Task 2 (Approaches to Character)
The character I have chosen is Lyse (Previously known as Yda) from Final Fantasy XIV.
As 'Yda Hext' As 'Lyse Hext'
Lyse is a supporting character throughout the story of Final Fantasy XIV. She originally assumes the identity of her younger sister whom died 6 years before her reveal as Lyse.
What does the game need the character to do?
Lyse starts out as a side character within the story of Final Fantasy XIV (FFXIV), however, during the second expansion 'Stormblood', Lyse takes a more center stage role throughout the expansion. Her goal as a character is to assist the main character in terms of story, and help propel the plot forward.
Does the character design show any intertextual influences?
While there are no clear influences for both iterations of her character, Lyse has a clear influence from various cultures around the world, specifically with her second iteration. Her visual design of her second iteration has clear eastern influences - the second expension, where she takes on this appearance, is primarily eastern themed, so having her design be influenced by eastern culture is clear.
However, I personally am not able to identify any intertextual influences from other pieces of media. While there is clear cultural influence, there is not any clear influences from other media.
Do the aesthetic qualities of the character fulfil both game needs and provide a meaningful player experience?
Lyse, as a character, has evolved throughout the story of FFXIV, much like other supporting characters in the game has. The reveal of her true identity is a large plot point for the beginning of the expansion, and comes as a surprise to many players whom assumed otherwise. This reveal of her true identity is a turning point for the character, where she acts under the wishes of her now deceased companion to be her true self and fight for the liberation of her people. This liberation is actually a core component of the expansion, so her influence in the story for the expansion is large.
This clearly fills the needs for the game and provides a meaningful player experience, as the player is there as she evolves as a character and drives the plot of the game forward.
As 'Yda Hext' As 'Lyse Hext'
Lyse is a supporting character throughout the story of Final Fantasy XIV. She originally assumes the identity of her younger sister whom died 6 years before her reveal as Lyse.
What does the game need the character to do?
Lyse starts out as a side character within the story of Final Fantasy XIV (FFXIV), however, during the second expansion 'Stormblood', Lyse takes a more center stage role throughout the expansion. Her goal as a character is to assist the main character in terms of story, and help propel the plot forward.
Does the character design show any intertextual influences?
While there are no clear influences for both iterations of her character, Lyse has a clear influence from various cultures around the world, specifically with her second iteration. Her visual design of her second iteration has clear eastern influences - the second expension, where she takes on this appearance, is primarily eastern themed, so having her design be influenced by eastern culture is clear.
However, I personally am not able to identify any intertextual influences from other pieces of media. While there is clear cultural influence, there is not any clear influences from other media.
Do the aesthetic qualities of the character fulfil both game needs and provide a meaningful player experience?
Lyse, as a character, has evolved throughout the story of FFXIV, much like other supporting characters in the game has. The reveal of her true identity is a large plot point for the beginning of the expansion, and comes as a surprise to many players whom assumed otherwise. This reveal of her true identity is a turning point for the character, where she acts under the wishes of her now deceased companion to be her true self and fight for the liberation of her people. This liberation is actually a core component of the expansion, so her influence in the story for the expansion is large.
This clearly fills the needs for the game and provides a meaningful player experience, as the player is there as she evolves as a character and drives the plot of the game forward.
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