Looking to make friends, But too shy!

[Poet]

I figured this would be a fun way to actually see if I can get an opinion how to step outside my little shy bubble. Which I have slowly done on the forums.. and by slowly I mean at a turtles pace.

 

 

Anyways, onto the ordeal.

 

 

I've got two characters, whom I adore to role play.Yet, I'm too shy to even commence a hello. Now, I understand it's the whole 'New to the community' thing. But, I find it so challenging to even type or /wave to anyone without a slight fear. I know many of us have been in the same boat, once upon a time. But, it's making me so stupidly insecure about my characters. Anybody ever get that way in a new environment?

 

 

Any advice for a lone wanderer on how to escape this bubble? 

 

 

 

 

 

 

^{Also, if you see me in game on Poet Or'ahile or Viviti Vivi.. Please, don't hesitate to toss a hearty hello! I don't bite, promise!}

[Siha]

I would love to roleplay with you sometime, Siha is pretty outgoing so it's very possible she would initiate some interaction depending on what your character is up to! She might even just end up wanting to sketch them! Where do you usually hang around?

[Poet]

I would love to roleplay with you sometime, Siha is pretty outgoing so it's very possible she would initiate some interaction depending on what your character is up to! She might even just end up wanting to sketch them! Where do you usually hang around?

 

Well, currently it's Gridania. Old or New. Poets more towards the Bontanist area and Vivi is just everywhere.

[K'nahli]

I would love to roleplay with you sometime, Siha is pretty outgoing so it's very possible she would initiate some interaction depending on what your character is up to! She might even just end up wanting to sketch them! Where do you usually hang around?

 

Well, currently it's Gridania. Old or New. Poets more towards the Bontanist area and Vivi is just everywhere.

 

I have a hyur who is very friendly and "casual" about everything so even the most silliest forms of small talk wouldn't bother him I guess, he'd understand that she is nervous(I am guessing she is too from your title) so it could help both ICly and OOCly? ^^ ;  I am quite shy about such things myself but not to the same extent.

 

Totally up to you however. My characters could easily be perceived as boring -o-

[Poet]

I would love to roleplay with you sometime, Siha is pretty outgoing so it's very possible she would initiate some interaction depending on what your character is up to! She might even just end up wanting to sketch them! Where do you usually hang around?

 

Well, currently it's Gridania. Old or New. Poets more towards the Bontanist area and Vivi is just everywhere.

 

I have a hyur who is very friendly and "casual" about everything so even the most silliest forms of small talk wouldn't bother him I guess, he'd understand that she is nervous(I am guessing she is too from your title) so it could help both ICly and OOCly? ^^ ;  I am quite shy about such things myself but not to the same extent.

 

Totally up to you however. My characters could easily be perceived as boring -o-

 

That'd be awesome. I'm glad to see I'm not the only shy one around here; even if you're fresh to the community or not. But to answer you're estimation. Yes, Poet is a nervous nancy.

[K'nahli]

That'd be awesome. I'm glad to see I'm not the only shy one around here; even if you're fresh to the community or not. But to answer you're estimation. Yes, Poet is a nervous nancy.

 

Not quite new but I haven't RP'd a ton yet partly for the same reasons ^^/

[Poet]

That'd be awesome. I'm glad to see I'm not the only shy one around here; even if you're fresh to the community or not. But to answer you're estimation. Yes, Poet is a nervous nancy.

 

Not quite new but I haven't RP'd a ton yet partly for the same reasons ^^/

 

Glad to know the feeling is mutual then. :3

[K'nahli]

That'd be awesome. I'm glad to see I'm not the only shy one around here; even if you're fresh to the community or not. But to answer you're estimation. Yes, Poet is a nervous nancy.

 

Not quite new but I haven't RP'd a ton yet partly for the same reasons ^^/

 

Glad to know the feeling is mutual then. :3

 

This will be a deadly battle of neither of us being able to initiate conversation.

[Poet]

That'd be awesome. I'm glad to see I'm not the only shy one around here; even if you're fresh to the community or not. But to answer you're estimation. Yes, Poet is a nervous nancy.

