Hmm I don't frequent reddit so I'm not exactly sure about the comedic value of this. On a scale of 1 to 10, how much should I care about this lame attempt at humor?Quote:
Originally Posted by Mikhaill
I've fallen in love...with an NPC
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08-09-2019, 02:13 AMbrasteir
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08-09-2019, 02:15 AMAlleluiaAhem /clears throat in HieneseQuote:
Originally Posted by Mikhaill
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08-09-2019, 02:15 AMMikhaillDunno, we don't even know if the OP is serious or not since they didn't come back yet.Quote:
Originally Posted by brasteir
I think most of the assumption is they are and making husbando/waifu posts as well.
But harassing someone who said he was done with the conversation, insulting him is no better.
Eventually you're gonna get reported for harassment so just stop while you're ahead. -
08-09-2019, 02:25 AMGwenorai
Just ignore them and move on folks, nothing to be gained from talking to them in all honesty~
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08-09-2019, 02:49 AMKatie_KittyOutside is overrated. I go outside every day and trust me you're better off without it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fhaerron
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08-09-2019, 02:56 AMLineageRazor
Wait - is it time to trot out that old April Fools' dating sim proposal? I do believe it is!
https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/pr/blog/000692.html
Could definitely do with an update to include Crystal Exarch, Aymeric, Hilda, and the many other prime slices of Husbando/Waifu-bait from the expansions!
The best idea SE ever taunted us with. :3 -
08-09-2019, 02:58 AMBarta
For me it was Runar and Emet-Selch....
Actually, a lot of characters in this game are hard crush material! -
08-09-2019, 03:12 AMbrasteirIt would be nice. I mean they talked earlier this year about taking notice of rp'ers and players who almost live in the world of Eorzea I think it would be a tad remiss if they didn't capitalize on this. Especially since romance is a thing in the FF series. And I mean official, story supported romance. Not one where I pretend to be some dye peddler settling down with a player who can only describe situations that take place in the bedroom.Quote:
Originally Posted by LineageRazor
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08-09-2019, 03:14 AMAngelCheese77
Nothing wrong with it. I've got the hots for a few NPCs across many games, in which my husband makes fun of me about all the time lol.
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08-09-2019, 03:17 AMJaywalkerLol I think there was a video set of the WoL dating multiple NPCs during the Rising at some point during Stormblood too. Had Hien, Yugiri, Lyse, Y’shtola, Sadu, twins... maybe more, can’t remember. All in Japanese, voice acted but still-images. Even if they just did something like that periodically it would probably go a long way haha.Quote:
Originally Posted by LineageRazor
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08-09-2019, 04:40 AMAceOfCakez
Ho boy... Here we go again.
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08-09-2019, 04:46 AMNyvaraHaha! I wish I was around for that one. I'm sure there were some UNhappy people when they found out it was April fools.Quote:
Originally Posted by LineageRazor
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08-09-2019, 05:00 AMBerret_SnowRunar has beaten Eynzahar and is not on top of the list... And I already made him in game of course.Quote:
Originally Posted by Barta
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08-09-2019, 07:12 AMxxvaynxxI have epilepsy and this almost made me pass out from getting light headed, you should delete this in case a person that has it worst than me see it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kisama
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08-09-2019, 07:18 AMNeoyoshi
That's alright, i know quite a few women who are head-over-heels with this fella'
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08-09-2019, 07:25 AMArthrun
Honestly? Lyna stole my heart nearly instantly. I thought Y'shtola would be my forver number 1 wifu. Who ever the voice actor was just captivated me with this character. She doesn't do a whole lot within the story but bloody hell I had no idea I would this legit 35 year old want to write Fan fiction between my character who is basically me and Lyna.
So OP I feel you 100% I am married my self but even I have had wifu's over the course of time. But props to the dev team for the Vera model looking so gorgeous and choosing the appropriate voice actor for her..For whatever reason Lyna when you are just starting to explore the first shared created a love at first sight scenario.
