On Extreme Role-playing Within XIV

[Zsolen]

Given that European role-players do not struggle in that regard, I think it's fair to suggest that nobody should be sending death threats or defamatory comments to people who choose to role-play a Garlean. I don't see what's unreasonable about that, really.

There is some irony there. Those who feel like certain personalities, particularly those that are highly judgmental, should not exist in legitimate roleplay are willing to whatever it takes to shame/ harass those that want to roleplay these personalities into not doing it.

[Theodric]

There is some irony there. Those who feel like certain personalities, particularly those that are highly judgmental, should not exist in legitimate roleplay are willing to whatever it takes to shame/ harass those that want to roleplay these personalities into not doing it.

To be fair, I think a lot of it is just the typical mentality common amongst those who frequent social media. As it happens, FFXIV unfortunately has a lot of crossover with that crowd - especially when it comes to role-players.

It's pretty common amongst lore enthusiasts too, I've found. Just today I was reading a thread over on the lore forum and certain posters were outright attacking others simply for liking and disliking specific characters!

It's pretty wild. I guess I find it morbidly fascinating, too.

[DPZ2]

That there was a sizeable migration of European role-players from Balmung to Omega speaks for itself in regards to cultural differences/preferences, in my opinion.

I've my doubts about such an attribution. I believe that the migration of European players, in general, from North American Servers to European Servers was way more important to the move. That there may be some benefit in expanding the subject areas for Role Play is an effect, rather than a cause, of the migration.

[Theodric]

I've my doubts about such an attribution. I believe that the migration of European players, in general, from North American Servers to European Servers was way more important to the move. That there may be some benefit in expanding the subject areas for Role Play is an effect, rather than a cause, of the migration.

You're free to take it with a pinch of salt if you so wish, but I served as a moderator over on one of the sites devoted to FFXIV role-play for a period of time. I was constantly dealing with people quietly confiding in me that they felt a culture shock when moving from a European role-playing community in WoW to one dominated by American role-players in FFXIV. Of course, the benefit of having a better connection was a reason to move and an additional perk to many - myself included. Furthermore, some European role-players opted to stay on Balmung or Mateus rather than abandon the roots they had put down.

I think my point still stands, though.

[Lunalepsy]

Some people like criticizing specific types of RP, but deep down, they do the same behind closed doors.

[Vahlnir]

Some people like criticizing specific types of RP, but deep down, they do the same behind closed doors.

...Or they don't RP at all but find the concept of certain themes distasteful.

[Lunalepsy]

...Or they don't RP at all but find the concept of certain themes distasteful.

Nah. I am sure the ones who criticize and complain about it DO roleplay, and they also do the dirty behind closed doors. It's just that they will present themselves as beacons of light to project a clean-cut image.

[Caurcas]

Nah. I am sure the ones who criticize and complain about it DO roleplay, and they also do the dirty behind closed doors. It's just that they will present themselves as beacons of light to project a clean-cut image.

I think you are missing the point. I'll admit I enjoy poking the bear a bit for the sake of a chuckle. However, my original post is not about clean cut rp. In fact its about murky issues and being morally compromised.

[Fyrebrand]

I'll admit I enjoy poking the bear

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[Kewitt]

I have 2 alt that I'm playing as permadeath characters.

That being said I haven't done any Savage 80 content. It just scares me with pubs. on a perma death charater.