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Arashin Kujqai · **08-14-2017, 03:34 PM**

(08-14-2017, 03:12 PM)ExAtomos Wrote:
(08-14-2017, 11:57 AM)Valic Wrote: *snip*

I use RL time and will only reference how late/early it is when the game's time of day (general evening, morning, etc.) matches up with what I see irl.

Honestly, this is what I typically do but I've run into so many situations where it just doesn't quite fit lol. It's difficult for be ominous and say "it's dangerous out at night in Ul'dah, let me walk you to the inn" and then it's early morning with birds tweeting about LOL.

(08-14-2017, 03:27 PM)Kilieit Wrote:
(08-14-2017, 03:12 PM)ExAtomos Wrote:
(08-14-2017, 11:57 AM)Valic Wrote: On the subject of time, I've been curious how people handle the time of day as far as RP goes. I usually don't bother with it or if it happens to be night, I'll just use RL time + the fact the game looks like it's in night time and say "it's getting late" or something to that degree. However when you're RP'ing, it easily gets to be 1-2 cycles through the whole session. I feel like I used to handle this np but now it's feeling odd, I know some people who just overall ignore it and just use RL time. What's everyone's take on all this or how do you personally handle it when regarding a session?

Say it's night time but your character technically just got up or something... do you ignore the time of day and say good morning or do you bring up it's awfully late to be awake at the game's particular hours?

I use RL time and will only reference how late/early it is when the game's time of day (general evening, morning, etc.) matches up with what I see irl.

I never reference the time of day it is unless it's been explicitly stated (e.g. if the RP event says "this evening", it's set at the evening). Because... if I used the "my time IRL" rule, it'd immediately clash with 80% of the players I meet. <_<;

I must admit it disorientates me sometimes when another character is like, "good afternoon," but it's dark outside and my parents are in bed already. I never argue or anything, but it takes me a minute.

That's a gripe too, when times don't quite fit each other's stories or the time of day/night doesn't fit. Like you said, it's not a big deal but it's still one of those things that takes you a minute to notice lol. I've had people tell me good night when it's noon and still daylight in game, I just go with it and pretend the day just shifted over or something so I can still be awake to continue RP'ing.

(08-14-2017, 03:33 PM)Gegenji Wrote: There's a reason why I like to (somewhat jokingly) use the term "relative time greeting!" when interacting with folks that may be in vastly differing time zones than me.

... And, again, why I think it's usually a good idea to set the "time" of the RP scene along with the location if there's uncertainty. Or read into what time it's being assumed (if at all) during casual RP - if folks are eating dinner at the tavern, then you can probably assume an evening time in the scene, for example. Or you could always just ask, or help determine a time of day for the scene if needed.

For me it's one of those things I don't typically plan myself. Events usually have them set but if I'm doing casual walkup RP, I try to feel it out or just assume based on the day or the amount of time spent. I feel like it'd get awkward to always go in and ask OOCly "what time is it guys?" XD.

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