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08-09-2019, 07:26 AMCanadane
Nothing wrong with 2D love.
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08-09-2019, 07:37 AMRyazThe Star Wars MMO did it well. I just don't see it happening here.Quote:
Originally Posted by Seoulstar
And while I love a lot of the characters in the game and my WoL would spark up a romance with a few, I don't feel real romantic attraction towards fictional characters. It's fine to feel attraction and emotion towards a well-written character, but taking it seriously like those guys who marry 2D girls? There's some emotional disorder going on there. -
08-09-2019, 08:02 AMGwenoraiYeah, SWTOR did it well for the most part. Though there was one issue where you got 'locked' into a romance for just being nice. Anyone who played male consular probably knows what I'm on about. But SWTOR was a lot more story-driven, basically being an MMO version of KOTOR - and the character had a lot more depth to them, but you were limited to dialogue options. That being said, I loved Lana as a character in SWTOR - I can't help but romance her in SWTOR. In regards to this game, I do also really approve of Lyna - that emotional outburst she had was very well done and had you resonate with her character a little. A well-written character is always going to have the reader/player to show some emotion and connect with them. But yeah, your last point regarding the 2D girls - that there is where I cross the line in regards to that fantasy type stuff.Quote:
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08-09-2019, 08:08 AMAmaterasu_
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08-09-2019, 09:07 AMMixt
Well, if i had a choice for a romantic partner for my character then i would totally pull a Shiva.
Anyx Trine would never be the same again.
Respect the dragon.
Love the dragon.
Make the Ishgardians uncomfortable. -
08-09-2019, 09:51 AMWaterShieldYou want to be eaten by a dragon?Quote:
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08-09-2019, 11:01 AMMixt
Not quite what i was going for.
"Pulling a Shiva" was refering to everything else about that situation.
The thought process goes something like this.
EDIT: Aaand i can't get these spoiler boxes to work.
Well then, time to slink away and drop the subject. -
08-09-2019, 11:25 AMIntrovertAnt
Ser Aymeric shakes the Crystal Exarch's hand but before he leaves he whispers something in the Exarchs ear...
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08-10-2019, 06:20 AMTaybat
I mean have your truly played ffxiv if you don't have at least one husbando/waifu npc?
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08-10-2019, 06:46 AMRilifaneI know a couple of people who don't have a single husbando/ waifu despite being really into the story and everything.Quote:
Originally Posted by Taybat
I don't know what kind of sorcery this is... I, for one, have a ton of waifus and husband's and that has nothing to do with my sexuality or not spending enough time outside.
Nothing wrong with fictional character crushes. Enjoy them!
SE drops hints left and right with various npcs, so I'm inclined to believe they want us to have waifus and husbandos. -
08-10-2019, 07:05 AMZaiekk
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08-10-2019, 08:07 AMSchan
uuuh ok *pats head* go you?
i honestly dunno what else to say.
I pretty much fall into this category. i don't understand the waifu/husbando thing... but i really like the story.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rilifane
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08-10-2019, 09:37 AMTheMightyMolluskLadies and gentlemen, Chaotic Neutral.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pepsi_Plunge
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08-10-2019, 09:41 AMFynlarI don't understand (or experience) any sort of attachment to fictional characters. Idk, might be an autism thing (speaking for myself, not necessarily anyone else)Quote:
I know a couple of people who don't have a single husbando/ waifu despite being really into the story and everything.
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08-10-2019, 10:35 AMDeceptistarI don't see anything bad with pple loving NPCs but…Quote:
Originally Posted by geekgirl101
In this characters case, Mr. crystal was there during realm reborn, and no one gave a rats ass about him then.
