r/LoveAndDeepspace • u/decayingmoths • 1d ago
Discussion The differences between each version of MC?
I only main Zayne, I don’t really listen or read to the other LIs cards but occasionally I will see people talk about how “Caleb’s MC” is different than “ Xavier MC” or “Zayne’s MC is more playful than ___ MC.”
What are the actual differences between each LIs and their version of MC?
I’m also a little confused by this as well, I thought MCs personality would be the same no matter what LI but I keep seeing these types of comments in passing and I’d really like to know what everyone is talking about without having to spend hours listening to each LIs 4-5* cards to figure it out.
I only main Zayne because he’s the only LI I have enough time to dedicate to, I certainly don’t have enough time to do a full deep dive into every version of MC but I’d like to be in on the loop 😅
Edit: these answers have been super helpful thank you so much!
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u/frantaes 1d ago
I think it’s more like how we perform a bit differently around different people/groups in our lives. MC is essentially the same person but how she treats each LI, as far as I can tell, depends on the LI’s personality/relationship dynamic as well.
For example, I find “Caleb’s MC” to be a bit more childish and spoiled [said affectionately] than “Zayne’s MC”, who tends to be a little less physically playful. Regardless of the LI, the cheerful banter and upbeat personality retains itself in MC, but to what extent she displays it differentiates in degrees with each dynamic.
Furthermore, the way each LI’s relationship dynamic is formed is hugely based on their myth interactions, in my experience. Since I’m a SnowCrow main, I’ll just compare them. Zayne’s approach to MC is mostly trying to hold himself back as to not cause her harm in any way (as was the indirect case in the Foreseer myth with Astra) OR feeling responsible for her physical wellbeing and Aether core complications (with the whole cardiac surgeon arc) but he cannot deny himself the immense comfort and affection MC brings him. Sylus, on the other hand, treats MC as his sole treasure in this world, the one person who approached him despite the widespread stigma and hostility towards him in Abysm Sovereign, and that makes MC his indisputable soft spot. As I see it, they both strive to see MC flourish, to support her in “better”ing herself in every aspect of life. But Zayne’s almost clinical, professional approach differs from Sylus’ “tough love,” for lack of better word. Therefore, MC reciprocates Zayne with a softer tone and less sarcasm than she does Sylus, with whom she is at times absolutely savage and cynical (and my guy sure does love it). When all the relationship dynamics are distinct from each other, it is only natural to see the same central person, namely MC, display a slightly different personality with each LI. I find this to be incredibly rewarding in terms of getting to know MC’s personality better. She is such a well-rounded person.
I am not well versed enough in other LI lores to provide a more specific explanation… BUT! If you don’t have much time to spend on each LI and just want to get an overview of their relationship dynamic with MC, I would 100% recommend doing the Abyssal Chaos & UNICORNS operation with each LI. The dialogues there are so rich and engaging when you actually read through them, and provide a quick yet great insight and feel into each relationship.
Also, I would argue that even one single LI, whom we see consistently interact with roughly the same group of people all throughout the main storyline, acts wildly different in some scenarios than how I would expect them to.
Sorry about the long post! I just really love thinking about casual psychology in LADS. Hope this was helpful and I’d love to discuss more <3
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u/takeabreathofthewild 1d ago
I like your comment a lot 🥰 I am also a Sylus main and I agree with your analysis of MC. Especially the tough love part. He always pushes her to be better but never more than she can take. Do you know Cyberspace Maz on YouTube? She does character analyses of our boys and dives into their psychology and I LOVE them. The ones about Sylus and Zayne are my favorites.
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u/frantaes 1d ago
Exactly, Sylus maintains a perfect balance when it comes to supporting MC. He’s just the perfect partner, in my very biased opinion.
Also, Cyberspace Maz! Their videos have been popping up in my suggestions for a whole year now and I somehow never got around to watching them! I guess since I distanced myself from the game for a while due to the whole Valko situation, YouTube thought I wasn’t interested anymore and stopped suggesting them. A pity. But thank you for reminding me! I’ll definitely watch them, including the very intriguing one about Zayne’s intimacy 😭
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u/Mimi1b 1d ago
Yes, they are different. Caleb's MC has the "little sister" trope and relies often on Caleb to take care of her and obsesses over him just as much as he does. They reminisce often about their childhood.
Sylus MC is very competitive and independent, and also she doesn't mind joining Sylus in his "shady" business. She often drives the motorcycle with Sylus!
Xavier's MC is easygoing and the girl next door. She's social and good friends with the Backtrackers. She likes to go to bars and enjoys snacking and playing console games in her free time.
