Role-Playing for Dummies 1.0

[901941]

I have too much time on my hands waiting for the patch. Here are some hints and tips for those that want to role-play and don’t know how. Hope this helps.


Step 1: Create your character
Your character has origins and a history. It is important because sooner or later people will inquire about your past. Having a good solid back-story is very helpful for you and the people you interact with. Try to be imaginative, mention details about your previous life and how you came to your Race Capital City. Study the Game Lore and the Road Map. Having your story written somewhere is nice, and don't hesitate posting your story on the forums!


Step 2: Joining the RP community
Search in the Guild List recruitment threads for RP factions. Roleplayers love player events and parties, remember most events are organized by RP minded people. Post your story, your adventures in Atys so your name is out there to be contacted.

Step 3: First contact
You are in an event and/or have a list of players you would like to meet.
Don't wait in corner for someone to speak to you. Unfortunately there is no way of knowing who is an RP’er in Atys. So don't be shy and don't wait in corner for someone to speak to you. Engage a conversation hinting your will to RP. Example: Greetings Trixie, let me introduce myself. My name is xxxxx and I was curious about you latest quest. Roleplayers are very friendly people and will rarely turn someone down. It happens that we are busy, especially me hehe.

Step 4: Joining a story or plot
Once you are familiar with a few roleplayers, join the scene. Ask and learn about what is going on. Think how your character can contribute, pick a side and work with them to make the story enjoyable. The more people in a story the better! Before you know it, you will be a leading figure in an event


Step 5: Giving feedback to the community
I like to keep the community informed of what is going on. You may post in the forums, but make sure someone else hasn't started a post on that particular story. Explain simply and clearly what is going on, the people involved. Include pictures as well, it makes it look better! Not only it helps those who couldn't make it but also promotes RP and livens up the community!

And finally some tips:
-Have the people you RP the most with on your contact list. Invite them when something interesting is happening.

-Remember to use OOC or brackets when you are speaking Out of character. It means that you stop acting briefly to make a comment or ask a question.
IC: In character (back to acting mode).

-Use * or :: to express emotes and acts by text
Example: Trixie: ::eyes Meika in disbelief::

-Don't force other RP’ers to do what you want.
Good: Trixie: ::moves towards Meika baring her sword::
Bad: Trixie: ::jumps on Meika, and kills her::

Let them decide if it what they would like, remember it is a team work. Not your story but ours. If you aren't sure how to make someone do something, simply send an OOC tell and if they agree proceed normally.

Example you are with a group of players and you want one of them to bow.
You can make it unpredictable by simply asking him/her to bow and wait for the response. Or ask in a tell if he/she is ok to bow before you ask. Keep all possibilities open in your mind so you aren't caught short in your roleplaying.

-If you want to create your own story, speak to the people who might join in. You can explain to them what your plans are. Don't give too much information for the sake of fun and element of surprise. Personally I only plan for major events, I prefer to improvise and see where it takes me.

[kostika]

Well done Trixie. Some good starter tips for people.

[hans1976]

And most of all (in big, friendly letters):

Don't Panic.

[rzariz]

IC: "I knew you would lead us on the path to enlightenment without fail!" *Hides mace in back pocket*

[acridiel]

OOC: Great Guide. Mind if I link?

Acridiel

[901941]

Not at all, feel free.