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RE: Attention all new rpers! - E'irawen - 07-02-2013
I'd be down for this. I'm not super new to RP? But...socially anxious so. This would be good for me, haha.
RE: Attention all new rpers! - Curtis West - 07-02-2013
Hey this is a great idea, I'm up for it. However is this canon or non-canon?
RE: Attention all new rpers! - Vash - 07-02-2013
I would love this! to meet new people and see whats up this is a great idea sign me up!
RE: Attention all new rpers! - D R E N - 07-02-2013
(07-02-2013, 03:48 PM)Kyatai Wrote: Sounds like a great idea... would love to meet folks (that is my biggest struggle...)
This too is my biggest struggle haha. I'll be there!
RE: Attention all new rpers! - Magellan - 07-02-2013
(07-02-2013, 03:56 PM)Curtis West Wrote: Hey this is a great idea, I'm up for it. However is this canon or non-canon?The idea is to break our immersion just enough to indulge in some light RP, that will help others get a taste of what it's all about.
So though I plan to be IC, it will be non-canon.
RE: Attention all new rpers! - Kyatai - 07-02-2013
My only issue with the 'non-canon' thing is this:
If I meet your character IC, I'm going to start creating an 'idea' of who/what your character is. Even if we 'meet for real' later after launch... the 'I know you!' feeling will linger and MIGHT color how I (or you) are 'seen' and responded to.
For example...
Say my IC character is meant to be a quiet, recluse... or some twisted evil assassin type. BUT... for the purposes of meeting/getting to know you all OOC and getting comfortable RPing with you... I arrive and am very friendly, silly, interactive, whatever "IC"...
We meet later, you maybe can't recall exactly how we met.. but recall the name and the look, and your mind goes "silly, friendly, funny"- when that is NOT how my character is "for real". I try to play the character, but you get confused because its not the character you recall...
Especially with people new to RP overall and nervous about things/wanting to make a good impression, etc.
Boy- I hope that didn't come across as confusing as I fear it might.
Trust me: makes sense in my mind, but that's not saying much....
Basically... I know in the past I've met folks IC and not exactly recalled where or when... OR met them OOC and *thought* I met them IC... which leads to the "oops, meta!" accident when you say their name... haha
Honestly... would actually be a LOT easier if there was going to be a Beta Flush after P4... so we'd all come into the game with fresh characters that we can play as we like, but the ice has already been broken and we've had our IC fun...
Ah well, we'll work it out.
this is too good an idea to NOT do it, despite the initial confusion it might cause.
RE: Attention all new rpers! - Torn Sky - 07-02-2013
Oh gosh, this is just what I need and I would very much appreciate being able to participate in something like this.
RE: Attention all new rpers! - Magellan - 07-02-2013
Well, the reason I prefer non-canon is that this idea is essentially for those (but not only those) who don't even have a canon yet! They don't fully know what rp is all about, how to go about making good character backstories, they may have some lore questions... a lot of stuff that may have to be handled OOC as well.
I don't know that there is a way to have it be part of canon, given the nature of the event, which is to provide rp support/help, which doesn't really fit complete IC.
If you think of an acting improv class, while the actors are doing a scene, they are completely IC. Afterwards, they discuss things OOC, and may adjust their IC personalities in future scenes, as they play around and experiment with things they like and don't like. It's a stress-free environment for people to try out and learn things before they commit to; 'yea, I think this is who my character is'.
EDIT: However, you raise an interesting point, that people will want to see activities regarding different things. As such, activities will be clearly labelled ahead of time as Beginner or Intermediate, and Canon or Non-Canon.
For instance, we could have an event that is purely a Canon meet n greet; or a contest of some sort, in which there would be legitimate RP reasons to be there and treat it as Canon.
Wish I could explain it better, sorry xD
RE: Attention all new rpers! - Eckzein - 07-02-2013
Time permitting, I'll be there
RE: Attention all new rpers! - Kyatai - 07-02-2013
Actually... that sounds like a workable plan, Magellan.
Initially meet OOC, "hi, how are ya, yadda yadda" then have short 'IC sessions' that help work on different things based on skill level- or just what is needed.
If it begins as an OOC thing with 'IC short sessions' then discuss OOC... that would work great IMHO.
RE: Attention all new rpers! - Xenedra - 07-02-2013
Sounds fun :>
RE: Attention all new rpers! - Asyria - 07-02-2013
You know Kyatai, I think this brings a pretty interresting point and would help illustrate the difference between IC and OOC and canon and non-canon and that kinda stuff.
Things that people new to RP would want to learn!
My problem is I know the "mechanics", if you will, of RP, but I'm rusty and always had trouble with RPing in crowds etc. Even in pen&paper I prefer groups of 3-4 players tops while I have friends who have no issue DMing for twice as much. o_O
RE: Attention all new rpers! - Kyatai - 07-02-2013
yeah, Asyria... lol
I tend to like the more intimate group RP myself- versus the crazy, rolling chat spam that you get in large groups. I always feel like I'm missing stuff and... well, get behind because I -must- read everything! O.o haha
Totally throws my rhythm off...
Of course, it is also preference because I rather like the more in depth and focused RP you just can't -DO- in a busy RP hub (because of things mentioned above). Now... if we're talking a smallish group of 10-15 folks in an isolated setting, that might be doable. As long as people aren't talking over eachother too much... haha
But yeah... this is a great idea and a great way to get new/rusty RPers back into the groove (and help FF newbies feel a -bit- more comfortable in Eorzea...)
RE: Attention all new rpers! - Nightsha - 07-02-2013
Wow, this is a lovely idea. This seems like it will be extremely helpful and since I'm pretty shy and have no ig roleplay experience, I'll most definitely have to drop by.
RE: Attention all new rpers! - M'risha - 07-02-2013
This is a great idea. I can't wait!