Solano Thorne

I think the event was a success! The important thing is that players connect and that was definitely achieved. I agree with your sentiments about Gilgamesh, but it's clear there is a willing crowd of people who want to get involved. You're right about the lore, there is minimal explanation of culture and customs for Eorzea in the game itself. Most of it has to be hunted down in the wiki or online, but it's there! Whenever I come across unusual named characters, I'm more compelled to find out their story. For example, Framboise. Was she adopted by wildwood elezen and raised in Gridania? Who knows? That's part of the fun of roleplaying, other people add to your experience and help shape your stories. It's always possible to evolve or adapt character concept and flesh them out as you go.

http://oi58.tinypic.com/xgfgq0.jpg[/img] Selene all up in my grill. She needs a breathmint.

That's alright, next time! It was my first opportunity to interact with anyone, so I enjoyed observing as much as I did participating. I hope my post didn't come off too 'canary in the coal mine', since I realize a lot of effort is put in by players such as yourself to make things happen, which is greatly appreciated! ----------- As for Gilgamesh being 'dead' as some posts may have insinuated, I think Chiyo actually meant to say(correct me if I'm wrong) that the RP community is becoming diffuse as more and more people lose interest. I do not think Gilgamesh is dead or dying, but it needs some love. Not everyone is going to stick around, and that's alright. With that being said, I think there are strategies we can employ to rectify the open world RP issue. Something that may help is communicating some commonly-known, easily accessible hubs on the forum so that players are aware of them(The Quicksands is generally regarded as a hub on Balmung). That means areas in the open world, not just a linkshell. While it is neat and fun to hang out in our FC housing all the time, this doesn't lend to our visibility. Roleplayers are a keen group, they will do research and create a character specifically for their experience. Giving them some knowledge and useful tips will help new people stick around. I would also refute the notion that people leave the game because they are bored of playing. Not everyone is bored with ARR, plenty of FCs on other servers have players with full AF2, taking on endgame content like Binding Coil every week and waiting for the next Live Letter to come out. So sorry, blaming the game itself is not going to change the state of roleplay! Sure, less open world roleplay is a #FirstWorldProblem. But it is our problem. If we want to see it change, it's our responsibility to find proactive solutions.

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. 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. 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. 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. 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? 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.

Edit: Nevermind!

What time is this taking place roughly? I'd be interested in bidding.

[align=center]http://img2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20100706030448/finalfantasy/images/9/98/Crystal_Tower_Artwork.jpg[/img][/align] [align=center]N O A H[/align] [align=center](Nominated Observers of Artifacts Historical)[/align] [align=center]Remnants of the Allagan have begun resurfacing, an ancient civilization of great Magi that once brought Eorzea to it's knees...[/align] [align=center]In association with the Students of Baldesion, NOAH is a fellowship of researchers, archaeologists, historians, and adventurers. In the hopes of protecting Eorzea's future, these heroes brave the heights of the Crystal Tower to unravel its secrets...but what will they find on their expedition? [/align] [align=center]Tasked with delving into the empire's ruins, NOAH's mission is clear: seal away the knowledge of the Allag - lest it fall into the wrong hands. If it were only that simple. Already from the shadows, sinister forces work to claim the power of the Allag for their own ends. To make matters worse, dangerous defenses impede NOAH's progress to the top.[/align] [align=center]Information[/align] [align=center]Server: Gilgamesh[/align] [align=center]Officers:[/align] [align=center]Solano Thorne[/align] [align=center]Caroli Righthaven[/align] [align=center]Kaito Yukimura[/align] [align=center]((Contact a ranking officer in-game or through the forums and we will reach out to you as soon as possible))[/align] [align=center]Notes:[/align] [align=center]It is important to mention that some members of the Free Company will not have certain content unlocked, i.e. Labyrinth of the Ancients, Binding Coil. Don't worry! While we will hold plot-driven dungeon crawls, it is not mandatory or required to be involved. Our first priority is inclusion and keeping all members immersed; this means holding open world events, meetings, and collaborating with other companies.[/align] [align=center]NOAH has an out-of-character linkshell for group discussion and coordinating social activities. Given the nature of game content, NOAH is accepting alliances with other FCs. Feel free to contact us![/align]