Mippa

I think I saw you at the Berserk thing, and I'm so sorry we didn't get a chance to interact! I personally was dealing with some unfortunate OOC business but I assure you, there are opportunities abound, even if we're a bit slower-moving, the payoff is grand! I also want to thank you for giving honest feedback about what you've seen. It's really hard to convince people that change needs to happen when we're caught up in our own contentment. It's very 'let them have cake' IMO and we need more vocal input like this. (As long as it's not fatalistic.) Please please please if you do this, I want in!!

The RP community on Gilgamesh is not reliant on any one, three, or ten players to keep the community strong. I disagree with the assessment that the RP community is waning, and I've seen several events take place over the past month to really cement that feeling. MMOs by nature are a revolving door, and especially with someone that requires a monthly subscription, I can see why people would be taking regular accounts of whether or not they want to budget the game into their daily lifestyle. The RP is there, for sure, in varying degrees...and it's not getting smaller, by any means. I think saying that the community is dwindling because three people left is 1) undue pressure on those three people and 2) a disservice to the people that continue to remain and 3) premature conclusion. I'm the heir-apparent to Driftwood Coast, and I think I'm made myself pretty clear on how present I am here and how I plan to invest in the Gilgamesh community. Drift is a big company with a lot of different people. I don't think it's prudent to determine some sort of forecast of their future, as diversity has proven to be a very unpredictable force of nature.

I'm going to be careful about what I say on this thread because I don't want to come across as overly critical, but I do have concerns about how this "roleplaying FC" comes across to the Gilgamesh community as a whole. ...well, that, and I don't know how the administration team on this board draws the line regarding criticism. So I'll try to phrase things broadly. As a roleplay community, what do we consider a "roleplay company" to be, by definition? What percentage of members should be "roleplayers," if we use that to measure? We've had several members join Driftwood Coast after being recruited into RoE that left because (their words) "they aren't a roleplaying Free Company." Additionally, only recently have I been made aware of the existence of roleplaying FC's that prefer closed-world RP vs. the open-world RP that so many of our FCs are striving for. If this group wanted to treat their FC as closed-world, I think I wouldn't be as concerned about this sort of behavior...you know, 'if they're hurting fun and not hurting anyone, whatevs'. I've had discussions with the leader of this FC ('discussion' being a loose term here) and it went very much like how this screen capture went. I wanted to reach out and see how his FC would coexist with other RC FCs if he intended to interact, and how his "we are a nation" outlook would jive with the existing lore. It was, to put it kindly, a lesson in futility, and it really felt--both in the discussions and at this event--that I was being railroaded by this sort of "roleplay." If anything, I hope our respective FCs can take something out of this, even if it's only a discussion of "what makes an RP FC an RP FC"? Because I did have the inclination to accuse this FC of not being an RP FC, but what authority do I have to say whether or not it is?

I'm assuming you mean for Balmung, but JUST IN CASE YOU AREN'T (hopeful face!!) Phoenix Down is an IC Linkshell organization of mages with lots of Conjurers, including my character Framboise! Guess the moral of the story is, you have lots of options!

Friendly bump! Group Hunts are this Saturday!

Yaaay this weekend is jam-packed full of fun events! I'm sure I can arrange a reason for Framboise to show up!

I'd offer help on my end, as my character leads a Linkshell of Mages...but alas, I'm on Gilgamesh. I'm surprised that there wouldn't be something similar in Balmung though!

I'm not sure if this has already been done, but I'm really wondering if we should set up a Gilgamesh house directory of what houses are available for open RP. I've always preferred the idea of a spread-out handful of houses/mansions/etc. vs. everything being centered around one neighborhood...perhaps setting someone thing up on the Wiki? A pinned thread here on the forum?

She's actually looking for someone who can be a 'teacher' for something, but thanks for all the help so far!

Reposted on behalf of one Kyndle Daybreaker from Driftwood Coast... Original Post

Did I say July? I meant June. Derp!

Aaand our next event is on the books! Read all about it, here!

