Post by Zealote on Nov 18, 2008 8:06:24 GMT -5
Hello, hello good players of the Coast.
Im back from my cave and i would like to make a few suggestions to the new players and the ones interested in RP!
Well, lets go then:
1) We all know that this is a game. But when we talk about Role Play, we try to make it as real as possible. But how do you do that? Well, just try to see your character like a real person (Despite the fact that he might be an elf, dwarf, or even a gnome...lol). He has feelings and opinions of its own. These opinions might be the same as yours or not. But you might find the characters with oposite opinions more funny to play. ;D.
You can also pretend that you're an actor in a movie or something, that helps a great deal.
2) We have others trying to RP as well, so what you do affects others, and also the world the character lives. Its a simulated sociaty, so we have consequences for your actions. For the good or for the bad. Please dont take it personal when another character talks or acts against yours. It is not a personal agression. Its all a part of the simulated thing. In RL, you might find people that agrees with you, and also people that disagrees. So, in game, you will find those as well.
3) That been said, you should keep in mind that when you're walking by, despite the ordinary situation, just by doing that, you're affecting those around you. Example: You're walking by the Tradeway and someone is coming in the oposite direction. If you type *Nods*, the other one will think something about you. If you nod and the other dont, you will think something about him. If you dont nod, the other will think something else about you. And thats just one ordinary situation. But you can see that everything you do leads to something when you're 'acting' or role playing.
4) Regarding good/evil:
Well, there are several different ways to RP good or evil. That is really up to you. But some tips are very handy, specially for the evil characters. Why? Because like in every sociaty, this simulated sociaty has rules and laws that govern the simulated people. So everybody is always trying to keep their poised appereance. Evil exists? Well of course. Evil exists in RL as well. But how do we deal with it? Example: You're talking with your friends and having fun, and out of nowhere, some guys come and start to attack you and your friends. What do you do? Well you run or you fight back. Lets say you win. What happens to the attackers, if they survived? Need to say more? That is similar in this simulated world. Another example: You're there again having fun and some guy comes along and start talking to you. After a quick chat he tells you that hes one evil bastard that enjoys killing people in a sadistic way. Well, if you find yourself to be like him you will be buddies. But if you dont like its possible that you will call the cops or kill him yourself if you have the guts.
That been said here comes the advice:
Please, if you are evil, if you like to be evil with your character, dont go around telling everyone. As a good simulation, the PW has rules and laws against murders and thieves. So if you like to do that, be a good sport and keep it secret. The PW is built around Baldur's Gate, not Ravenloft or the Underdark, so evil exists, but if evil wants to survive, evil will be a smart man/woman and hide very well his/her deeds and opinions.
Try to picture this:
- Hi, my name is Ravnir, im one sadistic evil man, but i would like to join you in your hunt today. Can i?
- Well of course evil man! Come along. But you must take the first watch after nightfall, im rather lazy and sleep like a turtle. Will you watch my unprotected body against the OTHER evil that runs around in the night?
- You got it dude! Like i said, im evil, but im on vacation today, so ill guard you while you sleep..........
I know that sound very realistic to some guys, but i assure you....its not. So wouldnt be just better if the evil guy just kept that information a secret? ;D
Well t-t-t-t-thas all for today folks.
-Zeal
PS: Any tips you want to add just post it, or PM me about it.
Im back from my cave and i would like to make a few suggestions to the new players and the ones interested in RP!
Well, lets go then:
1) We all know that this is a game. But when we talk about Role Play, we try to make it as real as possible. But how do you do that? Well, just try to see your character like a real person (Despite the fact that he might be an elf, dwarf, or even a gnome...lol). He has feelings and opinions of its own. These opinions might be the same as yours or not. But you might find the characters with oposite opinions more funny to play. ;D.
You can also pretend that you're an actor in a movie or something, that helps a great deal.
2) We have others trying to RP as well, so what you do affects others, and also the world the character lives. Its a simulated sociaty, so we have consequences for your actions. For the good or for the bad. Please dont take it personal when another character talks or acts against yours. It is not a personal agression. Its all a part of the simulated thing. In RL, you might find people that agrees with you, and also people that disagrees. So, in game, you will find those as well.
3) That been said, you should keep in mind that when you're walking by, despite the ordinary situation, just by doing that, you're affecting those around you. Example: You're walking by the Tradeway and someone is coming in the oposite direction. If you type *Nods*, the other one will think something about you. If you nod and the other dont, you will think something about him. If you dont nod, the other will think something else about you. And thats just one ordinary situation. But you can see that everything you do leads to something when you're 'acting' or role playing.
4) Regarding good/evil:
Well, there are several different ways to RP good or evil. That is really up to you. But some tips are very handy, specially for the evil characters. Why? Because like in every sociaty, this simulated sociaty has rules and laws that govern the simulated people. So everybody is always trying to keep their poised appereance. Evil exists? Well of course. Evil exists in RL as well. But how do we deal with it? Example: You're talking with your friends and having fun, and out of nowhere, some guys come and start to attack you and your friends. What do you do? Well you run or you fight back. Lets say you win. What happens to the attackers, if they survived? Need to say more? That is similar in this simulated world. Another example: You're there again having fun and some guy comes along and start talking to you. After a quick chat he tells you that hes one evil bastard that enjoys killing people in a sadistic way. Well, if you find yourself to be like him you will be buddies. But if you dont like its possible that you will call the cops or kill him yourself if you have the guts.
That been said here comes the advice:
Please, if you are evil, if you like to be evil with your character, dont go around telling everyone. As a good simulation, the PW has rules and laws against murders and thieves. So if you like to do that, be a good sport and keep it secret. The PW is built around Baldur's Gate, not Ravenloft or the Underdark, so evil exists, but if evil wants to survive, evil will be a smart man/woman and hide very well his/her deeds and opinions.
Try to picture this:
- Hi, my name is Ravnir, im one sadistic evil man, but i would like to join you in your hunt today. Can i?
- Well of course evil man! Come along. But you must take the first watch after nightfall, im rather lazy and sleep like a turtle. Will you watch my unprotected body against the OTHER evil that runs around in the night?
- You got it dude! Like i said, im evil, but im on vacation today, so ill guard you while you sleep..........
I know that sound very realistic to some guys, but i assure you....its not. So wouldnt be just better if the evil guy just kept that information a secret? ;D
Well t-t-t-t-thas all for today folks.
-Zeal
PS: Any tips you want to add just post it, or PM me about it.