First off, I will admit I am a "Wallflower." I find it hard sometimes to interact with people, and generally don't know how to start up a conversation with them. This is because every RP'er is looking for something different, so it's hard to know what somebody is interested in. It's also difficult to tell who is actually at their keyboard at times or whom is "IC". There have been a few time where I've glanced at people and emoted it and they would send a tell "I'm OOC."
This leads to me generally waiting to see whom around me is IC, and going from there. Normally if somebody is to sit next to me at the bar for instant, I'll try to strike up a light convo.
there's also:
This right here... Negative RP's leave a lasting impact and make your weary of what you may next encounter.
Though I will say, the community as a whole has grown, and I've personally seen less of this then before.
The only way for the "wallflowering" to end in my opinion is, people just have to put themselves out there and see what happens, myself included. It might be hard but only a player can control whether or not they get involved in RP.
EDIT: There are other times where I'm busy in RL and will park somewhere. If something happens it does. If not, I'm not offended by it.
This leads to me generally waiting to see whom around me is IC, and going from there. Normally if somebody is to sit next to me at the bar for instant, I'll try to strike up a light convo.
there's also:
(09-14-2015, 03:43 PM)Aris Wrote: I am guilty of being the wallflower, due to nerves, and sometimes it's nice to just stand and read other people's RP. It's such a big step approaching someone, and I've had more negative experiences than positive ones, which makes the next time all the more difficult.
This right here... Negative RP's leave a lasting impact and make your weary of what you may next encounter.
Though I will say, the community as a whole has grown, and I've personally seen less of this then before.
The only way for the "wallflowering" to end in my opinion is, people just have to put themselves out there and see what happens, myself included. It might be hard but only a player can control whether or not they get involved in RP.
EDIT: There are other times where I'm busy in RL and will park somewhere. If something happens it does. If not, I'm not offended by it.
