(10-06-2017, 12:53 AM)Faye Wrote: I'm curious where you've been seeing this "hate?"
(10-06-2017, 03:10 AM)Nebbs Wrote: Negative stuff? I don't see them getting any more than other races. I think each race has those who like them and those that dislike them. I have not seen anyone hating on a race.
I am also concerned that you will reinforce this negative view that you have by avoiding RPing with anyone playing these races? Why would you do that?
Again, I am not seeing this hate? You are likely to get more heat from Lore Strict folks overplaying a Summoner than your race.
Alright... while I fully agree on the "play what you want, good folks will RP with you", OP's concern about certain races and encountering problems with RP is not unfounded and has been discussed at length here on the RPC.
Is it considered "weird: to play a Miqo'te
Cat Boiz.. Why.. (this is a void thread. meant to be taken with a grain of salt.)
Going Lalafell, distinct decline in RP?
Lalafell RP
Lalafell not taken seriously in RP.
So. We have plenty of examples that are easy to find right here on this forum. (I'm not even going to bother with the OF or Reddit. But then, they hate on RPers in general.)
I have had issues being taken seriously as my Lalafell on multiple occasions. Sadly, most of this was with people who were in my FC and thought it was funny to abuse Lalafell. While they did come around a little so that my RP improved, I have since left and have heard that they are back to their old ways with new targets.
I also play a Seeker Nunh. Yes, there is some reflexive stereotyping that goes on with some people regarding Miqo'te of any gender.
In truth, people who tend to give others shit about what race they are playing are not folks you want to roleplay with anyways. So, yes, play what you want! If you create a character with a "Well I wanted to play this, but was too scared to", that can keep you from really connecting with them and can cause more problems with your enjoyment of the character. Loving your own character idea goes a long way in developing good RP and enjoying the game.
