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silverthunder) wrote2010-09-06 12:01 pm
silverthunder) wrote2010-09-06 12:01 pm
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FFXIV Characters
I'm trying to make a decision, and I'm hoping maybe someone on my FL will have some input to offer (I suspect maybe not, but it's worth a shot, right?).
Basically, I'm playing the beta for FFXIV with Cody, and I'm trying to decide on one character to go with for when the game is live. The Final Fantasy MMOs make it so that you only really need one character; with that person, you can play every job, do every quest, go to every place, and so on. And generally you have to put so much effort and care into the character that you don't really want or need another. Plus, each additional character is $3 extra a month ($1 if you buy them just to hold extra stuff for you - these are called retainers, and you get one for free automatically anyway).
When Cody and I played FFXI, I went with a male character - because I wanted to imagine a love story between my character and his, and he played a female character (believe it or not, he did go with a female primarily for the stats - the race he went with has no male options). Also, you can make hot male characters in FFXI (unlike WoW where they're all butt-ugly), which was kind of a plus.
Now, though, I'm considering going with a female character. It's easier for me to imagine myself as the character, for one thing, but also because I like kickass female characters. I play melee, and the idea of a badass chick with an axe warms my heart. Cody is still playing as a female character, but at this point, with more gaming experience under my belt, I'm all about my character being more than just an extension of his.
Thing is, though... I developed a whole story and character for my first guy and I'm not sure I want to let him go.
First off, Cody's character. He wanted Messenjari to be sort of a happy-go-lucky sort of person who could kick ass but also just act silly a lot of the time. In Mess's story he had some dramatic events planned and also kind of an angsty backstory, but she was the kind of character who could come back from that and still enjoy life. She was also (because Cody is a very good gamer) dangerously competent.
Athynn was supposed to be a clumsy but kind-hearted guy, looking sort of intimidating as a black mage (I have since decided that I hate playing mage jobs) but overall possessing a lot of empathy. He wasn't very good at his job (mainly because I sucked at black mage) but he tried hard and didn't give up. He and Messenjari (Cody's character) were partners in arms, although Mess did most of the dirty work and Athynn cast spells from the back. Cody and I were contemplating a comic a while back and we had some scenes we wanted to do. We never did do it, but the bond between Mess and Athynn was a fun idea to play around with. They never did really form a romance in the comic that we'd come up with. But their friendship was awesome.
If I go with Athynn again, he'll be switched over to a melee character, but same sort of story applies (except maybe not so clumsy and bad at his job since I like to think I'm a slightly better player now).
Now Brynne, my new character, is more down-to-earth and practical. She loves her axes, swords, and hand-to-hand weapons, and can cast very little magic (I want to at least add Cure to my list so I can keep myself from dying somewhat, but that's about it). She also tends to think too much and has a hard time making decisions on the fly. She likes everything to be carefully thought out and planned in advance, and has a hard time improvising. She took up with Messenjari because they both have a lot of wanderlust and an adventurous spirit, and because being around Mess makes her feel like she can be freed from her thoughts and just have fun. She really enjoys laughing and making other people laugh, if she can manage it.
We don't have a comic story or anything regarding Brynne, but Cody was pretty enthusiastic about coming up with new ideas to include her. Even if I don't play her, he wants her in there somehow. Same goes for Athynn.
I'm rather attached to her already, but I'm attached to him too, and I don't really know which to pick at this point. So, anyone reading this - what do you think? Which character sounds more appealing? Who would you want to play?
I can't post pictures from the open beta (it's part of the agreement when you play), but both characters are cool-looking. At least in my opinion. Maybe when I get my copy of the actual game, I'll be able to make screenshots of whoever I decided to play as.
EDIT: Additional friends-locked post here about this.
Basically, I'm playing the beta for FFXIV with Cody, and I'm trying to decide on one character to go with for when the game is live. The Final Fantasy MMOs make it so that you only really need one character; with that person, you can play every job, do every quest, go to every place, and so on. And generally you have to put so much effort and care into the character that you don't really want or need another. Plus, each additional character is $3 extra a month ($1 if you buy them just to hold extra stuff for you - these are called retainers, and you get one for free automatically anyway).
When Cody and I played FFXI, I went with a male character - because I wanted to imagine a love story between my character and his, and he played a female character (believe it or not, he did go with a female primarily for the stats - the race he went with has no male options). Also, you can make hot male characters in FFXI (unlike WoW where they're all butt-ugly), which was kind of a plus.
Now, though, I'm considering going with a female character. It's easier for me to imagine myself as the character, for one thing, but also because I like kickass female characters. I play melee, and the idea of a badass chick with an axe warms my heart. Cody is still playing as a female character, but at this point, with more gaming experience under my belt, I'm all about my character being more than just an extension of his.
Thing is, though... I developed a whole story and character for my first guy and I'm not sure I want to let him go.
First off, Cody's character. He wanted Messenjari to be sort of a happy-go-lucky sort of person who could kick ass but also just act silly a lot of the time. In Mess's story he had some dramatic events planned and also kind of an angsty backstory, but she was the kind of character who could come back from that and still enjoy life. She was also (because Cody is a very good gamer) dangerously competent.
Athynn was supposed to be a clumsy but kind-hearted guy, looking sort of intimidating as a black mage (I have since decided that I hate playing mage jobs) but overall possessing a lot of empathy. He wasn't very good at his job (mainly because I sucked at black mage) but he tried hard and didn't give up. He and Messenjari (Cody's character) were partners in arms, although Mess did most of the dirty work and Athynn cast spells from the back. Cody and I were contemplating a comic a while back and we had some scenes we wanted to do. We never did do it, but the bond between Mess and Athynn was a fun idea to play around with. They never did really form a romance in the comic that we'd come up with. But their friendship was awesome.
If I go with Athynn again, he'll be switched over to a melee character, but same sort of story applies (except maybe not so clumsy and bad at his job since I like to think I'm a slightly better player now).
Now Brynne, my new character, is more down-to-earth and practical. She loves her axes, swords, and hand-to-hand weapons, and can cast very little magic (I want to at least add Cure to my list so I can keep myself from dying somewhat, but that's about it). She also tends to think too much and has a hard time making decisions on the fly. She likes everything to be carefully thought out and planned in advance, and has a hard time improvising. She took up with Messenjari because they both have a lot of wanderlust and an adventurous spirit, and because being around Mess makes her feel like she can be freed from her thoughts and just have fun. She really enjoys laughing and making other people laugh, if she can manage it.
We don't have a comic story or anything regarding Brynne, but Cody was pretty enthusiastic about coming up with new ideas to include her. Even if I don't play her, he wants her in there somehow. Same goes for Athynn.
I'm rather attached to her already, but I'm attached to him too, and I don't really know which to pick at this point. So, anyone reading this - what do you think? Which character sounds more appealing? Who would you want to play?
I can't post pictures from the open beta (it's part of the agreement when you play), but both characters are cool-looking. At least in my opinion. Maybe when I get my copy of the actual game, I'll be able to make screenshots of whoever I decided to play as.
EDIT: Additional friends-locked post here about this.
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And yeah, I know I can have romance with two female characters, but I'm not really into f/f romance much. *shrug* So it'd be a pretty 'meh' romance for me.
Cody would probably like it, though. XD