Actual Roleplaying... - Guild Wars Forums

Estan Micaliur · Jan 12, 2009, 04:36 AM // 04:36

Forgive me if this is in the wrong forum, not sure if it should be here or not.

I was wondering what percentage of people actually create true RP chars, and not just a character to use in PvE. I try to strike a balance, most of the time, meaning I act as my character, but occasionally little details of my real-life alter-ego slip in.

I ask because I enjoy playing a game as in-universe as possible. I think it's more appropriate to the game, and just plain fun.

komma · Jan 12, 2009, 04:47 AM // 04:47

tbh the "role-playing" community has died down in the last couple years....back in '06 you could easily find rp'ers all throughout factions and props. they truly are a dying breed in this game. with that being said my necro is to cantha what william wallace was to scotland. ;P

warrior running · Jan 12, 2009, 05:16 AM // 05:16

What u mean by actual roleplaying characters

Icy The Mage · Jan 12, 2009, 05:32 AM // 05:32

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Originally Posted by warrior running

What u mean by actual roleplaying characters

People who act like they're actually a character in the game. Not some avatar that you hide behind and talk about sports, cars, etc.. with (there's no football in Guild Wars)

turbo234 · Jan 12, 2009, 05:49 AM // 05:49

pve has just turned into a place for titles and a place to get your char better looking armor/weps to show in pvp

Konig Des Todes · Jan 12, 2009, 08:24 AM // 08:24

Role Players do exist still, but the amount has decreased as said.

Lyssa's Fiction usually have "role playing groups" start ups going every now and then. Any Role Players that still play and use Guru can usually be found there.

Shadowfox1125 · Jan 12, 2009, 10:46 AM // 10:46

I'm sure there are a few RP guilds, but unfortunately it's a dying breed.

The forth fly · Jan 12, 2009, 02:56 PM // 14:56

thank god what a bunch of geeks, no place for them in GW

Quaker · Jan 12, 2009, 03:02 PM // 15:02

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Originally Posted by The forth fly

thank god what a bunch of geeks, no place for them in GW

Lol! Thanks for the morning laugh. The uber-geek has spoken.

(I'd be curious to hear what sort of people HAVE a place in GW.

)

Abedeus · Jan 12, 2009, 03:05 PM // 15:05

How can you RP in a game where traveling is instant teleport if you have been in a city or outpost, but you can't teleport inside of a zone? Or how do you RP at all that a big, stupid warrior can teleport? ;d

Quaker · Jan 12, 2009, 03:21 PM // 15:21

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Originally Posted by Abedeus

How can you RP in a game where traveling is instant teleport if you have been in a city or outpost, but you can't teleport inside of a zone? Or how do you RP at all that a big, stupid warrior can teleport? ;d

Well, you can either role-play that the world you are in has teleporters, or, you you can elect to walk every where. Depends upon your self really.
Keep in mind that it is a fantasy world - teleporters don't need to exist in the real world for you to RP them.

The Red Messenger · Jan 12, 2009, 04:23 PM // 16:23

i joined a RP guild by accident once, about 2-3 years ago. i guess i overlooked it in the guild advertisement and didnt know what they meant by it. needless to say, i was a bit weirded out when i hopped on vent...

i thought they were just messing with me or hazing or whatever at first. then they continued...and i quietly left

but yeah ive seen random guilds advertise role playing here and there, but its mostly died out

Thadius Invictus · Jan 13, 2009, 03:04 AM // 03:04

My Buddy and I role play when we play our Monks together.

We don't tellaport unless it is in a port and the place we are going also has a dock; we qualify this as a ship transit. Everywhere else we walk, sometimes it takes forever to get from one place to another.

We start the characters brand new and can use NOTHING from other characters, including gold. We can't buy skills; we have to use ones we have "Learned" by being rewarded with them from quests et al.

It has me appreciating the game like I did when I first started in the beta events. The "wow" came back.

-Makai- · Jan 13, 2009, 10:51 AM // 10:51

I'd wager that a lot of people just want to play the game for what it is instead of adding an extra layer to it. That, and some players probably don't have the creativity or patience to effectively roleplay. After all, we live in a time where flavor of the month buzz words and memes are hip while using original creativity is considered geeky and therefore unattractive. Funny how the very same people who used to chide nerds/geeks now enjoy the fruits of their labor, but that is a rant for another time.

Also, I don't think GW is the best game for roleplaying(Ultima Online will probably always be the best online RPG in that capacity). I think this is mostly due to how linear the story is (characters always start off in the same "pupil situation", etc.). Given the opportunity, I would be glad to RP with some like minded players, but the situation has never come up.

*Darcy* · Jan 13, 2009, 02:36 PM // 14:36

Role Playing does not have to be only D&D style world. As Quaker said, it depends on the rules of your fantasy world.

While GW's linear story doesn't give much room for RP, you don't need to follow the storyline exactly to finish the campaign.

As stated, all you can do is post in the "Looking for" section. Search those for threads mentioning roleplaying and see if you can track anyone down - put on your Friends list, check for websites, etc.

