Introducing Momma Phina~

[Frederique]

Thank you for taking the time to read my introduction. I'm Euphina, it's a pleasure to meet you! :love:

 

 

--MMORPG background

Played FFXI for a year. It was my very first MMO, went to the first annual VanaFest in 2006 (Moogle Rod Powah!). From there I jumped around, ended up on WoW for two years, took a two year break around Wrath. Returned just before Cata, and left a little after the pandas took over.

 

--RP experience

Started when my MMORPG career began back in FFXI. Ah, those were the good- eh... those were the learning years. I was only too lucky to be in a legitimate, hardcore RP linkshell at the time who set a good example for this young whipper snapper. Played Donella on Leviathan with the Lost Boys.

I did a lot of AIM RP for awhile but didn't do any of that in game until I returned to Cataclysm in WoW. Went to Moon Guard and found out that I really love leading events and politicking.

 

First with the Night Elf community, then with the Stormwind side of things. More than once I was one of the main leaders of events with 200+ players. I ran an army, co-founded an adventurer's guild, sat in war councils, ran three month long campaigns, was involved in the Silver Hand Council, organized RPPvP events, helped run server-wide RP plots...

 

*sigh* Can you tell I miss it? But I can't return; there's just not enough time anymore to do what I used to do. That, and the Pandas kind of turned me off. WoW's gotten ridiculous.

 

And now I just sound full of myself. >.>

 

--Character ideas/info

I am so conflicted on what I want to play. I've only just begun.

 

Thus far I'm playing Sholala Shola, a Plainsfolk Lalafell. I'm having such a difficult time creating her personality. I want her to be tough, but not compensating-for-her-small-size tough, yet still lovable without gaining hugs every time a female character sees her. How does one make a middle ground character without being mediocre? How does one play a Lalafell correctly without being pegged as a stereotype? This is going to take some research...

 

I'm also playing around with a black-haired Highlander that feels like a cross between a younger Xena and an older Korra. The kind of strong, quiet woman that fiercely protects women and children the way a man would with a dark, mysterious past that she's trying to make up for in kindness and good deeds. She'll need a "lovely item" eventually to help soften her up. Ouran reference anyone? 

 

However, I might need to restart her. Una Darkstar is just not cutting it as a name.

 

--How did you learn about the coalition?

I've actually known about the coalition for years when my old FFXI LS was looking to move into FFXIV. I was around when RPC was first built, but seeing as the launch of the game was horrible and I didn't have a computer at the time to run FFXIV I went back to WoW.

 

--What kind of a role-player are you aiming to be? Light, medium, or heavy?

Medium to heavy. I'm still learning the mechanics so I'll be medium for a little while.

 

--Anything from real life you're comfortable with sharing? (Work, school, hobbies, etc)

I can say it's thanks to MMOs that I have had the chance to travel and live coast to coast in the US.

 

 

I am a born again Christian after ten long years of bitter atheism. I am happy to speak with anyone that wants to talk about Jesus Christ; either to glory in Him or if you have any questions.

 

 

I look forward to RPing with you on Balmung!

[Kieron Lohengrin]

welcome to balmung =w=

[Hammer]

Welcome to Balmung, Euphina!

 

Your list of RP involvements looks a bit like mine. Like you, I remember those days fondly. Although I wouldn't necessarily say that I miss it enough to want to get back into RP to the degree that I was into it over the last decade. I'd have to sacrifice all of my other hobbies and friends in order to do that. But I'll always have good memories.

 

Anyway -- Your characters sound neat, and you've listed two of my favorite female TV show protagonists for Una's inspiration. I think you get a potion after you pay for your first month of game time that allows you to change any aspect of your character, including their name (maybe?). That might save you from needing to re-roll her.

[Knight Kat]

Welcome!

 

Lalafell would be a difficult choice because of the almost instant "dawwwww" effect they have on most people. If you can pull off a serious Lalafell then I think you'll have a lot of fun with it. I personally repress my "dawwwwww" reaction when IC, so you'll never get instant tacklehugs from Kiht Jakkya. Its just not her style.

 

Your female Highlander sounds awesome, and may have some personality similarities to my Kiht. I can see how you might think Una Darkstar as a name is a bit over the top?

 

If you want to stick with it, I don't see a real problem. It sounds kinda highlander, and you could always play it off as a sort of nickname.

 

Unfortunately, I believe the phial of fantasia does NOT allow a name change. You'll be able to change anything but the name... I am not absolutely certain of that, but you should look it up soon if you want to consider progressing your character.

 

I hope to see you in-game!

[Roen]

I left too when Pandas came to WoW!  But your RP experience in that game really sounded extensive... and awesome!

 

Welcome to RPC and Balmung!

 

I've RPed with two distinct lalafell characters that I can think of off the top of my head, and while physically they look adorable, they are played as distinct individuals. Yes being a lalafell is part of their history, but their personalities seem so much more than that.  One a studious scholar and another a charitable goldsmith.  It never occurred to me to tackle hug either of them. Not that any of my characters would EVER tackle hug a lalafell.  They have been part of the world for awhile now, none of my characters sees them as cute childlike people.  They are just people.

 

While you may feel the need to over compensate for their adorable physical appearance, I personally don't think it is needed.  Play the character that she/he is, and other RPers will follow suit.  They *may* pick you up and toss you over their shoulder though.. but I imagine a Roegadyn can do that to any race if they wanted.  

 

I look forward to meeting either of your characters someday!

[Salty Lake]

Welcome to Balmung, Euphina!

Anyway -- Your characters sound neat, and you've listed two of my favorite female TV show protagonists for Una's inspiration. I think you get a potion after you pay for your first month of game time that allows you to change any aspect of your character, including their name (maybe?). That might save you from needing to re-roll her.

 

::ears perk at the mention of Xena:: We have something to discuss on Broken Chairs, Thundering Hammer! My character is kind of a female Joxer.

 

Welcome Euphina! I look forward to playing with you.