Greetings roleplayers. I'm brand new to roleplaying but I've been thinking about it since 1.0. I've run out of excuses so now is the time (and I'm very nervous).
Just a bit of background - My very first MMO was FFXI where I just assumed everyone roleplayed. I played a male tarutaru with a lisp - probably not a good choice and sure enough, it was a ghastly experience. My roleplaying career ended before it had begun.
It wasn't until Rift that I realised there were actual roleplaying servers! I was playing with a bunch of fellow Aussies however and didn't really want to leave them.
Then came 1.0 and I became increasingly intrigued. I dabbled a bit but mostly observed. I knew I definitely wanted to roleplay in 2.0 however I just wasn't feeling it on my Legacy character. I recently climbed Kilimanjaro with my husband and I took a whole lot of information from the website including Eva's roleplaying guide to wile away the long (and freezing cold) nights and it was then I decided to start Yehn, a purely roleplaying character and so far I'm loving it (is it weird that I'm roleplaying by myself?).
I am very inexperienced although I've tried to arm myself with as much knowledge as possible (and I've been observing as Eva suggested). My biggest fear is meta-gaming and to that end I haven't read any blogs or journals so I know nothing about anybody other than what I overhear out and about (Yehn is largely disinterested anyway).
My personal ambitions for my game is that I would like to get to endgame (Coils, Crystal Tower, etc.). PvP is also a possibility in a team-based setting (I'm like a possum caught in carlights one-on-one). As far as Yehn is concerned I would like her to get there at her own pace. I love the idea of meeting up with roleplayers ingame through the normal course of playing. I'm not sure what sort of Free Company would suit her so again, I'm hoping that will come about as I roleplay.
To that end I just have one question. At times I have come across roleplaying in various areas and a few times I would have liked to get involved but I was too nervous (for example, there is a bard who sings from time to time at the Carline Canopy. I would have liked to have bought him an anonymous drink as a thank you). Is it alright to do that sort of thing if one isn't actually part of the organised roleplay? I am just intrigued as to what it might lead to.
Please forgive me for such a long post but I've been planning this for a long time and I'm very excited (and nervous....... but mostly excited)!
Just a bit of background - My very first MMO was FFXI where I just assumed everyone roleplayed. I played a male tarutaru with a lisp - probably not a good choice and sure enough, it was a ghastly experience. My roleplaying career ended before it had begun.
It wasn't until Rift that I realised there were actual roleplaying servers! I was playing with a bunch of fellow Aussies however and didn't really want to leave them.
Then came 1.0 and I became increasingly intrigued. I dabbled a bit but mostly observed. I knew I definitely wanted to roleplay in 2.0 however I just wasn't feeling it on my Legacy character. I recently climbed Kilimanjaro with my husband and I took a whole lot of information from the website including Eva's roleplaying guide to wile away the long (and freezing cold) nights and it was then I decided to start Yehn, a purely roleplaying character and so far I'm loving it (is it weird that I'm roleplaying by myself?).
I am very inexperienced although I've tried to arm myself with as much knowledge as possible (and I've been observing as Eva suggested). My biggest fear is meta-gaming and to that end I haven't read any blogs or journals so I know nothing about anybody other than what I overhear out and about (Yehn is largely disinterested anyway).
My personal ambitions for my game is that I would like to get to endgame (Coils, Crystal Tower, etc.). PvP is also a possibility in a team-based setting (I'm like a possum caught in carlights one-on-one). As far as Yehn is concerned I would like her to get there at her own pace. I love the idea of meeting up with roleplayers ingame through the normal course of playing. I'm not sure what sort of Free Company would suit her so again, I'm hoping that will come about as I roleplay.
To that end I just have one question. At times I have come across roleplaying in various areas and a few times I would have liked to get involved but I was too nervous (for example, there is a bard who sings from time to time at the Carline Canopy. I would have liked to have bought him an anonymous drink as a thank you). Is it alright to do that sort of thing if one isn't actually part of the organised roleplay? I am just intrigued as to what it might lead to.
Please forgive me for such a long post but I've been planning this for a long time and I'm very excited (and nervous....... but mostly excited)!
 To answer your question, most people don't mind if you join in on their RP! Jump right in! If you're uncertain, you can send a tell to one/any/all of the RPers involved and asked if you can join. Most people will say yes and welcome you with open arms.
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