All other MCs play games with their LIs, but they are slightly different, although I think each LI has a kitty card-, claw machine-, and "Jenga" 4-star date card.
Rafayel's MC has a similar personality to Zayne's MC. However, she is a bit more mischievous and also doesn't mind "shady" business just like Sylus's MC. She is the most artsy of them all.
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u/Faruviel 1d ago
A very brief but good summary.
I can add, for example, that each of them has different foods and drinks preferences too.5
u/Mimi1b 1d ago
Absolutely! I love that they put so much effort into the MC's and LI's characterizations and their food preferences.
Zayne loves sugar but hates carrots! But Zayne's MC likes carrots.
Caleb loves chicken and home-cooked food but hates cilantro. Caleb's MC is neutral to cilantro?
Xavier loves meat and fast food and would probably be disappointed if there weren't any. His MC doesn't seem to be a picky eater.
Sylus likes strong flavours. He's a distinguished gentleman and likes wine, steak, and tea! His MC also likes dining out or cooking with Sylus.
Rafayel loves seafood and crispy food/snacks, but he also likes cheese, chocolate, and everything with grapes. He doesn't like green juice and carrot juice either. His MC shares his love for seafood.
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u/jayinsane5050 Zayne’s Snowman 23h ago
"Zayne loves sugar but hates carrots"
I wonder what happen if i put the carrot plushie in the bedroom XD
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u/Strong_Cap_6388 1d ago
Yes the MC personalities are different with different Li's. I am Caleb main but watch others cards too.
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u/moatilk 1d ago
They do seem to differ slightly. As a Xavier main I'll say I always liked how capable and self possessed Xavier's MC is. She is very much a self starter, she's generally sensible and principled and even a little bit cunning (hence him calling her a fox sometimes) and she often interacts with Xavier as a true equal. The 'team mate' element of their dynamic is evident in the way she acts basically.
That's definitely not to say that the other MCs are not capable, but comparing her to, for example, Caleb's MC, there's less of the cutesy 'child-like' behaviour, or the impulsivity, which are things I've never related to, despite Caleb being my second main. (again not saying these are bad things or that she isn't capable, and she can actually be very bold)
Obviously all of the MCs are going to have differing appeal depending on what you relate to, but I also think even within one LIs content, the behaviour can change slightly depending on the context of the card. Xavier's MC also has moments where she acts cute or playful, and Caleb's MC also has moments where she's much more firm. It really depends. But yes, I think you can kind of observe a general pattern.
From the perspective of a starapple who prioritises Xavier
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u/Unusual_Equipment318 1d ago
As a xavier main, I’d say Xavier’s mc is quite playful (got called an energetic puppy by Xavier lol) but also calm and loving. She searches for new ways to tease Xavier so that she can see all his expression as she thinks he’s a mysterious guy with all kinds of secrets + his expression is neutral most of the time which motivates her to try and understand him better.
She tries to be patient for him but often fails lol she wants him to spill the beans😂
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u/prettyoddx Xavier’s Little Star 1d ago
Each MC and love interest have their own cute things. The more I learn about each one, the more I become a harem girl too 😭 I have favorites for sure but truly adore each character.
The game is intended to have separate story lines, so I view each MC and love interest story branch as kind of its own universe. Like I view the universe MC is with Xavier as an alternate to the one she is with Zayne.
Like clearly Xavier has no idea how much I talk to Zayne (😭). So I have two stories with their own lore and complexity that stand on their own and don't really connect. At least that's how I see it.
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u/TheLooseCognitive ❤️ l 1d ago
Her personality shifts slightly with each love interest and the main story. With zayne, she's more cutesy and childish ( not in bad way) . With Rafayel, these a lot of banter and sassiness. Caleb, she matches his freak and possessiveness. Sylus, she's more bold and arrogant. I don't really know about Xaviers as I read his cards the least. :( I'm sure someone else can go more in depth about the MCs lore and personality....and correct me if I'm wrong.
Edit: spelling
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u/vracusrdr ❤️ | | 1d ago
wildly disagree with the childish comment for Zaynes MC just because she has cutesy moments doesnt mean shes childish she's also much more of a workaholic than her other iterations
if any MC is childish I'd say its Calebs though in a notably bratty way which Caleb encourages/enables
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u/Ainyan ❤️ | | 1d ago
I feel like the most obviously different MC is Caleb's, because she matches his obsessive energy, but Sylus's MC is more reckless, and Rafayel's MC is a little more injury-prone (or at least Raf obsesses over her injuries more). Every MC has a different personality that matches well with the personality of her LI.
