Try sending OOC tells to the characters you're wanting to interact with, maybe that will lead to a "chance" encounter between your toon and theirs. I know your feeling of not wanting to jump into other's RP, but a friendly OOC tell might help, also it might introduce you to other RP'ers. Good luck!
I have the same issue about jumping in on other's RP. What I recommend is finding some sort of angel. Maybe palying it as overhearing something, and say, "Hey, maybe I can help." Or else hitting people with an OOC tell asking them if it is ok to join in or that you want to.
I know Around the Cape DJ's when RP goes on, sometimes it can be easy to insert yourself into the RP sometimes, people just wind up off in their own little owrld, but usually the DJs are pretty good about chatting with anyone around them. Getting to know the DJ can be a good ice breaker as they can get you in and introduced to others.
*makes notes of his own advice which he never listens to anyway*
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You should do what I do. Say absolutely something random, or just wallflower. ... Wait. I don't wallflower. I molest people in the D.
Good times, good times.
But as to deal with your inherent social interaction issue?
1. Hang out with the DJ's. I'm not personally fond of the groupies, but they are a friendly bunch at times.
2. Stay near blueside bar. Be quiet long enough when near the bar and someone ends up talking to you.
3. ????
4. Profit
There is also a global channel I just joined that you might enjoy. It's called Roleplayers LFT. The channel itself is OOC, but they use it to organize IC mission teams and TFs. Join in on a couple of those, and they might lead to more outside RP. And if it doesn't, you've probably had some fun missions, at least.
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Also the dubiously infamous 'Roleplayers' channel, owned by Shadeknight.
I do know the feeling. Walking into the Pocket D or something like it, how do you insert yourself into the conversation? I usually start by testing the waters a little bit: a silent emote or two, ordering coffee, finding a seat, dodging the minotaur at the end of the bar, etc.
Often that's enough to get a small acknowledgement from -someone- that you can build on: a look, someone making room for you, or a polite nod. Even a hello, once in a while. Sometimes of course you get nothing, and it's not because people are evil - it's just not always easy to respond to everything that goes on around you all the time.
I tend to insert myself into any conversation that appear it might be interesting by waiting for a good opening to inject an unexpected comment, question, or better yet, joke. Amusing people tends to make them sweep you up in conversation quickly.
Showing an interest in general can be effective. Read people's info. Comment on some personal item they carry, make an incorrect but flattering snap judgement based on their manners or something. It tends to spark an interest very quickly.
It's of course easier with an attractive and interesting character, than with a loner, a robot or a grumpy guy. Of course there are some days, when you just can't get anyone to notice you at all. Again, that's just how it is, and one can only take a deep breath, swallow the frustration, and try again in two hours, or on another char.
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You'd be surprised. The more abnormal a character is (because lets face it, EVERYONE is attractive at the D), the more likely they'll be a part of a conversation.
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Originally Posted by MacOberon
It's of course easier with an attractive and interesting character, than with a loner, a robot or a grumpy guy.
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So, it's no shock that I'm a social misfit. I play online games, what were you expecting a casanova? I used to RP pretty freely, but after staying away from RP for so many years I'm finding myself in an odd position.
My inherant inability to just jump into a group of people and do stuff has carried over into my RPing. I just don't know how to initiate RP anymore. It's not that I don't want to...My characters have stories for a reason. So what's a guy to do when you're a complete stranger? I find myself off to the side reading others' conversations and thinking "Damn, they all know each other. Better not get involved in their stuff."
For the record, I'm looking at the D (and if there's a better hotspot, I'd be glad to hear of it). When it comes to in-mission I just limit it to one-liners and general banter, nothing too in-depth but still IC.
The off-beat space pirate...Capt. Stormrider (50+3 Elec/Storm Science Corruptor)
The mysterious Djinn...Emerald Dervish (50+1 DB/DA Magic Stalker)
The psychotic inventor...Dollmaster (50 Bot/FF Tech Mastermind)
Virtue Forever.