(07-24-2013, 12:20 PM)Sekatsu Wrote: Now I will be honest this is coming from a noob's perspective but I have been reading and am trying to gain more understanding on how in game role playing works. I have been hearing the reference to scenes. Does this mean most things are scripted out beforehand, or is it simply the word used to describe an event in the happening? When I think of role play  (remember this is from someone with little to no experience ) I think of a living character in a living world. I think of it as something that is not scripted but as a character living in the world, making friendships, experiencing losses, etc. When I think of a scripted scene it sounds emotionless and sort of robotic. I am not sure if my words are describing exactly what I mean but I guess what I am trying to say is when I think of role play I think of something more freeing, another life adapting to his or her environments and situations. Is there anyone else who feels this way? Perhaps someone could clear this up for me.
When I get together with others to role play to a specific goal or progression, I do it with people who I have gotten to know beforehand. So I have an idea of where they are coming from.
 So for instance if you plan on having an argument with another character, you would have a general idea of how they will react. You don't tell them what you want them to say or do but you can make an educated guess. Kind of like with people you know irl.
I'm in the camp that thinks you should just kind of let RP happen. But to do that outside of a fun casual session (which are super fun too) where it will affect your character's progress, I do it with trusted players who's style fits what I'm looking for.
The" meet and greets" and tavern RP are great places to make new friends and take mental notes on who might play a part in your own deeper RP.
