RiniKett

Thanks for the replies. I have nothing against tumblr or using the RPC, but I am looking for different options from those who might already do something similar. I've read a few, but I don't remember the websites soooo...Yea. Bad memory. : P

I want to make a journal for my character to make IC entries into, but I don't exactly want to use tumblr. It can be public, as I would have it to compliment my Wiki as well. Anyone have any experience or suggestions for a good website to use? Thanks!

I'm not sure our times will mesh, but I would definitely like an encounter with your character. Rini loves meeting traveling merchants and trading with them. It's almost like a game to her in terms of who can come out of the deal better. Will most certainly keep an eye out.

Ello! I'd love to meet your character as well sometime. I'm looking to build many new friend relations as well to see how things go in multiple directions. I'm going to be on and about this week end so I'll keep an eye out for your random hours. You can view my wiki, but it is lacking in certain areas still. As a former merc herself, Rini's outlook might make a good foil for him and make for interesting conversations. Enjoy your day and I'll keep an eye out.

I should be on sometime tomorrow if not tonight. : ) See you soon!

I'd like to sign up for the waiting list : )

I don't have a lot of time to make long, informational post, but I'd love to RP with you sometime if our times match up. If you would like a bit of information you can view my wiki link in my sig, but it needs a lot of additional information. Take care!

Still lots of time left to sign up!

Thanks Sena

Ello everyone! It's been a really long time since I've put myself out for grabs, so to speak, but I've had a lot more free time lately so I'm going to be doing some freelance work for a bit. As the title suggests, I am looking for taverns, balls, or any other sort of event that might be in need of a waitress, hostess, or speaker. A little about myself: Character's Name: L'rinhi Kett Point of Contact: Mail, address found on IC fliers throughout the main cities. Experience: Former Matron and owner of Wayfarer's Rest. Recently I have taken a break from leadership, but I would like to stay active in the community. Strengths: Decent knowledge of basic alcohols, does not mix well. 8 months of Waitressing experience. Does well in large crowds and keeps a cheerful, welcoming atmosphere when greeting guests. New! She does not trip while carrying trays! Works well in a stressful environment. Only have two waitresses with a house packed with people? No worries, she'll work double time. Six months of event hosting experience. Is your crowd looking a little thin? Wondering what you can do to spice it up and bring in bigger numbers? She's always open to give ideas. Three events worth of speaking/hosting. Having a date auction? A concert? Need someone who can get the crowd going? Her positive and cheerful outlook will have them cheering all night long! Available most days from 6-12 CST. Okay, let's be real... While most of this is just to be cute, I am looking to work a night or two a week if any taverns or events are in need of friendly help that you can count on to show up, be polite, and leave a good impression. If you have any questions, or if you are interested, drop a PM in my box. Take care and have a good one! Past Events Hosted: Wayfarer's Poetry Contest Wayfarer's Last Bard Standing Wayfarer's Valentione Ball

1 ans 2 for me

[align=center]Welcome to Rini's Gift Giveaway![/align] [align=center][/align] Da Rules: I will be giving out several prizes of different values to those who reply to this thread; this is my way of giving back to the server and, hopefully, brightening a few people's day. I am giving several more gifts out this time than the last since I missed the April giveaway. That is...Really all the rules actually! It's simple! Look over all the gifts I am giving away, make a post with each item listed in the order of which ones you like the most, and wait until May 31st. This is completely free and something I would like to do for the members of the RPC on Balmung. Sorry for the other servers, but I am only available on Balmung. On the 31st I will input everyone who enters into a random generator and provide a numbered list of those who entered. The one who wins gets the gift at the top of their list. If that gift is already taken they get the item second on their list instead, etc etc. Each person can only enter and win once per month. After the drawing is over, the winners will need to contact me via RPC and schedule a pickup time for their item. Good luck everyone and have a good one! -----------------------------------Updates------------------------------------- The Results Are In! The Winners of the May 2016 Rini's Gift Giveaway Are: 8th Place: Mina Rhaal Owlet 7th Place: Lloyd Whitewolf Fat Cat 6th Place: Threed Crowley Bluebird 5th Place: Tira Nophi Lesser Panda 4th Place: Nodem Calca 3rd Place: Ame/Jellal Morpho 2nd Place: A'mahri Orchestrion 1st Place:Asmrran Expeditioner's Tabard(Chest, legs, boots; Dye-able) Further Updates: Congratulations to our winners! If you won, please contact me either through PM here or in game to discuss when you will pick up your prize. NOTE!: Due to the neglect of some winners in the past, any prizes that are not picked up by the end of the following month will be returned back to the prize pool. Exceptions will be made if you have had steady contact with me and have shown effort to collect. In other news, the giveway will once again be known as the Wayfarer's Gift Giveaway. The name was originally changed when I relinquished the FC, but, as it is in my possession again, I will resume it under it's former name. Also note, the name was changed not out of bad will, but to not let any negativity that this drawing might produce fall back on the company. I look forward to many more of these and hopefully helping make a few people's day better. Additionally, the results proof will be linked below. No one has accused tampering or anything, but I felt it would be better to show everyone that you have an equal chance to win every time you sign up. But you have to play to win! Make sure to sign up early and check back on the 1st of every month for the winners. I will be posting the June Giveaway later this evening. Take care everyone and have a good one! The Randomized List ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

