Post by account_disabled on Jan 17, 2018 0:59:46 GMT -12
Role-Playing is about assuming a role of a character in a role-playing game, being someone else for a period of time using improvisation (unscripted) acting and dialogue. It’s a form of escapism, creativity and fun - starting for most us as kids in the back yard using our imagination.
Storytelling (and telling the character's story) is heavily connected with role-playing. Telling your character’s story through adventures and story arcs while playing your RPG of choice. Similar to books, movies and tv series. So, the basic idea is a simple one – having fun by creating a “role” and “living out” a story as a character of your design. Much of this is done via impromptu acting.
Why do it? For many people, it’s their version of hobbies like football, hunting, or racing – it’s something that is fun.
Mythbusting RP
You may hear -alot- about RPers and role-playing. Some parts are true, others are uniformed “labels” and stereotypes. Here’s some common and not-so-common “myths” and generalizations:
RPers are Weird
Past the pixels, we are all people. Some folks raid, others PvP - others RP. it's just another way of enjoying the game we have. Some RPers do all three!
RPers ALL have to use “thee” and “thou” (olde/middle english)
No, we don’t all do that – some borrow from it, but mainly we use sentence structure and grammar based on the type of character we play and the game’s lore. The wording may reflect another time/place - but it’s not always Shakespeare or Chaucer.
RPers walk… everywhere
While some think that is the “norm”, it’s not. Think of it this way – In everyday life, do you run everywhere? No. There are times and places where running and walking make sense to do. Hear an alarm in town, and wish to see what the deal is? You run. At a gathering and mingling? You walk. Two very clear example, but you can apply the logic to any situation by thinking of how it would be done in everyday life.
You -have- to be in character (IC) 24/7
While staying in character (or blending in if not a role-player) is important, you have to remember that everyday life takes the higher priority. Sometimes you need down-time, and go OOC.
You -must- RP if you are on a RP Server.
Not all players on a RP Server role-play or seldom do due to one reason or another. Some think they will make a mistake and embarrass themselves. Most have friends that do RP or they either chose a RP Server because they wanted to get away from “normal” servers. Some just picked the server at random based on Server Time and did not know it was a RP Server to begin with. You know what? It’s ok.
The “RP Police” will not break down your virtual door. Honest. Most games focus little on making sure that players know what a RP server is, and that you should follow the policies therein. With a little respect and understanding, we can all get along.
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Storytelling (and telling the character's story) is heavily connected with role-playing. Telling your character’s story through adventures and story arcs while playing your RPG of choice. Similar to books, movies and tv series. So, the basic idea is a simple one – having fun by creating a “role” and “living out” a story as a character of your design. Much of this is done via impromptu acting.
Why do it? For many people, it’s their version of hobbies like football, hunting, or racing – it’s something that is fun.
Mythbusting RP
You may hear -alot- about RPers and role-playing. Some parts are true, others are uniformed “labels” and stereotypes. Here’s some common and not-so-common “myths” and generalizations:
RPers are Weird
Past the pixels, we are all people. Some folks raid, others PvP - others RP. it's just another way of enjoying the game we have. Some RPers do all three!
RPers ALL have to use “thee” and “thou” (olde/middle english)
No, we don’t all do that – some borrow from it, but mainly we use sentence structure and grammar based on the type of character we play and the game’s lore. The wording may reflect another time/place - but it’s not always Shakespeare or Chaucer.
RPers walk… everywhere
While some think that is the “norm”, it’s not. Think of it this way – In everyday life, do you run everywhere? No. There are times and places where running and walking make sense to do. Hear an alarm in town, and wish to see what the deal is? You run. At a gathering and mingling? You walk. Two very clear example, but you can apply the logic to any situation by thinking of how it would be done in everyday life.
You -have- to be in character (IC) 24/7
While staying in character (or blending in if not a role-player) is important, you have to remember that everyday life takes the higher priority. Sometimes you need down-time, and go OOC.
You -must- RP if you are on a RP Server.
Not all players on a RP Server role-play or seldom do due to one reason or another. Some think they will make a mistake and embarrass themselves. Most have friends that do RP or they either chose a RP Server because they wanted to get away from “normal” servers. Some just picked the server at random based on Server Time and did not know it was a RP Server to begin with. You know what? It’s ok.
The “RP Police” will not break down your virtual door. Honest. Most games focus little on making sure that players know what a RP server is, and that you should follow the policies therein. With a little respect and understanding, we can all get along.
For More Details: Software Promo Video