzilla? The mannerisms and emphasis placed on words is VERY different when you compare Japanese to English. Japanese are very expressive people.. hehe I giggle everytime I see the podcasts with Yoshi-P and his associate and watch their expressions and mannerisms. (reminds me of when I lived in Okinawa... hehe) One thing I've always been curious about: if a pre-existing game has a certain tech that allows for certain things (aka multiple seating types, multiple emotes, the ability to do that 'speech pheromone' thing mentioned above... Why can't later games access it too? And use it to make their game better? Is it purely resource allocation? Seems if its 'already been done' uploading the code would be... easier than recreating the wheel an plugging in your own emotes and so on... That said, I'm not a computer program or game developer... so could be MUCH harder than it seems. Just something I wondered about....

Oohh awesome. Thanks for the thorough response, Merri! That really helps me visualize the area- both before and after the Calamity.

*kidnaps the WW and stuffs him in a cave* Woot! Got one! (look forward to seeing you IG )