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Snipe Kan · Jun 24, 2005, 11:23 PM // 23:23

i think this RP district idea would be a great addition 2 an already hit game. i wouldnt be found in there but yah i know of ppl hoo like 2 act in character during an online-game adventure and i think its awesome althought i dont like 2 RP myself this would really be a great addition

gabby2600 · Jun 25, 2005, 03:24 AM // 03:24

Maybe some for of tavern or Pub in each City where you can go to RP. And to stop greffers, you have to buy 1 drink every 10 minutes.

Zonzai · Jun 25, 2005, 05:07 AM // 05:07

I think that an RP district is a fantastic idea! Every once in a while, I like to let loose my acting... skills. *snicker* But this isn't something that's very important to me personally. There are just too many things that I would like to see done first.

/NOT singed

UndeadKillerX · Jul 05, 2005, 06:28 AM // 06:28

i so agree with this, i send them a message about sigil too hard to get for small guilds, they reply, please talk thisin forums im like wtf, i ask u question about are u updating and u told me to foward this to somewhere else?

i would acutally like to see some ppl other than team in the areas, its so boring really, just ur 8 ppl wondering off i know we some kind of hero but this doesnt sound right man! 8 ppl take on whole summit drawfs... wth is wrong with that picture! i would acutally like to make friends, only place is in teams, or trading or forums or guilds, wish to get a place where everyone can go and stay on a map and make friends by chatting or stuffs

Shadow_Avenger · Jul 05, 2005, 07:24 AM // 07:24

Sigils are easy to get, They where 1 plat in Tombs yesterday from the Trader.

Zraak · Jul 08, 2005, 12:04 AM // 00:04

To be true there is a problem in realizing an RPG District or something
of the sort.

The smallest problem is how to technically implement this.

Speaking from experience, the bigger problem is to keep the
RPG-play at a certain niveau and proper moderated.
To be true you need at least a staff that can support player groups
in the size of 12 people at the beginning stage. Before you have
established a solid community that is able to manage themself.
Now concider how many individuals you need.
Thats just out of range for realization.
And to find the parameters to create an environment so that it
could work with self organizing processes just takes to long.

The best way to deal with your desire is to build a guilde or
subcommunity in Guild Wars and attract players that are willing
to play this way. There will always be interruptive people, but within
a small group it is easier to handle them.

Avantos · Jul 17, 2005, 12:13 AM // 00:13

Personally, I come from a PK MUD where going out of character is a bannable offense.

So, of course, I support this idea, considering how much more pleasant the atmosphere is an RP-enforced environment is.

I believe, however, you're going to be disappointed if they do implement it. Why?

It requires moderating. A whole LOT of moderating. In the other game of 400 players, it required 12 immortals constantly zapping themselves from place to place. And do remember, that's 400 players... Guild Wars has significantly more players than that. If not, it'll get flooded just like any other district with the unsavory sort.

One possible way of doing this is a vote->kick from district but the problem is... with respectively so few RPers, some guilds and again, unsavory types, might take advantage of inviting a whole bunch of their friends and kicking everyone who comes in--netting themselves a private district.

Although the other person's idea about an RP channel is nice... the problem lies in that again, people can misuse channels and flood the RP channel.

What do I think is the solution then? I don't think there is any easy one, but this might work better:

Guild Halls are not easy to get, true. I've personally started the game too soon to ever have been in a Guild Hall (and found no guild I'm interested in joining yet). So I don't know if this is an option already or not.

But what about guests in Guild Halls (I do not believe this is possible at the moment)? If you can invite a significant number of people into a particular RP guild's Guild Hall (by request or something)... and then have RP sessions of muti-guilded people in large numbers.

Eh... this idea is more or less a stopgap solution and is meant to be beyond just the RP audience, better to get ArenaNet to move if they ever wish to do so.

I'll personally sign a petition and wish you the best of luck anyway though, despite the complications.

vail darkblade · Jun 25, 2006, 12:12 PM // 12:12

great idea guys im a part time roleplayer myself so i can see both sides of the rping ideas...... i think that there should be a rp district becouse spme rpers like ourselves can get in the way sometimes/and non rpers get in our way when we r role playing see u in game maby

Cjlr · Jun 25, 2006, 02:19 PM // 14:19

Woah, massive bump Vail. There's a petition for this, stickied at the top of the page.

