Anime v Non-Anime Models

[Nivel]

My earlier comment was just to prove that katana's and other "asian" inspired things aren't that bizarre in mizahar but then I just took it in a different direction it didn't need to go. I know japan isn't a thing in Mizahar and that Lahavit isn't japan or any other real world country, I was just speaking purely out of my own silly head cannon. I also worded my post weird too, I wouldn't start with the avatar and then pic the city, I would match the avatar to the city I wanted to start them in. like If I was going to make a native born lhavit I would use an asian avatar I thought looked cool.

Anyway, I never thought katana's were ever that amazing but I didn't think they were that fragile. I also had no idea about half-swording and I think it's bad ass. Not that I can ever see my characters using them, but this is still cool stuff to know.

while I don't have a problem with anime avatars, I think we all can agree that putting any kind of anime logic in a thread is terrible and just shouldn't happen. like please don't pull cannons or talking cats from your boobs, or cut a tank in half with your sword, or running late for school with toast in your mouth, or drag queen fish or spontaneous nose bleeds or any of that crap even if I find it hilarious.


But yah I guess the ways that I judge a book by their cover are that I don't usually seek out human PC's or Knight PC's. I just plain don't like humans...because their humans and that's boring for me. If you go against the grain in other ways, like say playing a cook in Syliras where pretty much everyone is playing a squire, I'm interested. As far as Knight Pc's I sometimes feel like you're cutting corners and it seems weird that a lot of the squires are way stronger than you. I make the exception when you seem to be showing a lot of effort to get to the level that you should be. lorden for example is pumping out solo's like nobodies business (and becoming the bane of the graders >__>) and once they all get graded he'll pretty much meet the requirements of a knight anyway.
I really should get over these silly prejudices.

[Roderick]

That's a totally awesome picture, Roderick.

The other thing about katanas is that, because of the inferior quality of the metal, if you swing them wrong, the blade actually shatters. It's always hysterical to me that people -- and I'm looking at you, Quentin Tarantino -- think of katanas as the MOST AWSUM SORD, when actually, even by the standards of swords, they're really terrible.


Oh, and back on topic, I'm not a fan of anime avatars (even though I once used one in a different RP place), but I can't bring myself to get terribly worked up about it.

1. I'm glad you like it Lim

2. I wouldn't go so far as to say that katanas are completely awful. They were pretty good for the environment they were made in. I try to avoid the arguments over what kind of sword is better, because no one type of sword is better than another because they are all good at different things.

3. I think one group of us agrees with you on the anime question; the other group just do not want.

I think we all can agree that putting any kind of anime logic in a thread is terrible and just shouldn't happen.

Yeah I think this basically sums up certain parts of the argument for all of us.

I don't usually seek out human PC's or Knight PC's. I just plain don't like humans...because their humans and that's boring for me.

Yes there are a ton of knight/squire PCs but then Syliras is based around a knighthood order - so it'd be like complaining about there being too many Chaon/Ebonstryfe in Ravok.

Anyway while I understand where you're coming from I don't agree. I always tend towards Humans because they are very familiar and 'normal', as compared to the other races in fantasy which sometimes end up being very stereotyped, like the old 'Dwarves are strong, beer-drinking warriors with big beards' shabang. I feel like I have more freedom with a human than with a dwarf, 'cause Humans can be anything while other races tend to be type cast into certain professions.

That's not to say that Miz's races are entirely like that - I mean one reason we're all here is because they are so different. Anyway, I'll try to shut up now and let the conversation get back on topic again.

[Matthew]

I personally tend to dislike the sort of anime avatars that Gossamer mentioned, with the extremely large eyes and small mouths, for instance. I don't know exactly what style of anime that is, it just isn't my thing.

However, I do like realistic drawings, like some others have pointed out. I also like "realistic" anime pictures just fine.

For instance, to call out one of our own members, I think Zandelia has a perfectly acceptable anime-ish avatar.

Compared to this, which I am personally not a fan of.

I think a big part of how I write involves being able to visualize the scene and the characters involved in the scene. I attempt to get in Matthew's mindset and accurately depict how he would react to something as simple as a physical appearance. If your avatar is a picture like the one above, then I can't help but imagine that is what he sees in the game world. If he saw someone like that in the game world, he would be concerned they were suffering from a medical condition or had been born deformed, perhaps. In almost all cases, that is not at all what the player intended, and the physical description in their CS does not at all match that avatar.

[Nivel]

The character I'm posting with right now is a squire so I obviously don't care about squires, I'm just talking about people who skip squire hood and become knights on creation. It kinda bugs me but I can get over it if the character is interesting, writes well etc.

I get what your saying with humans but I'm so obsessed with monsters, fairies and mythical beasts so I just have a hard time being satisfied with playing a human. Dwarves are just humans with beards and a lot of times elves are just pointy eared humans so I'm not huge fans of them ether.

But yah back to topic >__>

[Orion Michaels]

Things being said in this thread are much more telling of people than the avatars they choose.

[Telor Riptide]

I agree, Orion.
To contribute, I honestly don't care what your avatar looks like. Sure, a picture is helpful. A model perhaps more so, but I'm not going to judge you or your writing based on what you were able to find and/or create.

[Roderick]

Totally irrelevant I know but this video is a good demonstration of the mobility you have in plate armour, as well as a few sword fighting techniques and a clear display of what happens when you hit a sword against plate armour - nothing at all.



*Withdraws so this thread can become relevant again*

[Nivel]

My prejudices do definitely say more about me then they do about the people I'm talking about. The human one is mostly just silly, I know theres no lack of creativity that comes from people who play humans. I don't make any snap judgements towards people who play human they just aren't characters I actively seek out.

As for the knight pc thing, It is kind of stupid of me. Especially now that I plan to thread with one of the few Knight pc's anyway.

On another note I like your irrelevant video Roderick
you should post that in the syliras ooc because that should be pretty useful for the squires and knights.

[Gossamer]

I personally enjoy being judged, Orion. Feel free to do so anytime.

The thing I hate most in the world is people that DON'T have an opinion about anything. The 'meh' folks make me see red and make me want to kick their ass. But those that actually HAVE an opinion on something - regardless of what that opinion is based on - are the type of people I want to hang out with in general because that means they give shit some thought. Mindless zombies just make me want to shake my head.

[Traverse]

I think my opinion will run similar to a lot that have already been voiced in here, but I like to see myself as an equal opportunity Avatar Judger. Even though I know the topic has been broached, I am a visual person and love to see someone representation of their PC. Like it or not that will always be one's first impression of a character, even if the first thing you click on is their CS and start reading, because its going to be hanging out in that left hand corner watching over you as you do so. I feel a giant absence when someone is without an avatar, simply from an aesthetic perspective as I feel that little image is key to creating a nice balance when you post a long wall of text, and something about that lack of color and imagery when someone posts, with only the username bums me out, even if I thoroughly enjoy someone's posts. What I absolutely hate is when someones avatar is stretched or squashed. If the image you found was smaller than 200 x 200 pixels and you had to fudge a number to get it to become a square, don't make it a square or find another image! And then of course the Anime Avatars. I think I'm in the camp of most people here. I am fine with illustrated avatars of all kinds, I happen to be a pretty big fan of anime myself, but if there is an overly stereotypical example being used as an Avatar I do question the intent and mind behind that style choice. Will I write off an individual based on that alone? Most certainly not, but it will leave me a bit wary when further interacting with them as I gauge them further. And that is that! I have enjoyed reading the thoughts and opinions here, its nice to see everyone chat about it fairly amiably.