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HugeMistake · **02-20-2014, 07:01 AM**

So, I picked up FFXIV on Steam and I've got my free month now. I've been wondering if I should play this game and then I found you guys AND there's a sale on Steam! Anyway, I really enjoy RPing though I haven't really RPed in an MMO before because most MMOs I've played frankly don't have an RP community. I've done all kinds of RPing in games, forums and on Skype and I can't wait to get to RP with some of you!

Man, it's hard to resist speaking like a pirate with this language setting on - Thank you for including that.

Dogberry · **02-20-2014, 08:27 AM**

Ahoy and avast, me hearty! Welcome to the forums and the wide world of MMO role play! If ye have any questions I and me fellow mates here are happy to answer them for ye. I see you're on Gilgamesh! If piracy be your game, then I'm told there be a right bunch of scallywags in those seas for ye to pal around with. Scoundrels and rogues every last one of 'em. Y'know, the best kind of folk.

HugeMistake · **02-20-2014, 08:35 AM**

Aye, maybe I'll get me self a swashbuckling character in the future, but I don't think me current character would be fit for purpose.Â

Still, thanks for welcoming me! I hope I'll enjoy my stay here.

Olofantur · **02-20-2014, 12:55 PM**

Hello hello!

Nice to see some people taking up FFXIV on steam, I wish there was a way to tie in the existing game officially, but I launch mine through steam. If you'd like an invite to the RPC Steam group [some occasional games of CIV and TF2,] feel free to send me a message at my name "Olofantur" and i'll get you invited.

So what other MMO's have you played? I started in UO, but I was too young to really enjoy it or understand it [woo kid gaming!] but by the time EQ came around I was ready for it and on my way. You'll find plenty of veterans of both the RP community and the MMO community here. Anywho~ i've got a few links i'd like to share.

http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/misc.php?page=welcome
This welcome post is to all RPC new members, talking a bit about the community, mentioning a few key members and giving a short description of some of the tools here at your disposal, like the event calendar!

Heres a link to the events on the coming saturday:
http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/calendar.ph...h=2&day=22
So on Balmung theres the Harbingers of Dawn Post-Valentine, valentine event, as well as the Coffer and Coffin tavern night. And on Gilgamesh A Date roulette and the Echo Knights Tavern night!

But maybe you'd like to brush up on some RP knowledge? Or just want to see how some other people handle the ideas? Evas RP handbook:
http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=1770
Is a wealth of knowledge on a variety of topics. Everything from separating the different styles, to some of the pitfalls that people get stuck in. The index at the top should give you a good idea of whats covered.

But onto the communities! Since you've listed your server as Gilgamesh, I have an IC and OOC linkshell suggestion for you to help get your foot in the RP door,
http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=3116
"Coalition" is an OOC hub for roleplayers from across Gilgamesh to meet each other, get to know each other.

There is also "Limitless Sky" for IC interaction found:
http://ffxiv-roleplayers.com/showthread.php?tid=2739

Hopefully that give you an idea of whats out there waiting for you, theres a lot more, but twelve knows I can drone on if given the chance. Feel free to jump into the forums and poke around in some of the ongoing discussions. Please remember to ask any questions you might have, the community here is quite large and helpful as long as you're willing to reach out to them.

Best of luck out in Eorzea, and if you ever drop into Balmung feel free to wave me down! Cactuar

HugeMistake · **02-20-2014, 01:19 PM**

Thanks for the helpful links!Â

As for the MMOs I've played in the past? I've never really found much of a stable foundation in an MMO due to the fact it always seems lonely for me as I always end up solo questing, luckily that hopefully won't be a problem RPing with you guys. Anyway, as for what I've played, I've dabbled in a little bit of WoW, Warhammer Online, Global Agenda, EVE and I briefly played SWTOR, but I didn't really enjoy that. I've been contemplating playing FFXIV for a while as I am a lover of FF, though my experiences are mostly with KH, I have played a few of the games (Namely - I, II, VII and XIII).

As it happens as well, I play Civ and TF2 as well (Though I haven't played the latter in a while) so I guess the Steam group would be pretty cool to be in.

So anyway, can't wait to RP! This is the first time I've actually found an active RP community in an MMO...

Olofantur · **02-20-2014, 01:22 PM**

(02-20-2014, 01:19 PM)HugeMistake Wrote: Thanks for the helpful links!Â

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As it happens as well, I play Civ and TF2 as well (Though I haven't played the latter in a while) so I guess the Steam group would be pretty cool to be in.

Happy to help! and glad to hear you're already enjoying Eorzea! hopefully you'll find a good group to roll with through your adventures.

And remember that Lalafell is the master race!

TheShii · **02-20-2014, 05:41 PM**

There should be a zombie language setting. nothing but gurgles, growls and grunts Smile

Olofantur · **02-20-2014, 05:44 PM**

(02-20-2014, 05:41 PM)TheShii Wrote: There should be a zombie language setting. nothing but gurgles, growls and grunts

UUURRG UUGGG UURRG aahhh!!!

[courtesy of your local zombie translation manual:
http://zedtranslator.appspot.com/ ]

Chocobo

TheShii · **02-21-2014, 03:03 AM**

raaaaarr ahh uuggg AAAHH ROOOOOORR UUG ROOOORRR raaaar oor AAAHHHH OOOR UUUGG AHHHHH uuurrrg!!!

HugeMistake · **02-21-2014, 07:04 AM**

AAAAAAAAAAH! GET IT OFF ME! GET IT OFF ME!

Mippa · **02-21-2014, 04:06 PM**

Hello hello! I've never gotten the hang of Pirate Speak, so you'll just have to bear with plain ol' boring me. Wink

Great to see more people joining FFXIV through Steam, as others have said! I hope you're enjoying your stay in Gilgamesh so far! Be sure to check out the Linkshell directory for that server, and if you ever have a question or are just looking for places to RP, shoot me a /tell at Framboise Zakuro and I'll gladly help out (as long as I'm on)!

HugeMistake · **02-21-2014, 07:07 PM**

Thanks! I'll try and find you some time in game.

TheShii · **02-21-2014, 09:34 PM**

and I'm Eshkin D'Lore Smile

garlean fugitive extraordinaire \o/
I do namesday parties... I think

Oh god, pirate language setting...oh...umm...right, yeah...hi!

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