Hello there! I'm always glad to see new people trying out RP! Welcome and I hope you'll enjoy it! I find it makes MMO's a lot more enjoyable than playing strictly for PvE/PvP.
First off, as K'dath said, you'll want to brush up on the lore of the game, specifically what lore will relate to your character. Second, remember that RP is a hobby, not a science! We do this for fun, and everyone has their own style and methods. There is usually no right or wrong way to do things. RP is nothing more than two or more writers collaborating to make a story together, each controlling his or her own respective characters. It's a simple process of making your character and fleshing him out as much as you can, and then just jumping in--start RPing with others and go from there, the plot will come along and your character will development more.
I understand it all feels overwhelming, and there's a lot to read, remember, and consider, but if it helps, you aren't alone in that feeling! I've been RPing for nearly a decade and I feel just as lost and confused anytime I make a brand new character or start RPing in a new game. Getting comfortable with role-playing your character simply comes along by doing it, so it's natural to feel nervous and uncertain in the beginning.
As for the question of nationality, the RP community is mostly American, but I have met plenty of Europeans (and a lot of Australians, some Asians, and some South Americans), and none of them have ever felt out of the loop or anything.
That being said, good luck! If you decide to play on Balmung, I'm glad to role-play anytime, and you can feel free to contact me if you have any questions or need assistance with anything.
First off, as K'dath said, you'll want to brush up on the lore of the game, specifically what lore will relate to your character. Second, remember that RP is a hobby, not a science! We do this for fun, and everyone has their own style and methods. There is usually no right or wrong way to do things. RP is nothing more than two or more writers collaborating to make a story together, each controlling his or her own respective characters. It's a simple process of making your character and fleshing him out as much as you can, and then just jumping in--start RPing with others and go from there, the plot will come along and your character will development more.
I understand it all feels overwhelming, and there's a lot to read, remember, and consider, but if it helps, you aren't alone in that feeling! I've been RPing for nearly a decade and I feel just as lost and confused anytime I make a brand new character or start RPing in a new game. Getting comfortable with role-playing your character simply comes along by doing it, so it's natural to feel nervous and uncertain in the beginning.
As for the question of nationality, the RP community is mostly American, but I have met plenty of Europeans (and a lot of Australians, some Asians, and some South Americans), and none of them have ever felt out of the loop or anything.
That being said, good luck! If you decide to play on Balmung, I'm glad to role-play anytime, and you can feel free to contact me if you have any questions or need assistance with anything.
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