Hydaelyn Role-Players

I'm relieved that you finally got what you wanted. It's one solution out of many listed on this thread, of course. It really sucks when the character of a new roleplayer isn't acknowledged or is outright rejected. I for one do what I can to make them feel welcome -- though, they gotta step up to the welcome mat at least, first.

A hook in a introduction thread isn't quuiiitee the same as jumping into an open rp thread on the IC board, neither is the bulliten board, but it's cool you were trying to back me into a corner there.

(03-27-2015, 01:09 PM)Berrod Armstrong Wrote: [ -> ]I'm relieved that you finally got what you wanted. It's one solution out of many listed on this thread, of course. It really sucks when the character of a new roleplayer isn't acknowledged or is outright rejected. I for one do what I can to make them feel welcome -- though, they gotta step up to the welcome mat at least, first.

My worry is mostly for those who do step up, I obviously beleive one SHOULD step up. You gotta do the work, obviously. It's the ones who do step up and nothing comes of it where I want to give them a solution to try one last thing that would definitely get the character noticed and couldn't really think of anything.

(03-27-2015, 01:09 PM)ArmachiA Wrote: [ -> ]A hook in a introduction thread isn't quuiiitee the same as jumping into an open rp thread on the IC board, neither is the bulliten board, but it's cool you were trying to back me into a corner there.

I referenced writing my own stand-alone thread. Berrod mentioned the bulletin board. What is it you were wanting exactly? Did it take a specific link to the Town Square itself to appease you? We talked about the only places IN that subforum.

It's cool, though.

(03-27-2015, 01:09 PM)ArmachiA Wrote: [ -> ]A hook in a introduction thread isn't quuiiitee the same as jumping into an open rp thread on the IC board, neither is the bulliten board, but it's cool you were trying to back me into a corner there.

It is definitely a good way to broach interaction!  As I mentioned its how I met C'kayah, whose been essential to the development of Aya as a character.  Its also how I met Natalie and Kage, which opened a lot of doors. Any way that you can get yourself involved in social interaction is good.

Writing non-social stories can also be helpful. I haven't met nearly as many people through them, but it does on rare occasion generate PMs and meeting someone new. I think if my stories were directed in ways that were more intractable (as I suspect Osric's were, since they were more in sync with ongoing plot development) they would generate more active interest from other players, and that's probably a good way to meet people!

(03-27-2015, 01:12 PM)Aya Wrote: [ -> ]

(03-27-2015, 01:09 PM)ArmachiA Wrote: [ -> ]A hook in a introduction thread isn't quuiiitee the same as jumping into an open rp thread on the IC board, neither is the bulliten board, but it's cool you were trying to back me into a corner there.

It is definitely a good way to broach interaction!  As I mentioned its how I met C'kayah, whose been essential to the development of Aya as a character.  Its also how I met Natalie and Kage, which opened a lot of doors.

Right. I think it's a good idea, that the IC section be utilized more often and is probably something not a lot of people even think about as a way to get characters out there. It will really help.

...I feel like I should clarify.

I didn't write up a short "so-and-so character walks into this tavern and sits down, looking shyly about" thread and post that in the In-Character section with an [OPEN] tag. That's not what got me replies.

I sat down and wrote what I thought and hoped was an interesting story, fully expecting to be ignored. I was just having fun. I made a few references to something I'd spotted while standing around being a loner in-game, and included a little disclaimer about how I was only recording what my character had seen, as he saw it, and if anyone wanted me to make changes I'd be perfectly happy to do so. I was not writing a hook to wait around and see if anyone was going to drag me into their RP (EDIT: even though that's what I wanted). I sat down and wrote a story because I enjoyed it, because I wanted others to get to know my character, and because, yes, I was hoping someone would notice me... but I wasn't counting on it.

I highly doubt anyone is going to get the sort of fulfilling roleplay they want out of doing on the Town Square board exactly what they do in-game, i.e. sitting around and waiting for someone to approach you. Your chances of being approached for RP are about the same, the only difference is that you're not being drowned out in the noise of Quicksand chat spam.

(03-27-2015, 01:12 PM)ArmachiA Wrote: [ -> ]

(03-27-2015, 01:09 PM)Berrod Armstrong Wrote: [ -> ]I'm relieved that you finally got what you wanted. It's one solution out of many listed on this thread, of course. It really sucks when the character of a new roleplayer isn't acknowledged or is outright rejected. I for one do what I can to make them feel welcome -- though, they gotta step up to the welcome mat at least, first.

My worry is mostly for those who do step up, I obviously beleive one SHOULD step up. You gotta do the work, obviously. It's the ones who do step up and nothing comes of it where I want to give them a solution to try one last thing that would definitely get the character noticed and couldn't really think of anything.

That I can understand completely! It's where the persistence comes in, really.

/IMAGINES SOMEONE STOMPING ON WELCOME MAT AND BANGING ON THE DOOR

...well. Methods may vary. But, that's how this thread was born, in a sense, which makes this forum a great avenue for 'that one last thing'.

