RP spots?

Hey there, I've got a question for anyone who's immersed at all in the RP community. Are there any RP hotspots OTHER than Pocket D and underneath Atlas? Those are the only places I ever see anyone doing anything that looks to be in character.

I'm kind of hoping there's more, because of all the RP I've ever seen going on under Atlas, 100% of it is about vampires, catgirls, or some combination of both. As far as Pocket D goes, I've only ever heard that ERP happens frequently there, so I don't tend to hang around there much.

I'm not really immersed in the RP here, and I've not even filled out a character bio yet, but if I knew there was more than Pocket D ERP and catgirl/vampires, I'd probably be more motivated to get to it. I just feel like heroes would spend more time doing hero-things in hero-places, rather than raving in a dance party.

(As a disclaimer, I don't hate catgirls or vampires. I've actually seen some really creative catgirl characters running around. It's just that the other 96% aren't that creative..at all.) Thanks.

RP is where you make it. There is a bunch RP that can happen in temas, plus good SGs. Also around the Cape DJs in pocket D is more normal type RP (Storylines, people chatting about things etc...) and not the ERP you see up on the blue side bar.

Your best bet is to not listen to people and explore yourself. If you want an RP "hotspot", chances are it wouldn't be what you'd enjoy, because as population in a community increases, so does the interest in popular activities favoured by majority (and popular activities favoured by majority in this context means sexual interactions, demons, vampires, and other stuff most people consider "cliche" and "uncreative").

So just go around, explore, try to meet friends and most importantly, try to find a community, such as a supergroup, that matches your specific ideals and standards. You'll have fun doing it too! I promise you it's out there, just look hard enough!

Time of day can also play a role in what sort of RPers you run in to. I've had a lot of good experiences with people in Atlas Park; generally the crowds that hang around/on City Hall specifically. I know that there's a group of people who occasionally RP in the Steel Canyon University. A lot of the best RP I've seen goes on either on teams, in AE missions, or in SG bases though, so one of the best things you can do is find an RP Supergroup. There are a lot of options, from celestial heroes to aliens, and the golden, silver, and modern age hero RP scene is very much alive.

One recommendation I have is to check out http://www.virtueverse.com for a large selection of players and groups with rich stories and backgrounds. It can be a fantastic springboard for finding an SG, too!

Quick story.

So I was running back and forth between the University and the BM a few days ago. Then while at the crafting computer thingy in the University, I notice some IC Local chat. Oooh, neat, I think to myself, let's see if I can find these people and get some RP going.

I sneak around the University trying to find where these other players were hiding, so I could make a good entrance. Turns out they were on the second floor of the north end, which I didn't even remember knowing was there. So I listen in for a bit, and discover that the characters were some time traveling guy and a VEAT that possibly wasn't Arachnos, or Ex, or something. I approach, and attempt to get a decent conversation going.

Almost immediately, I'm essentially told to piss off.

I relay as diplomatically as possible that I was only looking to, well, chat. I'm told again, “GTFO!” So I left.

Call me crazy, but I -like- it when an RPer approaches me in a public location. Multiple times I've dragged VGmates out of the base kicking and screaming to try and get them out in the open to maybe find some other RPers. Some times it works, some times it doesn't. But geeze, maybe it's just my luck but it sure seems that these days, a lot of RPers do NOT want anyone else approaching them, anywhere, ever.

good luck D.B.B.

I'm sure it's not always the case, but I think some RPers are jaded either by trolls or what they consider "questionable" RPers. That varies from person to person, but for a personal example: The other day I was hanging out near City Hall and a gentleman approached me, sent me and some of the people I was chatting with a tell asking if we'd be up for some RP, and after saying yes the whole lot of us were "caught in an explosion" from what amounted to a terrorist attack. On City Hall. In a zone full of heroes. By someone who was phase shifted and could not be seen/affected. To each their own I suppose, though it wasn't my cup of tea.

Anyway, I personally think that if you're in a public place, RPing in local, it serves as an open door to other RPers. They have a right to keep the RP private, but they shouldn't be surprised that they attracted company. Not much of a consolation prize, but I'd have totally RPed with you, Agonus.

