Pretty much what everyone here has said is what I agree with too. If anything, you'll find people incredibly happy or excited that someone approached their character in a public RP setting- especially if they're not currently interacting with anyone. A few people play characters that are more seclusive or hesitant to strike up a random conversation, so they need some more outgoing types to accidentally spill a mug of cider all over them!
... Not that I've done that before. -clears throat-
Just to reiterate though, it definitely won't hurt to send a PM first. Also don't let any lack of profile information deter you from poking them either. I know I can't put "walk ups welcome" in my info because I'm bad at managing text and don't have room! It also might help if you're wondering if they're OOC or IC too, because I've had people mistake my 'goon gear as IC gear. Sadly, Lain isn't cool enough to be a swagoon ICly.
Also, if you're struggling to figure out how to approach another character in a way that seems natural, you don't have to just walk up and say hello. Perhaps they literally accidentally bump into them or trip and fall on their shoes. You could have your character mistake the other for someone else whether that be a friend, an idol or that nasty pocket thief who stole your gil that you couldn't quite catch.
TL;DR: Don't stress. A lot of people really want you to approach them. People are nice. If they're not, as was said, they're butts and the next person will be likely be receptive. I also talk too much. The end.
... Not that I've done that before. -clears throat-
Just to reiterate though, it definitely won't hurt to send a PM first. Also don't let any lack of profile information deter you from poking them either. I know I can't put "walk ups welcome" in my info because I'm bad at managing text and don't have room! It also might help if you're wondering if they're OOC or IC too, because I've had people mistake my 'goon gear as IC gear. Sadly, Lain isn't cool enough to be a swagoon ICly.
Also, if you're struggling to figure out how to approach another character in a way that seems natural, you don't have to just walk up and say hello. Perhaps they literally accidentally bump into them or trip and fall on their shoes. You could have your character mistake the other for someone else whether that be a friend, an idol or that nasty pocket thief who stole your gil that you couldn't quite catch.
TL;DR: Don't stress. A lot of people really want you to approach them. People are nice. If they're not, as was said, they're butts and the next person will be likely be receptive. I also talk too much. The end.
