Blood Types

bungakawa2000 · Still very bored Joined: 15 Nov 2005 Posts: 261

Hey, I'm just wondering... Why do so many game profiles (particularly those out of Japan) include "blood type" (A, B, O, A Cool

? I mean, how is it relevant to anything? I understand that date of birth, height and weight can have an importance in how a character is portrayed (both physically and psychologically), but... blood type?

Bunga

Kitzy · Posted: Mon May 15, 2006 9:34 am Post subject:

Because there are some kinds of 'profile' things that have to do with your blood type...y'know, those things that say "If you're blood type A, you like ---".
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LunaticCrow · Posted: Mon May 15, 2006 11:19 am Post subject:

In japan, personality traits are considered influenced by your blood type. Like if you're AB, you'd have a split personality. And O would mean you would be extremely social and outgoing.

It's basically an easy way to get a handle on the character's personality, lots of musicians in japan use this method as well.
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bungakawa2000 · Still very bored Joined: 15 Nov 2005 Posts: 261

Well, learn something new every day! Smile

Thanks for the quick answer.

Bunga

Stratadrake · Posted: Mon May 15, 2006 5:57 pm Post subject:

Cultural differences, like said. Japanese people view it in the same way that some Americans view zodiac signs.
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Red_Quatre · Posted: Tue May 16, 2006 5:50 am Post subject:

Ever notice all the Creepy characters have type AB? Even in anime and manga the characters blood type is included in their profile. What does it mean if you have type A blood? Just curious, cause that's my types.
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LunaticCrow · Posted: Tue May 16, 2006 8:22 am Post subject:

Courtesy of wiki.theppn

[b]A[/b]

While outwardly calm, they have such high standards (perfectionists) that they tend to be balls of nerves on the inside. Type A's are the most artistic of the blood groups. They can be shy, are conscientious, trustworthy, and sensitive.

[b]AB[/b]

Type AB's are the split personalities of the blood groups. They can be both outgoing and shy, confident and timid. While responsible, too much responsibility will cause a problem. They are trustworthy and like to help others.

[b]B[/b]

Goal oriented and strong minded, type B's will start a task and continue it until completed, and completed well. Type B's are the individualists of the blood group categories and find their own way in life.

[b]O[/b]

Outgoing, and very social. They are initiators, although they don't always finish what they start. Creative and popular, they love to be the center of attention and appear very self confident.
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reityhe · Elder In Training Joined: 10 Apr 2006 Posts: 3356

[quote="bungakawa2000 ()"] Hey, I'm just wondering... Why do so many game profiles (particularly those out of Japan) include "blood type" (A, B, O, A Cool

? I mean, how is it relevant to anything? I understand that date of birth, height and weight can have an importance in how a character is portrayed (both physically and psychologically), but... blood type?

Bunga [/quote]
you know ive never figured out that myself...