...this thread is that one last thing.

Whoa.

that's so zen holy shit

(03-27-2015, 01:16 PM)Melkire Wrote: [ -> ]...I feel like I should clarify.

I didn't write up a short "so-and-so character walks into this tavern and sits down, looking shyly about" thread and post that in the In-Character section with an [OPEN] tag and got replies.

I sat down and wrote what I thought and hoped was an interesting story, fully expecting to be ignored. I was just having fun. I made a few references to something I'd spotted while standing around being a loner in-game, and included a little disclaimer about how I was only recording what my character had seen, as he saw it, and if anyone wanted me to make changes I'd be perfectly happy to do so. I was not writing a hook to wait around and see if anyone was going to drag me into their RP. I sat down and wrote a story because I enjoyed it, because I wanted others to get to know my character, and because, yes, I was hoping someone would notice me... but I wasn't counting on it.

I highly doubt anyone is going to get the sort of fulfilling roleplay they want out of doing on the Town Square board exactly what they do in-game. Your chances of being approached for RP are about the same, the only difference is that you're not being drowned out in the noise of Quicksand chat spam.

No, I understand. I just think utilizing the IC section of the forums is a good idea as a whole. Jumping into already made IC threads or posting stories. It's a good idea to really get your character out there.

(03-27-2015, 01:16 PM)Melkire Wrote: [ -> ]I sat down and wrote what I thought and hoped was an interesting story, fully expecting to be ignored. I was just having fun.

This is what I do story-wise as well Osric, though I'm pleased to have at least a couple of people I know will read them now :-]

I'm not new but I wish that mine would generate more interaction too!

(03-27-2015, 01:18 PM)Aya Wrote: [ -> ]

(03-27-2015, 01:16 PM)Melkire Wrote: [ -> ]I sat down and wrote what I thought and hoped was an interesting story, fully expecting to be ignored. I was just having fun.

This is what I do story-wise as well Osric, though I'm pleased to have at least a couple of people I know will read them now :-]

I'm not new but I wish that mine would generate more interaction too!

That is also what I was alluding to, having gotten my start doing the exact same thing.

I'm going to tell a little story as an example here...

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One day I was at the grocery store. While walking down the cereal aisle, I noticed a young gentleman pursuing the selection of cereals along the side. I stopped to watch for a moment as he quietly murmured to himself about the nutritional content. The price per pound. Even the order of placement upon the shelves according to brand name versus genre of product.

After about thirty seconds, I selected what I wanted and walked past him, continuing on my way. Neither of us said hello, nor did we hold a dialogue because there was no reason to. We were both there for our own reasons and said reasons required no interaction of a 2nd or 3rd party.

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Does this sound at all familiar? It should. I see it almost nightly in the Quicksand. I walk in and stand along the railing just to see if anything is going on. Coatleque likes to listen for news or rumors that may pertain to things she is investigating. That is her job after all.

Then I see someone sitting alone at a table emote how they are cleaning their glasses and reading a book. Or how they pour themselves the fourth drink of the night. I look at it and go "Hmm, that is interesting." then continue on my way.

The point being that while reading such an attempt at drawing attention is good for room filler, Coatleque as a person has no reason at all to suddenly walk up and engage them. Truth be told, neither would anyone else! How often in real life do we go up to a complete stranger in Starbucks who is reading a book and just start rambling about ourselves?!

If you do not give people a reason to engage - a line that sticks out or a question that needs answering - you are going to have a hard time finding people who will respond.

Walk over to someone in a drunken stupor or a full-blown rage and sock 'em in the jaw with a well-thrown punch or an open-handed slap.

That always works.

Just be sure to poke them OoCly with a /tell to ask permission first, in case they're assholes who won't roll with it.

(03-27-2015, 01:32 PM)Melkire Wrote: [ -> ]Walk over to someone in a drunken stupor or a full-blown rage and sock 'em in the jaw with a well-thrown punch or an open-handed slap.

That always works.

*looks lovingly at Val*

I've actually done this lol. I've also actually had Berrod LEER at Coatleque outside the Quicksand, which developed into an awkward 'Oh god it's so awkward talking to her after ripping her clothes off with my eyes, what do I even say, may I flee now?' reaction to her.

The dynamic that grew based on short, awkward conversations is one I immensely enjoy, and I know if for any reason I want to RP something more intensive with her, all I need to do is send a PM and ask. 

All that from actively leering!

(03-27-2015, 01:32 PM)Melkire Wrote: [ -> ]Walk over to someone in a drunken stupor or a full-blown rage and sock 'em in the jaw with a well-thrown punch or an open-handed slap.

That always works.

Just be sure to poke them OoCly with a /tell to ask permission first, in case they're assholes who won't roll with it.

It's super-effective! Proof. The thread has a bunch of other things in it now, but at its original creation, it was a barfight. In a forum. And Mcbeef called him 'porkchop' and that was simply too much to handle.