Unfortunately, after playing on Gilgamesh for about a week, I have to agree that the volume of roleplay(dare I say even quality) leaves something to be desired.
My main was originally on Balmung, but I had an urge to play my first character who was on a non-RP server. Due to the current server restrictions, I was unable to transfer him there, so I opted for Gilgamesh to get established and start my FC. Â I'll admit it has been extremely difficult to locate roleplayers, let alone those who haven't already been snatched up by the FCs that seem to aggressively recruit anyone and everyone they can. Â It is somewhat frustrating as a leader, because I feel painted into a corner.
I have had some fun interaction with the last event Chiyo hosted. Â But I would be lying if I said I didn't regret waiting for server capacities to increase, and I have to agree the RP population on our server seems rather spread thin.
On Balmung, every tavern would have someone roleplaying at all hours of the day. Â People have lore-specific names for their tribes/clans and seem to have a stronger grasp of roleplay overall(Why am I talking to cat-girls and elezen with Japanophile names? Are they Domans who came over with Lady Yugiri?). Gilgamesh? Â I'm lucky if I find even one person sitting at a bar.
You'll have to forgive my honesty, since Gilgamesh does have an active, friendly, and enthusiastic rp community -- but I'm left with the impression that it is much less visible to newcomers on our server. This is just a relative comparison to Balmung, and it is a valid comparison to make given that roleplayers are a minority. Curtailing the topic would be a form of avoidance or denial.
I believe it isn't too late to turn things around, if we all work together and find ways to invigorate the community.
My main was originally on Balmung, but I had an urge to play my first character who was on a non-RP server. Due to the current server restrictions, I was unable to transfer him there, so I opted for Gilgamesh to get established and start my FC. Â I'll admit it has been extremely difficult to locate roleplayers, let alone those who haven't already been snatched up by the FCs that seem to aggressively recruit anyone and everyone they can. Â It is somewhat frustrating as a leader, because I feel painted into a corner.
I have had some fun interaction with the last event Chiyo hosted. Â But I would be lying if I said I didn't regret waiting for server capacities to increase, and I have to agree the RP population on our server seems rather spread thin.
On Balmung, every tavern would have someone roleplaying at all hours of the day. Â People have lore-specific names for their tribes/clans and seem to have a stronger grasp of roleplay overall(Why am I talking to cat-girls and elezen with Japanophile names? Are they Domans who came over with Lady Yugiri?). Gilgamesh? Â I'm lucky if I find even one person sitting at a bar.
You'll have to forgive my honesty, since Gilgamesh does have an active, friendly, and enthusiastic rp community -- but I'm left with the impression that it is much less visible to newcomers on our server. This is just a relative comparison to Balmung, and it is a valid comparison to make given that roleplayers are a minority. Curtailing the topic would be a form of avoidance or denial.
I believe it isn't too late to turn things around, if we all work together and find ways to invigorate the community.
