A couple of people have told me they enjoy Balzac backstory and like it when I play in-character (as opposed as being out-of-character, i.e. just being myself, Janus, and chit chatting while doing the usual levelling/quests/etc.)
It is fun. It adds a dimension to the game, one more source of fun. It's more fun if people play along. It's even more fun when others roleplay too.
So, you never roleplayed or thinking you are not creative enough but would like to? Here are some tips.
First, define yourself a backstory. It doesn't have to be something complicated: an adventurer eager to explore, a knight wanting to her country/the world, a family member looking for an aquaintance who disappeared, etc. Just think of some of your favorite fiction characters, where did they come from before to be tossed in the novel? Just change the name :)
Next, try to define some character traits, preferably some not overplayed for your gender/race. The flirty Mithra won't make you stand out of the mass... the delicate Galka might. Pick up traits that you will enjoy roleplaying and that won't be a pain for other. (Yes, you may enjoy roleplaying the backstabing badass, but others might not share your fun :)
Last, try to relate what you do in-game to your backstory when telling other in-character what you did. So, if you have the knight profile, you didn't spend the last week levelling, you spent it obliterating the ennemies of Vana'diel :) If you have the lost acquaintance profile you might not be questing to get some reward, but looking for hints of where your dependant disapeared. Etc.
Try it out with some like minded individuals and you might just love it. It's a nice change of pace from levelling/questing/farming.
Cheers!
Janus / Balzac
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/sniff....
I have tried that.....
I have tried that.....
My backstory is in my Character Bio:
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Biography:
Before he was born, it was prophesized that LHW would some day be the most powerful War Warlock in Vana'diel's history. On top of that, one of his achievements would be saving the Crown of San d'Oria, thus becoming a member of their Royal Court.
His parents, however, were impatient Tarutaru's. Instead of giving their child the traditional Taru name they had chosen for him, they immediately gave him the stigma of what he was destined to become: Lord High Warlock.
During his youth, it seemed that young LHW would indeed live up to The Prophecy as he climbed the ranks of a Red Mage, learning both White and Black magic. Then, in a chance encounter, he met an aspiring young White Mage named Wenchy.
Immediately, he fell in love with this beautiful young Taru. However, knowing that she was dedicated to helping those around her, and wanted to become a great healer, LHW started having doubts about his own career choice.
"How best can I help Wenchy achieve her goals," he thought. Which, by the way, was the first time in his life that he EVER thought about helping someone other than himself.
After months of consideration, he decided that he would like to spend the rest of his life with Wenchy, and the best way to do that was to become a Wizard...not a Warlock. So, his mind set, he changed his career, and is now set on impressing Wenchy by becoming the greatest Wizard in the land. Then, when he thinks that he has proven himself to her, perhaps she will agree to marry him.
Needless to say, this decision did not sit well with the people that were already counting on him becoming a mighty warlock. What about the prophecy? What would become of Vana'diel, now that LHW has chosen to follow his heart, rather than his destiny?
None of those that can see into the future can tell: it is now clouded to them, where this young Taru is concerned. Only time will tell what fate lies in store for Vana'diel now...as well as our young hero, and the girl he gave everything up for.
Before he was born, it was prophesized that LHW would some day be the most powerful War Warlock in Vana'diel's history. On top of that, one of his achievements would be saving the Crown of San d'Oria, thus becoming a member of their Royal Court.
His parents, however, were impatient Tarutaru's. Instead of giving their child the traditional Taru name they had chosen for him, they immediately gave him the stigma of what he was destined to become: Lord High Warlock.
During his youth, it seemed that young LHW would indeed live up to The Prophecy as he climbed the ranks of a Red Mage, learning both White and Black magic. Then, in a chance encounter, he met an aspiring young White Mage named Wenchy.
Immediately, he fell in love with this beautiful young Taru. However, knowing that she was dedicated to helping those around her, and wanted to become a great healer, LHW started having doubts about his own career choice.
"How best can I help Wenchy achieve her goals," he thought. Which, by the way, was the first time in his life that he EVER thought about helping someone other than himself.
After months of consideration, he decided that he would like to spend the rest of his life with Wenchy, and the best way to do that was to become a Wizard...not a Warlock. So, his mind set, he changed his career, and is now set on impressing Wenchy by becoming the greatest Wizard in the land. Then, when he thinks that he has proven himself to her, perhaps she will agree to marry him.
Needless to say, this decision did not sit well with the people that were already counting on him becoming a mighty warlock. What about the prophecy? What would become of Vana'diel, now that LHW has chosen to follow his heart, rather than his destiny?
None of those that can see into the future can tell: it is now clouded to them, where this young Taru is concerned. Only time will tell what fate lies in store for Vana'diel now...as well as our young hero, and the girl he gave everything up for.
Roleplaying in your manner gives me a headache. Hell just reading that stuff usually gives me a headache. I'll go back to pretending to be a big hairy horny perverted ***** galka like I'm so good at doing... the girls at work think I'm nuts....
