Objects and constructs

[Adanedhel]

Relatively simple question, more fluff than rulesbased, since the rules are crystal clear on this but:

Why aren't objects construct by default? I mean everything which even looks like an object is a construct to all intents and purpose (though not ruleswise) so far as FAIA; and I have trouble to imagine something that could be called an object without being called a construct? It just seems weird, and I wonder why, or is it just done out of balancing purposes? I mean for example the Effigies and the Pigapult are wooden 'constructs', one animated by magic, the other a siege engine.

[Requirement]

I would assume it's because the way Object and Construct play out in the game are different, i.e. - Construct is a characteristic vs Object affects wounds.

[Cunning]

I guess mainly for balance reasons. If the pigapult was a construct the Levi could take it...

[Adanedhel]

I might be mistaken, but doesn't the Pigapult only affect Gremlins and Pigs? for if so, Levi doesn't give a damn about it

One could argue the Effigies do, but then, it's the choice between Hamelin having them, or Levi having them

[Gollum528]

I guess the difference fluff wise is that constructs have some sort of self awareness or self drive. Objects are operated by outside sources.

[Requirement]

I guess the difference fluff wise is that constructs have some sort of self awareness or self drive. Objects are operated by outside sources.

Fluff-wise that would make the Mechanical Attendant an object...

[Adanedhel]

And the Effigies Constructs

[Sliver Chocobo]

Constructs are machines (made of metal or magic)

Objects are dolls, mannequins and objects that have brought to life by magic, or the Pigapult which is operated by a gremlin