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RE: Is Gilgamesh more active than Balmung RP wise? - Maqali Qulaan - 09-20-2013
I play on Balmung, and I will say that I've never lacked for RP ever. That said, I got into an active linkshell early on, with active members among whom there is almost always someone up for RP.
Lacking such a resource, your best bet would be to check out the taverns in the cities as I have yet to see anyone of them NOT having someone RPing, no matter the hour. Most RPers have no issues with an OOC tell asking about joining in, or even trying to get into an RP community- no RPer I've met would turn down the chance to add to the overall RP scene, even if a particular RP is private.
I can't speak to Gilgamesh's situation, though from what I hear it's a similar situation, so regardless of the server you choose, I suspect the RP is there. My personal experience is that, as is often the case in real life with jobs/etc, networking with other RPers (via linkshell, free company, or even here) is the absolute best way to get steady RP. If you can't find anyone for whatever reason in game, look through introductory threads and character wikis, find a few characters who seem interesting on your server of choice, and PM them here to see if they're willing to get something going! That's how I made initial contact with the folks of my current FC and linkshells and I have no regrets! And the best part is that this works no matter your server of choice
Of course... you can always have a character on each, and flip over if you need a break/change of pace/etc from one or another. This is not for everyone, of course, but is always an option.
RE: Is Gilgamesh more active than Balmung RP wise? - Strife - 09-20-2013
As for the original post, I to have wondered if Gilgamesh would have more RP, or at least be more welcoming. It's not that the Balmung community has been rude, but we are dealing with the Legacy community, with established cliques and sometimes breaking into those can be hard.
It doesn't help with you think you see a group of RPers standing about, but none of them are talking outside of their group/party/linkshell. Doesn't exactly scream "hey come RP with us" rather in screams the opposite. Also I see "you need to join a linkshell/free company to find RP" posted a lot on this forum, and that's kind of depressing to think the community is so xenophobic of strangers.Â
The exact same problems may exist on Gilgamesh, I have yet to roll a character there. But with the community there being new, it may or may not feel more welcoming to someone looking for RP. I dunno, I'm not ready to give up on Balmung just yet.
RE: Is Gilgamesh more active than Balmung RP wise? - Maqali Qulaan - 09-20-2013
(09-20-2013, 12:14 AM)Strife Wrote: As for the original post, I to have wondered if Gilgamesh would have more RP, or at least be more welcoming. It's not that the Balmung community has been rude, but we are dealing with the Legacy community, with established cliques and sometimes breaking into those can be hard.(Bolded stuff for emphases on what I'm responding to)
It doesn't help with you think you see a group of RPers standing about, but none of them are talking outside of their group/party/linkshell. Doesn't exactly scream "hey come RP with us" rather in screams the opposite. Also I see "you need to join a linkshell/free company to find RP" posted a lot on this forum, and that's kind of depressing to think the community is so xenophobic of strangers.Â
The exact same problems may exist on Gilgamesh, I have yet to roll a character there. But with the community there being new, it may or may not feel more welcoming to someone looking for RP. I dunno, I'm not ready to give up on Balmung just yet.
Apologies if my words created the wrong impression. I wasn't trying to suggest that someone had to or even should join a linkshell to find RP. Rather, I was trying to suggest that it was a very useful tool to have in order to establish regular RP, and yes, new RP stuff. I'm on Balmung and a 1.0, but NOT legacy person. I played all of three days I think in the original. I've found the server to be very welcoming, and at least in my personal experience the RPers I've seen continue to be welcoming to new people. But yeah, I never meant to imply that a linkshell (or free company) was a necessity to find RP. Oh! And I forgot to mention before, I've seen many an RPer at the Bismark as well (the culinary guild in Limsa). Not as much as in the taverns, but still plenty active.
Even had a random walk up while RPing with some friends, who broke up a brewing fight between two of them, as he tried to look out for the other patrons before returning to his cooking. Made a new friend that day despite never having met the fellow before, and also a source for many OOC jokes about the extremely dangerous guy who everyone thought was just a cook (didn't they make a movie or six about that?
). I give him kudos for reaching out for RP in what is admittedly a very challenging thing for many to do (stepping into RP with strangers) and also to my friends for being welcoming and accommodating. That is how we grow a community and I was very happy to have been a witness/part of it!
