I've fallen in love...with an NPC

[Avidria]

Me. I can't stand him. There's plenty of men in the game I'd happily go for if they were real - Ardbert, Regula, Varis and Hien to name but a few.

Let me put it this way:

I laughed and cheered when Emet-Selch fired his gun at the Exarch. It's just a shame it didn't take.

On one hand I absolutely love him and want to know why you dislike him *that* much

On the other hand, that's about how I feel about Minfilia, sooo... guess I can't judge much lmao

[Alleo]

I am actually incapable of telling if this thread is an sh*t post or not - it certainly reads like one. Are you actually serious, like true love serious? If so go hang out with your husband or something, that ain't healthy. Just like those relationships where people fall in love with objects - not healthy.

What so bad about it? Because its not what is done normally? There was a time where certain sexual orientations also counted as sickness. Let people be in love with whatever they want as long as it does not hurt another human being.

Also nothing wrong imo with feeling things for NPCs. Isnt it the purpose of such stories to immerse yourself in it? Would you say its strange or unhealthy too to cry in stories, to feel something for those people?

[Gwenorai]

What so bad about it? Because its not what is done normally? There was a time where certain sexual orientations also counted as sickness. Let people be in love with whatever they want as long as it does not hurt another human being.

Also nothing wrong imo with feeling things for NPCs. Isnt it the purpose of such stories to immerse yourself in it? Would you say its strange or unhealthy too to cry in stories, to feel something for those people?

What do you mean? If they're truly and indeed serious about being full-blown in love - which hopefully they're not seeing as they're married - it's unhealthy, as in psychologically unhealthy. Example, in the past this leads to depression and suicidal tendencies as you are not able to fully be with the person you love because they do not exist. This can also lead to common issues regarding obsession traits where the person becomes addicted to the game and must contain constant contact with the character, or some form of them. As one can imagine such behaviour results in estranged relationships. I'm hoping it's a crush or something, not a full-blown emotional love affair - I can never tell with people these days.


' Would you say its strange or unhealthy too to cry in stories, to feel something for those people?'
No, I'm not saying that. Don't put words in my mouth or assume what I mean. The only thing I touched on was 'true love'* not other emotions such as sadness, anger - etc. Most stories do not have you falling head over in love with a fictional character that a) doesn't exist b) can't be interacted with outside of a video game or the media they're portrayed in c) can't actually return the feelings with how the story is currently portrayed. Having emotional attachment is one thing, having a 'husbando' or 'wifu' in the game is the same, but there's a distinct line. Hence why I'm honestly confused if this is a 'sh*tpost' because the way OP has written it makes it sound like the emotional attachment is on par or close to their actual partner in real.

There was a time where certain sexual orientations also counted as sickness.
Also, dude - do not equate the suffering of LBGT into the same level as 'I may be in love with a fictional character' being LGBT is not equal to 'I love my body pillow' or 'I'm in true love with a figment of someone's imagination.'

Anyway; if you're just crushing OP as everyone does these days when it comes to a fictional character and not actually in the true love, in a romantic sense - which should be something you should talk to your SO about by the way - that's all good. I think Emet is lovely and has a great personality and an amazing back story. Cute as well.

*True love, meaning an attachment that goes beyond a crush and is romantic, it's what you would have with your SO or in a more platonic sense, family and very close friends. Thought I've give an explanation since the word 'Love' is often overused these days to the point it has lost its meaning and impact. To the point that it will invoke huge emotional distress if something happened to that person, mourning, depression, etc.

[Nyvara]

Love is for suckers. Feo Ul and I have an " understanding".

Besides I'm not really sure if they are my waifu or husbando.

[EaMett]

Objectum sexual for a npc. Interesting. Though I believe objectum sexuals (people who fall in love with objects) also express sexual desires towards them.

[Misutoraru]

I mean who among us that have played through the MSQ are NOT in love with the Exarch?

People who say they aren't are lying.

