Creative Professions In Lotc

[LedZep98 198]

Okay guys, so if you haven't noticed there is not much of a variety in ways of professions in LotC. It seems like everyone wants to be one of three things; a solider, a blacksmith, or a tavern keeper. Well these aren't very original, are they? So I'm making this guide to give everyone some new, different ideas to make their living on the isle of Elysium. I hope you guys enjoy, and don't forget to leave feedback.

1-Tailor
This profession is actually quite common in Asulon, so why am I putting this as number 1? That's because we very rarely see it roleplayed in game. Oddly enough, this profession seems almost solely confined to the forums. Why do I see that as an issue? Well, there is much more that could be done in game if a tailor actually opened up a shop.

2-Courier
Get out and meet new people, often very prominent ones, all while seeing the wonderful world of LotC. Messages, private packages, you name it. Rain or shine, you'll get it there on time. I don't believe I have ever seen a single courier in game, so why not?

3-Town Crier
You are the news. If someone wants the word spread on anything, they go see you. You announce all of the recent happenings for the good townspeople to hear. Whether there is a wedding of an important nobleman, a shopkeeper wants to spread word about his business, or a warning about a group of dangerous bandits on the loose, it's your job to inform the people.

4-Theater Actor/Play-write
Who doesn't want to go see a show, right? Opening up a theater would be a completely unique RP in LotC. The fact is, nobody had done it (To my knowledge). Imagine writing your own play, and hiring actors to perform in front of a large audience. It also gives noblemen a new place to go an discuss the current news. Business hours are few, but the rewards are very plentiful.

5-Barber
When the common and noble men of Asulon need a haircut, they go see you. You are a barber, the master of the razor and scissors. You make sure everyone is prim, proper and presentable. Open your shop and watch the business flow in. (This profession would be mostly rped, though could also extend further, should someone be adept at skinning unique hairstyles.)

6-Shipwright
Providing the world with ships, for both war and luxury, you are a shipwright. You are hired by the various nations and businesses of the world to construct their mighty vessels. Your craft is an art form, and should be treated as such. Not to mention it brings in a steady flow of minas as well.

7-Travelling/Exotic Merchant
While there have been many people who have attempted to play the role of a merchant, few have truly succeeded. This profession is all about who you know, and whether or not they'll give you the best deals you can get. Buying and selling exotic goods across the land, this is how you live. When you walk in to town with you pack on your back, the people flock to you.

8-Banker
Make your living by protecting the livelihood of others. As a banker, it's your job to protect the valuables of your customers. Your massive halls of chests are as secure as it gets, the best security available protecting them. And while you're at it, why not take a little bit of that money and go invest it somewhere? It certainly can't hurt, can it?

9-Brewer
Ahh Ale, the finest drink to be drunk. You supply the golden liquid to the world, as well as a wide variety of alcohols. You bring the noblemen their wine, and the common men their mead. It's an art, and your passion.

10-Nothing!
That's right, nothing at all! Be a bum! We have such a lack of this on the server, regardless of the fact that a good number of our players are actually homeless, they never act as such. The scum of the streets, you lie about all day, trying to come up with whatever silly plot you can to make a quick coin. Entertain the people of the city, or travel the countryside. Be merry, be melancholy, it matters not. You add to the diversity of Asulon, and that's all that matters, right?

 

11-Cook

A very unfortunate fact about LotC; I don't think I've ever seen a properly roleplayed eating establishment. This profession is near and dear to me considering it's what I do for a living, I went to a Voc Tech High School for Culinary Arts, and am currently attending Johnson & Wales. ANYWAYS, cooks can not only open up their own restaurants  but can work in pubs, or perhaps even be the personal chefs of noblemen. But perhaps your character just likes to cook? Try integrating that into roleplay, travel a bit, and search out the fine foods of Anthos.

 

 

12-Maid

Ahh, the humble servants of the nobles and upper class citizens, often stereotyped wearing the iconic black and white french dress. To be truthful, every noble had them, and even a good amount of regular citizens did as well. So why is it that we don't see them very often in LotC? Unfortunatelly, that is not for me to decide.

 

 

13-Stable Keeper

We have wonderful plugins here on LotC, including a marvelous fast travel system. Surely those of you who were around in Asulon visited the city of Arethor, and it's iconic stables. Well, here's something that not everyone knows; You can set fast travel fees. That's right, and that opens up an entire door of new roleplay possibilities. Roleplaying as a Stable Keeper would entail taking care of your horses, and cleaning your stalls, all the while making income from the fast travel service. Who knows, maybe you could even saddle up some pigs to sell, and earn a bit more.

 

Well, there it is! I hope you guys enjoy these suggestions, and if you have any more ideas or suggestions then please, post them in a reply and I'll be sure to add them to this guide. Have a great day everyone, and don't forget to +1!

[Fid 566]

If there were fewer Knights and more bums, the world would be a better place.

In addition, I think that minor clergy (pastor or such) would be a pretty creative profession.

