So... I don't think this thread is anywhere near it was started as, though it is quite frankly the most amazing example I have seen of what the thread was about.
(This post ignores the attitude issue that may be present.)
Though....
Honestly, I always thought the purpose of the RPC was to provide an out of game resource for Roleplaying in the game of FFXIV as well as a place for folks to discuss concepts RP thoughts and matters such as that.
A tool to establish contacts for RP and help folks with similar interests in RPing connect. I did not think it was supposed to be a place where you build your friendships. I would say media such as Skype, IN game, or other messenger services help you get to know people better because if there is confusion of behavior it can be corrected immediately.
I do not believe the RPC is supposed to be telling folks what they can or cannot do with their friends in any matter. It is a neutral ground where things can be discussed (a marketplace if you will.) and not a guiding hand.
Friendships do not happen magically. For some socially active people it is easy, and for others it is quite perilous. However, expecting friendship to find you is always going to fail.
The same is true with RPing. As a Quicksandite I see generally... 5-20 people normally just STANDING THERE without a single line of RP waiting to be approached, even with "walk up welcome." Some of them naturally are erp alts and some of them are waiting for someone they know.
Waiting will get you no where.
(What does this have to do with RPC)
I direct your attention to the event forums. If you are not the type to be good at walk ups, I suggest you GO TO EVERY EVENT YOU CAN. The clique everyone seems to be talking about isn't what folks thinks.
It is the clique of being proactive in RP and demonstrating to folks you are eager to RP. Folks will respond to someone wanting to RP if they have seen it isn't going to be a one sided affair.
Why don't you see a bunch of the people on the RPC in the Quicksand or outside of events? Because they have a big circle of friends who they RP with, but they attend events which give them a chance to meet new people. People have limited time, and people are within their right to RP with the folks they want to.
That being said a bigger presence in game from proactive RPing and attending of public events tends to reflect on folks actually knowing who you are and more likely to be social with you in game and on the forum.
It won't be instant.
It won't be quick.
And you may never get the attention of the group you first were aiming for.
But... you will end up getting nestled into your own little place that is comfortable and you enjoy yourself.
Being proactive on your in fixing 'problems' rather than trying to find things causing them to blame seems to me to be the better route.
(This post ignores the attitude issue that may be present.)
Though....
Honestly, I always thought the purpose of the RPC was to provide an out of game resource for Roleplaying in the game of FFXIV as well as a place for folks to discuss concepts RP thoughts and matters such as that.
A tool to establish contacts for RP and help folks with similar interests in RPing connect. I did not think it was supposed to be a place where you build your friendships. I would say media such as Skype, IN game, or other messenger services help you get to know people better because if there is confusion of behavior it can be corrected immediately.
I do not believe the RPC is supposed to be telling folks what they can or cannot do with their friends in any matter. It is a neutral ground where things can be discussed (a marketplace if you will.) and not a guiding hand.
Friendships do not happen magically. For some socially active people it is easy, and for others it is quite perilous. However, expecting friendship to find you is always going to fail.
The same is true with RPing. As a Quicksandite I see generally... 5-20 people normally just STANDING THERE without a single line of RP waiting to be approached, even with "walk up welcome." Some of them naturally are erp alts and some of them are waiting for someone they know.
Waiting will get you no where.
(What does this have to do with RPC)
I direct your attention to the event forums. If you are not the type to be good at walk ups, I suggest you GO TO EVERY EVENT YOU CAN. The clique everyone seems to be talking about isn't what folks thinks.
It is the clique of being proactive in RP and demonstrating to folks you are eager to RP. Folks will respond to someone wanting to RP if they have seen it isn't going to be a one sided affair.
Why don't you see a bunch of the people on the RPC in the Quicksand or outside of events? Because they have a big circle of friends who they RP with, but they attend events which give them a chance to meet new people. People have limited time, and people are within their right to RP with the folks they want to.
That being said a bigger presence in game from proactive RPing and attending of public events tends to reflect on folks actually knowing who you are and more likely to be social with you in game and on the forum.
It won't be instant.
It won't be quick.
And you may never get the attention of the group you first were aiming for.
But... you will end up getting nestled into your own little place that is comfortable and you enjoy yourself.
Being proactive on your in fixing 'problems' rather than trying to find things causing them to blame seems to me to be the better route.
