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RE: Anything other than Ul'Dah - McBeefâ„¢ - 08-12-2015
I have a fate-14 event that is currently situated in the northern parts of Eorzea, Verad has one set in Gridania.
The answer to this issue it to make the kind of events you want to see. It's corny but...
"Be the Change you want to see in the World."
Make those events, don't just sit around and complain that someone hasdn't done it for you.
RE: Anything other than Ul'Dah - Rosamund - 08-12-2015
(08-12-2015, 03:08 PM)Berrod Armstrong Wrote: Go do it! Plan it, start it, run it. You have the idea, you know exactly what you want, you're in a position to craft it just the way you like it.
I second that! I love the beach in general, and Costa in particular, and wanted a beach themed evening. There wasn't anything going on there at the moment so Kilid and I set up our own. It takes work to get it off the ground but it's also a lot of fun and very rewarding.
RE: Anything other than Ul'Dah - Eddard - 08-12-2015
That actually reminds me that I still need to get into that Fate-14 linkshell...
But, yes, action is of course the way to go about it, not words. Hosting larger events is something I'm working towards since FF is the first medium in which I've attempted to do so. When the time comes that I'm comfortable to hold such events consistently I'll be putting my server-wide efforts in. I hope my comments haven't come off as "complaining" since it's not how I'm trying to sound. In any case, I'll be sure to take the advice.
RE: Anything other than Ul'Dah - O'hteco - 08-12-2015
As of 9pm eastern there are quite a few people up in the Drowning Wench @ Limsa.
RE: Anything other than Ul'Dah - Vallerin Hortimont - 08-12-2015
My problem with Uldah is I just can't find an IC reason why my character would be standing around in that tavern anyways. I wish there was more variety in locations.
RE: Anything other than Ul'Dah - Kilid/Torhe - 08-13-2015
(08-12-2015, 03:08 PM)Berrod Armstrong Wrote: Go do it! Plan it, start it, run it. You have the idea, you know exactly what you want, you're in a position to craft it just the way you like it.
So do it!
Amen to this! Â Amen so much. Â A bit of time spent planning and plotting, a nice post copied in a few places to let people know, and you have yourself a thing!
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RE: Anything other than Ul'Dah - K'nahli - 08-13-2015
(08-12-2015, 02:33 AM)Eddard Wrote: The RP that happens may not exactly be considered "random" but it still fills the purpose of building bridges. For example, I saw one character ask another out on a date once after the one that asked was particularly impressed by the woman's story. The event itself wasn't random but that particular connection wasn't exactly planned. Between performances (or during if characters are a tad rude ) people mingle and make merry and all that. The central premise entertains but doesn't take up everyone's focus entirely.
In any case, starting with an event is a clearer start. Shoot me a PM if you want some help brainstorming possibilities. This is something I'm really behind since I've seen the wonders the Ballad works.
Without meaning to be one of those people who comment a lot on something but never take the initiative... I'm afraid that I am far too inactive and out-of-touch with the roleplay scene(let alone public roleplay) to do even a remotely good job of trying to get such a thing as this off the ground ^^a  I'd likely be willing to help contribute ideas, suggestions and the like were someone else willing to "take the reigns", but other than that I really don't think I am suitable despite bumping this topic with a suggestion myself.
Also, thank you for pointing that out, Melkire! I'm not sure if any of those participate much in the idea of changing locations regularly but I honestly had no idea there were more recurring events, so it's nice to know. I just knew of the Grindstone personally, though truth be told I seldom visit the events section myself since I am a failure when it comes to actually engaging in random, public RP, haha ;
RE: Anything other than Ul'Dah - Flickering Ember - 08-13-2015
(07-17-2015, 01:19 AM)Siha Wrote: I did not read everything, though I tried! And I'm not sure if this is super helpful BUT...also I'm spoilering because I'm not sure what is considered spoilers technically, it comes from the AST quests.
Edit: I found the actual game text and SS'd it for everyone! Just so you know I'm not pulling it out of nowhere. XD
![[Image: MkcvyrX.jpg?1]](http://i.imgur.com/MkcvyrX.jpg?1)
Quoting for emphasis and because I have a feeling that many folks missed this incredible screenshot due to it being spoilered. This should definitely reinforce the idea that Limsa is not an anti-septic white due to the rogue's guild, which I agree is very boring! I have not finished the rogue's quests yet so maybe I haven't gotten to the part where they police and succeed 100% of the city. I would not be surprised if this was bravado, as that would seem to match their character. And they actually don't end up succeeding 100% like they say they do.
RE: Anything other than Ul'Dah - Kalooeh - 08-19-2015
I absolutely love the idea of rping in other places besides Uldah and usually try to, especially because of my "pirate".
I love Gridania too, and be interesting for more interaction with people native around there.
