(09-23-2015, 09:09 AM)Vyce Wrote: So far I have had zero IC interaction with others. I'm pretty sure it's because I emote things like, "Vyce does his best to look unapproachable." or also that I'm not in a FC (I'm queued for recruitment for the one I want).
But if I don't emote the metaphorical "Do Not Disturb" sign hanging from his neck, the social rebel in the room won't have the option of disregarding it and bothering him anyway. The struggle is real.
This seems to be a common theme for many roleplayers I've met. They crave the social interaction of RP but make incredibly antisocial characters that put off more social players. It's something I'll never really understand, but to each their own.Â
I've learned through rigorous trial and error that, for me anyway, very open-ended characters are my best option for RP, since I tend to be one of those RPers who plays the game first and RPs when I have extra time for it. A character that can simply walk into the Quicksand or other designated gathering area and strike up a conversation with anyone can fulfill my RP needs without the need of a RP FC to facilitate it for me, and FFXIV's Linkshell system only assists in that endeavor.Â
As I said, there's nothing wrong with being a wallflower RPer and waiting for the RP to come to you. I just don't have the time to wait for it between gathering and running dungeons and raidsÂ
If I see you in-game, I'll have Rukon come bug you.
