Character Info 1:
What is the name of your primary character? How did you come up with that name?
Etoile Elysium. The name for my healer type characters in previous MMOs. The fields of Elysium are more or less like the Greek version of Heaven and I found it fitting for a healer. Etoile is french for star and was something I came up with from a Google Search.
What is the Race/Tribe of your primary character? Why did you pick that?
Miqote. Seeker of the Moon. The Miqote look just matches the look I've been using for Etoile in past MMOs. I fantasia'ed into a Lalafell though, in order to match races with my wife.
What is the primary class/job of your primary character? Why did you pick that?
White Mage / Scholar. Both are mains and I alternate depending on which is necessary. Again, I main healer in past MMOs and just wanted to keep up with tradition.
Which Grand Company is your primary character a part of? Why did you pick that?
Twin Adder. It's really because of the environment. imo, Limsa and Uldah just looked so similar. Also, having Gridania as my starting area just made me fall in love with the game's graphics.
What is your primary character's weapon glamour of choice (if applicable)? Why did you pick that?
The Thyrus looks fine to me, no need to glamour it.
What do you think your primary character's signature ability is? Why do you think that?
Healing, I guess? I am a WHM/SCH after all.
Is your primary character a part of a Free Company? If so, what is it? Why did you join that Free Company?
Exterminatus in Tonberry. A good number of people in my static are members. When my old FC went inactive, me and my wife made the switch.
Character Info 2 (RP):
Where did your primary character come from? How do they feel about where they came from?
Etoile's been a longtime resident of Gridania and at the start of the story, has just returned home from a long trip.
Does your primary character have any family? Who are they? What is their relationship with your primary character?
Two brothers. Edyrem and Eliote Elysium. Edyrem is basically my heal slave for alts in other MMOs. In character, I would say that he's an apprentice conjurer who often volunteers to accompany Etoile and her companions but is often shot down due to his youth and inexperience. Eliote is a character I use when I wanna play a guy character and is just a gender bent version of Etoile. In story, he's Etoile's twin brother.
What does your primary character look like? Why do they look like they do? What kinds of clothing does your character wear? Why did your primary character pick those clothes?
Lodestone -
http://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodest...acter/3936695/
Etoile's not really that fashion conscious so she just wears whatever's available and gives her the most advantage in battle.
What is your primary character's personality? What do they like? What do they dislike? What are they afraid of? What makes them happy? What makes them sad? What makes them angry?
Etoile is generally quiet and usually lets other people do the talking. She however finds herself in situations where she needs to take the lead and takes responsibility when needed. Her longtime travelling companion is Ayumii Fukuda(my irl wife) and there is rarely a time when they don't raid together. She caters to Ayumii's impulsive personality and will often defer to her on where to go or what to do next. She enjoys crafting when not in battle and loves cooking food and making equips for her friend to use. She hates spiders and The Thousand Maws of Totorak repulses her!
Does your primary character have a backstory? Were there any interesting events in their past that led them to become the people they are today?
Nothing of note. Etoile grew up in Gridania and always looked forward to being a great White Mage. Along the way, she picked up a book and adopted the way of the Scholar on the road to becoming a better Healer.
The World 1 (Geography):
What is your favorite region of Eorzea? Why is that? Least Favorite? Why?
Gridania, partly because it was my starting area and partly because the lush environment made the most of the games graphics. Uldah would be my least favorite then, since deserts are just barren and doesn't make for very good scenery.
What is your favorite spot to relax in Eorzea? Why is that? Least Favorite? Why?
Our FC house over in Lavender beds! It's a usual meeting place for FC mates and there's a convenient Market Board + Summoning Bell nearby. Least favorite would have to be Limsa, if only because the map was so confusing to navigate around. I kept getting lost!
What is your favorite spot to fight in Eorzea? Why is that? Least Favorite? Why?
Coil! Nothing like difficult fights that push you to use your character to the fullest. Leasts favorite is Thousand Maws of Totorak due to the many times I've gotten this dungeon in Duty Roulette. Also, those sticky floors only make the dungeon much slower. and the boss fights weren't that good.
What is your favorite spot to shop in Eorzea? Why is that? Least Favorite? Why?