Most my characters tend to dislike Uldah in general mainly because of the heat, but because of economy there (granted none are really merchants)
I know that Limsa has an issue though with all that goddamn water and it's graphics can really screw with fps and I always have issues in the city... especially around the market or when there's a large group of people. The markets or large groups in other areas I don't have any issues with.
Course saving for a new computer since last one more or less died and new one should be a lot better, BUT I know from experience that some areas can be harder for some people so makes sense it may be avoided.
Also there's that little issue with the kidnappings around Limsa and that may put off some people that arn't natives and used to it *cough*
But also for the Uldah scene being the most popular I think it's also in part because you more or less spend a good chunk of your time at lower level around that area. It's where you're likely to have picked up rp and made friends or joined fcs and it becomes familiar and people are either going to stay around there most the time because of familiarity or they're going to get bored because it's TOO familiar and they need something different, especially after all the time spent around the area when starting the game/a new character.
I'll admit too I do tend to spend a fair amount in Uldah despite how much some of my main characters dislike it, mainly because familiar and where I started out and people I first met there tend to hang around the area too so most people I know are around there most times.
But I also get bored easily (which fuels my altoholic issues, but another story) so I tend to hop around often enough too for areas to hang out in and rp. Can be stressful trying to start rp with new people sometimes, but hey had to start out fresh when I started too and I may find something/someone else new that's really interesting. Wooohoo anxiety issues, but my wanderlust/boredom/curiousity tends to override it often enough it's not TOO much an issue
RE: Anything other than Ul'Dah - Kalooeh - 08-19-2015
(07-14-2015, 08:33 PM)Kellach Woods Wrote: To me, Gridania is boring - because absolutely nothing happens there in both MSQ and actual happenings. Like seriously when your worst troubles are a bunch of birdmen without wings, salad and poachers you don't have problems.I'll admit this made me laugh mainly because in my head I could just hear Dheina shrieking and throwing a tantrum.
There's the whole thing with the elementals and having to be careful not to piss them off or they could go after everyone nearby and wipe out towns/cities, and the whole Calamity thing didn't help at all with their stability.
Also the issue with how strict natives tend to be even over smaller things because holy shit what if this pisses off the elements SHUUUUUNNNEED (as shown with that one quest for this kid being shunned years ago because he stole some seeds or flowers or something to give to his sister because they were her favorite. Managed to survive and then steals shit from other people to give to his sister because he really cares for her even then, even if she has no clue who he is. Personally the quest broke my heart because holy shit harsh punishment for some kid stealing just some seeds for his sister. There's some real terror the locals have to go through to end up being that harsh about minor things because they're that afraid of the elementals and that they may get pissed off at something small like that, that one person (esp a kid) did and decide to take them all out.
I did a lot of research for Dheina as she's supposed to be from the Twelveswoods, and while I'm sure there's A LOT I don't know about what's going on I got the general idea of what natives would go through and while yeah I get annoyed at how they act with outsiders and even each other, and a lot of my non-natives get kind of pissy or even play pranks on natives to mess with them as a "Fuckin' shit pull the tree out of your ass and relax", I still understand why they're like that.
The Twelveswood is harsh man, nevermind the birdmen and poachers. That's just like scratching the surface of the problems.
And oh man, I know Dheina's not very threatening being the itty bitty skitty kitty that's obsessed with pink things and flowers, but she has attacked people before (mostly verbally) for something that wouldn't seem like that big of a deal to most people, but being a native, especially a very skittish panicky one, she freaks out and fears that it may bring down the wrath of the forest on everyone.
Going in to Conjury didn't really help her either with the whole "maintain the balance and don't anger the elements" thing.
It really is a personal thing, but half the time I noticed the lack of interest tends to come from not paying a whole of attention to a thing in general because the overall theme to it didn't strike a cord with someone personally....
Like the whole thing with Limsa and focusing on hurrdurr pirates and cutthroats hell yeah badassery and oh no the rogues guild ruined it because honor among thieves? Boring
(Where Kal would disagree and more than happy to kick another Lominan's face in if they cross certain lines. She's very big on at least crew unity and common goals/wellbeing and has seen what kind of troubles can happen just on the smaller scale of a ships's crew. She applies the view to the larger scale of the city and nation and she's find with people doing shit for personal gain, as long as it's not being harmful to the "crew" overall. Mainly because it's a view of "We got enough shit to deal with from outside threats and yer turnin' yer swords on yer people instead of yer canons against our enemies. A crew without unity is no crew at all, but jus' a mass of drowned men! I ain't got no problems cuttin' yer throat if yer jus' gonna add to the problems we already 'ave. Ya ain't gotta like everyone 'ere but in all our interests not ta be completely fuckin' over each other. Ya could easily enough be fuckin' over the other fucks from other cities that flock in fer trade")
(Also horray for Merlwyb's speech)