I've met a few people who feel this way, and the very ones who say it are the ones I enjoy RPing with the most. It's have to have confidence sometimes, but I find when you lose your fight that your friends remind you of your worth. Still, I'd love to RP with you sometime even if it's just a normal, random conversation in Ul'dah. It sounds like you know the answer and what you need to do, but you are afraid you will fail. Is it because something specific happened? I know I've felt that way when someone I trusted turned out to be fake or I felt betrayed. It can shake your foundation and next thing you know you are questioning yourself. The only real advice I can give is that there are countless different people in the world. And all of them are going to act different. At the end of the day, you have to sleep with what you've done and what you are responsible for. What's right might not always be popular or easier, but you feel better about yourself. I'm kind of shooting in the dark here because Idk what brought you to this, but I know your struggle. When it gets bad I just take a few days and then come up with another concept. I'm sorry that this might not help too much, but if anything you are around people who care and would like to help.

Yus! It's hard to fit everything into one post but this is also something to keep in mind. Most of the time people want to feel special or at least get out of the norm. This typically means adventurers, mercs, assassins, and rogue types. While there is nothing wrong with that, nothing at all don't get me wrong, it does take away from being special if everyone is special. They kinda cancel one another out... I think syndrome can help shed some light on this. So while my character is a conjurer she is also a goldsmith and a weaver who practices her craft on a daily basis. Additionally, she loves working as a waitress and ran a tavern for awhile. A friend of mine summed it up best when he said that people use video games in general as an escape. You take a break from your normal, everyday life and become a hero, a sports star, a MMA Figther, etc etc. So normally those who deal with customers all day don't really want to come home just to...Deal with more customers. Because of that, our definition of a normal, boring character are the ones that stick out the most in a crowd. I use Aya as an example a lot in this just based on the popularity she has gained from serving at public RP taverns. Again, there is nothing wrong with being a powerful, warrior mercenary who continuously strives to be stronger, but he could also serve soup at a soup kitchen on the weekends for a softer side that shows he cares for people. Heck, I still love the sneaky wealthy types that remind me of Scar from the Lion King. That might sound like an odd relation, but having people play villains that aren't evil just to be evil and aren't obviously evil is really interesting and fun to watch. It makes you question what is good and what is bad, but I'm getting off track. Be creative and most of all, do what you want to do and don't worry what others will think of you. In the end, you have to enjoy the RP you doing or it becomes a chore.