RE: Is Gilgamesh more active than Balmung RP wise? - Strife - 09-20-2013
I think we were typing our posts at the same time, so my post wasn't directed "at" yours, but at others I've seen in my short time here, so no apologies needed.Â
You make some very good points. A lot of my poor experience so far could simply be chalked up to "wrong place, wrong time". Also the FF community is a bit different than what I am used to. Usually the cantina/tavern/inn's in other games are slammed with RPers with walls of text flying, and here they seem to be pretty empty.
I know a RP community exists here (its a busy forum), just haven't seen where your all hiding yourselves at.
RE: Is Gilgamesh more active than Balmung RP wise? - Maqali Qulaan - 09-20-2013
(09-20-2013, 12:27 AM)Strife Wrote: I think we were typing our posts at the same time, so my post wasn't directed "at" yours, but at others I've seen in my short time here, so no apologies needed.ÂWell... I'd say feel free to look me up Balmung, but I'm not in game at the moment due to the 401/601 billing thingy that seems to have hit a number of 1.0 owners, including me. However, once I AM back in game you're more than welcome to prod me, and I'd be happy to introduce you to the assorted weird people I've found myself tied to!
You make some very good points. A lot of my poor experience so far could simply be chalked up to "wrong place, wrong time". Also the FF community is a bit different than what I am used to. Usually the cantina/tavern/inn's in other games are slammed with RPers with walls of text flying, and here they seem to be pretty empty.
I know a RP community exists here (its a busy forum), just haven't seen where your all hiding yourselves at.
Though I should warn you, most groups I wind up with are sanity-optional 
RE: Is Gilgamesh more active than Balmung RP wise? - Strife - 09-20-2013
Sane people are boring!!
RE: Is Gilgamesh more active than Balmung RP wise? - Maqali Qulaan - 09-20-2013
(09-20-2013, 12:36 AM)Strife Wrote: Sane people are boring!!And weird! It'd be too quiet without the voices.
RE: Is Gilgamesh more active than Balmung RP wise? - Aleister - 09-20-2013
(09-20-2013, 12:14 AM)Strife Wrote: As for the original post, I to have wondered if Gilgamesh would have more RP, or at least be more welcoming. It's not that the Balmung community has been rude, but we are dealing with the Legacy community, with established cliques and sometimes breaking into those can be hard.I'm pretty much on the same page as you Strife right now. I've been focusing on content pretty much until a few days ago actually and haven't really found much.. Though it could be I was at the wrong place wrong time thing but who knows.
It doesn't help with you think you see a group of RPers standing about, but none of them are talking outside of their group/party/linkshell. Doesn't exactly scream "hey come RP with us" rather in screams the opposite. Also I see "you need to join a linkshell/free company to find RP" posted a lot on this forum, and that's kind of depressing to think the community is so xenophobic of strangers.Â
The exact same problems may exist on Gilgamesh, I have yet to roll a character there. But with the community there being new, it may or may not feel more welcoming to someone looking for RP. I dunno, I'm not ready to give up on Balmung just yet.
RE: Is Gilgamesh more active than Balmung RP wise? - Dubs - 09-20-2013
You can send Meat (Swyrbhrat Syhrberksyn) a tell any time if you are interested in RP, I'll be happy to wine and dine ya
. I try to be somewhat of a fixture at the Bismarck considering I RP my Butcher Shop being right down the ramp from it. Happens to be my hangout because people come and go and stories get shared then gossip gets tossed around like free gil. Rumors, wine, custom made food dishes, BBQ oh my. I currently RP an investor who's a volunteer cook, waiter & lazy bouncer there so feel free to stop by. Don't be a stranger. 
RE: Is Gilgamesh more active than Balmung RP wise? - Sigyn Shieldbreaker - 09-20-2013
(09-20-2013, 02:08 AM)Dubs Wrote: You can send Meat (Swyrbhrat Syhrberksyn) a tell any time if you are interested in RP, I'll be happy to wine and dine ya
I think I need to find you again. <3
RE: Is Gilgamesh more active than Balmung RP wise? - K'nahli - 09-20-2013
Interesting past few pages to say the least.. I am not impressed at all. However, I won't add my two cents at this point.
I've encountered numerous RP scenarios in-game, both in bustling and secluded areas. Frankly though, I don't keep a keen eye out for such things since I cannot participate in them. I am still mostly bound until a certain degree of RP kicks off between my characters and a friend's so I also fall into the category of 'still too early to RP enthusiastically'.