Jazar · Jul 17, 2006, 10:39 AM // 10:39

How many people have signed it yet? :P
Did anyone count? O.0

Maewen · Oct 23, 2006, 10:09 AM // 10:09

/Maewen puts away her bow and smiles encouragingly

"This news of finding a district is welcome. My friend and I travelled to Shing Jai monastery to improve ourselves. After only a few days, I must confess I have difficulty finding places and people in the monastery. As yet we do not know any other people except our teachers. Many I have passed are too busy preparing for fights or challenging others and none have spoken to me. Oddly, it seems a peaceful place despite the arena, for the usual inhabitants are calm and kind.

We come from a village called England. I usually walk beneath the flags of 'English seven' in hopes of meeting others from my region. But if I pass through English five I may call out. I do not know whether any will hear me. I am unaccustomed to shouting in the wilderness, and it seems rude in a monastery. You may see Ariel with me, an assassin who usually keeps me company. Although our philosophies are different, we respect each others. We have fought challenges together before. We know of a house in Liverpool where any may play at pen and paper games. I could tell you of more adventures.

Anyway, I am looking to make friends in this new wilderness. The Naga certainly dislike me now. Taya is an excellent healer, but not much for conversation. My pet tiger doesn't talk either. I was so lonely, I couldn't find my smile. It would be good to meet others in Shing Jai.

Maewen

Prince Pulsar · Jan 25, 2007, 05:38 PM // 17:38

(OOC: Well i am happy to see this i heard about it in rl and I am on board anything regarding RP, as i have been playing GW sense it launched, i stopped playing for that reason alone lack of RP, I rp on SWG sense that gamed launched.. I have a GUild in GW named Elven Alliance, As i rp an Elf Prince sent to help, If anyone wants to set up rp lines, please contact me in game and everything.. I am down... Name is Prince Pulsar LONG LIVE RP the real MMORPG aspect.. )

Tzu · Apr 24, 2008, 04:40 PM // 16:40

I'm sure ANET could do this. WoW did it, apparently.

I'm all for it. I think nude dancing and spamming kills gameplay.
Luckily I'm in a guild where we all RP, but it's never easy to find fellow RPers in districts clammed with people obsessing over fast XP, gold, titles and all that is of common value. People don't seem to care much for the lore of GW (anymore?).

It's a difficult task, but yea, I think ANET could pull this off.

Mohnzh · Apr 24, 2008, 04:44 PM // 16:44

Great thread necro!

After reading the other thread, I was thinking about searching for one like this too. I think it would be pretty cool. I have a feeling that this thread being as old as it is already answers the question for us though

legion_rat · Apr 24, 2008, 07:43 PM // 19:43

/signed for RP district.

Would be a nice change to visit and not have retards spamming for guilds, to sell crap, dancing, showing their stupid emotes etc etc etc. I found a RP group 2x since I have played and greatly enjoyed both.

~the rat~

pleeeeeeeaaaaasssseee Regina, we have cookies

Elena · Apr 24, 2008, 09:28 PM // 21:28

Bah you fools can't you see the Gods have forsaken oure calls for this enlightment. All youre prayers for this blessing do not reach there gates. How you people keep trying on something so hopelessly out of reach. Makes me wonder how you even managed to become a Sunspear!

MilesG · Apr 25, 2008, 06:22 AM // 06:22

/signed fo sure

I love role playing. Only thing that makes pve fun ^^

Fleur De Lyss · Jul 29, 2008, 05:10 AM // 05:10

This will never happen, why ?

the answer is simple.

GW makes tons of references in its own game that cut away from the roleplay of the game. References to RL and other things, such as Candy Cane Weapons - Banana Scythes - Most in-game Speech (especially in quests and quests rewards) - and alot added in by festivals.

Also, This would cause alot of controversy because most people find Roleplay sort of a embarrasing and odd act. What you call "griefing" is just a natural reaction too it. Just like most of you probably state your opinions about homosexuality and middle eastern religions.

General point - I wouldn't hope for any RP distract anytime soon.

and I'd like not to hear any "All of the stuff you listed is completely fine for RP, its just a little more fu and creative"; No, it contradicts RP

Lady Raenef · Jul 29, 2008, 05:19 AM // 05:19

I'm using Resurrection Signet!

Anyway, I love drama. I love role-playing. I think idea is...stupid.

Lulz.

Abedeus · Jul 29, 2008, 06:15 AM // 06:15

/signed to close this thread.

Not happened for over 3 years, more important things to do.