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Post by Xzanos on Dec 19, 2019 10:32:25 GMT -5
Greeting adventures! I would just like to start off by saying how much fun i have been having thus far playing on the server. I have meet a few companions and had a couple great RP sessions. That being said i do feel like I'm having trouble feeling apart of the server. This may be due to being a new player so I will understand if "it takes time" is the general response to this post. A couple of questions regarding this are.
Is there anything I should do to following events on the forums? Are there in-game NPC's that i should talk to to be come involved with organizations? Can I still join the Greatgaunt Volunteers? Are there ways to interact with the environment such as *spellcraft* *search* to discover additional secrets? (or would a script automatically perform such checks in designated areas)
Lastly please do not think that i am seeking someone to hold my hand, I enjoy having to discover things IC and am just looking for some tips on how to stay immersed in the world. I played a lot of NWN back when I was younger but have never actually played on a PW so I'm not fully up to speed on how things are done.
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Post by mysticalkas on Dec 19, 2019 10:50:28 GMT -5
Not at all Xzanos, RP is a big part of the server, that being said, most of the time for the Greatgaunt Volunteers you have to be level 1-5, if you take the oath then you can go to level 10 with the volunteers. There are a few random places where a search roll will autorun and give you some information. If you want to be part of a larger organization, guild then simply RP your character and the one that best suits you will surface. In Greatgaunt There are quests posted on the board by the barracks, read them and you will find locations to help the local community. You can also talk to the NPC's and see what dialog pops up. Further out from Greatgaunt you will find other NPC that will do the same thing, though you have to be more active in seeking them out.
How things are done:
1. Roll your character how you want it.
2. Roleplay that character in the game.
3. Interact with other people.
4. Have FUN!
That's the starting point of Roleplay servers. Just like any other server but with people from different walks of life, RP styles, countries. Respect is advised and patience is always good. You can also post a bit on the forums about your character in adventurer's registry to put some detail out that people would know, or tell your own story. Hope this helps.
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Post by ShadowCatJen on Dec 19, 2019 12:45:23 GMT -5
You're certainly not incorrect in that it will take time for other PCs to really get to know your PC and they start to get a notion of what's going on. Just think of it as your character just getting his feet wet in the area. Don't be afraid to have them stop for a moment and just take in the local chatter. My character has seen yours walking by a lot of times, but all she knows is that he's some tall quiet figure that has a hin companion in purple that seems to follow him where ever he goes. She's yet to hear them utter a word though so (being the paranoid sort) she is cautious to approach them. As for world events I would say to not worry too much about not getting into it right away. Again, that comes in time and with familiarity with the server in general. Just read them, but make sure your character has reasonable reason to know the information. For instance, the Planarnaut Parade would have been one of those "talk of the kingdom" deals where even in the smaller towns there would have been word of it. The Cloudstone Palace rising and the invasion of the undead a few months ago would be another one of those things everyone would have spoken about. But maybe something like this: A loud sound in the night...If your character hasn't been to Suzail yet, then chances are they haven't heard tell of it and probably won't the more time passes. Out of Character you'll know it, but In Character you shouldn't. Also, as others in other threads have said, time zones do make a difference. Just ask our poor Australian players who sometimes stay up till the wee hours of the morning to see to a major quest being held by a DM half way around the other side of the world. Or a Pacific Time Zone player who would love to take part in some things held by our Euro DMs, but can't make it during the times they're on due to work or life in general. All these sorts of things can factor into if you're able to get your character involved in things or not. Hope this helps and game on! |
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Post by nemusator on Dec 19, 2019 12:48:31 GMT -5
You can always RP with people about ongoing events, finding ways on how to participate and get involved in just about anything. You can also plan your own events and work together with DM's in their realization. Feel free to PM a DM leading an event if you need additional clarification or alike.
Happy gaming!
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Post by Xzanos on Dec 20, 2019 9:11:35 GMT -5
Thank you all for the replies and helpful information. I will try to immerse myself into the RP more and see where that leads. There are several personal quests that I have in mind and I will see where I can get with those.
In regards to the forums I guess I will just try to keep a more keen eye out on when things may be happening, but understand that I need to differentiate from things know IC and OOC.
Hope to see you all ingame!
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Post by ShadowCatJen on Dec 20, 2019 10:09:04 GMT -5
Don't ever be afraid to ask if your character could/should know something you've read. Least from my PoV, I think it's better for a player to ask then not ask and make the assumption.
Game on!
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Post by Penguin on Jan 7, 2020 22:38:21 GMT -5
I would encourage as well not to be in a hurry. FRC was never meant to be a place where you reach some mechanical achievement every time you play. FRC is a server created to be enjoyed for years. Unlike a lot of games where your character goes from nothing to world saving champion in about 30 hours, FRC is an actual second life for a character. WE have players that have been here for over a decade. When their characters are asked to tell a story, they can truly tell tales of the history of the realm. Engaging in fishing with a friend at a quiet stream, looking for herbs out in the wilderness, spending an hour in the village or city hearing the conversations as people pass by all allow your character to tell their story. Some characters spend almost all their time without adventuring and still become widely known and have a significant impact on the server. On FRC levels are not power and influence. Story telling and immersion are what shapes the world.
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