The way I see it taking everything ICly isn't hardcore. Being so into the story of your character that you make it difficult to experience the game in an IC manner seems more hard core to me. Not saying people are wrong for that, but I don't see my way as wrong either of course. They are just two different ways to play.Â
I don't let RP stop me from enjoying the game. But instead of going OOC to complete the game and IC to play out my RP, I intermix. I never got into deep backstory and tavern type drama RP. I like seeing my character fail and improve through the game. If I don't like a job or concept after I have started, I find a way to switch the character through RP. That being said, I don't just immediately get good at the new skill but develop it over time (both IC and OOC) I like making IC friends through time spent on the field having each other's back.Â
This means accepting the world for what it is. As a disclaimer, there are a few times where I do play OOCly but I try to keep that limited as much as possible.
So back to the subject, I see jobs as skills you learn. In RL I have worked in a bank, Fast food, and grooming dogs. I can still do all three as long as I have the right equipment. But I am not cooking in a groomer's outfit and don't need scissors. So when you switch it's just bringing along your tools and changing out as you see fit. Done so instantly in this magical fantasy world.
I don't let RP stop me from enjoying the game. But instead of going OOC to complete the game and IC to play out my RP, I intermix. I never got into deep backstory and tavern type drama RP. I like seeing my character fail and improve through the game. If I don't like a job or concept after I have started, I find a way to switch the character through RP. That being said, I don't just immediately get good at the new skill but develop it over time (both IC and OOC) I like making IC friends through time spent on the field having each other's back.Â
This means accepting the world for what it is. As a disclaimer, there are a few times where I do play OOCly but I try to keep that limited as much as possible.
So back to the subject, I see jobs as skills you learn. In RL I have worked in a bank, Fast food, and grooming dogs. I can still do all three as long as I have the right equipment. But I am not cooking in a groomer's outfit and don't need scissors. So when you switch it's just bringing along your tools and changing out as you see fit. Done so instantly in this magical fantasy world.
