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Anno Domini · May 08, 2005, 01:56 PM // 13:56

That's the idea, Oziamus. As I said, I've been in District 5 and seems ideal to me, as it's quite empty. But if RPers don't agree we'll never meet easily.
I just got the game and seems it offers good possibilities to RPers.

Tharkon · May 08, 2005, 02:46 PM // 14:46

I can only agree. A role play chat would be great aswell!

Tharkon · May 08, 2005, 02:47 PM // 14:47

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Originally Posted by Soul Monarch

Only problem I see:

If they make a RP District, all the griefers will come there for no other reason than to disrupt your RP and upset you. Because ANet cannot/willnot enforce any RP rules on free servers.

I know what it's like on WoW, and they have the right to ban/suspend people for it. I can't even imagine the horror that it would be in GW.

Hire some GMs is all I can say. I haven't seen one single yet. Maybe we should make a seperate thread for this? I actully think people won't even require payment but will apply for free

Shiryou Kattami · May 08, 2005, 03:29 PM // 15:29

Ah this would be an excellent idea

I would definitely like to see this on the European forums too. The whole storyline of GW is just begging to be RP'ed to. Actually, I find that the International Districts, particularly the outlying places like Serenity Temple and so on, are absolutely deserted. Would be nice if any RP districts are international too

Yup, the problem is definitely that wherever there are RP'ers, there are idiots who follow to grief them. I saw this alot on WoW myself - we'd be camped in Bloodhoof trying to have a good conversation about the state of the world and some Tauren would run up to us and yell 'OMG YOU MORONS ITS A GAME!!!' - which kinda cramps your fun :P However, it would be nice to have the option of an RP server anyway

Nothing like spamming that ignore button when the morons come to visit...

Oziamus Amadi · May 08, 2005, 03:59 PM // 15:59

Good to see that this is picking up a bit of steam...well at least until devs or whoever take note the best plan might be to meet up in some of the less populated districts. 5 sounds good to me. The only problem though is to get the word out....I KNOW there are more RP fans out there. Spread the word! Tell a friend! Use that Bone Minion for something other than a "naughty friend"!

The word must get out!

eventhorizen · May 08, 2005, 09:50 PM // 21:50

Yeah district 5 would be a good idea for RPers to meet up in, the problem is that you have expect to random ppl turning up in it, so dont automatically assume that every non rper in 5 is a griefer. And tbh with the kind of game GW is any fool who wants to harrass RPers will find himself blocked and with no mates very quickly.

PhazeFire · May 08, 2005, 11:28 PM // 23:28

I've been thinking about the need for some sort of Leisure area like an inn, or something for people to kick back and roleplay and have fun, other than n00b charging as fast as possible. But yes, if adding an "Inn" to every major settlement is to much of a hassle, an RP district would be ideal.
I love GW, but agree with the lack of RP. And getting some in-char communication across, while the chat window is flooded with all sorts of weird bs, is enough to make a hardcore RP'er give up and go kill something instead.

I run on European server, and will henceforth be found in District 5 to promote RP'ing.

relientK_fan · May 08, 2005, 11:36 PM // 23:36

Okay, one thing I must ask... how can you roleplay in a game?! I always roleplay on forums, so how does this work exactly?

Iteicea Destroidium · May 09, 2005, 12:00 AM // 00:00

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Originally Posted by relientK_fan

Okay, one thing I must ask... how can you roleplay in a game?! I always roleplay on forums, so how does this work exactly?

It's easy to do, set up a scenario with friends, or anyone wanting to RP, and RP it...or just go with the flow and RP whenever about whatever you want

relientK_fan · May 09, 2005, 12:06 AM // 00:06

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Originally Posted by Iteicea Destroidium

It's easy to do, set up a scenario with friends, or anyone wanting to RP, and RP it...or just go with the flow and RP whenever about whatever you want

But how can I find people to roleplay? I don't want to sound nerdy, but I want to RP too!

Anno Domini · May 09, 2005, 01:26 AM // 01:26

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Originally Posted by relientK_fan

But how can I find people to roleplay? I don't want to sound nerdy, but I want to RP too!

Don't worry, I've been RPing in Neverwinter Nights for...mmm 3 years?

At first I felt nerdy but once you get into the flow you don't care anymore and go for it. Other RPers will help you in this.
It's a bit like dancing the first time: at first you feel weird but then you'll start enjoying it.

Let's make it District 5 then, but I play in the American server. Why can we change servers only 5 times? Anyone knows? Sucks.

Anyway, besides RPing in a district I was also thinking about creating an RP guild. RPed battles can be very cool too, and I'd like to fight against other RP guilds (if they existed) and make it really "personal", creating dramas and struggles between some characters. Or imagine if a girl falls in love with an enemy warrior she has to defeat (RPing of course). Can be cool.

PhazeFire · May 09, 2005, 06:29 AM // 06:29

Yes, there is that small problem with different nationality districts. We could all use District 5, but US would never ever get to RP with Europeans etc.
The only way to do that is to use the international district.
So an international RP district from the developers would deffinately help out alot.

Anno Domini · May 09, 2005, 06:49 AM // 06:49

You mean that if we choose International districts we might be able to meet no matter our area is America or Europe?
This can certainly help.

Corwin_Andros · May 09, 2005, 04:57 PM // 16:57

One thing you all are not taking into consideration is that there isn't always a District 5.. or even District 3 for that matter. Using those workes fine in the heavily populated areas but you could find yurself easily in a place where you only have 1 district and the international. The best option AN could implement would be an RP district section and have people chaeck an option that wouold automatically stick individuals and teams there. Otherwise you are constantly reforming groups.

Pevil Lihatuh · May 09, 2005, 05:10 PM // 17:10

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Originally Posted by relientK_fan

Okay, one thing I must ask... how can you roleplay in a game?! I always roleplay on forums, so how does this work exactly?

just imagine its a graphical forum. hehe. Instead of saying "hi how are you" when you meet some guy, if your character is a posh, well brought up Mesmer then you'd say "Hail and well met friend. How doth this day treat you?"

Cnegurozka · May 09, 2005, 06:05 PM // 18:05

Why not use the international district for this? No one else seem to be using it ...

Shiryou Kattami · May 09, 2005, 06:08 PM // 18:08

Hmm, maybe organise a meet at some appropriate time in the international districts in a deserted place? When is a good time for people? If we can post GMT times with an equivilant US time (or vice versa) then we can possibly organise something to debate how to take it forward? :]

Nicholai Phoenix · May 09, 2005, 09:19 PM // 21:19

Hmm... I might go into the international district a bit more often now lol this seems like a lot of fun.

What I think the devs should do would be, yes, make an RP district thats like the international district(Always there with at least 1 open district) that and/or maybe a RolePlay chat(Like there is local, trade, team, guild, whisper) that people can turn on and off :P these have been said before of course, im just restateing them cause there a good idea.

Teufel Eldritch · May 10, 2005, 12:47 AM // 00:47

I lag terribly in the Int'l D. =(

Anno Domini · May 10, 2005, 01:21 AM // 01:21

I was about to post about the occasionally missing District 5 but I see you guys noticed it as well. The Internationl D. might do for now I guess, or we can use them ONLY in case D5 is not available.
The best would certainly be having an RP district AND a Roleplay Chat.

About the RP greeting: it's a pretty good idea to let others know we are RPing. Worth a try.