1) What are thoughts on RP'ing different roles, races, genders etc?? I like to play them all, but not sure if there is a unwritten rule about how OOC relates to IC in the way of race and gender etc...
Chose what makes you most comfortable as a writer, if you feel more at home playing a female then do so. And the same for playing a male. Choosing a race, I think, that depends moreso on which appeals to you more. I tend to chose races based on their supporting lore and whether or not I find it remotely interesting. The biggest rule in my book is that OOC should be kept separate from IC, always.
2) How strict is everyone about names and stories? I have a character "Grianne Ohmsford" that I created on Gilgamesh. Yes that is the same character out of the Shannara series (from much later in the novels), but I really like the character and want to build on it. This isn't a requirement, I can role a different one, but was just interested in the thoughts.
I can not speak for the server as a whole, but my personal opinion is that names should stick close to lore. When naming conventions are given. And if they do not then there should be a well written reason (in that characters background) that would explain that. ICly Vali has been known to question Miqo'te with non tribal names. Usually they are city cats etc. Which makes sense.
3) Is it possible to just be casual about it? Like spend part of the time progressing (leveling) as well as role playing?
Of course! I try and strike a healthy balance with it myself. I usually take certain days to do either though. Most of the time it's to RP lol.
4) Being a little new to this side of the gaming, is there a Free Company or group that can adopt a couple of my characters and help me develop them?
I am always willing to assist with character development, I find it to be the most rewarding aspect of roleplaying. Depending on what you are looking for I would be glad to assist in whatever way I can. Or you can contact one of my guys from Ambrosia -points to Incubus- I run a linkshell that is attached to a Free Company, The Blackwater Company.
Chose what makes you most comfortable as a writer, if you feel more at home playing a female then do so. And the same for playing a male. Choosing a race, I think, that depends moreso on which appeals to you more. I tend to chose races based on their supporting lore and whether or not I find it remotely interesting. The biggest rule in my book is that OOC should be kept separate from IC, always.
2) How strict is everyone about names and stories? I have a character "Grianne Ohmsford" that I created on Gilgamesh. Yes that is the same character out of the Shannara series (from much later in the novels), but I really like the character and want to build on it. This isn't a requirement, I can role a different one, but was just interested in the thoughts.
I can not speak for the server as a whole, but my personal opinion is that names should stick close to lore. When naming conventions are given. And if they do not then there should be a well written reason (in that characters background) that would explain that. ICly Vali has been known to question Miqo'te with non tribal names. Usually they are city cats etc. Which makes sense.
3) Is it possible to just be casual about it? Like spend part of the time progressing (leveling) as well as role playing?
Of course! I try and strike a healthy balance with it myself. I usually take certain days to do either though. Most of the time it's to RP lol.
4) Being a little new to this side of the gaming, is there a Free Company or group that can adopt a couple of my characters and help me develop them?
I am always willing to assist with character development, I find it to be the most rewarding aspect of roleplaying. Depending on what you are looking for I would be glad to assist in whatever way I can. Or you can contact one of my guys from Ambrosia -points to Incubus- I run a linkshell that is attached to a Free Company, The Blackwater Company.
(10-21-2013, 03:00 PM)Ouma Wrote: okay my last question which world should i pick?That is your call entirely, find which suits you best. Drop a character on both. We are pretty active here on Gilgamesh so come on over and check us out. My in game name is Y'Vali S'vikhalsma.