(04-23-2015, 10:56 AM)Gegenji Wrote: Just because post count doesn't mean more popular, that doesn't keep people from thinking it does.
Then again, I'm not entirely sure what quantifies as popular in MMO RP and what it entails. I mean, a couple folks have said I'm rather popular (which I still find hard to believe)? And, oddly enough, I was told this because I was talking about having trouble finding RP! Apparently, I'm popular/famous enough that people are afraid to RP with me?
Well I'm never afraid to rp with you because I know that you're a giant ball of goof.
I agree it can be intimidating approaching established people or people in groups, but as far as I'm aware, I've only had one person leap down my throat about RP. And I don't even remember who that was which shows how much it mattered in the long run.
I feel a lot of people overthink approaching people, and hell I'm guilty of this too. In real life too but that's beside the point.
All I can say is that if you're dynamic and put some effort in, you'll find an audience for RP. Making a scene can be a great way to meet people.
I also feel people like people imagine RP has to be strucured and scheduled? I mean for bigger things sure, but I have a blast doing things on the spot. Don't be afraid to approach people but be considerate enough if they've got stuff going on. It is people with schedules and demands on their time behind the character after all. Nothing stopping you from rescheduling for later.
Also to quote Whedon, try to put some laughs in there. Something humourously distinctive about your character can be a great starting point.
So yeah my two cents and stuff.
