#can you tell there's a theme with my wol ocs LOL

[wanderers--of--light]

For G'ari since he was adapted from a Pathfinder character (Ifrit Gunslinger), I tried finding a race that would appropriately match that but also still retained his original personality and somehow landed on Miqo'te. I obviously couldn't start off as a Machinist, so I picked Bard as the closest thing to it until I was able to reach Heavensward.

For Liliana, she was also adapted from a D&D character (Tiefling Arcane Trickster) who was actually an OC from a deviantArt roleplay thing I did in high school and also tried my best to choose an appropriate race and job. Aura because that felt like a no-brainer. Her starting class was Arcanist, but because she was a Rogue initially, I had her pick up, well, Rogue once I hit lvl10. I still don't know if Ninja really fits, but I couldn't pick up Viper (for very obvious reasons) so Ninja it was!

Cleravaan, like the other two, was adapted from a D&D character (Halfling Storm Barbarian) so picking Lalafell and Marauder->Warrior was a no-brainer.

Hazel--even though I haven't made him yet and probably never can because I still can't login to play as I'm still getting fatal directx error sobsobsob--is the only wol oc that's not adapted from a D&D character LOL. But I created him--in my head--solely because I want to be a bunboi :P

8/31/24

What was going through your mind when making your wol (oc)? What was the process like?

[fleetingfigures]

|| 2020: A Retrospective ||

With the year coming to a close soon, thank god, I thought it’d be cool to take a look back and see what’s transpired in FFXIV as well as this blog! Anyone also reading this, I invite to do the same, if you have time of course. It’s always nice to close out the year thinking of the positives. Though, without further ado let’s goooo~

Blog-Related

- Actually, well, started using this thing! Met a lot of cool peeps and had the chance to actually break out into the world RP thanks to it.

- Almost hit 100 followers, just 5 shy! 

- Top 10 Posts of the Year!

1). Promise Me You’ll... 116 notes - Aug 19 2020 

First and only post I’ve had reach 100 notes! Mighty proud of the posing I pulled off for this, and who knows, I might make a sequel in due time. WoL!AU’s are still very much my weakness. And G’raha. He’s a weakness of mine too, if it wasn’t readily apparent already.

2). LFRP - Saerno Glista (Balmung/Crystal DC)  75 notes - Jan 28 2020. 

Ah... My old LFRP. I even updated it, but I feel the need to change it again, especially given the fact I’m Giving my Carrd a complete overhaul. Might do the same to this blog too lmao. New Year new me as they say, but in actuality a lot has occurred for a certain catboy and things must be adjusted.

3). I Was Busy Thinking ‘Bout Boys  70 notes - Dec 5 2020

I was surprised this even got the attention it did lol. Seems NPC-related content is my most popular stuff. Also I am highly disappointed no one could recognize Arnott from the HW anima weapon quests. Y-yea he’s a very minor NPC, but I think he’s a cutie.

4). Black Mage is a Fun Class 51 notes - May 6 2020

The first of my fun class series! Originally wasn’t supposed to be a series at all, but I decided that every class in the game deserved some love! Also can I just say how much I love staves? Oh and the pagos bandana. It fits oddly well Sae imo.

5). Eden’s Promise Eternity 46 notes - Dec 18 2020

One of my more recent posts, and one not all too involved in the posing. Though, like I said in the post, the MOMENT I saw that arena, I fell in love with its lighting. OST is also a banger. Glad that people enjoyed random glamour shots with Gshade improving the already good lighting.

6). A Guide to Arcanima 42 notes - Sep 28 2020

The post I put the most time into... Photoshopping became so tedious at some points, but it was well worth it! I’m proud of the result and the opportunity to share some of my views upon the RP-flexibility of Arcanima.

7). Random Shower Thought 32 notes - Feb 9 2020

...I genuinely do not remember making this post.

8). Astrologian is a Fun Class 31 notes - Nov 30 2020

My old healing main, but still without a doubt the most beautiful class in the game. I wish Tumblr didn’t restrict gif sizes, but I understand the need for people’s devices to not implode when loading resources. So much grain could be reduced and more detail could be added, but alas. The screenshot at the end is still my favorite screenshot of Sae I’ve taken, even if it’s not IC.

9). Crystarium Coat of Scouting 29 notes - Mar 20 2020

And I still stand by my statements today. Since last tier is a patch behind us now, I could spare some augments to finally dye the coat. And, like a basic bitch, I’ve made Saerno’s ninja Rogue glamour jet black as far as the eye can see; all leather, of course. What is a rogue really without their leather?

