We've all been there, and it can be pretty discouraging at times (to put it mildly). The best thing you can do is seek the advice of your peers (as you have done here) and get a spectrum of ideas on how to overcome these sorts of hurdles.
For me; I say try the connections thread on this site, specifying what you are looking for. Or attend events specifically for the public, guaranteeing a higher success that people are, in fact, there for open RP.
Random, walk-up RP can be so hit or miss. Even though they are rping out in the open, doesn't necessarily mean they are anticipating or welcoming walk-ups. They could still be involved in a private scene.
Try equating it to real life. If a couple is acting schmoozy on a bus, having a lovey-dovey conversation, and a complete stranger comes in and say; 'Hey! How you doing!? I couldn't help but hear you guys are on your way to the museum. Isn't it the greatest place?'
Chances are pretty high that that couple is going to be kind of turned off by the approach. After all, they were sharing a 'moment' together, in public yes, but still expecting to have some privacy.
Now take that couple and throw them into a party setting. And the same fellow bus rider is there. Someone introduces them, and because they are there (in theory) to socialize, then there's a greater chance they'll get to talking about this or that.
The same holds true for RP. Characters can be in the middle of a conversation, and feel interrupted by a sudden appearance of a stranger. Interruption often comes joined to the hip by annoyance. Now, there is no reason to be rude OOCly, in my book, and a few simple OOC tells can help smooth 99% of RP problems, but ICly the reaction might be cold, or flat out pretending you are not there.
Finding a good group or FC takes time, and a lot of frustrations along the way, but can be very rewarding for both you and your character. As I've stated previously you are off to the right start by contacting your peers here. It's perfectly reasonable to expect others might even try to set up rp meet ups with you after reading your post
I would be one of them, but quite literally my character does not socialize (yet). If you came running up to her to talk, her breadth of experience teaches her to do one of two things: a) run and don't look back. b) punch you in the nose as hard as she can. Neither are optimal, to say the least ^^;
But I do enjoy conversing and discussing rp OOCly! Feel free to add me in game if you like: Lyra Blueflower. And once my character has developed less 'flight or fight' tendencies, maybe they can even be friends!
For me; I say try the connections thread on this site, specifying what you are looking for. Or attend events specifically for the public, guaranteeing a higher success that people are, in fact, there for open RP.
Random, walk-up RP can be so hit or miss. Even though they are rping out in the open, doesn't necessarily mean they are anticipating or welcoming walk-ups. They could still be involved in a private scene.
Try equating it to real life. If a couple is acting schmoozy on a bus, having a lovey-dovey conversation, and a complete stranger comes in and say; 'Hey! How you doing!? I couldn't help but hear you guys are on your way to the museum. Isn't it the greatest place?'
Chances are pretty high that that couple is going to be kind of turned off by the approach. After all, they were sharing a 'moment' together, in public yes, but still expecting to have some privacy.
Now take that couple and throw them into a party setting. And the same fellow bus rider is there. Someone introduces them, and because they are there (in theory) to socialize, then there's a greater chance they'll get to talking about this or that.
The same holds true for RP. Characters can be in the middle of a conversation, and feel interrupted by a sudden appearance of a stranger. Interruption often comes joined to the hip by annoyance. Now, there is no reason to be rude OOCly, in my book, and a few simple OOC tells can help smooth 99% of RP problems, but ICly the reaction might be cold, or flat out pretending you are not there.
Finding a good group or FC takes time, and a lot of frustrations along the way, but can be very rewarding for both you and your character. As I've stated previously you are off to the right start by contacting your peers here. It's perfectly reasonable to expect others might even try to set up rp meet ups with you after reading your post
I would be one of them, but quite literally my character does not socialize (yet). If you came running up to her to talk, her breadth of experience teaches her to do one of two things: a) run and don't look back. b) punch you in the nose as hard as she can. Neither are optimal, to say the least ^^;
But I do enjoy conversing and discussing rp OOCly! Feel free to add me in game if you like
: Lyra Blueflower. And once my character has developed less 'flight or fight' tendencies, maybe they can even be friends!