 

Not quite new but I haven't RP'd a ton yet partly for the same reasons ^^/

 

Glad to know the feeling is mutual then. :3

 

This will be a deadly battle of neither of us being able to initiate conversation.

 

I shall challenge this! We will fisty cuffs at dawn! giggles

[Faye]

I completely understand the feeling! However, I usually ask myself, "What's the worst that could happen?" No one will yell at you for saying hello, and if they do, they're no one worth conversing with anyway. You may be ignored, but in that event someone's either likely busy or doesn't realize you are talking to them. But if things go well... you'll have made a new friend! That being said, don't be shy to say hello if you see me around

 

TL;DR: If you tell someone hello you'll either make a new friend or you won't; no loss either way!

[Siha]

I would love to roleplay with you sometime, Siha is pretty outgoing so it's very possible she would initiate some interaction depending on what your character is up to! She might even just end up wanting to sketch them! Where do you usually hang around?

 

Well, currently it's Gridania. Old or New. Poets more towards the Bontanist area and Vivi is just everywhere.

 

I'm sure we'll run into each other then, Siha is going to be in heaven when she gets to Gridania with all of the new things she can draw. I think she'll enjoy just being near water again, not that she doesn't like Uldah but it's a bit jarring after you've lived in Limsa for your entire life.

[K'nahli]

I completely understand the feeling! However, I usually ask myself, "What's the worst that could happen?" No one will yell at you for saying hello, and if they do, they're no one worth conversing with anyway. You may be ignored, but in that event someone's either likely busy or doesn't realize you are talking to them. But if things go well... you'll have made a new friend! That being said, don't be shy to say hello if you see me around

 

TL;DR: If you tell someone hello you'll either make a new friend or you won't; no loss either way!

 

I saw your character recently, emoted a few times and took some screenshots but there was no response ;w;  Faye has no time for lowly peasants *falls dramatically*

[Tobias Nightbringer]

Aww, don't be shy! I hope our characters will get to RP together soo--oh wait 

 

Poet is very adorable and cute, so I am sure very soon you'll have all the RPs!

 

Now as for actual advice, I usually just see who is online here, toss them a tell in-game OOC, quick introduction and see where it takes me. Oooor make this kinda thread and make ALL THE FRIENDS! :thumbsup:

 

 

Oh and K'nahli: 

I completely understand the feeling! However, I usually ask myself, "What's the worst that could happen?" No one will yell at you for saying hello, and if they do, they're no one worth conversing with anyway. You may be ignored, but in that event someone's either likely busy or doesn't realize you are talking to them. But if things go well... you'll have made a new friend! That being said, don't be shy to say hello if you see me around 

 

TL;DR: If you tell someone hello you'll either make a new friend or you won't; no loss either way!

 

I saw your character recently, emoted a few times and took some screenshots but there was no response ;w;  Faye has no time for lowly peasants *falls dramatically*

 

Just whisper this to Faye IC 

 

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Instant RP right there! 

[Keru / E'ir]

Hallo I have Keru who is almost always going to gridania, He's trying to expand and make friends. So a somewhat socially awkward miqo'te. He is quits a nice person once you get past the awkward. Random Rp I love it but I still never know how exactly how to start it cause he's shy. I would love to get to know some more lalafell cause they're sooo adorable. Feel free to /tell Keru Lowry

[K'nahli]

Oh and K'nahli: 

I completely understand the feeling! However, I usually ask myself, "What's the worst that could happen?" No one will yell at you for saying hello, and if they do, they're no one worth conversing with anyway. You may be ignored, but in that event someone's either likely busy or doesn't realize you are talking to them. But if things go well... you'll have made a new friend! That being said, don't be shy to say hello if you see me around 

 

TL;DR: If you tell someone hello you'll either make a new friend or you won't; no loss either way!

 

I saw your character recently, emoted a few times and took some screenshots but there was no response ;w;  Faye has no time for lowly peasants *falls dramatically*

 

Just whisper this to Faye IC 

 

 

 

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Instant RP right there! 

 

I'd rather die ;;;

 

 

Edit:

 

I saw Vivi and waved to her! Got ignored though ;w; She and Faye are in on it together.

