(11-14-2017, 08:52 PM)Futaba Wrote: Thanks for the reply, Oyuu! Oddly enough, you hit right on the head what kind of character I'm planning on making, though with some moderate differences. As far as server canon goes, its something that you either love it or absolutely hate it. In WoW, for instance, the Moon Guard server has embraced (to a degree) the idea of Server Canon, while on Wyrmrest Accord it is unfathomably taboo.
I'll have to look into the Search Info, its a shame that there is no equivalent to TRP/MRP, those are very powerful roleplaying tools if used properly. One thing that is a common thing in those is something called the "Currently" frame, essentially a little text box that you can write what your character is actively doing (such as "reading a book" or Humming softly" etc. etc.) I'd imagine the Search Info could be used in a similar manner?
Might take a little bit to adapt to the different Roleplay culture, but that is to be expected.
Glad it helped! I wouldn't say server canon is like taboo or anything, it just hasn't really... happened? At least, it's definitely not prominent in my roleplay, if I'm understanding it correctly. We have server wide public events and stuff like that, but nothing more than like markets, balls, parties, and tournaments. That kinda thing, one offs that usually have little impact and are simply a fun time.Â
Most people will include a short url for their wiki or bio in their search info, and most people emote the whole 'currently reading a book' thing if they are looking for walk up RP. SE added a RP flag for us to use when we are IC, so that is a good indicator that someone is probably wanting some RP action. ^^ One more thing, custom emotes are a different command in FFXIV to WoW, FFXIV uses /em or /emote... I can't remember what WoW uses but I know some people still forget to change because of habit hehe.