I don't

I don't hate him, I don't dislike him, but I don't have a feeling of love between me and him, not even the feeling of like

I like Thancred, I like Haurchefant, I like Sidurgu, I like lord Edmont, I Like Gosetsu, I like Urianger, I like Solus, I like Gaius, I like Raubahn, I like Nero, I even like Karasu and Hancock. Just don't develop a feeling for Crystal Exarch.

[Berret_Snow]

I have a few NPC "crushes" if you can call them that, basically my husbandos like many other people have waifus.

-Eynzarh. Who I made and right now he's at level 60.
-Gosetsu. I got his name saved on a Roe, but it's impossible to make one look like him. Might just use the hat that the NPC uses to cover his face.
-Raubahn. Can't even come close to him since he's pretty burly. So he's the husbando that I can't play around with.

They aren't really aren't any serious attachments. Sometimes I mentally pair them up with one of my characters and jot down a short story of them to flex the creative muscles or write down something fluffy when the depression/ptsd hits. Writing is a pretty good outlet!

[Kobalos]

Just like me and Daddy Zenos...But then I have underline daddy issues and should properly seek psychiatric help...

[brasteir]

What do you mean? If they're truly and indeed serious about being full-blown in love - which hopefully they're not seeing as they're married - it's unhealthy, as in psychologically unhealthy. Example, in the past this leads to depression and suicidal tendencies as you are not able to fully be with the person you love because they do not exist. This can also lead to common issues regarding obsession traits where the person becomes addicted to the game and must contain constant contact with the character, or some form of them. As one can imagine such behaviour results in estranged relationships. I'm hoping it's a crush or something, not a full-blown emotional love affair - I can never tell with people these days.


' Would you say its strange or unhealthy too to cry in stories, to feel something for those people?'
No, I'm not saying that. Don't put words in my mouth or assume what I mean. The only thing I touched on was 'true love'* not other emotions such as sadness, anger - etc. Most stories do not have you falling head over in love with a fictional character that a) doesn't exist b) can't be interacted with outside of a video game or the media they're portrayed in c) can't actually return the feelings with how the story is currently portrayed. Having emotional attachment is one thing, having a 'husbando' or 'wifu' in the game is the same, but there's a distinct line. Hence why I'm honestly confused if this is a 'sh*tpost' because the way OP has written it makes it sound like the emotional attachment is on par or close to their actual partner in real.

There was a time where certain sexual orientations also counted as sickness.
Also, dude - do not equate the suffering of LBGT into the same level as 'I may be in love with a fictional character' being LGBT is not equal to 'I love my body pillow' or 'I'm in true love with a figment of someone's imagination.'

Anyway; if you're just crushing OP as everyone does these days when it comes to a fictional character and not actually in the true love, in a romantic sense - which should be something you should talk to your SO about by the way - that's all good. I think Emet is lovely and has a great personality and an amazing back story. Cute as well.

*True love, meaning an attachment that goes beyond a crush and is romantic, it's what you would have with your SO or in a more platonic sense, family and very close friends. Thought I've give an explanation since the word 'Love' is often overused these days to the point it has lost its meaning and impact. To the point that it will invoke huge emotional distress if something happened to that person, mourning, depression, etc.

I can't believe concern trolling like this gets liked, be honest. It weirds you out. And being weirded out is the underlying sentiment behind a lot of bigotry. You don't care about this person's mental wellbeing so stop acting like you do.
I went back and re-read the OP and yeah they're a little out there. But this crap gets brought up everytime someone wants romantic sub plots and we'll never get something similar to what's in bioware games because people have these weird hang ups over fictional romance.

[brasteir]

Just like me and Daddy Zenos...But then I have underline daddy issues and should properly seek psychiatric help...

I like Zenos because on an official character development level he and WoL are pretty much the same. They're both living weapons that go where needed and he resonates with the typical player's motivations to continuously seek out stronger opponents and bigger fights. And yeah he has a great english VA, so glad i didn't get suckered into using the jp vo's haha