I feel you there, cept I'm not shy IRL, my wife has social anxiety disorder so I understand what it's like to be shy in person. However in game I'm extremely shy. I started my MMO career with PvE, then moved to PvP, and when Rift came out I decided I didn't like the communities of PvE/PvP servers anymore to many "Brah L2P nub" and other various forms of childish behavior. I've been playing on RP servers for awhile now, but I've never roleplayed. I want to so bad but I can't. I sit there every night trying to create a storyline for my character Castian Kensaki, but when I get something nailed down I start to second guess it. Like at first I wanted Castian to be a shinobi/bodyguard so I leveled a NIN to get access to the class gear, but that changed when I saw alot of people and got alot of whispers about how they too were shinobi or bodyguards and wanted me to join their free company, but when I'd observe them or talk with them they'd be way to imposing for me to jump in. Then a friend I made(who no longer plays it seems) told me her character was a bodyguard type so I changed my RP story cause I really wanted to RP with her(doesn't seem right to have a bodyguard guard another). Well I changed my story to being a Wander/Ronin since I'm almost positive they'll release Samurai at some point(I hope). And have joined an FC and farming Aery/Vault for my RP set so I could finally roleplay, but I can't. I sit there all night thinking about how all these experienced roleplayers would look at me and think I'm stupid or ignore me completely because my backstory is too generic. Or I sit there and think of how people won't want to RP with me because I play on ps4 and my chat response is delayed because I have to put down my controller to type on my keyboard, and I have to extend my chatlog to full screen cause I can't adjust it and sometimes jump by accident. So I end up staying in the duty finder all day doing what I do best while I get bored and burned out on the game because my desire seems to be so far out of reach that I just run the same content over and over. Then there is what I want from an RP story. I'm a romantic, I want my character to fall in love, I want to explore a storyline where he and a girl travel the world together doing all sorts of things while their bond strengthens to the point of an RP wedding and beyond. But I can't go out there and meet characters and work for that kind of story because I have what I guess could be best explained as stage fright. Or there is the fear that I'll get attached to a character and the person behind that character will stop playing the game all together effectively ending whatever story we had or could have had. Right now the best RP story I can think of is "Oh I'm a merc, I go out drink in the tavern telling war stories, then go kill more stuff." because that is all that seems like is open to me character wise. Add that to the fear of trying to join RP with already established characters makes roleplay a very daunting and trying experience. I've been Roleplaying for a long time, maybe not as long as others, but I have 6+ years of Roleplaying on MMOs and the trouble you have with making a 'good' backstory is common among those who want to start. TBH, my first character was completely awful and took elements from other influences that were not only absent from the game, but a completely different genre; bloodelf rogue trying to be Assassin's Creed. But, even though it was really bad looking back to it's also one of my fondest memories. Nothing really mattered back then and I was oblivious to rules so there was no elitism or downplaying and I was playing with some people who had been doing it way longer than I have and did it way better. My RP partner back then was just the same. She told me her first time Roleplaying was when she ran into a group of RPers and asked "Hey, can I roleplay?" completely in IC chat. The point is, you are going to make mistakes, every one does and they will always continue to do so, but, just like writing a book, if you never start then the pages will never be filled. Will you be awkward? Maybe. Will your backstory be cliche? Possibly. But as I've mentioned to Kibu, this server is full of people willing to help. In fact, if you ever want to RP I'm always open to playing with new players and giving them an outlet, response, and connections. The only skill that you need, and I emphasize this, is be open. Listen to advice. You don't have to use it, but always take it. And on that note, I'm going to do something I rarely ever do and...Well..Actually give you something to bite into advice wise. (I know that might not make sense, but usually I encourage people rather than actually setting them on a path.) Look at your backstory...Look at the kind of character you want...Warrior...Swordsman...Healer..Caster...Etc...Now that the class, your race, think of how their personality will be, goals in life, etc....And make a very simple backstory with bunches of holes...And then throw the rest into a bucket to use for parts for later. Confusing? Sorry, bad habit. Something I personally have always enjoyed, you might not, is leaving a backstory with holes, or rather with a completely open/clean slate. In a way, this is a wing it method, but not exactly. Most IC interaction with a new character is getting the feel of the character, even experienced Roleplayers start with an idea but have to flush it out, and when you make your full backstory/personality first it can actually strangle your creativity when you RP. Say you make a serious loner character with moral issues who is trying to avenge his dead wife; meeting a happy character like Rini might put him off, and if you had something witty to say but your character is built to limit his social ability you wouldn't be able to use it without coming off off as doing something out of his normal character...But I'm rambling. Basically, I like to let characters make themselves. Meet people, have fun with it, find that 'hook' that makes people want to come back and RP. I honestly can't define what makes a hook good so that is something you will have to learn for yourself, but being polite, open minded, and friendly are a good start. One thing to note on 'evolving' a character through time; don't let current situations always define what you add or evolve or it could easily be considered Meta gaming. For example, someone is sick and you state that you have medical experience even though you have never alluded to having such, but you refer to it as something in his past that you basically just made up. Just avoid this and you should be fine. The open part just gives you time to think of what you want to put in and learn without having a full character done... I hope this helped, I have issues with jumping around too much or not explaining myself clearly sometimes. Let me know if you ever want to RP, I have a few newer players I am going to be RPing with soon and another wouldn't hurt. Take care!

I'd love to meet up sometime. It's been awhile since I've Roleplayed with new players and I'd like to see a few new faces. : )

*hugs* I would like to tell you that you're never going to mess up, but to mess up is to be human. Instead...Just don't be afraid to fail. It might happen, but you will never know if you don't try. Like you said, there are some amazing players out there and this server is full of understanding people. Really? 9/10 times people would much prefer someone who isn't sure of themselves make a mistake than to deal with people who are arrogant and won't listen to advice. You obviously don't want to be a bother, which shows you care about how others experience your RP than just what you get out of it. That's caring. That's becoming rarer and rarer so don't think that is a flaw. You'll get in the swing of things. Just give it time. I'd be happy to RP with you anytime. : ) "Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep."

I like the first one.... No bias here!

