(08-04-2014, 11:44 PM)Aerghwab Wrote: Mm - my problem with the jobs on a personal level is that I feel it becomes easy to fall into the trap of being defined by that job. Being the semi-legendary figures that they are, I think that's to be expected. So.. Aerghwab not belonging to any of those was a conscious choice on my part. He's a former pirate, is passable with a sword or harpoon, a far better hand with an axe, and can more than hold his own in a fistfight. Depending on how the story goes, one of these may end up becoming strengthened but, at least to me, these types of things are something to grow into and be discovered by the character organically via roleplaying. But that's just me, I like to play out growth. Somethin' about that "monomyth" frame of storytelling.
As far as the sidebar conversation, FFXIV is incredibly light on published lore, unlike a long-standing property like Warcraft which has a large quantity of lore built up over the last 20 years. Less so, I would argue, in terms of quality or even originality - but I digress. A lot of our RP here, I think, hinges solely on player interpretation of what we're given. There's plenty of inconsistency, not only comparing 1.0 to A Realm Reborn, but even lore posts or website information versus what's presented in story quests. It seems to me that we'd be better served meeting somewhere in the middle rather than arguing over who's right or wrong.
Gah your post was here when I finished my post lol. You know, I wouldn't mind meeting in the middle at all. Ideally, I don't think anyone should be shamed, or showed ire if they desire to RP any of the jobs in this game. White mage and Black mage included. Many of the best RPers I've met, have been one of those.
Me personally, I do admitedly get turned off to people that say "You can't rp this job because my view of lore says no". In all my time on Balmung, I've only ever met 1 person that was like that. Most people are perfectly fine with people rping jobs. In fact I dare say the majority of the community does RP the jobs. So I do tend to take a more neutral and open stance. And yes there are limitations in my stance as well.