I created my main on Virtue back when the game first went retail; I'd chosen Virtue because I'd heard it was the Roleplay server. I then proceeded to forget all about roleplaying due to the game itself pulling me in.
I started reading these boards more recently, and one night I thought to myself that it would be fun to give roleplay a shot so I logged into the character I felt had most RP potential (The Pessimist) and headed out to Atlas City and mingled under the statue.
Being new to this, I mostly stayed back and emoted my thoughts. I figured this was a good way to get started but not be overly intrusive, and I got a few conversations that were very entertaining. Then I wandered around some more and ran into someone emoting martial arts moves. I watched and wondered what it was about when he began talking to me - I'd been spotted!
An IC conversation began, and before I knew it an entire team had been formed, consisting of my mentor, his friends, and some like me who were low in level but high in promise We were taken to the city of the Circle of Thorns, and were treated to an entire mission done in-character. I did my best to roleplay throughout the entire thing, and rather enjoyed myself.
The most interesting thing was that the character had changed from my initial idea upon creation; Pessimist suddenly had a sense of humor, she liked the open air, and was friendly overall. She did retain the outlook for which she was named, of course, but took a much less fatalistic look than I had originally thought. (Even though her battle cry is now, "I should have seen it coming...")
Previous to last night, I'd not played Pessimist much. I tend to solo and, as a defender, she's not the strongest at that suit. Now I've found a much more entertaining pastime.
So I'd like to say a quick thanks (too late!) to those who taught me what a role-played mission is all about, and also to say a quick hello to the boards. I think I'll be staying around here for a bit
I created my main on Virtue back when the game first went retail; I'd chosen Virtue because I'd heard it was the Roleplay server. I then proceeded to forget all about roleplaying due to the game itself pulling me in.
We were taken to the city of the Circle of Thorns, and were treated to an entire mission done in-character. I did my best to roleplay throughout the entire thing, and rather enjoyed myself.
I started reading these boards more recently, and one night I thought to myself that it would be fun to give roleplay a shot so I logged into the character I felt had most RP potential (The Pessimist) and headed out to Atlas City and mingled under the statue.
Being new to this, I mostly stayed back and emoted my thoughts. I figured this was a good way to get started but not be overly intrusive, and I got a few conversations that were very entertaining. Then I wandered around some more and ran into someone emoting martial arts moves. I watched and wondered what it was about when he began talking to me - I'd been spotted!
An IC conversation began, and before I knew it an entire team had been formed, consisting of my mentor, his friends, and some like me who were low in level but high in promise
The most interesting thing was that the character had changed from my initial idea upon creation; Pessimist suddenly had a sense of humor, she liked the open air, and was friendly overall. She did retain the outlook for which she was named, of course, but took a much less fatalistic look than I had originally thought. (Even though her battle cry is now, "I should have seen it coming...")
Previous to last night, I'd not played Pessimist much. I tend to solo and, as a defender, she's not the strongest at that suit. Now I've found a much more entertaining pastime.
So I'd like to say a quick thanks (too late!) to those who taught me what a role-played mission is all about, and also to say a quick hello to the boards. I think I'll be staying around here for a bit