(11-07-2016, 01:37 PM)RavieRaptor Wrote: So, I don't get much rp, so I've been trying to create a character people like and want to interract with. I just want a list of stuff and I can create one based on that. Sorry for posting so many threads.
I've always played characters that people -have- to rp with one way or another. Meaning they are either tavern owners, bartenders, servers, etc. Other great things include bodyguards, bouncers and others like crafters. Most rpers are shy wallflowers, when you put yourself into situations where you have to talk to people icly it helps you break past your shyness and build up friends.
Many roleplayers for example tend to look down upon tavern rp. I think tavern rp is the greatest thing since sliced bread because it allows you to be able to put yourself into social situations. Open world rp will -always- trump isolated house only roleplay because who wants to just hang out with the same people everyday? BORING!!! It also does what tavern rp is supposed to do - which is make in character friends and help to provide roleplay that leads -outside- of the tavern eventually. Playing something as simple a cheerful maid taking orders around the Quicksand does the trick. Just stay positive, don't worry about being ignored and let the rp do the rest. After a while your confidence will build and people will grow to know your character - and remember you don't have to -just- be a maid/server/bartender icly. My character Gideon is a Monster Hunter and Chef! I added the Chef part to force myself to interact with others through his cooking. You can be whatever you want from spying assassin, to cash strapped student or warrior who is working for Momodi part time to buy new books, new armor, paying off a gambling debt at the Gold Saucer or to the Syndicate, whatever you want! The limits are endless.
Our lovely Aya right here on these boards is one of the most memorable characters on Balmung there is - and all because she was playing the cheerful barmaid. Its great playing the character that brings even ooc smiles to others faces by their presence and I can say Aya did this for me when she was active in the Quicksand simply just taking orders! Don't look down upon simple rp to open up your possibilities! You are also providing a great rp service to others by playing a role that adds to the immersion of a venue - this is just one way to go, if you can think of others go for it!
And this goes for any new roleplayer! Never ever look down on tavern rp, use it to your advantage and to break your shyness and allow yourself to be more confident. Yes, sometimes people will ignore you, but not everyone - just like in real life. Practice makes perfect and you won't learn how to swim by staying on the beach you just have to say screw it and jump right into the water!
If you want good rp and want lots of it put yourself in a place where it's going to come to you!
A good FFXIV lore site: http://ffxiv.gamerescape.com/wiki/Eorzea