[SkyyoBee 249]

I like this, in fact, I might make my character a tailor! Thank you for the idea.

[LedZep98 198]

I like this, in fact, I might make my character a tailor! Thank you for the idea!

No problem :)

[Jistuma 1995]

Cook, maid, horse kepper, priest, mapmaker, geologist, biologist, nurse, grave digger, nanny, farmer, transporter, architect, builder, engineer, woodworker, drugmaker, tax collector, tax collector's bodyguard, jester, fisher, mushroom expert, wine taster, pottery master, brewer, guard, soldier, town mayor, town drunk, emperor, nobility, diplomat, cannon meat, slave, drug tester, witch, mage, druid, shaman, thief, assassin, torturer, con artist, hunter, bouty hunter, sheep hearder, leather worker, seamen, tailor, barber jewlery maker, informer, hair stylist, mason worker, sculpter, painter, writer, reader, librarian, translator, historian, weapon maker, trap expert, document forger, martial artist, alchemist, blacksmith, begger

I can probably think of more.

[Cola one 1 37]

In Aegis I played as a bum, I had great rp with many people, I even got kidnapped once.

[Quavinir_Twiceborn 1042]

Meh, i enjoy being a priest of an ancient and close to dead Mali'ker religeon.....

[LedZep98 198]

Cook, maid, horse kepper, priest, mapmaker, geologist, biologist, nurse, grave digger, nanny, farmer, transporter, architect, builder, engineer, woodworker, drugmaker, tax collector, tax collector's bodyguard, jester, fisher, mushroom expert, wine taster, pottery master, brewer, guard, soldier, town mayor, town drunk, emperor, nobility, diplomat, cannon meat, slave, drug tester, witch, mage, druid, shaman, thief, assassin, torturer, con artist, hunter, bouty hunter, sheep hearder, leather worker, seamen, tailor, barber jewlery maker, informer, hair stylist, mason worker, sculpter, painter, writer, reader, librarian, translator, historian

I named a good number of these, and the thing is that you listed a good deal of cliche professions. Though, there are a lot of things in there that I do like, such as cartographer, nurse, nanny, and jeweler.

[Jistuma 1995]

I named a good number of these, and the thing is that you listed a good deal of cliche professions. Though, there are a lot of things in there that I do like, such as cartographer, nurse, nanny, and jeweler.

I placed all that I could remember, and I still am placing them.

And you don't like someone to be cannon meat? :(

Grave digger is actually one that I have only seen once, and enjoyed a lot.

[Praetor 1548]

A well deserved +1 to you.

[Silent™ 552]

The main problem is about 90%+ of the entire player base all want to be great heroes and become rich and famous.

Think about how when ever you player a game like Skyrim or COD, you get put in the main character's shoes, and you do all the work. This leaves a subconcious image in your head that you are always the hero, and although this doesn't affect everyone, most people do get affected.

So if we look at LOTC, it's not much different. The players see all of it, and subconciously, if not conciously, make a large effort towards becoming a great hero and accumilating a vast wealth, a wonderful chunk of land with a huge home, and have everyone look up to them.

This is all part of human nature, and as someone grows older and gains more knowledge and experience, they can often learn how to not follow this instinct. Unfortunately many people do and it is something that is incredibly hard to control.

Even if we try to control it, again that subconcious part of the mind will continue to control the person, and if they can't get what they want, an example is a player trying to gather resources and build a house, then they get angry, and that can lead to them leaving the server.

This is a good idea, but unless we can get those players with this image in their head, it won't last very long.

Thankyou for your time,

-Silent_slayer

[The Cleaning Crew 571]

The main problem is about 90%+ of the entire player base all want to be great heroes and become rich and famous.

Think about how when ever you player a game like Skyrim or COD, you get put in the main character's shoes, and you do all the work. This leaves a subconcious image in your head that you are always the hero, and although this doesn't affect everyone, most people do get affected.

So if we look at LOTC, it's not much different. The players see all of it, and subconciously, if not conciously, make a large effort towards becoming a great hero and accumilating a vast wealth, a wonderful chunk of land with a huge home, and have everyone look up to them.

This is all part of human nature, and as someone grows older and gains more knowledge and experience, they can often learn how to not follow this instinct. Unfortunately many people do and it is something that is incredibly hard to control.

Even if we try to control it, again that subconcious part of the mind will continue to control the person, and if they can't get what they want, an example is a player trying to gather resources and build a house, then they get angry, and that can lead to them leaving the server.

This is a good idea, but unless we can get those players with this image in their head, it won't last very long.

Thankyou for your time,

-Silent_slayer

Maybe the message won't get to everybody, but this is definitely a step in the right direction.

A +1 will be coming your way, Zep. Soon as my quota is renewed.

[Nekkore 641]

I like this idea

[LedZep98 198]

Grave digger is actually one that I have only seen once, and enjoyed a lot.

I believe you are talking about shadowmage. He's my character's personal butler :)

[Kaiser 1363]

Two more to add

Painter

Halfling