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Why I love it when other RPers crash my scene - C'io Behkt - 07-24-2013
... and why I crash their scenes too, I suppose,
.I've been writing a lot lately about how much I enjoy it when the RPers around me engage in very adaptive and open roleplay. I find people who are open to be the most enjoyable to play with. By open I mean someone who can adapt to the situation fluidly regardless of who walks in, where the conversation turns, or how many mobs suddenly spawn under our feet. I've been saying that for years, but I've never really had a great archived example of what I meant... until now.
Here is every reason for why I love just playing with what I'm given and why I think everyone should accept the random, no matter how random.
Quote:So there I am, watching my group bicker (in character) about how to get into the Temple of Akargon to retrieve the Rod of Improbability that's rumored to be there. The little one (she's 7), comes in from the next room, taps on one of my player's shoulder to get his attention, and says "I've got the key I can sell you."
Now, most groups would probably drop out of "game mode" at this point, humor her, and get back to playing. I don't play with most groups.
The player says to her (still in character) "What do you want for it?"
"Five thousand gold" she replies, "and an ice cream cone."
"An ice cream cone?! What's that? More to the point, where do I find one."
"There's an ice cream store over near the school, but they're closed now."
"What if I just give you six thousand gold instead?"
"Okay, six thousand gold...and an ice cream cone."
"No. No. I meant six thousand gold and no ice cream."
"No ice cream, no key." she says with her hands on her hips and a scowl on her face.
"I'm not sure it's worth it. We could just kick the door down."
"If you don't have the key, the guards will kill you. They're really tough. You'll never get to the door to kick it."
"According to our sources, there are no guards. Besides, a few soldiers shouldn't be much of a problem."
"They're statues that come to life if you don't have the key." [note: this is news to me]
"We can handle a couple statues if we have to."
"There's a thousand of them."
Another player chimes in (also in character). "If she's even half-right, we're going to need that key. I say we get her her ice cream. We're wasting time."
First player: "Okay, little one, we'll get you some ice cream. How do we find you when we've got it?"
"I live here, silly. I'll be in my room." She says, and heads off. [another note: the characters were having this conversation in a burned out ruin in the middle of a barren wasteland]
The characters head off on a quest for ice cream (minus one player, who went to the store to buy ice cream and cones).
Just thought I'd share.
You can look at the source here.
RE: Why I love it when other RPers crash my scene - Gideon Aryeh - 07-24-2013
Being a proud blackbelt of what I like to call freeform improv rp I endorse this 10,000 percent!
RE: Why I love it when other RPers crash my scene - Naunet - 07-24-2013
That is adorable, and yes - impromptu "crashing" of rp scenes can be quite fun (within reason)!
RE: Why I love it when other RPers crash my scene - Twinflame - 07-24-2013
Absolutely love it. A very cute story, and that sounds like it would be a great group of folk to game with.
RE: Why I love it when other RPers crash my scene - Maeve - 07-24-2013
I love your post and firmly believe being adaptive and open-minded to new encounters is really important in RP. I like to immerse myself in the game world, and thus when another roleplayer enters the scene or does something to draw my attention I always try to react IC and see where it goes.Â
If I am in a public space I'm open to rp. If I want private rp I go to an instance (gw2 example) or my home (aka eq2)where I know I won't get disturbed. Otherwise, if you see Maeve around inworld you can count that I will respond to your emote or rp 'crashing'.
 It makes the whole world seem more alive and more life-like.
RE: Why I love it when other RPers crash my scene - Eva - 07-24-2013
Cute.
I've never really known many RPers that wouldn't just "roll with it" like that, but I guess they're out there too. Kudos for sharing! I'm a fan of when RP just sort of happens sporadically like that and things take unpredictable and wonderful detours!!
RE: Why I love it when other RPers crash my scene - Xenedra - 07-24-2013
So much yes on this. It's why giant RPC communities are the beeeest
RE: Why I love it when other RPers crash my scene - Kyatai - 07-24-2013
Omg, C'io that is just adorable...
Here, give her chocobo too!
Just for being so creative and cute. 
And +5 to your RP crew for rolling with it!
And yes. I am a definite supporter of spontaneous, off-the-cuff RP.
Bring it on!
RE: Why I love it when other RPers crash my scene - C'io Behkt - 07-24-2013
Hehe, I wish this was my daughter and RP crew. It isn't. Someone from my tabletop group posted this on Facebook today and it encompassed everything I love about open roleplay that I knew I had to broadcast it,
.If I do have a daughter, I know I'm going to raise her to want 5,000 gold and an ice cream cone.
RE: Why I love it when other RPers crash my scene - K'nahli - 07-24-2013
Hahahaha, that is insanely adorable. I can't believe people actually remained in character through that, have to respect them playing on such a silly whim like that.
Quote:"There's an ice cream store over near the school, but they're closed now."
"What if I just give you six thousand gold instead?"
"Okay, six thousand gold...and an ice cream cone."
That...was...quality.
RE: Why I love it when other RPers crash my scene - Abaigeal - 07-24-2013
That is way way too adorable.Â
Bet shell make one hell of an rper!!
RE: Why I love it when other RPers crash my scene - Saefinn - 07-24-2013
When I've tried RPing before I've always been worried about 'crashing' other people's RP, but this convinces me that it's a good idea. Being spontaneous is so much more fun. Thanks for sharing.
RE: Why I love it when other RPers crash my scene - Nox - 07-24-2013
(07-24-2013, 02:24 AM)Xenedra Wrote: So much yes on this. It's why giant RPC communities are the beeeest
My thoughts exactly. So long as the crashing is well thought out, of course. There are some events that I wouldn't get in the middle of, of course.
RE: Why I love it when other RPers crash my scene - Aysun - 07-24-2013
One of the many reasons I can't wait to be back in game RPing!
RE: Why I love it when other RPers crash my scene - K'nahli - 07-24-2013
Intervening worries me a little. I'd like to try and do it if I think my character would naturally involve themselves but I'd be worried about upsetting the actual RP'ers.
"Why is this guy barging into our scene and spoiling the moment..?"