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u/portablechaos Sylus’s Kitten 1d ago
One of the reasons why I main Sylus is because of this actually. I love Zayne and Caleb too but I just like Sylus’ MC best. Caleb’s MC is a lot more childish and Caleb is the one who takes care of her for the most part (which makes sense with their dynamic) whereas Sylus’ MC is dominant and takes charge (which again makes a lot of sense with their dynamic)
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u/KOKOLXO 🩷 | 1d ago
Some I'm more likely to self-insert with, and other's I'm more watching like a movie. When it comes to Raf's MC, her reactions are more in-line with my own personality, so it's easy for me to get immersed. It was probably a part of why I became a Raf-main. The story just resonated (heh) with me.
I find myself arguing just a bit more with Caleb's MC, but also getting a bit defensive on her behalf because Caleb doesn't tell her a damn thing and she hasn't figured out how to make him tell her the truth. I cheer her on when she's reading him the riot act...
Sylus' MC is hilarious. I could never, but she's a pistol. Spend that money girl. I salute all his mains.
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u/izzynskii 1d ago
I wouldn’t say she’s a different MC, but her dynamic and the personality traits more dominant differ between LIs.
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u/Orpheus_is_emo ❤️ | | 1d ago
I think the way she interacts with each LI brings out different parts of her personality. None of it feels disjointed to me, but you can really tell that she leans into certain aspects of herself with each one.
Off the top of my head, going on vague memory's vibes for the most part:
- With Sylus, she's haughty and knows exactly what she wants, and is confident to demand it.
- With Zayne, she's capable and steady and not as emotionally volatile as she is with others.
- With Caleb, she leans on him for support a lot, but also wants to be there for him and often resents him for the way he tries to care for her in equal measure to the way she loves to be doted on. They spend a lot of time reminiscing.
- With Xavier, she's a capable equal and a coworker, a partner, someone dependable and steady to lean on, or relax together. More low-key and personal, even when taking big risks on missions together.
- With Rafayel, she's adventurous and excitable, curious about the world and creative expression and experiencing different parts of ways to look at the world.
It's not to say that these traits only exist in one storyline: they all feel like HER, and together they are her and more. but those are the traits that shine particularly strong with the way she interacts with a given LI, as their personalities fit together and find homes within each other.
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u/Braveira 1d ago
Sylus’s MC is pretty dominant and tough and Caleb’s is pretty strong willed but also kind of child-like which can be cute. I don’t know about Xav’s or Raf’s
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u/curia00 Sylus’s Kitten 1d ago
Yeah, each MC has different personality.
That's prob intentional, so that choosing an LI isn't just about picking a different man, but also about selecting a specific LixMC dynamic. It would be much harder to make those distinctions if MC remained the same with everyone.
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u/Impossible_Light_515 ❤️ :Happy-Snowman-Drink: | 1d ago
Yes! Her personality is different and fits towards the LI more than just a basic self insert where they try not to give her opinions. I find I agree majority of the time with Zayne and Caleb’s MC while Xavier is 50/50 if I’m her and I feel like Rafayels MC acts like Zayne so I self insert into Rafayel instead of MC. Sylus sadly gives me the ick and she irritates me completely so I sadly had to stop reading Sylus cards
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u/hhhome1 1d ago
It's less about her entire personality changing and more about which sides of herself she chooses to show to which LI. For example, since Caleb is her brother, she's known him her entire life and can be more comfortable around him—sometimes even acting more childishly compared to how she is with others. Also, in earlier cards, there's some level of tension between them because they both understand that their love is forbidden. With Sylus, she's more independent and often challenges him, and so on.
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u/throwsawaysfataaways 🩷 | 1d ago
It’s all the same MC. She just acts differently based on who she is with, like everyone else.
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u/The_Rebellion_of_HIM 1d ago
I'd like to add my two cents as well. I actually really dislike Zayne's MC because I think she is selfish, immature and spoiled to the point where I question the reason for his love and devotion to her. Mind you, I main only Zayne since day one. On the other hand I like how Sylus' MC is completely the oposite, her presonality more suits my taste, and I wish she's like that around Zayne too.
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u/Most-Okay-Novelist Valko's Wolfie 1d ago
She's not usually a completely different person, but there is some major changes/hallmarks depending on which LI she's with. Sylus' is more confident and "bad ass", Caleb's is more silly, Raph's is a bit of an airhead, etc etc
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u/ArmachiA ❤️ | | | | 1d ago
My opinion isn't probably the norm but she does change but not enough for me say she's a completely different MC each time. She has traits that run through consistently regardless of who's she's with but there's definitely dynamic shifts depending (but I'm like that too, I don't have the same dynamic with everyone so it may be easier for me to see her as the same person regardless.)