It's always good to stay within the lore as well and to stay away from using NPCs and the main story plot of the game. I've seen some crazy modding to outright steamrolling which in the end either creates drama or ignoring. Cliques tend to also form and motivated by who interests them the most - if your character is boring or shy, you're most likely going to end up a fish in the sea. (which is where I feel comfortable) Being unique with the character you create can oft be hard to do - it takes time to develop a good character and what you think on paper tends to fall apart once in-game RP experience begins to shape the character naturally. Expect dynamic reactions as planning out RP most often doesn't fall in line with free form. Think of it as a separate genre if you will. I myself tend to like a laid back unplanned natural rp environment, where free form is exactly what I would expect within the confines of the lore - and yet without being down right elitist.
