One that I frequently use in the QS/taverns
>Walk up to bannister/bar, near someone else you think might be a roleplayer. Checking search info help
> Emote/say something about how busy/quiet it is currently/today/tonight (I try not to mention time because I get it wrong and then people look at me funny.)
> Person you are close to now has an opportunity to reply.
> If that happens, continue to talk about the weather, local politics, inquire why people are here, and don't forget to do a delayed stylish introduction because your character totally forgot their manners. "I'm Bob, by the by". You should now be able to just keep the conversation going. If casual conversation stalls, keep on asking questions about the other person, most people love talking about themselves icly too. I mean this in a positive way.
Or alternatively
>Stand about at the bar/banister/whatever has your characters legs by magnetic force
> Notice someone walk up next to you, but they are silent
> Contemplate life
> Emote a casual nod of acknowledgement, a gentle greeting or similar. It's like the "Yes I want to RP" to the silent "Hey do you want to RP" the person (probably) made by walking up next to you.
> The person now has a chance to reply!
> Now talk about the weather.
You could adapt this to other situations as well. It's all about presenting people with an opportunity to respond to you.
Edit: Forgot to say, whatever you do, do not drop a pick up line within the first 5 minutes of interaction.
>Walk up to bannister/bar, near someone else you think might be a roleplayer. Checking search info help
> Emote/say something about how busy/quiet it is currently/today/tonight (I try not to mention time because I get it wrong and then people look at me funny.)
> Person you are close to now has an opportunity to reply.
> If that happens, continue to talk about the weather, local politics, inquire why people are here, and don't forget to do a delayed stylish introduction because your character totally forgot their manners. "I'm Bob, by the by". You should now be able to just keep the conversation going. If casual conversation stalls, keep on asking questions about the other person, most people love talking about themselves icly too. I mean this in a positive way.
Or alternatively
>Stand about at the bar/banister/whatever has your characters legs by magnetic force
> Notice someone walk up next to you, but they are silent
> Contemplate life
> Emote a casual nod of acknowledgement, a gentle greeting or similar. It's like the "Yes I want to RP" to the silent "Hey do you want to RP" the person (probably) made by walking up next to you.
> The person now has a chance to reply!
> Now talk about the weather.
You could adapt this to other situations as well. It's all about presenting people with an opportunity to respond to you.
Edit: Forgot to say, whatever you do, do not drop a pick up line within the first 5 minutes of interaction.
