I don't know how long you've been RPing, so this may be old news to you, but these are things I've learned and observed through my experiences. I hope it doesn't come off as preachy, and if these are things you already know, feel free to ignore! Maybe it'll help a passerby who's new to RPing.
I think #2 depends entirely on what kind of player you are. If you're purely a reactionary player, you'll probably have a tougher time. But it's entirely possible to have a quiet character that drives a scene! My main, for instance, is also the quiet type. She's not hyperactive, peppy, or boisterously loud. However, she's very curious. She'll ask questions, pick up/touch things that aren't hers, or she'll react to something with notable body language that other characters can respond to.
Quiet characters have a stigma because, ususally, they don't give their partners much to react to. When you're stuck with a partner like that, it's boring and hard to play with. The key is to provide substance. "If I got this from my partner, how could I react to it?" is a good question to ask yourself when you're typing up replies. It doesn't always work, as sometimes your partner will pass up what you think is an obvious hook, and that's fine. It happens. Still, you'll want to at least try to give your partner something to work with, and it's okay to fall back on introspection, body language, and facial expressions to clue you partner in to how your character is feeling. Even quiet characters will almost always have an emotional outburst at some point, whether good or bad, which can be good for a hook. Just avoid being the "sitting in a corner and brooding" type, because approaching a character that comes across as hostile/aloof/having a lot of emotional baggage isn't an appealing choice. For me, anyway. It's a tall order for a stranger to take on.
You'll also want to evaluate how your RP looks. It seems nitpicky, but a clean appearance can actually work wonders.
Something like Elise burst through door, announcing, "I made cookies for everyone!" She neglected to mention they were burnt. looks more appealing than Elise burst through the door........ she announced "i made cookies for everyone!!!!!" She neglected to mention they were burnt.....
Aside from that, it's really just a matter of finding people you mesh well with. Get close to people OOC, they'll be more likely to RP with you. Don't just repeatedly ask them for a scene, because that can come off as pestering; get to know them, ask them about their characters, ask what they're doing or would like to accomplish with them. And like another user mentioned, a lot of RPers are shy and/or don't want to bother you. Or you run in to issues of flakiness. Considering many MMO players often have jobs, school, and/or children, that's not a surprise. You just have to keep on going until you find people that stick. It can take a while. MMOs have always taken me the longest to break in to.
With all that said, I do have an alt on Balmung. If you want to try a scene with her, just drop me a line.
I think #2 depends entirely on what kind of player you are. If you're purely a reactionary player, you'll probably have a tougher time. But it's entirely possible to have a quiet character that drives a scene! My main, for instance, is also the quiet type. She's not hyperactive, peppy, or boisterously loud. However, she's very curious. She'll ask questions, pick up/touch things that aren't hers, or she'll react to something with notable body language that other characters can respond to.
Quiet characters have a stigma because, ususally, they don't give their partners much to react to. When you're stuck with a partner like that, it's boring and hard to play with. The key is to provide substance. "If I got this from my partner, how could I react to it?" is a good question to ask yourself when you're typing up replies. It doesn't always work, as sometimes your partner will pass up what you think is an obvious hook, and that's fine. It happens. Still, you'll want to at least try to give your partner something to work with, and it's okay to fall back on introspection, body language, and facial expressions to clue you partner in to how your character is feeling. Even quiet characters will almost always have an emotional outburst at some point, whether good or bad, which can be good for a hook. Just avoid being the "sitting in a corner and brooding" type, because approaching a character that comes across as hostile/aloof/having a lot of emotional baggage isn't an appealing choice. For me, anyway. It's a tall order for a stranger to take on.
You'll also want to evaluate how your RP looks. It seems nitpicky, but a clean appearance can actually work wonders.
Something like Elise burst through door, announcing, "I made cookies for everyone!" She neglected to mention they were burnt. looks more appealing than Elise burst through the door........ she announced "i made cookies for everyone!!!!!" She neglected to mention they were burnt.....
Aside from that, it's really just a matter of finding people you mesh well with. Get close to people OOC, they'll be more likely to RP with you. Don't just repeatedly ask them for a scene, because that can come off as pestering; get to know them, ask them about their characters, ask what they're doing or would like to accomplish with them. And like another user mentioned, a lot of RPers are shy and/or don't want to bother you. Or you run in to issues of flakiness. Considering many MMO players often have jobs, school, and/or children, that's not a surprise. You just have to keep on going until you find people that stick. It can take a while. MMOs have always taken me the longest to break in to.
With all that said, I do have an alt on Balmung. If you want to try a scene with her, just drop me a line.
