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Wishing to say hello - Subasu Ethenia - 10-02-2015

Hello Coalition!

My name is Subasu Ethenia and, well, I'm not used to introducing myself on RP forums.  I usually just jump into the RP threads and make myself known there.  However, I decided I'd try something a little different, and try introducing myself first.

I have dabbled in a lot of games over the years.  I started my MMORPG career in Everquest and broadened my horizons out to Horizons (known as Istaria now), Vanguard:Saga of Heroes (my personal favorite next to FFXIV), Warhammer Online, Conan, Aion, LotRO (another personal fav)

I've played Diablo, Diablo II, (shamed to admit this) Diablo III, and Grim Dawn (love this small gem). As well as Path of Exile.

When I created Subasu, I did not have a complete backstory for her, or a story at all.  She was meant to be a character I played around with and had fun.  But as I went through the Main Story questline, I found myself giving her dialogue for the things going on around her.  It soon became apparent that my RP ways would not die simply for the need to rush through content.  Now, I found the fun in the game wanes and I need to express myself creatively through RP. 

So, with that in mind, Subasu has taken on the classic personality traits of one of my other clerics I RP'd in another game.  Subasu is a kind soul (her WHM Soul reflects that) who is easily broken by personal tragedy in her life.   She gives love and compassion to others without thought and then when personal tragedy strikes, she is left raw and almost laid bare to the back lash of emotions (Vault anyone?).  She is like a little sister to those she meets and is not very intimidating to those around her although she is more than capable of standing on her own in battle.  She is often quiet, and speaks with wisdom instead of harsh words.  (At least I will try to keep this is mind)

Discovered the Coalition through google search (it's so popular you guys have #3 slot in search results, kudos!)

I would like to maintain a medium to heavy RP presence.  I won't RP dungeon runs, unless everyone has agreed to RP the dungeon, then I have no qualms with playing along.  Usually though, they are pugs and no one cares to take that extra time.  Otherwise I usually stay in character, unless I need clarification on something or need to address something OOC, then I will either PM the people or make some kind of annotation that denote I am speaking OOC'ly.

In my RL, I am an overweight woman who has struggled with self-image issues that relate to my weight.  At 4'11" I was a disgusting 200lbs and wasn't looking like I was coming down anytime soon. 

That was when I discovered Crossfit and have been going for over 5 months now.  I am down 20 lbs and several pant sizes (was 24W now I'm at 18W.  Could possibly fit a 16W).  I've changed my eating habits, as well as working out for about an hour everyday.  I didn't think I could do this, until I tried it.  Every workout is scaleable to my level of fitness and the people in my box are some of my biggest supporters and motivators.  When I trudge in from a particularly long run, they are all there to cheer me in the door.  When I am the last person finishing a workout, they will all get with me to help me finish up, so that I am not doing it alone.  It's this sort of comraderie that has kept me going back and continuing this weight loss journey that I am on. 

So, if anyone else may be interested, you can PM and I can answer any questions you may have.

Hope to meet many of you wonderful folks!

RE: Wishing to say hello - Warren Castille - 10-02-2015

Hello, and welcome to the RPC! We're a pretty mixed bunch here, but we're all dorks here for pretendy times so that's a tie that binds pretty tightly.

RE: Wishing to say hello - Unnamed Mercenary - 10-02-2015

Hello and welcome to the RPC!

Whether it's questions about the forum, wiki, idea-bouncing or if you're looking for some lore tidbits, I've love to help out.

I've seen that your character is a White Mage. Unlike other Final Fantasy games or other more traditional healing classes in MMOs, WHMs are a little more special in this game. (And have been the source of many debates on the forum). If you're interested in some reading (take it with a bit more than a grain of salt), here're some of the past ones.

(awesome links by Sounsyy, one of our resident Loremongers)
War of the Magi Lore
Aftermath of the Great Flood
CNJ Lore Compilation

(some other WHM threads)
http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=6101&highlight=White+Mage
http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=6139&highlight=White+Mage
http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=7627&highlight=White+Mage
http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=8388&pid=110703#pid110703
http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=10545&highlight=White+Mage
http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=11199&highlight=White+Mage
http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=11951&highlight=White+Mage

RE: Wishing to say hello - Zanther - 10-02-2015

Welcome and enjoy yourself with the community. Hope you find something that fits your style well Smile

RE: Wishing to say hello - Orphyn - 10-02-2015

Hello! Welcome to the forum! Big Grin

Also no shame in playing D3. Still fun, despite what rose tinted shades might say. Wink

RE: Wishing to say hello - SicketySix - 10-02-2015

Wishing to say Welcome!

RE: Wishing to say hello - Roe Dad - 10-03-2015

Welcome!

RE: Wishing to say hello - Faye - 10-03-2015

Hello there, welcome to the RPC! I'm glad to hear about your progress, keep it up! Big Grin

RE: Wishing to say hello - Capheira - 10-03-2015

Hello there, and welcome to the community! 
If there's anything we can do to make your dive into the RP pool that much easier, don't be afraid to poke and prod at any one of us. Enjoy and good luck!

RE: Wishing to say hello - Subasu Ethenia - 10-03-2015

I see so many of you are on Balmung.  Unfortunately, I cannot make a character there, as it is closed off.  SO I am stuck on Cactuar.  Already initiated some contact on that server, however, it seems the most of my extensive play will be on these forums.  I saw a few threads about finding new contacts, but that mainly seems to be on the server. 

I was wondering how I might go about finding an RP for the site?

Also, still looking over all that information about WHM and CNJ.  I don't want to stir the waters by claiming to be a WHM if it's supposedly impossible.

RE: Wishing to say hello - LiadansWhisper - 10-04-2015

(10-03-2015, 09:54 AM)Subasu Ethenia Wrote: I see so many of you are on Balmung.  Unfortunately, I cannot make a character there, as it is closed off.  SO I am stuck on Cactuar.  Already initiated some contact on that server, however, it seems the most of my extensive play will be on these forums.  I saw a few threads about finding new contacts, but that mainly seems to be on the server. 

I was wondering how I might go about finding an RP for the site?

Also, still looking over all that information about WHM and CNJ.  I don't want to stir the waters by claiming to be a WHM if it's supposedly impossible.

You could always pay the $18 to move over here.  There's no restriction on character transfer.

It's not impossible to be a White Mage by any means.  You simply have to come up with a story reason as to how you have circumvented the MSQ WHM limitation.  i.e. If you're a White Mage, why did the Padjal agree to teach you?  If you aren't being taught by the Padjal, how did you learn about White Magic, etc?  One of the easiest ways to do this, of course, is by not starting out a White Mage and simply growing in that direction due to story in-game.  But it's really up to you.