But all of a sudden when he becomes one of the main chars. and looks fancier, pple notice him.
is this passing fancy or love? why you not notice him before?? ;_; -
08-10-2019, 11:36 AMGwenoraiI think it's because he was simply 'written' better and SHB storyline is more interesting than the skippable 24man. And that's basically it. Amazing writing and good character development inspire the reader/viewer to have some emotional connection. Hallmark of a good story.Quote:
Originally Posted by Deceptistar
I personally found it weird myself since he was already 'interested in you' in regards to ARR and was willing to do what he did - not a lot of people cared. But you slap on some nice 'he did this for you' salt on those fries and a touch of concern, a good voice actor and people will swoon. It's the same thing that happened with Elf Bro in HW. And it will probably be the same formula that will repeat for time to come.
I didn't find him 'husbando' material - more like 'Bro'. But that 'Bro' was nothing compared to the undying bromance of Ardbert. -
08-10-2019, 01:39 PMAlphaFoxHonestly I didn't even remember him at all from ARR, even when I did the Crystal tower at the time.Quote:
Originally Posted by Deceptistar
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08-10-2019, 02:27 PMReinha
I'm hesitant to care about him in case the writers kill him too... That voice is so velvety though.
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08-10-2019, 02:37 PMgeekgirl101
I have to say that I've been scared of returning to this topic after posting about it, was nervous as hell that it would get responded by a lot of mockery and smack-tardery. I'm still amazed at how it's made me feel, in fact it's made me a lot more happier in person too as I've been letting the stresses of hunts and other things get me down lately and I've been getting pretty grouchy and irritable as result.
Well done SE, you've managed to make a human have true feelings towards one of your creations and have lifted my spirits higher than they've been in a long time. -
08-10-2019, 02:40 PMgeekgirl101His appearance back at CT was short lived and had been long forgotten since for me it was a long time ago. I don't think he was voice acted either, that gives a character more personality than just reading everything in your head which makes the character seem flat (unlike Hildibrand ofc.) To me he came across a bit immature and inexperienced and only interested in exploration, didn't look like he had much of a personal interest in the WoL unless I missed something since there was at the time an overwhelming number of side quests that it was easy to lose track of what was going on at any one time. I was saddened to see him choose to seal himself away though, that did touch me and I thought his part in the story was over, so like so many other NPCs that come and go I didn't have an emotional attachment to him. However his personality is much more noticeable in ShB since he's the main focus of the story so far and has been very well developed, he is more maturer and has a much more deeper personal interest in the WoL. To be perfectly honest I don't know what it is that's really drawn me to his character in such a way, I thought maybe it was the voice acting but just seeing him standing in the Oculus makes my heart skip beats.Quote:
Originally Posted by Deceptistar
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08-10-2019, 04:58 PMAyuhra
I mean I get it, OP. My whole life I've gotten obsessed with fictional characters. I love to analyze them and pick apart why they fascinate me and try to find ways to explore their characters. Sometimes I'm attracted to them... I'd be lying if I said I ever inserted myself into a fantasy or anything like that but since I think about these obsessions a LOT, who am I to judge?
I've never been emotionally compromised by fiction, it's never stopped me from doing things like having jobs or real relationships... To me it's almost a hobby at this point. Character analysis. -
08-10-2019, 06:43 PMTheMightyMolluskBefore, he was just a plot device to let us into the Crystal Tower. Now he's actually a character.Quote:
Originally Posted by Deceptistar
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08-10-2019, 09:30 PMLaurontI don't get it, either. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ There's characters I like more, or less, but not to the point of attachment. Insofar as I like them it tends to do more at a conceptual level, and/or in terms of design.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fynlar
I'm at least consistent in not liking him then and still not liking him now. He's just marginally less insufferable. In terms of his character design, I happen to find him to be one of the worst designed miqo'te NPCs in the game. There's just nothing that draws me to him and I'd rather some other NPC had taken his place from the CT storyline.Quote:
Originally Posted by Deceptistar
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08-10-2019, 09:35 PMTheodricAgreed on his design. There's two Miqo'te male faces I like - the one that X'rhun Tia uses and the one used by the Miqo'te guy that shows up in the latest seasonal event. I don't find the other two faces pleasant to look at.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lauront
Furthermore, there's a very concerning trend of G'raha being drawn as being even younger and more child-like in art than he is in-game. Which is pretty creepy!