Random Idea

[Madda]

Madda is back. Yay.

 

Anywho, Madda did have another random character idea here that Madda had for another MMO. It would be difficult to pull off, but was wondering what other roleplayers thought and thought could be doable.

 

My idea was for a child magic user that was untaught and would basically be roaming around towns, talking to people and asking people that he spots using magic to teach him. Like true children, he'd be curious and pestering somebody if something caught his interest. It wouldn't be one of those "I'm kicking evil villain ass and I'm only 8 years old" sort of deal, but one that's just around the town for fun.

[Madda]

Bump.

[Olofantur]

Greetings Madda,

 

As a note, perhaps there might be a lack of replies due to being unsure what you'd like recommendation or validation on. The General idea of being a younger character seeking tutelage in the wide world isn't unheard of but perhaps some aren't sure exactly what kind of magic your character is interested in, or the content of personality to work with.

 

Either way, perhaps you'd like to take a look at a few organizations. (i'll put a quick blurb after each link, but please read their entries as they do a far better job than I ever could of capturing the nuance of their ideas and goals.)

 

http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=5317

May interest you, twelve knows it interest me, a little more inclusive of character roles, at least to my eyes. Affording a mix of the go-getters, the readers, (the pumpkin eaters) and the monetary enthusiasts.

 

http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=3321

Is centered around the scholarly aspect and enjoys a structured, formal, environment. While I don't know FreelanceWizard IC, I know of him and is known fondly by the people i've spoken to.

 

http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=4241

If you desire a formalized ranking system and various duties. To be honest I don't know much about them, there are how ever branches for each main city, I linked to Ul'dah, because Ul'dah is awesome, you can of course take a look at the Limsa and Gridania branches.

 

That covers the main ones off the top of my head. Thaliak knows i've missed one, two or maybe a half dozen, but no fear some one will be along to correct me or chime in with their own additions if I made too grievous an error.

 

Feel free to ask any follow up questions you might have, the idea of "Student in training" is interesting, it does afford a lot of opportunities to grow the character and form relationships with the people you encounter. Best of luck!

[Madda]

Apologies, Olof. Madda was looking for feedback. But thank you ^^"

[Olofantur]

Hmm, well I think it could be interesting, particularly depending on what city you decided to center in (if any.)

 

Going for Gridania would put you in contact with Conjurey and the Padjal which have an interesting history, and while I don't want to spoil anything, going through the quest line as well as finding some one IC to tutor you would provide an interesting experience, you could reflect on the quests with the person you come to learn from.

 

Or perhaps Limsa might serve better, I was considering the point "seeing magic" that would influence you interacting with some one would be more likely in places where it has constructive uses, and while I dearly love Ul'dah, there aren't many going around throwing fire (thankfully). Where as Limsa would be able to provide a setting for you to interact due to the ability to use the Arcanist/Scholar pets as the "Magic" you become interested in (if that sounds along the lines of what you might like.) This is assuming you'd be starting without much competency in the Aetheric arts yourself, if you wanted to assume you already had some experience in that field that open up the location you could take a look at.

 

Apakulla (sp?) Falls in Gridania would be an interesting choice, it is where Arcanists who attain the rank of Summoner speak with their teacher to begin the rituals required to call forth the EGIs' that they use. (Perhaps a place to lurk in search of some one eye catching.)

 

Hmm, food for thought I suppose. Did you have any magic you wanted to focus on first or any idea of what kind of person you wanted to learn from? (the Bookish researcher, the practical application user, the restless delver?)

[Madda]

Did you have any magic you wanted to focus on first or any idea of what kind of person you wanted to learn from? (the Bookish researcher, the practical application user, the restless delver?)

Madda was aiming for the character to focus on more healing type abilities ( Arcanist spells kinda ) before actual magic spells.

[Olofantur]

 

Madda was aiming for the character to focus on more healing type abilities ( Arcanist spells kinda ) before actual magic spells.

 

Hmm perhaps I am misunderstanding, but that sounds as if it would lend itself to conjury. While Arcanists do get the use of Physik as a healing spell, they don't really emphasize the ability until they unlock the Scholar job. Or perhaps you are referencing to the character styling and not the actual mechanics, in which case i'm sure an Arcanist or two may prefer a supportive role, and their carbuncles would make a stalwart protector.

 

Have you had the chance to play through the Arcanist or Conjurer quest line up to level 30? maybe that would provide better context for what idea you would like to pursue.

[LiadansWhisper]

I'm not entirely sure that I would be comfortable being around a child character.

[Madda]

I'm not entirely sure that I would be comfortable being around a child character.

Not to sound defensive, but can you explain why?

[Alothia]

*waves* Maddaaaaaaa! ♥ (Is Aly. Hi)

[Madda]

 

Madda was aiming for the character to focus on more healing type abilities ( Arcanist spells kinda ) before actual magic spells.

 

Hmm perhaps I am misunderstanding, but that sounds as if it would lend itself to conjury. While Arcanists do get the use of Physik as a healing spell, they don't really emphasize the ability until they unlock the Scholar job. Or perhaps you are referencing to the character styling and not the actual mechanics, in which case i'm sure an Arcanist or two may prefer a supportive role, and their carbuncles would make a stalwart protector.

 

Have you had the chance to play through the Arcanist or Conjurer quest line up to level 30? maybe that would provide better context for what idea you would like to pursue.

Not really ><"

[Madda]

*waves* Maddaaaaaaa! ♥ (Is Aly. Hi)

Hai ALy <3

[Alothia]

In reference to wanting to strictly be a healer, and not use offensive spells, I can tell you that Conjurers are the ones who tend to be more healer based, but they look down on people who use conjury to only heal. (This is revealed in that storyline).

