Being the broody one in my troupe, I think it has to be said that two things must occur.
1> Brood -with- people. I joined an RP FC, then let the grumpy ensue. My character eased into the group and has now made himself known through actions rather than words. He hasn't made great personal connections yet, but he's made his mark. He's polite, rigid, and quiet, tends to frown at people but never say why, and never stuck around for annoying social situations. As of late, things are evolving in him and he's leaning toward certain people rather than away from everyone. He even said a cussword and admitted to one that he actually has -feelings-, although that's all he said. Literally. To play brooding well, one needs a group. It's like casting for a story. Plot elements.
2> Be sociable OOC. I talk about my character openly, without revealing things. Some folks see broody characters and get the impression that the player is just as standoffish. So I call my character "Grumpy" regularly, make jokes about his "legendary frown" and his ability to "suck all the fun out of the room" but I also make it clear that I'm approachable as a player and open to RP. I've watched the inns and these forums, folks say they look for RP and most don't actually connect out of social worry. Don't be worried, reach out. Some of the funniest RP I've played in any MMOs is when two broody loners stand next to each other and "think things" then look at each other say "....yep". No conversation necessary.Â
Toss a tell, ask to RP, get on the grid a bit then unleash the dark mystery of the wrinkled broodyface.Â
P.S. - I'm serious. If you want to have broody RP, send me a tell on Lukas Valenwood. I will happily have him stand next to your character and think surly things, frown, grunt, and most importantly brood.
1> Brood -with- people. I joined an RP FC, then let the grumpy ensue. My character eased into the group and has now made himself known through actions rather than words. He hasn't made great personal connections yet, but he's made his mark. He's polite, rigid, and quiet, tends to frown at people but never say why, and never stuck around for annoying social situations. As of late, things are evolving in him and he's leaning toward certain people rather than away from everyone. He even said a cussword and admitted to one that he actually has -feelings-, although that's all he said. Literally. To play brooding well, one needs a group. It's like casting for a story. Plot elements.
2> Be sociable OOC. I talk about my character openly, without revealing things. Some folks see broody characters and get the impression that the player is just as standoffish. So I call my character "Grumpy" regularly, make jokes about his "legendary frown" and his ability to "suck all the fun out of the room" but I also make it clear that I'm approachable as a player and open to RP. I've watched the inns and these forums, folks say they look for RP and most don't actually connect out of social worry. Don't be worried, reach out. Some of the funniest RP I've played in any MMOs is when two broody loners stand next to each other and "think things" then look at each other say "....yep". No conversation necessary.Â
Toss a tell, ask to RP, get on the grid a bit then unleash the dark mystery of the wrinkled broodyface.Â
P.S. - I'm serious. If you want to have broody RP, send me a tell on Lukas Valenwood. I will happily have him stand next to your character and think surly things, frown, grunt, and most importantly brood.
What a colossal waste of time and energy.