As for linkshells, I would insist that you join one. They're simply a surefire way to be where you want to be without having to sniff around for it, as well as being a good way to finding RP scenes you are really interested in and not finding yourself settling with some random scene you encountered elsewhere. I am in a linkshell for European players who(judging from this forum), are not in massive abundance and we have had to create a secondary shell due to the primary filling up. I'm sure that only reflects positively on other shells and FCs, but as I said, I haven't been paying massive attention to in-game RP nor events.
I wouldn't be too quick to write off people as being in cliques just because it is not exceedingly easy to find random, public RP. Using myself as an example, I'd actually rather avoid such scenes unless my own RP lead me there. I don't like the idea of RP'ing publically around too many non-RP'ers primarily because of the God awful chat system and partially because I wouldn't want to be seen as a nuisance to their own gameplay if I can help it.
RE: Is Gilgamesh more active than Balmung RP wise? - Arkghyom - 09-20-2013
To be honest, I tried to RP on Balmung several times. Most people have their own cliques and they're almost unreachable/unavailable when new role-players are trying to integrate themselves to the community. Last time I RP'd, I was in a "supposedly" RP LS for RP newcomers/beginners. As soon as I politely asked about their RP style and such, people started yelling/causing drama for no reason. Someone even quoted the ToS (which is irrelevant since there's a ESRB content rating symbol on the back of the game box.)
As soon as they implement world transfers, I will move to Leviathan or Gilgamesh. I hope I can have a pleasant RP experience and enjoy what the game has to offer.
RE: Is Gilgamesh more active than Balmung RP wise? - K'nahli - 09-20-2013
(09-20-2013, 02:36 AM)Arkghyom Wrote: To be honest, I tried to RP on Balmung several times. Most people have their own cliques and they're pretty reserved when it comes to new RPers. Last time I RP'd, I was in a "supposedly" RP LS for RP newcomers/beginners. As soon as I politely asked about their RP style and such, people started yelling/causing drama for no reason. Someone even quoted the ToS (which is irrelevant since there's a ESRB content rating symbol on the back of the game box.)
As soon as they implement world transfers, I will move to Leviathan or Gilgamesh. I hope I can have a pleasant RP experience and enjoy what the game has to offer.
...and this is just oddly random. I hope you have a better experience on Gilgamesh but this is just an unusual oddity that you are allowing to define the entire server for you(in reference to the shell part).
RE: Is Gilgamesh more active than Balmung RP wise? - Sigyn Shieldbreaker - 09-20-2013
(09-20-2013, 02:36 AM)Arkghyom Wrote: To be honest, I tried to RP on Balmung several times. Most people have their own cliques and they're  almost unreachable/unavailable when new role-players are trying to integrate themselves to the community. Last time I RP'd, I was in a "supposedly" RP LS for RP newcomers/beginners. As soon as I politely asked about their RP style and such, people started yelling/causing drama for no reason. Someone even quoted the ToS (which is irrelevant since there's a ESRB content rating symbol on the back of the game box.)
As soon as they implement world transfers, I will move to Leviathan or Gilgamesh. I hope I can have a pleasant RP experience and enjoy what the game has to offer.
I agree with K'nahli, this -is- really random sounding. What about RP styles is in any way connected to the ToS?
RE: Is Gilgamesh more active than Balmung RP wise? - LiadansWhisper - 09-20-2013
(09-19-2013, 11:56 PM)JTeacher Wrote:(09-19-2013, 08:54 PM)Nel Celestine Wrote: I once again suggest asking a member of the officers for Intermission found here In addition, I'm surprised that chose not to attend the cold full moon gala then if you were looking for RP. There were well over players 200 in attendance.
I would hate to start feeling the impression that people who don't go to events are simply choosing not to attend, or that its overly surprising. Time zones, real life obligations, and sony launch/server problems can all contribute to making it harder to make those very useful and probably awsome...not that I'm jealous....chances to meet some regular rpers. And it is harder for some people to find rp for those reasons as well.
That being said, the link and suggestions are very helpful. I have gotten a lot of help with the EU OOC linkshell, and I am pleased with the number of events I have seen set up on Balmung. You can find info on them posted on the top left of the large featured articles image spot.
Just to ah...touch on this...I didn't attend the Full Moon Gala because I find really large events incredibly intimidating unless I'm going with a group of people. Â And since I didn't have a group to attend with, I chose to pass on it. Â
But there are plenty of opportunities in Linkshells.