recreated post Heavy RP - OOC

[Evaleigh]

Heavy RP – OOC is a networking linkshell, intended to create connections between like minded people when it comes to roleplay. Instead of writing a long definition about what Heavy RP is, we are going to quote the segment called ”Different styles of Roleplay” as expertly written by Eva in the Role-Play Handbook, as we agree with this completely and identify well with the definition of what a heavy rp'er might do:

 

You've probably heard or read about "light" or "heavy" RP and might have wondered what these terms are referring to.  As it turns out, most roleplayers tend to be humans (at least on one side of the keyboard) and so there's a wide swath of styles, modes, and types of roleplay that they prefer.  Like any other metric that we might try to assign to individuals in a group, it's important to understand that these modes are a spectrum rather than a definite category.  In other words, most people will find themselves somewhere between the light and heavy ends of this particular scale and they may even move around on it from time to time.  Occasionally heavy RPers take a break with some light RP or vice-versa.  You might rightly wonder how such a changable distinction could be useful, and for the most part it probably isn't.  There is no style of RP that is inherently right or wrong.  The only practical use I've found for these descriptions is in matching up different players with reasonably similar roleplaying modes.  The simple fact of the matter is that light RPers tend to have more fun if they're in a group with other light RPers and vice-versa for heavy RPers.  So by figuring out which end of the spectrum you lean towards you can better gauge what sort of RP you'd prefer to get involved with.

 

Note: Just to reiterate, this chart is only meant to show examples of the opposite ends of light:heavy roleplay.  Most roleplayers will probably fall somewhere in the middle of most of these examples.

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[td align=center]A light RPer might...[/td]

[td align=center]A heavy RPer might...[/td]

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[td align=right]enjoy a more casual style with less emphasis on detail or continuity[/td]

[td]enjoy a more immerse level of RP and carefully track their character's story[/td]

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[td align=right]make up their stories/characters on a whim or as they go without much regard for the game's lore or past events[/td]

[td]pay close attention to the game's lore so their stories and characters don't conflict with it[/td]

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[td align=right]use a character's class to help define their character[/td]

[td]choose to define their character purely through their story, perhaps even ignoring their in-game class all together[/td]

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[td align=right]make use of in-game mechanics (attack moves, consumables, gear, etc) in their stories[/td]

[td]may forgo any of the in-game mechanics to tell their stories, perhaps to the point of ignoring their character's in-game class[/td]

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[td align=right]prefer a more flashy or dramatic style of storytelling[/td]

[td]prefer a more "everyday" style that focuses more on the routine life of their character than regularly occurring grandiose events[/td]

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[td align=right]incorporate elements from other games (hearthstones, aliens, Chuck Norris, etc) or even real life (modern technology, religions, etc) into their story[/td]

[td]only use those elements that they could find evidence of within the game itself[/td]

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[td align=right]have their character appear wherever/whenever convenient[/td]

[td]put a fair bit of effort in keeping track of when and where their character would be at a given time to include tracking travel times where applicable[/td]

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[td align=right]view RP as something "extra" to do when they aren't involved in another aspect of the game's play (raiding, pvp, questing, etc)[/td]

[td]view RP as the sole reason to play the game[/td]

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[td align=right]keep their character consistent so it's easier to play over time[/td]

[td]have their character progress and grow over time as part of their story[/td]

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You may also notice that some RPers take a much more proactive approach to their experiences, introducing many characters and plot points and often seeming to be at the center of the story arcs they work so hard to create.  Others seem to prefer the sidelines, or proudly cast their characters for the "best supporting character" role, and seldom take any sort of active steps towards creating events and incidents, but respond to the people that they surround themselves with and allow themselves to get caught up in their stories.  Both the 'proactive' and 'reactive' styles are perfectly fine, and like so many other things this too can be seen as a sort of spectrum on which RPers may sit somewhere in the middle - where they create some of their own story elements in the hopes of hooking others into them, but at the same time play into other characters' stories as well.  As with most other things in RP there really is no right or wrong here, and you should participate in whichever way feels most natural and fun for yourself.

 

 

 

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This linkshell is focused on facilitating the needs of Heavy Roleplayers and provide a safe haven for like-minded players who enjoy character-driven roleplay content outside of the main storyline.  If you find that you can sympathize with the quote from the Handbook and identify with what a Heavy RP'er is, then feel free to contact a leader for an invitation and make new contacts today! 

 

Leaders: Evaleigh De'loncre, Sastra Mortier, Sashana Star

[Frozte]

I would gladly join up in this one. i have been looking for some people to RP with, but every LS seems to have changed into a FC

[Delilah Scythewood]

*waves hand* Me

[TheShii]

would love to nab myself an invite once servers are up an running again

Eshkin D'Lore

[Infernus Anguis]

I'm brand new to the game and would love to hop into this as well!

[Evaleigh]

I'm brand new to the game and would love to hop into this as well!

 

Hey darling, could you let me know your in-game character?

[Steel Wolf]

Returned from a long hiatus to find myself completely devoid of contacts.  This seems as good a start as any to re-establish myself and maybe find some folks willing to put up with my under-levelled and under-geared Roe cheeks.

 

Name: Steel Wolf.

[LiveVoltage]

Ill be online around 4:00pm est. When I am, send me an invite. I don't mind being apart of something like this.

[Dresden Voltaire]

Very interested in this! Count me in if you want!

[Brynhilde]

I want in!

[Jariana]

Definitely interested in joining if you still have room.  I'll see if I can't catch one of you in game later on.  Hope to see you soon!

[Nelson Herrmann]

Is this active? I'd like to take part in this. My name is Nelson Herrmann in-game and my timezone is GMT +2.

[Maril]

Chucked invites to as many people as I could find online

[Natassia Olorin]

I'm in this little adventuring Fellowship. We are a group of hand picked Ishgardian's all from different ranks and lifestyles, sent by the Holy See to Eorzea to investigate if the help they have been asking for is truly needed or not. Basically we need RP connections and events we can try to be part of. So please add me, your LS could bring in RP well needed plot points for the Fellowship. My Characters name is Natassia Galthens.

[Ashe]

My character in-game is Asheloux Thalantos.  I am currently on vacation but will be back online Saturday night/Sunday (EST).  If someone sees me online, I'd love to be added to this LS...looking for more connections and getting involved in some plots, etc.

[WiredBones]

Invite: Null Faust

 

Please and thank you.

[Zael Aders]

If there's space for one more stranger, I'd like an invite.

[Bart Man]

I would like to join this if it's still open! My character's name is Jack Barton.

[sforze]

Would like an invite to this if it's still open! Fina Archer <

[Maril]

Been trying to catch people as I see them offline. We have plenty of space still :)Welcome to all of the new additions.

[Raih Nelhah]

I'd like an invite as well, if you would.

[Nineveh]

Please invite Nineveh Caulfield. I'll be on for most of tonight and tomorrow if it helps~. Yes, This is a Balmung character. Lol

[Flashhelix]

I'm up for an invite as well.

[Kamome]

Oh, this looks really great. I'll be on Kamome Greywing in an hour if you're sending out pearls. I'll check for you too!

 

Thank you for having this LS!

[Dravus]

I'd like an invite on Graeham Ridgefield if there's still room! Expanding my network of contacts is something that interests me - especially if they prove to be like-minded.