Improving Your Approach To Role-Play!

[Errand 19]

Improving your approach to role-play - Role-playing guide

 

Introduction

 

So you've came here to improve how much quality role-play, people and experiences you have? Perfect place for you, then. I'm going to explain the importance of interaction with instances you may, at first, not appeal to the appearance of.

 

Contents

 

I - Somebody is clearly initiating role-play, what should I do?

 

II - How do I initiate role-play myself?

 

III - I don't like the way somebody is initiating role-play, how do I solve this?

 

IV - I feel as though I'm not getting enough role-play...

 

I - Somebody is clearly initiating role-play, what should I do?

 

Well, first of all you should put yourself into their role-play. For example; I was strolling around Salvus once, and was trying to obtain the attention of a Lord who was wandering around doing nothing visibly important. And I begin to emote things like 'Edward Errand waits near Lord ???, perhaps clearly waiting for him to finish talking.' Yet once he'd finished talking, he just wandered off again.

 

The issue there would be that he didn't initiate the role-play because he didn't like the look of it! This is a big error, as the role-play I had to offer could have been very important to myself, or even him. To when somebody is clearly waiting for your attention, give it to them if your character is able to, and willing to.

 

Yet there are sometimes when you just can't be bothered to role-play, and in that case you shouldn't really be in public, or logged on. A lazy role-player is ... lazy for everybody.

 

II - How do I initiate role-play myself?

 

To initiate, you've got to be the starter of the role-play scene. For instance; I am walking through Abresi's main gate, and a gate decides to challenge me for weapons because I look a bit uneasy. This would be initiating role-play. However, sometimes the role-play people initiate can be unjustified and perhaps "aimless". This is a good thing, as common conversation helps you get your character to the next level of importance and development. If you can sustain a conversation with somebody that doesn't lead to some edgy movement or suspicious sword play, you're doing great at this role-play business.

 

To create something "aimless", just simply find a reason to talk to somebody. If you're in a tavern or inn, ask them where they're from, or ask what their favorite drink is. They will be put on the spot, sure, but they'll love the role-play. I know I did the first time I did that kind of thing.

 

III - I don't like the way somebody is initiating role-play, how do I solve this?

 

The best way to "avoid" somebody, is to actually role-play with them. Role-play that your character doesn't want much bother today. Make is light-heated, but not invasive, or even evasive. Just emote some suggestive things as you walk away. A least give a little bit of role-play back in turn for theirs.

 

Now sometimes, people don't like to be initiated on. This is fine, but they can react badly. Sprint-jumping away or rudely logging off. The best thing to do in this instance is ignore it, and just leave them be. Turn away and Role-play elsewhere, or do what you wish. The worst thing to do is stoop to their level and pour OOC into their midst.

 

IV - I feel as though I'm not getting enough role-play...

 

Then refer to section II and initiate! Usually when people complain about not getting enough role-play, they aren't trying to find it themselves. The case is usually that their surroundings have changed in role-play, and they aren't getting the same role-play from the same places. Which basically means that they aren't getting the role-play at all, making it look like nobody is with them and such.

 

To get the role-play you're wishing for, look into the Guilds and Organizations section, or role-play sections of the forums. You will find what you wish to see there, as there are many looking and making guilds

 

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I know that was a small guide, but I felt that after my first role-play on the server it was best to bring it to some people's attentions :)

[Silevon 497]

Good guide. +1

[Merkaken 516]

+1. I needed this so bad <3

[Errand 19]

Glad I could be of service fellas :D

[gingernut97 150]

Great guide! I usually have trouble starting roleplay, so I end up standing around sighing until someone notices...

 

+1