I actually adore Hermit's Hovel; it's a quaint place, perfect for scenarios that involve mending and solitude. Reminds me a lot of a certain drunkard's home in Come Drink With Me, actually, which serves as my main reason for viewing it as such.
As for the Bronze Lake Springs... well, I'll be the first to admit I've had my share of scandalous encounters there. I can't blame anyone for it, really, not when it's such a lovely location to begin with, full of little private nooks and crannies. Also the hidden Miqo'te girls that kind of 'set the scene' (at least if your PC is female, anyway). Never saw anyone that didn't keep things in party chat, though.
On the Quicksand: it is what it is. Occasionally you'll find a gem, but most of the time it's a lot of idling and throwaway RP. If I'm there, it's usually just to people-watch while I'm sitting in queue to farm glamours. Willing to drop if I find the right person, of course, but that's only when all the stars and planets align.
Now, when it comes to RP 'etiquette', I'm a strong believer in one simple motto:
Don't be an asshole.
Be friendly, kind and perceptive to those around you. Don't aim for questionable and/or sensitive subject matter with someone new and untested; save it for people that are mutually comfortable with it. Don't play a crass jackass without fair warning, either, otherwise expect rejection nine times out of ten and for good reason.
Other things to take note of: ask questions. Send /tells. Link us to more than [RP] Walk-ups, etc. in your player search. Give people a reason to approach you! They can't read your character's mind, nor should they have to. Roleplayers are a dime a dozen on this server. They honestly are. You have to make an effort to stand out somehow, yet still keep it within reason. Easier said than done, I know, but it's very much possible.
Roleplaying is give and take; that's what it all comes down to. You can only expect to get back what you put in and little more. It's been like that for as long as I can remember and I don't expect it to change any time soon, if ever.
As for the Bronze Lake Springs... well, I'll be the first to admit I've had my share of scandalous encounters there. I can't blame anyone for it, really, not when it's such a lovely location to begin with, full of little private nooks and crannies. Also the hidden Miqo'te girls that kind of 'set the scene' (at least if your PC is female, anyway). Never saw anyone that didn't keep things in party chat, though.
On the Quicksand: it is what it is. Occasionally you'll find a gem, but most of the time it's a lot of idling and throwaway RP. If I'm there, it's usually just to people-watch while I'm sitting in queue to farm glamours. Willing to drop if I find the right person, of course, but that's only when all the stars and planets align.
Now, when it comes to RP 'etiquette', I'm a strong believer in one simple motto:
Don't be an asshole.
Be friendly, kind and perceptive to those around you. Don't aim for questionable and/or sensitive subject matter with someone new and untested; save it for people that are mutually comfortable with it. Don't play a crass jackass without fair warning, either, otherwise expect rejection nine times out of ten and for good reason.
Other things to take note of: ask questions. Send /tells. Link us to more than [RP] Walk-ups, etc. in your player search. Give people a reason to approach you! They can't read your character's mind, nor should they have to. Roleplayers are a dime a dozen on this server. They honestly are. You have to make an effort to stand out somehow, yet still keep it within reason. Easier said than done, I know, but it's very much possible.
Roleplaying is give and take; that's what it all comes down to. You can only expect to get back what you put in and little more. It's been like that for as long as I can remember and I don't expect it to change any time soon, if ever.