[Faye]

I completely understand the feeling! However, I usually ask myself, "What's the worst that could happen?" No one will yell at you for saying hello, and if they do, they're no one worth conversing with anyway. You may be ignored, but in that event someone's either likely busy or doesn't realize you are talking to them. But if things go well... you'll have made a new friend! That being said, don't be shy to say hello if you see me around

 

TL;DR: If you tell someone hello you'll either make a new friend or you won't; no loss either way!

 

I saw your character recently, emoted a few times and took some screenshots but there was no response ;w;  Faye has no time for lowly peasants *falls dramatically*

 

Nuuuu I'm sorry! ;A; I saw you emoting once, but I was swarmed with people!

 

AND NO, TOBIAS, NO!

[Khloe Akhabila]

I'm myself very shy when initiating RP because of all the horror stories I've heard and witnessed by not giving other people a chance, like ignoring their character or fake an afk.

 

When I do put up my confidence, I emote to let them know I'm acknowledging them. Sometimes they ask me to come over, or those.. replies, "Oh it's getting crowded in here, let's go somewhere else." 

 

Try to walk up to them, give them a proper hello, or directions to so and so, or some interesting introductions.  Perhaps to join in their conversation that your character may have interests to. 

 

They are not worth conversing if they ignore any friendly attempts.  If people wish to have a private RP, don't do it in public areas, moreso in /say.  

 

Though, I'd love to meet your character.  Hoping in this will break my shy bubble as well.  I've met some interesting RPers along the way, like Tobias.

[Aldotsk]

Welcome aboard, if you ever want to make friends feel free to message my character. My character's name is Anelia Sadowyn

[Tobias Nightbringer]

AND NO, TOBIAS, NO!

 

<3 I do it because I care, Faye

 

I've met some interesting RPers along the way, like Tobias.

 

Psh, I am the LEAST interesting RPer you'll ever meet  I just bug people until they finally give up and RP with me to get me off their back

[Ventus Zeruel]

*creepy reaching grabby hands*

FRIEEEEEEEND =D

 

*cough*

 

ign - Ventus Zeruel

 

short post..but I can get you some interesting ppl to meet =3

[K'nahli]

Psh, I am the LEAST interesting RPer you'll ever meet  I just bug people until they finally give up and RP with me to get me off their back

 

This must be why me and you enjoy each other's tags in RtG! We both have the exact same mindset! Hahaha

 

 

 

 

...it hurts... ;w;

[Poet]

My goodness! many replies and so much I've missed. 

 

I'll be sure to add each one of your; if you'd allow me. :3

[Erik Mynhier]

I figured this would be a fun way to actually see if I can get an opinion how to step outside my little shy bubble. Which I have slowly done on the forums.. and by slowly I mean at a turtles pace.

 

 

Anyways, onto the ordeal.

 

 

I've got two characters, whom I adore to role play.Yet, I'm too shy to even commence a hello. Now, I understand it's the whole 'New to the community' thing. But, I find it so challenging to even type or /wave to anyone without a slight fear. I know many of us have been in the same boat, once upon a time. But, it's making me so stupidly insecure about my characters. Anybody ever get that way in a new environment?

 

 

Any advice for a lone wanderer on how to escape this bubble? 

 

 

 

 

 

 

^{Also, if you see me in game on Poet Or'ahile or Viviti Vivi.. Please, don't hesitate to toss a hearty hello! I don't bite, promise!}

 

I have no Lala friends! None! I need Lala friends, I'm a die hard Ul'dah boy and have no Lala contacts, its insane. Friend me Monday when I get off work. Ask anyone that knows me, I'm fun to have around.

[Khloe Akhabila]

My goodness! many replies and so much I've missed. 

 

I'll be sure to add each one of your; if you'd allow me. :3

 

Course.

[ArmachiA]

AND NO, TOBIAS, NO!

 

<3 I do it because I care, Faye

 

I've met some interesting RPers along the way, like Tobias.

 

Psh, I am the LEAST interesting RPer you'll ever meet  I just bug people until they finally give up and RP with me to get me off their back

 

Actually, I've been running around trying to find you because for some reason I totally want to bug you for rp.

 

Yay.