The Market Board near our FC House. Just teleport and it's a few steps away. We also have vendors inside our house so I almost never have to leave. Least favorite would have to be Uldah since the MB is so far from the Aetheryte.
The World 2 (NPCs):
Who is your favorite NPC? Why is that? Least Favorite? Why?
Gaius. He (and the other Tribunus) were just really good villains. imo, the FF series hasn't had very good villains since FFVII. Plus, the final fight with him in Ultima weapon was just epic. As for least favorite, I can't really remember their names, but that group of people who tested your ability to fight Titan by basically forcing you to run around on annoying fetch quests.
Who is your favorite City-State Leader? Why is that? Least Favorite? Why?
Nanamo Ul Namo after seeing her in 2.3 main story. Merlwyb, for the simple reason that I just like Kann E Senna better, making her last.
Who is your favorite Scion? Why is that? Least Favorite? Why?
Does Louisioux count? I have never met him since I hadn't played 1.0 so there is this air of mystery about him, part of the reason why I want to see Coil through to the end. Urianger is my least favorite, but only because he hasn't had much time to shine compared to the others.
Who is your favorite Primal? Why is that? Least Favorite? Why?
Leviathan. Just having him rock the boat and getting hit by an actual tidal wave. Now I know how my enemies in past FFs feel. Also, the Levi fight is one of the fights where the SCH shines. Playing as a SCH, almost every ability in my skill list needed to be used to be effective. Least favorite would be Ramuh as it was mostly about dealing with mechanics and not about healing effectively.
Who is your favorite boss? Why is that? Least Favorite? Why?
Ultima HM. Again, from a healer perspective, it's less about dealing with mechanics and more on effective healing. I love this fight as a healer. Here's hoping for an Extreme mode. Least favorite, any boss from Totorak. Bleh.
Music:
What is your favorite song in FFXIV? Why is that? Least Favorite? Why?
It has got to be the Ultima theme. Just a very fitting and powerful song for the last boss of the game. Can't really think of a least favorite right now.
What is your favorite battle theme in FFXIV? Why is that? Least Favorite? Why?
It has got to be Torn from the Heavens, the song that plays in various FATEs and the battle music for Hydra, Chimera and Castrum Meridianum. Aside from the fact that it gets the blood pumping, it's an arrangement of the classic FF Crystal Theme. Rearranged ff music like the FF2 battle, FF6 boss theme and Battle on the Big Bridge all get Honorable Mentions! Least favorite, prolly the Coil battle music. I just wish Coil had more variety in terms of battle music.
What is your favorite field/town theme in FFXIV? Why is that? Least Favorite? Why?
The music that plays during events like Moonfire Faire and All Saints Wake. I remember having fun just running around as a ghost, and the music only added to the festive theme. I don't really have a least favorite. Nothing comes to mind.
What is your favorite boss theme in FFXIV? Why is that? Least Favorite? Why?
Titan theme. Nothing says "Sh*t just got real" than the opening. Least would probably be Ramuh. The song itself is okay, it just doesn't feel like an actual boss theme.
Gameplay:
What graphical settings do you play with? Why is that?
Near maximum on PC. I've had to turn on LOD Streaming and set Anti-Aliasing to Bilinear, otherwise, my screen freezes occasionally.
What sound settings do you play with? Why is that?
Default settings? With Japanese voices, just a habit of mine to always choose the Japanese track when available.
Do you play with a gamepad or with a Keyboard/Mouse? Why is that?
Keyboard and mouse. Tried and tested control scheme for MMOs.
Future:
What Class/Job would you most like to see in the game? Why?
Judge/Tribunus class. Just, the armor is really cool. Would be interesting to experience the story from the Garleans point of view too.
What region would you like to visit most in the world? Why?
In line with the first question, I'd really like to set foot on Garlean soil! See what life is like on the other side.
If another Final Fantasy-inspired dungeon or raid were to come out, what would it be inspired by? Why would you pick that?
I'd love to see a Shadow of Colossus style battle against Alexander. Alexander would not just be the boss but he would also be the dungeon itself!
What item or set of items would like most like to see in the game? Why?
Well, if I can't have the Tribunus/Judge Job, then I'd really want to get a piece of their armor.
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