I, too, struggled to find role-play after first making the leap over to FFXIV from WoW. There was a bit of a culture shock to deal with and on top of that I found myself not particularly fond by the idea of attending large events simply because the amount of chat scrolling alone is a major obstacle.
I also wasn't eager to head towards the infamous Quicksand. Not only because in many ways it is this game's version of Goldshire (though there are shining gems to be found amongst the muck) but because it didn't really make sense for my character to go there.
So I approached people who intrigued me on this site by sending them a PM and asking if they'd like to meet up. It worked in some cases and didn't work in others - but overall I'd say such an approach proved to be a success.
So my advice? Keep an eye out for posters who say stuff that you agree with or seem to drift towards a role-play style that suits you. It's the best way to forge meaningful connections in my opinion - especially since random role-play can be very hit and miss.
I also wasn't eager to head towards the infamous Quicksand. Not only because in many ways it is this game's version of Goldshire (though there are shining gems to be found amongst the muck) but because it didn't really make sense for my character to go there.
So I approached people who intrigued me on this site by sending them a PM and asking if they'd like to meet up. It worked in some cases and didn't work in others - but overall I'd say such an approach proved to be a success.
So my advice? Keep an eye out for posters who say stuff that you agree with or seem to drift towards a role-play style that suits you. It's the best way to forge meaningful connections in my opinion - especially since random role-play can be very hit and miss.
