Gosh.. well I think you hit the nail on the head, by playing an outgoing character you can effectively hide your shyness behind that and engage. With the ant-social character you get a double whammy of the character and your own natural tendency.
And this is mainly what I do to overcome my own shyness, see me in RL at a party (if you can find me and if I stayed) and I will be on my own looking interested in something in a corner. I play characters that have facets that make them engage, and more, I use that to try and bring others out of their shell. RPing at someone only goes so far, and you need them to respond.
Here is another problem, most RPers I know are shy and introverted to some degree. So while many welcome interaction they seldom start it. The trick is to help them get going and in return you get RP.. win win.
So, then, what if you want to play the character with low social interaction. I guess you will have to work harder at it and really find the "hooks" that others will respond to.
On a basic level you could go with exaggerated aspects like obnoxious or flirtations, or sarcastic. These are things that get you noticed, but beware you don't get type cast. My advice on this is have a deeper character behind this that you expose as people get closer.
On a more subtle level, try and study your potential RP targets, listen to what they are saying and then open up with something that offers their RP something to interact with. Some advice, or knowledge or just curiosity. Make the exchange about something they value and you stand a better chance.
Also don't wait for specific RP zones, just make RP conversation out in the world. Expect 90% failure but the 10% wins are golddust.
I would also recommend having some general activities in your back pocket, these can be just the reason why you happen to be where you are all the way to a mini RP scene where the other character could help (carry something, watch your back, check out an item, give fashion advice etc..)Â
And don't take failure as failure, it is just one step closer to finding that 1 in 10.Â
In summary, approach RP in a way that is focused providing interaction to others rather than looking for interaction with you.
I hope that helps and if not get a short skirt and spam the cheer emote in someone's face.. that gets you some interest of a sort
And this is mainly what I do to overcome my own shyness, see me in RL at a party (if you can find me and if I stayed) and I will be on my own looking interested in something in a corner. I play characters that have facets that make them engage, and more, I use that to try and bring others out of their shell. RPing at someone only goes so far, and you need them to respond.
Here is another problem, most RPers I know are shy and introverted to some degree. So while many welcome interaction they seldom start it. The trick is to help them get going and in return you get RP.. win win.
So, then, what if you want to play the character with low social interaction. I guess you will have to work harder at it and really find the "hooks" that others will respond to.
On a basic level you could go with exaggerated aspects like obnoxious or flirtations, or sarcastic. These are things that get you noticed, but beware you don't get type cast. My advice on this is have a deeper character behind this that you expose as people get closer.
On a more subtle level, try and study your potential RP targets, listen to what they are saying and then open up with something that offers their RP something to interact with. Some advice, or knowledge or just curiosity. Make the exchange about something they value and you stand a better chance.
Also don't wait for specific RP zones, just make RP conversation out in the world. Expect 90% failure but the 10% wins are golddust.
I would also recommend having some general activities in your back pocket, these can be just the reason why you happen to be where you are all the way to a mini RP scene where the other character could help (carry something, watch your back, check out an item, give fashion advice etc..)Â
And don't take failure as failure, it is just one step closer to finding that 1 in 10.Â
In summary, approach RP in a way that is focused providing interaction to others rather than looking for interaction with you.
I hope that helps and if not get a short skirt and spam the cheer emote in someone's face.. that gets you some interest of a sort
Char:Â [Nebula Stardancer] Â FC: [East Eerie Trading Co]
Link Shells: [Hugs & Cakes] Â [Witches' Wyrd Web]