With so many new and returning players maybe we should all keep in mind that the community is only as strong as we're willing to make it. A great first step is to get out there and RP. Another strong step in the right direction is to be welcoming / encouraging / respectful of fellow RPers.

Well im my brief expreiances on virtue, I have to say ERP has not really happened in PD though im sure it does sometimes, as well its inevitable. > >

Anyway just a random defend some vampire RPers, some of us still go for the more monster version of vampires and some do try to be more inventive....anyway moving on...

What I ahve seen of virtue is RP can pretty much spring up anywhere, Atlas, PD, even Mercy island, pretty much if you let it be known you RP and are RPing others seem to eventually join in. Like I said though just been rather brief experiances on my part.

In base, on teams, out in the open, I tend to RP just about anywhere it happens. Catch me in-game and you're more than welcome to join in the fun.

Personally, as someone who isn't a skilled RPer, I think it's awesome to see a large group of people RPing in creative ways. Even more fun to be in an RPing team. I was in a team with a drunk pirate character once and I honestly could not stop laughing at the guy. That's what makes this game so awesome IMO.

If you'd like to hang out at the D to find some people to chat with IC, but are afraid of getting propositioned for ERP, simply add a (No ERP) tag to your bio. Sure, like with (no blind invites) in Team search, you're going to get some people ignoring it, but those people are idiots and would eventually make it onto your Ignore list in one way or another.

In fact, you can't go wrong with adding a few OOC notes to your bio to explain what sort of RP you like. (Long-term storylines/casual chatting? Serious/lighthearted? IC banter on teams/don't bother me when I'm earning XP?)

As usual, I have to defend Pocket D against the attacks many people seem to throw. It isn't THAt bad. i go there frequently, I have NEVER, NOT ONCE seen any ERP go on. People with the tgs, sure, but then people could be smart/polite and do so in tells or in team. And if so, why be bothered about it?

Anyways, I have noticed RP is really restricted to SGs, nowdays, if not in Atlas or the D. if you want, though, you can always try to get an RP team up through using globals like RP Virtue, as several people never really get the chance to RP some of thier characters that don't have an SG, or wouldn't just hang out around the D. ESPECIALLY, when they have a secret identity hero/villain ad want to play as thier counter-part.

A big thing, though, is most of the 'good' and 'polite' RPers come out of the woodworks from 10pm (EST) on until 10am (EST). I have noticed otherwise it becomes a bit more questionable and, of course, some idiots sprout up between those times, from time to time, this mainly focusing in Pocket D as a hotspot.

Don't know if that helps, but take whateer advice you want.
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I am tired of just RPing in the D (which I am a fan of) and my VG. Everyone should stay in character 150% of the time. If I find you in public at Walmart I want to see you /e when you talk to me.

Thanks a lot for the replies. I was surprised to see that there were so many. There was a lot of good advice given here. I'll definitely be looking into some SG's and I'll check out virtueverse when I've got the time. This was very helpful.

One of the things I love about Virtue is that even a lot of PuGs will still be RP-friendly, so if you begin RPing you might very well get the whole team going.

Agonus, I'm so sorry you had such a terrible experience like that. Were that me, I would have found some sort of way to get you to enter into our conversation. I really like RPing with strangers. Especially so when they just come up to me and what not.

I would have to agree when someone said something about the good RPers being out and about around 10 pm Eastern. Then again, I guess that's because that's when I login and I normally find something to do. And actually, I believe most come out at around 12 midnight Eastern.

I don't believe Pocket D is as bad as some people make it out to be. I've made a lot of RP friends just from the D itself. Though I'm quite sure that the ERPz and the doucheyness does exist. I guess I just tend to walk away from all of it.

Though, I think the best way to get RP on a regular basis is through an SG that fits your needs and wants. There are tons of them out there so I'm sure you'll find one.

One of the easiest ways to get some RP from strangers is when you do your LFT broadcasts or team forming, make a note that your looking for RP Mishes.... I have done a few and they have been fun, I've met new heroes and got some RP which made the time fly when your grinding through mishes...