[align=center]http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h427/mippachu/phoenixdown_zps0a4a18ff.png[/img] [/align] [align=center]Phoenix Down Linkshell Event[/align] [align=center]Group Hunts[/align] What: Phoenix Down Meet-up #3! Who: Anyone who primarily identifies as a Disciple of Magic by trade When: Saturday, May 3rd @ 5pm Central USA Time Where: Sweetbloom Pier [East Shroud (10-22)] Want to get those pesky hunting logs out of the way? I know, I know, we've all got better things to do, and it's not like the XP even matters anymore when you've capped at 50... But...but those beautiful rings! Not to mention that in a Grand Company, those seals keep getting sweeter and sweeter... Well, your much-needed excuse is finally here! Phoenix Down, the in-character Link Shell for those of the aetherically-focused sort, is hosting an evening of in-character group hunts! Signing up isn't necessary, though an RSVP would be lovely! All those attending will be sorted into Light Parties as you travel Eorzea to make a nice dent in your various guild and company-issued hunting logs, entirely in-character! FAQ: 1) What if I have my hunting logs done? Can I still come? You over-acheiver, you! Of course you're welcome! We'll do our best to keep you entertained! 2) I'm still a super-low level. ;A; Can I still come? The more, the merrier! We'd be happy to help and we'll make sure you stay alive! (Or that you at least have someone with Rez on hand...eheh...) 3) I can't make it for the start/end, what if I show up late? No problem! Just send Framboise Zakuro or Kalen Cook a /tell when you arrive, and we'll get you into a party!

I'll be happy to accommodate such a request! I have something planned already for May, but we can either 1) have two events in one month or 2) have it for July! Thoughts?

This one was a success, I would not object to hosting another one! I'm curious what you mean by 'pop up'? I did post it on the Events calendar...

Friendly reminder that the Phoenix Down Open Clinic is on for tomorrow! Please swing by!

Can't wait to see you there! Just a friendly little bump that this is happening this Friday!! 6pm Central Time!

Hi Isabaniella! Welcome to Gilgamesh! You might want to check out Phoenix Down, we're an IC linkshell aimed at helping mages make connections with other mages, get some RP going, etc! We have an event happening next Friday (the 18th) that we'd love to see you at!

Welcome Droken! You're in good company on Gilgamesh! We have a great mix of experienced and novice RPers who are eager to bring you into the fold! There are quite a few events happening in April, so you're just in time for seeing things pick up! If you're a Disciple of War, there's the Berserk linkshell, Disciple of Magic has Phoenix Down. Those are both great places to get some RP on while you look into picking out a Free Company to belong in! I play an Archmage/Healer named Framboise Zakuro. You're welcome to shoot me a /tell whenever you're online!

Oops! Totally misread that, my bad! Even so the magic-in-the-backstory sounds fascinating, and something that would be interesting to explore!

I am sadly at work so I won't be able to make it...I hope you'll do it again (at a later time/weekend day?)!!

Ooooh my goooosh so many new Gilgamesh players!! And a magic user! I am so very very excite. ♥ Hi! I'm Mippa, the player for Framboise Zakuro! I want to hop on Xifang's coattails here and say that I too would love to have our characters interact! Framboise is an Archmage and very much of a magic geek (even if she's partial to Conjury...) and she's also the founder of an in-character Linkshell/Coterie of DoM called Phoenix Down. We'd love to have you join us! Or just, you know! RP! Hit me up next time I'm in game!

Hi Nova and welcome to Gilgamesh! Not only am I excited to see so many new players joining our server, but you're a fellow mage! Hooray!!! >w< My character, Framboise Zakuro, is an Archmage and founder of an in-character linkshell for Disciples of Magic, Phoenix Down. If you want another LS to play in while you look for a Free Company, we'd love to have you!

Hello! Glad to see another player on Gilgamesh! If you're interested in more IC interaction, Framboise Zakuro (my character) is an Archmage and founder of an In-Character Linkshell called Phoenix Down. We'd love to have you join us! We've had some fun RP so far and are hoping for more, as we're relatively new!

Oooh another mage! ♥ Hi there! I play Framboise Zakuro, who's very much something of a magic geek. If you choose to come to Gilgamesh, we have a bustling (and growing!) Disciples of Magic-centered LS called Phoenix Down. It's an in-character Linkshell with members from Free Companies all around Gilgamesh! We'd love to have you!