Jan 12, 2009, 04:36 AM // 04:36	#1
Estan Micaliur Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Dec 2008 Guild: Relentless Ones [LESS] Profession: R/Mo	Actual Roleplaying... Forgive me if this is in the wrong forum, not sure if it should be here or not. I was wondering what percentage of people actually create true RP chars, and not just a character to use in PvE. I try to strike a balance, most of the time, meaning I act as my character, but occasionally little details of my real-life alter-ego slip in. I ask because I enjoy playing a game as in-universe as possible. I think it's more appropriate to the game, and just plain fun.

Jan 13, 2009, 10:51 AM // 10:51	#14
-Makai- Jungle Guide Join Date: May 2007 Location: WA Guild: DH Profession: Rt/	I'd wager that a lot of people just want to play the game for what it is instead of adding an extra layer to it. That, and some players probably don't have the creativity or patience to effectively roleplay. After all, we live in a time where flavor of the month buzz words and memes are hip while using original creativity is considered geeky and therefore unattractive. Funny how the very same people who used to chide nerds/geeks now enjoy the fruits of their labor, but that is a rant for another time. Also, I don't think GW is the best game for roleplaying(Ultima Online will probably always be the best online RPG in that capacity). I think this is mostly due to how linear the story is (characters always start off in the same "pupil situation", etc.). Given the opportunity, I would be glad to RP with some like minded players, but the situation has never come up. Last edited by -Makai-; Jan 13, 2009 at 10:57 AM // 10:57..

Jan 13, 2009, 02:36 PM // 14:36	#15
Darcy Never Too Old Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rhode Island where there are no GW contests Guild: Order of First Profession: W/R	Role Playing does not have to be only D&D style world. As Quaker said, it depends on the rules of your fantasy world. While GW's linear story doesn't give much room for RP, you don't need to follow the storyline exactly to finish the campaign. As stated, all you can do is post in the "Looking for" section. Search those for threads mentioning roleplaying and see if you can track anyone down - put on your Friends list, check for websites, etc. __________________ That's me, the old stick-in-the-mud non-fun moderator. (and non-understanding, also)

Jan 12, 2009, 04:47 AM // 04:47	#2
komma Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Aug 2007 Guild: None Profession: N/	tbh the "role-playing" community has died down in the last couple years....back in '06 you could easily find rp'ers all throughout factions and props. they truly are a dying breed in this game. with that being said my necro is to cantha what william wallace was to scotland. ;P

Jan 12, 2009, 05:16 AM // 05:16	#3
warrior running Krytan Explorer Join Date: Jun 2008 Guild: The Cape Is A Lie[Trim] Profession: W/E	What u mean by actual roleplaying characters

Jan 12, 2009, 05:49 AM // 05:49	#5
turbo234 Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: WI Profession: Mo/	pve has just turned into a place for titles and a place to get your char better looking armor/weps to show in pvp

Jan 12, 2009, 08:24 AM // 08:24	#6
Konig Des Todes Ooo, pretty flower Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Citadel of the Decayed Guild: The Archivists' Sanctum [Lore] Profession: N/	Role Players do exist still, but the amount has decreased as said. Lyssa's Fiction usually have "role playing groups" start ups going every now and then. Any Role Players that still play and use Guru can usually be found there.

Jan 12, 2009, 10:46 AM // 10:46	#7
Shadowfox1125 Forge Runner Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: PST Profession: W/	I'm sure there are a few RP guilds, but unfortunately it's a dying breed.

Jan 12, 2009, 02:56 PM // 14:56	#8
The forth fly Krytan Explorer Join Date: May 2008 Location: england Profession: Mo/	thank god what a bunch of geeks, no place for them in GW

Jan 12, 2009, 03:05 PM // 15:05	#10
Abedeus Grotto Attendant Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Niflheim Profession: R/	How can you RP in a game where traveling is instant teleport if you have been in a city or outpost, but you can't teleport inside of a zone? Or how do you RP at all that a big, stupid warrior can teleport? ;d

Jan 12, 2009, 04:23 PM // 16:23	#12
The Red Messenger Krytan Explorer Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: America	i joined a RP guild by accident once, about 2-3 years ago. i guess i overlooked it in the guild advertisement and didnt know what they meant by it. needless to say, i was a bit weirded out when i hopped on vent... i thought they were just messing with me or hazing or whatever at first. then they continued...and i quietly left but yeah ive seen random guilds advertise role playing here and there, but its mostly died out

Jan 13, 2009, 03:04 AM // 03:04	#13
Thadius Invictus Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Guild: Wardens of Truth	My Buddy and I role play when we play our Monks together. We don't tellaport unless it is in a port and the place we are going also has a dock; we qualify this as a ship transit. Everywhere else we walk, sometimes it takes forever to get from one place to another. We start the characters brand new and can use NOTHING from other characters, including gold. We can't buy skills; we have to use ones we have "Learned" by being rewarded with them from quests et al. It has me appreciating the game like I did when I first started in the beta events. The "wow" came back.