UPDATE 1: We now have a linkshell, aptly named 'Wanderer's Retreat'. It'll make it much easier to keep in touch and organise things.
UPDATE 2: When I first created this project I was expecting a handful of role-players to get involved, though I'm very pleased to see that the response has been stronger than expected. To prevent things getting too chaotic, however, I'll be closing the linkshell recruitment when we hit 25 members. It's a tough decision, but I want to ensure that everyone involved so far is able to get to know each other IC and OOC. I apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
Now that the initial launch craze has subsided somewhat and most people are able to get online without any major delays I figured I'd create a thread to try and locate some like-minded role-players to team up with and forge some interesting and memorable role-play!
First things first, there's a few things I'd like to establish, some of which may be controversial but I figured they're worth saying to better find what I'm searching for:
- I'm not looking for overly silly role-play. A bit of humour is brilliant, but when someone's character spends the majority of their time acting like they're on a constant sugar rush it can become rather off-putting. This goes for 'cute' characters, too. My character doesn't care much for miqo'te that act like giggling schoolgirls or lusty/angsty teenagers and I can't say I do either.
- I'm not looking to make my character subservient to someone else's character or vice-versa. This also means that I'm not really looking to become another recruit in someone's guild.Â
- Taking one or two liberties with a character concept in order to make it work is fine, provided the gist of it lines up with the canon lore rather nicely. When every other character trait ends up being a gimmick, however, I lose interest rather swiftly.
- Sometimes I'm just not in the mood for role-play, or perhaps you're not in the mood for role-play. We've real lives to attend to outside the game and a bit of mutual respect goes a long way in that regard. If you or I end up having to cut a scene short, that's fine - we can pick up where we left off at a later date.
- I don't want to be cooped up in taverns. They serve their purpose rather well if used in moderation, though I'd much prefer to get out into the wider world and set up camp in secluded, interesting locations instead of having my character get drunk day after day in a dingy tavern.
- It's a fantasy setting, but that doesn't mean there isn't room for a bit of sensible realism. If it starts raining, our characters should feel the effects - if they're injured in a skirmish then they'll need to stop and bind/disinfect their wounds. I also like to include an element of danger when passing through regions infested by bandits and the like.
I suppose this is getting a bit longer than I intended, but to get to the heart of the matter:
I'm looking for mature, literate role-players who want to get out into the game world and put a heavy focus upon character driven interaction. I want something along the lines of the classic band of adventurers from different walks of life banding together due to circumstances outside of their control. I want there to be drama, suspense and intrigue. Perhaps a betrayal or two along the way? So long as it is compelling and lines up with the canon lore I'm likely to be up for it. If it means anything, I'm rather fond of Final Fantasy Tactics, Vagrant Story and Final Fantasy XII. Role-play that boasts a similar level of grit and maturity - without losing the fantasy elements - would be perfect! I'm also in search of villains to interact with, if anyone's interested in pursuing that particular role. A Garlean would be perfect, but I'd consider other options.
If this piques someone's curiosity, feel free to ask questions and I'll try and answer them to the best of my ability!
UPDATE 2: When I first created this project I was expecting a handful of role-players to get involved, though I'm very pleased to see that the response has been stronger than expected. To prevent things getting too chaotic, however, I'll be closing the linkshell recruitment when we hit 25 members. It's a tough decision, but I want to ensure that everyone involved so far is able to get to know each other IC and OOC. I apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
Now that the initial launch craze has subsided somewhat and most people are able to get online without any major delays I figured I'd create a thread to try and locate some like-minded role-players to team up with and forge some interesting and memorable role-play!
First things first, there's a few things I'd like to establish, some of which may be controversial but I figured they're worth saying to better find what I'm searching for:
- I'm not looking for overly silly role-play. A bit of humour is brilliant, but when someone's character spends the majority of their time acting like they're on a constant sugar rush it can become rather off-putting. This goes for 'cute' characters, too. My character doesn't care much for miqo'te that act like giggling schoolgirls or lusty/angsty teenagers and I can't say I do either.
- I'm not looking to make my character subservient to someone else's character or vice-versa. This also means that I'm not really looking to become another recruit in someone's guild.Â
- Taking one or two liberties with a character concept in order to make it work is fine, provided the gist of it lines up with the canon lore rather nicely. When every other character trait ends up being a gimmick, however, I lose interest rather swiftly.
- Sometimes I'm just not in the mood for role-play, or perhaps you're not in the mood for role-play. We've real lives to attend to outside the game and a bit of mutual respect goes a long way in that regard. If you or I end up having to cut a scene short, that's fine - we can pick up where we left off at a later date.
- I don't want to be cooped up in taverns. They serve their purpose rather well if used in moderation, though I'd much prefer to get out into the wider world and set up camp in secluded, interesting locations instead of having my character get drunk day after day in a dingy tavern.
- It's a fantasy setting, but that doesn't mean there isn't room for a bit of sensible realism. If it starts raining, our characters should feel the effects - if they're injured in a skirmish then they'll need to stop and bind/disinfect their wounds. I also like to include an element of danger when passing through regions infested by bandits and the like.
I suppose this is getting a bit longer than I intended, but to get to the heart of the matter:
I'm looking for mature, literate role-players who want to get out into the game world and put a heavy focus upon character driven interaction. I want something along the lines of the classic band of adventurers from different walks of life banding together due to circumstances outside of their control. I want there to be drama, suspense and intrigue. Perhaps a betrayal or two along the way? So long as it is compelling and lines up with the canon lore I'm likely to be up for it. If it means anything, I'm rather fond of Final Fantasy Tactics, Vagrant Story and Final Fantasy XII. Role-play that boasts a similar level of grit and maturity - without losing the fantasy elements - would be perfect! I'm also in search of villains to interact with, if anyone's interested in pursuing that particular role. A Garlean would be perfect, but I'd consider other options.
If this piques someone's curiosity, feel free to ask questions and I'll try and answer them to the best of my ability!
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