This KINDA turned into a rant. I APOLOGIZE. - BE WARNED, HIGHLY OPINIONATED. Dun yell at me.
1. Ranges from person to person, but normally in public RP it's kept to Say and emotes (/em), which allows other people to join in. However if the location is suuper crowded, be it with other RPers or just random people, some people go into party chat, or tells (If it's 1 on 1). Again, it ranges from person to person. I for one, try to keep most, if not -all- my RP to Say and Emote, due to the aspect of having other people join in.Â
2. Usually Custom emotes are used to depict an action, and most RPers draw it out with flowery words (More description = Paints a prettier picture). As for thoughts, it depends on RP style really. Personal preference and what not. Some people will say their thoughts, while others (Myself included) hold back on the thoughts, because the other person can't read minds! However, sometimes people incorperate thoughts into action. For example: "Koyu's eyes lull and glance elsewhere, oozing with his express lack of interest in the topic at hand." Â - The thought is incorperated with the action. Yet it's not like saying; "Koyu eyes the nearby plant. Oh how he hates plants, so so much." - The emote itself never actually says he even remotely looks like he hates plants. To the other person, he's just staring at it. LONG STORY SHORT: Ranges from person to person, but usually emotes are used to express actions with looong winded descriptions. Emotes drag on for paragraphs sometimes.
3. Again, depends on the RPer. Some people (Meee) use emotes nearly for everything, because it allows you the freedom of movement and action, adding more 'life' to the character. RP is about painting a picture with words, if I walk up and say "Hey.. Nice to see you again." - Well dats dat, but you can take it so much further and add so many layers of action with emotes. Example; (I'll make it short I promise) "Koyu elevates a palm to gently rest upon the crux of his shoulder. Rolling it within the confines of it's socket before tilting his skull off to a minute angle. Tossing a lethargic brow skywards. "Hey.... Nice to see you again."
SEE WHAT YOU CAN CREATE?! OH IT'S GLORIO- Â Moving on.
4. Once more, depends on the person. Usually people who are part of Free Companies and Linkshells stick to formulated, and planned meetings and events. However, during the free time between them they'll ring up their friends and meet and 'freestyle' if you will. People without those connections, tend to constantly freestyle. Wandering around the areas and cities, searching for the bait to grab at the end of the hook so they can 'freestyle' RP, sometimes with people they've never seen or met!
5. Random walk ups! Walk around and search for those RPers. Or, if you're too shy (I know them feels) wait until you see an event. I know Gilgamesh is having an event.. Tomorrow I think? In Gridania, and on the 31st there's a big event on Balmung! And events are great for meeting new people and making those connections for more RP. And once you start making connections, all it takes is to seek out those people and hunt them down.Â
6. BLAND, but probably sweet the most.Â
AGAIN, Apologies for the ranting and highly opinionated synopsis!
1. Ranges from person to person, but normally in public RP it's kept to Say and emotes (/em), which allows other people to join in. However if the location is suuper crowded, be it with other RPers or just random people, some people go into party chat, or tells (If it's 1 on 1). Again, it ranges from person to person. I for one, try to keep most, if not -all- my RP to Say and Emote, due to the aspect of having other people join in.Â
2. Usually Custom emotes are used to depict an action, and most RPers draw it out with flowery words (More description = Paints a prettier picture). As for thoughts, it depends on RP style really. Personal preference and what not. Some people will say their thoughts, while others (Myself included) hold back on the thoughts, because the other person can't read minds! However, sometimes people incorperate thoughts into action. For example: "Koyu's eyes lull and glance elsewhere, oozing with his express lack of interest in the topic at hand." Â - The thought is incorperated with the action. Yet it's not like saying; "Koyu eyes the nearby plant. Oh how he hates plants, so so much." - The emote itself never actually says he even remotely looks like he hates plants. To the other person, he's just staring at it. LONG STORY SHORT: Ranges from person to person, but usually emotes are used to express actions with looong winded descriptions. Emotes drag on for paragraphs sometimes.
3. Again, depends on the RPer. Some people (Meee) use emotes nearly for everything, because it allows you the freedom of movement and action, adding more 'life' to the character. RP is about painting a picture with words, if I walk up and say "Hey.. Nice to see you again." - Well dats dat, but you can take it so much further and add so many layers of action with emotes. Example; (I'll make it short I promise) "Koyu elevates a palm to gently rest upon the crux of his shoulder. Rolling it within the confines of it's socket before tilting his skull off to a minute angle. Tossing a lethargic brow skywards. "Hey.... Nice to see you again."
SEE WHAT YOU CAN CREATE?! OH IT'S GLORIO- Â Moving on.
4. Once more, depends on the person. Usually people who are part of Free Companies and Linkshells stick to formulated, and planned meetings and events. However, during the free time between them they'll ring up their friends and meet and 'freestyle' if you will. People without those connections, tend to constantly freestyle. Wandering around the areas and cities, searching for the bait to grab at the end of the hook so they can 'freestyle' RP, sometimes with people they've never seen or met!
5. Random walk ups! Walk around and search for those RPers. Or, if you're too shy (I know them feels) wait until you see an event. I know Gilgamesh is having an event.. Tomorrow I think? In Gridania, and on the 31st there's a big event on Balmung! And events are great for meeting new people and making those connections for more RP. And once you start making connections, all it takes is to seek out those people and hunt them down.Â
6. BLAND, but probably sweet the most.Â
AGAIN, Apologies for the ranting and highly opinionated synopsis!
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