Edited, Fri Sep 10 02:31:27 2004 by tekkub
Edited, Fri Sep 10 02:31:27 2004 by tekkub
I'm sorry, i didnt realise people didnt have a life and took this so seriously that you even create a scinario for yourself!
honestly, didnt they give u enough to do in this game? lets see, you got bastok, windy, sandy, jeuno, selbina, mhuara, dont these provide u with the quests to keep your mind busy? the one and only thing i wanna know is, (and i possibly will later on in this GAME) is what happened in the foresaken mines? place creeps me out! but you wanna go play pretend, im sure my 3 year old sister will love you, i play the game to A) have fun, B) meet people, and C) try and do the best i can in the things provided. not make up a different alternate world were i forget about real life. (oh wait, thats also provided! that world is called vana di'el!)
honestly, didnt they give u enough to do in this game? lets see, you got bastok, windy, sandy, jeuno, selbina, mhuara, dont these provide u with the quests to keep your mind busy? the one and only thing i wanna know is, (and i possibly will later on in this GAME) is what happened in the foresaken mines? place creeps me out! but you wanna go play pretend, im sure my 3 year old sister will love you, i play the game to A) have fun, B) meet people, and C) try and do the best i can in the things provided. not make up a different alternate world were i forget about real life. (oh wait, thats also provided! that world is called vana di'el!)
Now I'm not the type to go and create my alternate scenario and role play on top of role play either, but I don't think you should bash people that do it. If that's how they enjoy the game better, than more power to them. They're not trying to force it on you or affect you in anyway.
This game, to me, is all about having fun and escaping the daily grind. Some will take it further than others and that's fine; to each his/her own. What I can't stand though is the people that are out to ruin the game for others. Let them play the game the way they enjoy.
This game, to me, is all about having fun and escaping the daily grind. Some will take it further than others and that's fine; to each his/her own. What I can't stand though is the people that are out to ruin the game for others. Let them play the game the way they enjoy.
Guys, if you don't like ropleplaying you don't have to do it. No on is asking you to.
As far comparing roleplayers to your 3 yo sister, that's uncalled for and ridiculous. Are you comparing yourself to my 9 yo nefew who plays FF too? So we all play videogames, doesn't mean we are kids. People play games from an early age, till they die (for some of them.) People from all age, education level and social origins.
Everyone enjoying movies and theater enjoy play pretend. Writters and actors on the active side, audience on a more passive side.
My post was for people interested in trying roleplaying. If that's not your bag, move on to whatever interest you: whenever it's chatting, levelling, farming, crafting and/or questing. No point in berating people who just enjoy another dimension to the game. We are not forgetting our real life, we are just having some fun with some more stories.
Peace,
Janus
As far comparing roleplayers to your 3 yo sister, that's uncalled for and ridiculous. Are you comparing yourself to my 9 yo nefew who plays FF too? So we all play videogames, doesn't mean we are kids. People play games from an early age, till they die (for some of them.) People from all age, education level and social origins.
Everyone enjoying movies and theater enjoy play pretend. Writters and actors on the active side, audience on a more passive side.
My post was for people interested in trying roleplaying. If that's not your bag, move on to whatever interest you: whenever it's chatting, levelling, farming, crafting and/or questing. No point in berating people who just enjoy another dimension to the game. We are not forgetting our real life, we are just having some fun with some more stories.
Peace,
Janus
I agree with Janus. If people want to roleplay, then you shouldn't put them down for doing so. Nobody is forcing anyone to roleplay here. I for one, like to roleplay, just never get the chance because I get tied up with helping people, but i love to help people, makes me feel good. =)
So i say to you who like to roleplay, do it up, but make sure you post on this forum. I like to read that stuff =).
So i say to you who like to roleplay, do it up, but make sure you post on this forum. I like to read that stuff =).
*retracts comments*
Sorry, I just got up and I hadn't read Shep's post. If any of that reply was aimed at me let me know, thanks.
Edited, Fri Sep 10 12:58:08 2004 by tekkub
Sorry, I just got up and I hadn't read Shep's post. If any of that reply was aimed at me let me know, thanks.
Edited, Fri Sep 10 12:58:08 2004 by tekkub
Your comment actually made me smile. Go back to pretending to be a big hairy horny perverted ***** galka, Tekkub. (since that's a form of roleplaying :)
Heh, thanks. Man I was only half awake this morning, plus all these posts by Zerokool have me a tad on edge. I have no issues with people having opinions and being loud about it, but when it degrades to flat out gaybashing of every regardless of their preference...well...yea... I'm going back to work now :)
Hey Balzac, go to the Main Forum and look at the story I wrote. After I read this post , I decided to have an imagination....hehe
dang, it took a while but hey.....i got it i think.....
dang, it took a while but hey.....i got it i think.....
