So, basically, unspecific origins? Farmer, adventurer, child of a merchant, etc?
Goodness it is like the more I try to explain it the less understandable I become (which is an unfortunate trait of mine)
Since I do not know what you mean by "Specific" versus "Unspecific" since by all means being say... "The heir to the throne" or "The Grand High Wizard of Lobsterland" sound specific since there can only be "one". So I will try to explain myself (it is going so perfectly so far isn't it? AHHH! Help!)
Basically origins that aren't "Generic" but aren't tied to being specific characters. Your "Unspecific origins" could easily be assumed by applying the "Generic" origin anyhow and just making sure the tags you chose fit the origin you have in your head.
Yet lets just say "Child of Merchant" was an origin and it was what I was referring to. What would it mean?
1) The merchant would exist, you could see him in game and you could talk to him
2) There would be people who know you who would have names and influence, you would have connections based on being a merchant
3) You could visit the trading post, shop, or what have you that would have to exist according to that origin.
4) There would be specific quests, optional goals, and rewards based on this origin.
In fact there would likely be some reason why this detail is important. There would likely be some reason why you start the game the way you do even as "The son of a merchant". You didn't just appear or travel to the plot some day. Your character might talk about how they were part of a caravan, delivering some goods, kidnapped by a competitor, or something before the plot started.
Not that there couldn't be requirements to play certain origins or they all need locations... Only so far that you have some input (especially name and appearance)
Yet I guess what I am asking is if there are going to be indepth origins that aren't Pre-generated characters? Since currently there are 5 Origins
1) Generic: You have no background and no connections. (Custom character)
2) Ifan: You are playing as Ifan (Pre-gen)
3) Lohse: You are playing as Lohse (Pre-Gen)
4) The Red Prince: You are playing as The Red Prince (Pre-gen)
5) Sebille: You are playing as Sebille (Pre-gen)
So basically currently... Unless you play a specific pre-genned character who you cannot edit, cannot change the name or, and cannot change except post character creation. You cannot play a character with any connections to the land, its people, or really anything.
Can you play a character that you create and edit yourself, give your own name, pick their race, their skills, what have you... Who has connections to the land, its people, and the quest you are going on (Beyond some plot "chosen one" Spackle) via their Origin?