I think that if you want to go that route, it could make an interesting story. But yes, Con is a much better healer choice than Arcanist, at least until you can get Scholar unlocked (But I haven't run those quests yet, so I can't tell you much other than that).

[Madda]

In reference to wanting to strictly be a healer, and not use offensive spells, I can tell you that Conjurers are the ones who tend to be more healer based, but they look down on people who use conjury to only heal. (This is revealed in that storyline).

I think that if you want to go that route, it could make an interesting story. But yes, Con is a much better healer choice than Arcanist, at least until you can get Scholar unlocked (But I haven't run those quests yet, so I can't tell you much other than that).

Hehe. Sorry for the confusion. Madda is back from learning more about them.

 

Madda was aiming for either an offensive spell caster (Black Mage, since Madda can't spell whatever class comes before that) or a Summoner.

[LiadansWhisper]

I'm not entirely sure that I would be comfortable being around a child character.

Not to sound defensive, but can you explain why?

 

Because there are elements and themes in this game that are simply not appropriate for children.

[LeCard]

In reference to wanting to strictly be a healer, and not use offensive spells, I can tell you that Conjurers are the ones who tend to be more healer based, but they look down on people who use conjury to only heal. (This is revealed in that storyline).

I think that if you want to go that route, it could make an interesting story. But yes, Con is a much better healer choice than Arcanist, at least until you can get Scholar unlocked (But I haven't run those quests yet, so I can't tell you much other than that).

Hehe. Sorry for the confusion. Madda is back from learning more about them.

 

Madda was aiming for either an offensive spell caster (Black Mage, since Madda can't spell whatever class comes before that) or a Summoner.

The only problem I would have with a Child learning Arcanist spells by just asking around and not devoting themselves to any sort of Proper study is that Arcanist spells are based on Aetheric geometries(meaning high level math type stuff) While a child could learn to Chanel the elementals power for Conjuration (or even follow in the footsteps of the Child caster from the Conjuror quest-line) OR they could learn to Chanel their own Aetheric energies into Thaumaturge spells for black magic for some comic effect/damage. But the whole basis of the Arcanist line of casting is to understand the principles and math behind their geometries to cast their spells.

 

Though regardless of what Caster class is pursued from what I have seen here the child would be more of a comical effect character and likely not even be able to properly cast the level 10 spells. If you have played the Conjuror quest-line you will know that this can lead to some really terrible consequences. Simply put, magic isn't something that is safe in this world, every time you cast a spell you risk killing either yourself or something around you. While a child may be able to somewhat learn magic in the manner you described it would be very dangerous for both those around the child and the child themselves.

 

Edit: on the note of being a Summoner: To be a summoner one must first have defeated the Primal in battle and then call forth their essence for yet another battle to (for lack of a better term) enslave the primal's essence. this would require the Child the IN Character to have not only battled with a primal, but WON. Simply put I could never take that seriously.

 

frankly, any mage that would teach a passing child magic like it is a parlor trick in this game would be a terrible person and not likely to exist in this game for that reason.

[Raccoon]

I'm not entirely sure that I would be comfortable being around a child character.

Not to sound defensive, but can you explain why?

 

In addition to Liadan's reply, nobody's going to want to include the child character in anything. If you just want it for aggravating people in the Adventurer's Guild and all, that's one thing. But nobody in their right mind (and do you really want a kid around someone who's not?) would take a kid along on a fight with a Primal or into a dungeon.

 

Also, though I've never heard of it happening, I imagine there's the risk that playing a kid could get all kinds of uncomfortable invitations from the ERP crowd. Unless that's your thing, in which case... ew.

[Freemoon]

While I don't really have a problem with the idea of someone playing a child character, I just don't think this game lends itself all that well to the idea.  I could see someone in the young/mid teens (maybe 14 to 16), but any younger than that seems a bit iffy for a multitude of reasons, several of which have been stated.

 

I'm not saying you shouldn't play the idea, just that it might not get the reception you are hoping for.

[Madda]

*scribbles notes down*

 

Madda sees.

 

Now, what if this child character were just one that wished to become "the greatest *insert melee class here* ever"?

[LeCard]

*scribbles notes down*

 

Madda sees.

 

Now, what if this child character were just one that wished to become "the greatest *insert melee class here* ever"?

still the issues listed above by a few people of a child being around. But it is not  so dangerous for some Pugilist(for example) to teach a kid in passing how to punch properly, or kick. Far less dangerous than teaching them Fire 1. And plenty of kinds play with wooden swords, or a staff as though it were a spear. Archery or Ax wielding on the other hand would be awkward to try and teach a kid in passing.

[Raccoon]

A little Lala kid tried shooting Seth and another member of the Tower during Early Start or soon after release with little wooden pointed sticks. It was annoying to put it lightly. He would have drowned the thing if he could have gotten ahold of it and there were fewer witnesses.

[Sil'tel Ferima]

Also, though I've never heard of it happening, I imagine there's the risk that playing a kid could get all kinds of uncomfortable invitations from the ERP crowd. Unless that's your thing, in which case... ew.

Wait... "ERP"? Pardon my ignorance, but exactly what is that? Erotic? ...

[LiadansWhisper]

Also, though I've never heard of it happening, I imagine there's the risk that playing a kid could get all kinds of uncomfortable invitations from the ERP crowd. Unless that's your thing, in which case... ew.

Wait... "ERP"? Pardon my ignorance, but exactly what is that? Erotic? ...

 

Role-Play of a sexual nature.  "Erotic Role Play" is the technical term, I suppose.