(06-05-2015, 10:18 PM)hauntmedoitagain Wrote:Forgive me, but I am confused as to what you are trying to pull from the conflict idea of rp. What personal matters are going to be brought forth by players that NPCs most likely will not say on their own?(06-05-2015, 09:25 PM)Lilia Lia Wrote:(06-05-2015, 08:53 PM)hauntmedoitagain Wrote: I really don't understand this and maybe I'm missing something, but what is there that's enjoyable about being treated like a racial minority circa late 1800s?
It has story potential. Â The need to prove yourself to people who fundamentally suspect or dislike you. Â Being misunderstood/distrusted and having to win the trust of those around you. Â As Seriphyn pointed out, not everyone will welcome this kind of conflict but many people will see it as the beginning of an interesting story.
What is there to prove? Au Ra were born like that, it's not their problem to begin with.
Racial tension is one thing, sure. It's there in the game (and much more tasteful in comparison), but lets be honest; a lot of this is just a glorified excuse to bring OOC feelings about Au Ra design into RP just like with the Miqo'te before them. It's going to burn bridges, not build them.
Besides, it's insulting and disrespectful to those of us that actually have to deal with being a minority. I get enough harassment in real-life as-is; I certainly don't need any of it here, not when I'm trying my hardest to escape from my worldly woes for at least an hour or two.
Edit: For the record, I'm fine with fictionalized conflict, but only when it's actually justified. This isn't.
"Has horns, probably a void sent!" ?
"Looks different!"?
"Looks untrustworthy!"?
"Is a beast that will still our children off in the night!"?
I feel as if this is suddenly more personal for you then it should be; as if you are linking your past experiences with something ingame that should not be linked. Perhaps, if this is an issue for you it might be best that you take a breath and step back for a moment.
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