Hi, I don't usually post in Making Connections so I'll get right to the chase:
I see a lot of newcomers (and a few people who have been around a while) complain that they just can't seem to find RP. The game, unfortunately, has become sort of cliquish. This isn't a post to just bash the RPC about this. It happens in any game that's been around for a few years, especially one with built-in housing. People get comfortable with their friends, and housing offers a nice escape and a stage to tell stories. Everyone prefers their friends to strangers. It's no one's fault.Â
That being said, a lot of the complaints I see from these friendless new players is that they don't like the idea of just doing awkward walk-ups at the Quicksand until someone acknowledges them, and I can't blame them. I've been there and it's awful. It can be very discouraging and really eliminate a great deal of potential new RPers, like baby turtles racing to the ocean.Â
So, anyways, this isn't just a shitpost to complain, I'm actually offering a solution, even though it's a very small solution:
RP with me. I've been there. It sucks, and I feel bad any time I read a thread saying people are just lost looking for people to play with and can't find them. I don't care what your character's story is, or if you're going to fit in with my crowd or if you're a god-moding weirdo. If you've been sitting at the Quicksand and failing to initiate walk-ups and you hate crowds and you just want some good storytelling with a stranger, PM me in game or on this forum. If I'm online, I'll drop whatever it is I'm doing at nearest convenience (If I'm in a dungeon I'll finish it obviously, but I won't start a new one) and I'll meet up with you on your terms. My character is a bit gruff, but he's personable enough, and he can get along with anyone. I realize this isn't anyone's first choice, and that doesn't offend me, but if you're really struggling to initiate an IC conversation for whatever reason, message me.
Do not quit because you're discouraged. Find me. I'll be your pal.
That's my offer.Â
*You don't have to be new
I see a lot of newcomers (and a few people who have been around a while) complain that they just can't seem to find RP. The game, unfortunately, has become sort of cliquish. This isn't a post to just bash the RPC about this. It happens in any game that's been around for a few years, especially one with built-in housing. People get comfortable with their friends, and housing offers a nice escape and a stage to tell stories. Everyone prefers their friends to strangers. It's no one's fault.Â
That being said, a lot of the complaints I see from these friendless new players is that they don't like the idea of just doing awkward walk-ups at the Quicksand until someone acknowledges them, and I can't blame them. I've been there and it's awful. It can be very discouraging and really eliminate a great deal of potential new RPers, like baby turtles racing to the ocean.Â
So, anyways, this isn't just a shitpost to complain, I'm actually offering a solution, even though it's a very small solution:
RP with me. I've been there. It sucks, and I feel bad any time I read a thread saying people are just lost looking for people to play with and can't find them. I don't care what your character's story is, or if you're going to fit in with my crowd or if you're a god-moding weirdo. If you've been sitting at the Quicksand and failing to initiate walk-ups and you hate crowds and you just want some good storytelling with a stranger, PM me in game or on this forum. If I'm online, I'll drop whatever it is I'm doing at nearest convenience (If I'm in a dungeon I'll finish it obviously, but I won't start a new one) and I'll meet up with you on your terms. My character is a bit gruff, but he's personable enough, and he can get along with anyone. I realize this isn't anyone's first choice, and that doesn't offend me, but if you're really struggling to initiate an IC conversation for whatever reason, message me.
Do not quit because you're discouraged. Find me. I'll be your pal.
That's my offer.Â
*You don't have to be new