10). 26 notes - Nov 16 2020

One of my first gifsets next to my Ninja ones! It Showcases the wonderful land of La Noscea, Sae’s only true home, and highlights some of his personal favorite areas! Hence why Limsa is barely pictured. He likes the city, but growing up in the country makes one appreciate the more natural side of La Noscea.

(Created by TumblrTop10)

In-Game

- Levelled all classes to 80! Though it does feel a bit hollow not being able to get xp for doing stuff now...

- Started Raiding... Well, seriously. I used to be a scrub and only do e1,e5 and e6 savage in PF, but a friend’s static needed a healer and they all but convinced me I was good enough to join. It’s been a hell of a ride, I’ll finally be going into e12s soon, but my experiences thus far have been awesome to say the least. I feel like I’m actually getting the most out of this game now that I both savage raid and take the time to RP.

- FINALLY GOT A HOUSE ON BALMUNG. 

God was the release of the new wards hella stressful. Stayed up all night, logged on the second I could, booted up next to the ferryman. Didn’t get my ideal plot, but got the neighboring one. I finally got to house something with more than 100 slots, and for that, I am eternally thankful.

- Finished those goddamn Shared Fates. And all so I could get a piece of music and possibly make a few million gil selling other SHB area themes. Crystarium night theme is the GOAT and you cannot tell me otherwise.

Roleplay

- Actually RP’ed outside of my circle of friends! Now I haven’t had the time recently to seriously go back to it like I once did, but the things I’ve learned and the people I’ve met... I wouldn’t trade it for the world. With this upcoming new year, and me taking a small break from Uni, I think I’ll begin in earnest again! First I’ve gotta update all these damn sites first to better reflect where Saerno is now.

- New Plotlines realized, old ones closed up. It’s cathartic and oh so satisfying, in a way, to see your OC go through legitimate change and to have them put a cap upon a phase of their life, slowly moving on to the next. While Saerno is still as brash as ever, he’s begun to realize just how fragile his life is. To slow down, to sit back, rest, to think about the direction his life is headed, that is the essence of his new arc.

- Secrets to uncover. To keep things brief and without many spoiler, Saerno has made the transition from Arcanist to Summoner, but with it comes its own host of problems, ones that Saerno has to grapple lest things take a turn for the worse.

- Potential Alts. Well, now that I have money again... I may actually follow through on one of the many alt ideas I’ve had, some tangentially tied to Saerno’s own story, others completely unrelated. A tailor with an unrequited love that’s inspired him throughout his hardships? Perhaps the prodigal daughter of a family whose cunning nature only fuels her desire of pure freedom? Or maybe the son of Doman liberators, trying desperately to gain the approval and praise of others so that his parents’ name do not die out completely. So many choices... 

And, well, that’s all! So far while 2020 has been quite terrible, at least I have these moments to look back upon fondly. Thanks to any and all of your who have been here this year, and here’s to hoping for a wonderful 2021! 

[stellamancer]

15 & 21

15) If you write OC’s, how do you decide on their names?

I typically use names I’ve heard or seen before in animu and games. For example, Kira’s name is derived from (Kira Yamato from Gundam Seed and Akane Kurashiki from the Zero Escape series). I’m really bad at naming characters LMFAO. It usually takes a while. 

I think my FFXIV WOL was the fastest name I cooked up (Luna Alneth). Though arguably the ‘Luna’ in her name is to match the ‘stellar’ in my url. Those naming themes also came from Gundam (Seed Destiny in this case). It’s Luna(maria) Hawke and Stella (r) Loussier. LOL. 

21) Tell me about another writer(s) who you admire? What is it about them that you admire?

Most people have probably heard me mention my ‘senpai.’ I’ve admired her and her writing for almost as long as I’ve been writing LOL. She’s one of those people who can just… write, as in length. Like updates from her were easily 10k a pop and personally I struggle to get past 1k sometimes. I don’t worry about length as much as I used to, but still I’m in awe of people who can write so much LMFAO. I’m not sure what else I could say about her without just flat out gushing. I think her stories were really interesting too. I reread one recently and I bawled like a baby LMFAO.  MY SENPAI IS COOL. IF SHE WROTE A MYSTIC MESSENGER FIC I’D DIE.

Another writer I admire is Kelsey ( @cannibalisticskittles ). I don’t think I’ve ever actually written a legit review for any of her fics (OOPS). But I think watching her process is so interesting because it’s so different than mine. :o AND IT’S A LOT MORE WORK. But she just puts so much love and care and effort into her fics. I know most of the time I’m just like ‘FOR THE LOVE OF GOD READ AN ACT OF KINDNESS’ but she legit thinks so hard through every chapter making sure it’s as good as possible and I admire all that effort because I’m a lazy Niku. 

Anyway, with that said GO READ AN ACT OF KINDNESS.