I don't have much advice for you that the others haven't already given you, but I do feel obligated to tell you a few things since you'll be joining our happy little(not exactly little) family. As a former WoW player/RPer it would only be fair to tell you that FFXIV is far from the same communities you are use to on MG or WRA. It's really sad that, from experience...Five painfully years of experience, that I know exactly what kind of guilds and Roleplayers you are referring to. While our community on Balmung is not perfect...I..Have yet to see..Well...The following: Public execution Murder in broad daylight in a city full of guards Guilds that try to own a city Dueling to solve IC conflict (Can't duel ha) Weird soul swapping and I own you cliche Guilds that claim certain areas and tell players around that area to get lost Unsactioned fighting in cities Simply...Being a jerk to someone you don't know because...Well you feel better than them. So yea, I could go on and I know this isn't exactly "constructive" for your character, but it took me awhile to get use to the new atmosphere. Almost everyone you RP with in a town is friendly and even when you do meet a few characters who are self-entitled they do not do so maliciously OOC. There are a lot of community events and a lot of Free Companies who focus on exactly what you are comfortable with in Roleplay. So why am I telling you this? In the end, like lore, we can only make characters based on what we know. So far, you know the community of WoW and how things went there, but here it is...Well..Far more pleasurable. I'm not going to say you are never going to run into someone who is just nasty, but the atmosphere from WoW to FF is shocking. So, I hope this helps a bit with what to expect and what to look for. It will also be a lot easier for you to make wise choices on character creation if you have more knowledge with the lore. Personally, I knew every quest and every bit of lore in WoW, but I am practically oblivious to the gobs of information there is to learn on Final Fantasy 14. Because of this, a lot of my wiki is incomplete or blank. Leaving out details is something I always recommend because it gives wiggle room for your character to evolve and grow into something. Anyway, I hope this helped at least a bit or so, but if you do find yourself on Balmung feel free to look me up or PM me here if you have questions. Things are always easier when you aren't alone. Lastly, I am going to post a few links below that you can read if you would like. I still can't find this one in particular that I read here when I first started, but it stated something like... "You can have the most interesting character in the world, or the most powerful one. He can slay hoards of foes, best any warrior, or solve any problem, but if you don't have something to promote yourself that draw people in to engage you then you'll struggle to find RP." This is something I always found true, especially with shy characters. So I wish you well and I'm sure any question you have can be answered here. : ) The Role-Play Handbook - It's a little outdated lore wise, but as far as RP values go it's a pretty good read. 100 questions to ask.. - This is a fun little...Okay it can be tedious, 100 questions is a lot, but! It will help ask questions and pick your brain to formulate answers. Then when someone asks you "What is your favorite drink?" you have an answer...And 99 more. Ash's Guide - Another great guide that can get you thinking on what you want your character to grow into.

Ello! Sorry I am late to the party. >.> And I'm also sorry to hear that it didn't work out, but I did want to give you some slight input before you finish hanging your hat. This was the first concept that I had when I went into building Wayfarers almost a year ago, but, like you, I had similar results. We were suppose to be a home for the homeless with very few rules and an open mind to all players that came to us. They could come in, buy a room, do whatever they want with it and also find RP with other members who were living at the same house with the same issue of not having a place to belong. What I learned was that people need more than that, or at least they want more than that, and other elements have to come into play. Some people like adventuring, some like the bar scene, some like going out as a group or even just having a higher purpose. In the end, Wayfarers turned more into a family like company that have the freedom to evolve their own story with other people and even make their own events. Even when I started to run only bar nights alone our numbers started to roll in quickly. I'm not going to say it didn't have set backs and it still does. In hindsight, a solid rule system and punishment system is needed to keep things in order, even among friends. But it really comes down to find that one thing that draws people in. So yea, the idea is great and there needs to be more of them, but you have to find your hook and realize that things might not go exactly how your prefer them. If you ever plan to try this again I'd be happy to help anyway I can. Just send a PM sometime. Anyway, take care, cheers, and have a good one. : )

I would love to bump into you sometime. : ) Or, if you have already met Nebbs, she could could introduce our characters. I'm always looking for/welcoming new friends.

The results are in

Hello everyone! Good Morning, Good Evening, Good Afternoon, and Good Night! It has been a fun ride these past few months while doing a variety of server events, meeting loads of new people, and attempting to build a dynasty that would last past my time here. And while I have enjoyed being at the forefront, several occurrences have made this time the best time to pass the torch. I am now married, a mod of these forums, and a friend to many. It seems that it is simply time to make this change. Fear not! For I am not gone entirely. I will stil be around planning and running events at Wayfarer's Rest and the Wayfarer Giveaway will turn into Rini's Gift giveaway. I will still very much be found as an advocate of WoE unless there comes an exception or a complication. I'll also be offering my services to other companies and clients as an event planner during my free time. I might even have a few machinima shorts for you in the upcoming months. Lastly, I wanted to make this post to mainly draw attention that things might change or posts may be made concerning the fc that I might not make. These posts aren't fake and will be completely legit. I am unsure who will be in charge of posting so I can't say who will be doing it, however, O'sena is the new acting Matron and Arietty is still an officer. I wish I could tell you more but it's still in its transistioning phase. I want to give a huge thank you to all my supporters and I hope to see you all again soon...and as always, Have a good one!

Sorry everyone my wedding is taking more of my time than I imagined, go figure, but I will post the results as soon as I can. Sign ups closed!

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