Tekkub, no gaybashing here, also I just skipped the Zerokool threads. So no idea what is going there... and I don't want to know. ^^
Avela, yay for the post! Way to go.
http://ffxi.allakhazam.com/forum.html?forum=10&mid=1094845529813892166&num=3
Avela, yay for the post! Way to go.
http://ffxi.allakhazam.com/forum.html?forum=10&mid=1094845529813892166&num=3
Role playing is fine and dandy. In fact I wish I had an imagination to come up with a backstory and whatnot. Or hell even to prance around as a giant gay galka...Well maybe not prance, but something like that.
That being said, I don't want to see this turn into one of those ******** "unofficial" roleplaying servers or anything nutty like that.
That being said, I don't want to see this turn into one of those ******** "unofficial" roleplaying servers or anything nutty like that.
I would like to retract my earlier comment, i also wish to apologize, even though this is not my cup of tea as ur selection, after coming on and finding someone bashing my name on one of these threads i was a little pissed off, and looked for a target, i still think there is enough provided, but im sorry for what i said, and i hope you enjoy how you play...(thats all that matters isnt it?)
Hey! I don't prance **** you very much! And if ya think about it Jacky, all Galka are that way ^^ Few will admit it tho, they usually say crap about raping Mithra and the like.
I don't think Galka swing either way actually. At least I know I don't.
Thanks for the apologies Shepppard.
People, this is NOT the Galka sexuality thread. Move along.
People, this is NOT the Galka sexuality thread. Move along.
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Roleplaying is for complete and total losers. I feel sorry for anyone who does it. Please go outside, not dressed up in felt, and enjoy life. Also please stop making those terrible costumes I hear about at those conventions. Everyone who dresses up and/or role plays is a sad sad indiviual. Also writing those terrible 'fanfics' is depressing and no one cares. Please stop.
P.S.-
PRT means Pirate.
P.S.-
PRT means Pirate.
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Eh thats quite a harsh statement mate. I happen to enjoy roleplaying, to some degree and also writing. But, unlike you state, i am not a loser: by this i think you mean someone who has no social life and very few real friends bar those in games.
I have a lot of friends in real life, both male and female, ranging from popular to not so popular and i have a good relationship with them. And i am sure there are plenty of others like me. Yes you can say "I can say what i like" but it would be best to say things like this to yourself and ignore that which you don't agree with. After all no one insulted you, mate.
I have a lot of friends in real life, both male and female, ranging from popular to not so popular and i have a good relationship with them. And i am sure there are plenty of others like me. Yes you can say "I can say what i like" but it would be best to say things like this to yourself and ignore that which you don't agree with. After all no one insulted you, mate.
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Also writing those terrible 'fanfics' is depressing and no one cares.
Who's the bigger loser:
a) the person writing those "terrible" fanfics?
b) the person that takes the time to read them, to see just how bad they are (even though he, of course, doesn't care about them)?
or
c) the person that's never read them, and has decided to bash them just because HE has nothing better to do...not that he really cares, or anything?
Hmmmmmmm...
I gotta go with C.
Here Here!
I love roleplaying. FF got me hooked on it. When I couldnt get enough out of the characters Square made (obviously some roleplaying went into the making of all FF's) I decided to create my own charaters in a different forum. When FFIX came out I was elated to have the best of both worlds.
This is the first thread I have felt strongly enough to post in. Thanks for bringing it up in the way you did. I too developed a Bio for my character, and have gone to great lenghts to develop it into a storyline following my game play.
I always enjoy coming across other ppl that roleplay even mildly in the game. Ive noticed when every I refer to a character as "Sir" or "Lady" they usually cant help but respond in the same manner.
Again, thanks for showing me there are other Roleplayers in Cerberus and Vana'diel.
I love roleplaying. FF got me hooked on it. When I couldnt get enough out of the characters Square made (obviously some roleplaying went into the making of all FF's) I decided to create my own charaters in a different forum. When FFIX came out I was elated to have the best of both worlds.
This is the first thread I have felt strongly enough to post in. Thanks for bringing it up in the way you did. I too developed a Bio for my character, and have gone to great lenghts to develop it into a storyline following my game play.
I always enjoy coming across other ppl that roleplay even mildly in the game. Ive noticed when every I refer to a character as "Sir" or "Lady" they usually cant help but respond in the same manner.
Again, thanks for showing me there are other Roleplayers in Cerberus and Vana'diel.
Rock on TauriTensor. What's your name gameside? Mine is Balzac, look me up.
*smiles* My ingame name is "Tauri", I am residing in San'doria. I am sure I have seen your character name somewhere. Perhaps you saved me from sure death a time or two.
It's nice to see that there are roleplayers on my server. A few of the guys on my LS like to roleplay, but it's been pretty much exclusive to our circle.
There used to be a RP LS called "Altana's Tears". I was a member but fell out of it for awhile for personal reasons. When I came back everyone was gone. I'm not sure what happened there.
Anyway, keep on RPing and if anyone wants send me /tell. My main character is named Vashaiko.
There used to be a RP LS called "Altana's Tears". I was a member but fell out of it for awhile for personal reasons. When I came back everyone was gone. I'm not sure what happened there.
Anyway, keep on RPing and if anyone wants send me /tell. My main character is named Vashaiko.
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