New to virtue and RP (Semi WoT)


Amahte

 

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Alright, so I just created a new villain on virtue, a quasi-copy of my main villain on Champion. I did this because I've always wanted to RP my characters and it's kind of pointless on a low population server like Champion. Hell, I can't even find a team most of the time. So anyway, I've managed to play in a team twice now, with completely different results.

The first team was GREAT. I skipped the tutorial and went right into "send in the bots" mode. It was a PuG full team of 8 right out of the Zig. A few players rotated in and out, but at least four others were there the whole time. Everyone was in character and having a blast while we rocketed through the initial levels and onto the fun stuff. We pulled the first mayhem mission and then I called it a night.

The second team I managed to find was grueling. Maybe I was on a the wrong time of day, but it seemed to be the only team running. One guy knew what he was doing, two more had a little of an idea, but the others were morons. On top of it all, no one was in character. I was making desperate attempts to remain in character, but getting "lol" and "wtf" responses. It frustrated me to no end.

So how do I find a good RP team?
Do I have to be the one to make one?
Is RP uncommon at low levels and my first team was just a fluke?
What times are best for finding other RPers?

I know one answer is going to be "Find an RP villaingroup." I would love to, but my character is OBSESSED with setting up his Corporation, and will have nothing of the sort. He calls the shots, he builds the base, he runs the show. My best bet in that regard is to coalition with someone.


Where to now?
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The MFing Warshade | The Last Rule of Tanking | The Got Dam Mastermind
Everything Dark Armor | The Softcap
don'T attempt to read tHis mEssaGe, And believe Me, it is not a codE.

 

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Maybe you could form an rp vg then? Virtue is like any other server, there are some good people out there and plenty of jerks. Try not to let it get you down. The good, fun teams are out there.


Heroes : Angrem (50 Stone tank), Exo Inferis (50 Fire blaster), Exo Proteus (50 ill/emp), IceVengance (50 cold defender)
Villains : AtomBomb (50 Rad/Kin corruptor), Aleks (50 SS/Inv brute), StoneLethal (50 EM/Stone brute), Davroz (50 Bots/Dark mastermind)

 

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Maybe you could form an rp vg then? Virtue is like any other server, there are some good people out there and plenty of jerks. Try not to let it get you down. The good, fun teams are out there.

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That's exactly what he did as soon as I hit level 10 and was able to form the SG.

Not sure how to go about recruiting though.


Where to now?
Check out all my guides and fiction pieces on my blog.
The MFing Warshade | The Last Rule of Tanking | The Got Dam Mastermind
Everything Dark Armor | The Softcap
don'T attempt to read tHis mEssaGe, And believe Me, it is not a codE.

 

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There are a bunch of options.

1) PuG RP does happen, but it can be sporadic. Better bet is if you start the team. Seems like people tend to be afraid to start teams at times.

2) Form your own SG and Advertise. Advertise here, Advertise in Mercy occasionally, even go into Pocket D and Advertise once in a while.

3) Go to some of the RP spots. Yes while most of the Cape DJs tend to do shows in Pocket D where the listeners around tend to RP, there are shows in St. Martial and other places in the Isles. Look for groups of people hanging around out in the open and start RPing with them.

4) Join some Virtue Globals. They are a great way to meet others, especially RPers on Virtue, depending on the Global.

Finally., Welcome to Virtue and have some fun!


Defcon 0 - (D4 lvl 50),DJ Shecky Cape Radio
@Shecky
Twitter: @DJ_Shecky, @siliconshecky, @thecaperadio
When you air your dirty laundry out on a clothesline above the street, everyone is allowed to snicker at the skid marks in your underoos. - Lemur_Lad

 

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Hey Dechs I have a villain who might be perfect for your group as an enforcer type, he is more of a follower than leader and might fit in with what your looking for. Anyways send me a tell @redwrath or hit me up in game on Gigantico if your interested.


 

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Red Side, it seems to be wherever you can find it. The university in Cap seems to get some, Golden Giza gets some, and around the arbiter in Grandville are the main spots I"ve found so far. Any Cape show will bring in a bunch of RPers also.


Defcon 0 - (D4 lvl 50),DJ Shecky Cape Radio
@Shecky
Twitter: @DJ_Shecky, @siliconshecky, @thecaperadio
When you air your dirty laundry out on a clothesline above the street, everyone is allowed to snicker at the skid marks in your underoos. - Lemur_Lad

 

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Amahte - I'll look you up. Gigantico? Look for a tell from Dechs Kaison.

DJ, you'll have to forgive my ignorance here, but... what is a Cape show?

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Look at my sig. The Cape radio is a player run online station. There are some other stations around also, and they tend to attract RPers to the shows that they do from various locations in the game.


Defcon 0 - (D4 lvl 50),DJ Shecky Cape Radio
@Shecky
Twitter: @DJ_Shecky, @siliconshecky, @thecaperadio
When you air your dirty laundry out on a clothesline above the street, everyone is allowed to snicker at the skid marks in your underoos. - Lemur_Lad

 

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I'll just add not to despair.
You'll have great times and interactions... and sometimes you'll have... less-than-great ones...

There are plenty of Non-RPers on Virtue and even plenty of RPers that don't stay 100% IC when teaming and such.

I find that the key for myself is just staying true to what I enjoy (100% RP) and move on from a team if the back and forth just isn't fun enough.

So, I wouldn't say you were just lucky with your first team.
It was just a good one to start with. Be glad for it and continue to do your thing... I hope you find the fun you're looking for and stick around!

Welcome to Virtue!

(I haven't done much spontaneous RP Villainside other than some PuG's here and there... as opposed to Heroeside... So, I can't offer anything much more specific).

Often times, RP breeds more RP. However, if the people you're with clearly aren't into it.. Move on!


@Zethustra
"Now at midnight all the agents and the superhuman crew come out
and round up everyone that knows more than they do"
-Dylan

 

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Ahh, as someone pointed out looking on here is a good idea as well. Cannot believe I didn't suggest that.


Heroes : Angrem (50 Stone tank), Exo Inferis (50 Fire blaster), Exo Proteus (50 ill/emp), IceVengance (50 cold defender)
Villains : AtomBomb (50 Rad/Kin corruptor), Aleks (50 SS/Inv brute), StoneLethal (50 EM/Stone brute), Davroz (50 Bots/Dark mastermind)