I'm going to second the advice of attending events! There are plenty to go to each week, and each event has a different theme/group involved, so if one doesn't suit your tastes you can always try the next.
As far as linkshells and FCs, maybe you could look for a group that aligns with what you're looking for OoCly? Even if you think "My character would -never- get involved with mercenaries/a tavern/monster hunters!", it might be worth considering flexibility in that regard if you find a group that will offer enjoyable times in terms of OoC logistics.
Some things to check on their guild site for this:
- Do they have any events on their calendar? If so, are the events during time slots you could make?
- Do their posted Guidelines and/or policies jive with your feelings on how RP should ideally be?
- Do the posts on the site sound as friendly and/or professional and/or relaxed as you prefer?
- Can you find all of the basic information on their site via cursory inspection (e.g., is the most important information in Stickied threads, or in prominent buttons on their main page?)
If you find a group that seems OoCly appealing, and you still aren't sure whether you want to RP with them, you can check to see if they host any monthly events. That way, you can get a "try before you buy" experience.
Hope some of this might help!
As far as linkshells and FCs, maybe you could look for a group that aligns with what you're looking for OoCly? Even if you think "My character would -never- get involved with mercenaries/a tavern/monster hunters!", it might be worth considering flexibility in that regard if you find a group that will offer enjoyable times in terms of OoC logistics.
Some things to check on their guild site for this:
- Do they have any events on their calendar? If so, are the events during time slots you could make?
- Do their posted Guidelines and/or policies jive with your feelings on how RP should ideally be?
- Do the posts on the site sound as friendly and/or professional and/or relaxed as you prefer?
- Can you find all of the basic information on their site via cursory inspection (e.g., is the most important information in Stickied threads, or in prominent buttons on their main page?)
If you find a group that seems OoCly appealing, and you still aren't sure whether you want to RP with them, you can check to see if they host any monthly events. That way, you can get a "try before you buy" experience.
Hope some of this might help!
