Here's a snippet from my FC's Rules and Regulations post that briefly touches on when one has a lack of RP. This is only the first part of it. (Thanks again, Ezhara)
Be Constructive, Not Destructive: It is understandable that sometimes emotions get the best of everyone. However, instead of taking out on your fellow members and friends, please maintain a manner of civility and respect, find solutions to problems instead of dwelling on it. Not getting enough RP? Try to think of why. When was the last time you approached or whispered someone for RP? When was the last time you went to a public RP hub and walked up to someone for random RP? Instead of bemoaning lack of RP, get out there and snatch some up! People are friendlier then you think!Â
We've all been there before, and I know how badly it can stink. Sometimes it's about perseverance. I didn't get any active RP until after I server transferred to Balmung about being in the beginning community on Gilgamesh from September to March. That's almost 6 months of dead end RP, trolling taverns, and other kind of RP that was sporadic or withered and died.
I've read through quite a bit on this thread and everyone has a lot of helpful input to give. A lot of suggestions and advice, many of which I don't think are meant to be harsh or critical just like I don't think those coming forth are playing the victim. So best to knock that crap off while it's ahead on both ends. It's just making people look bad.
Now. With that being said.
Towards the comments about the community needing to do something as a whole about this...
One thing to always keep in mind is how many individuals have limited amounts of time on the game. To do runs, to do things with friends or FC members, craft, PvE, PvP, etc. Some of us can stay on the game for hours and hours every single day save when we work or go to classes. Personally I've been in-between jobs and won't be able to job hunt until I move so it's left me with more time then before just sitting here twiddling my thumbs. It's also given me more time to stop and look around for a change.
For many of us, it's hard to squeeze in anything new with new characters and their stories. Especially for those of us with limited time to get everything taken care of with those we already share stories with and are associated with. It's not anyone's fault, just the way things are with any community. If someone can manage the time for it, great! But don't get mad for those who can't.
New people themselves: There's always this struggle with any game and any community. I've seen it in WoW. GW2. TESO. Aeon. Rift. Everquest. The hardest thing is the beginning establishment phase which can vary in difficulty based on the kind of character you have, the setting you're in, the lore, and finally the community itself.
With how big we are as a whole (since I know TONS of non RPC folks as well as RPC), there are plenty of fish in the sea. Someone misses your post? Wait a minute or two, send a whisper. If that doesn't work? Move on. They're obviously distracted with alt tabbing, whispers, chat spam, or are too focused and best not to be bothered anyways. Don't take offense, just move onward. For a dozen people that can't make time there are a dozen more who are clawing at the chance to find someone just like you.
Be Constructive, Not Destructive: It is understandable that sometimes emotions get the best of everyone. However, instead of taking out on your fellow members and friends, please maintain a manner of civility and respect, find solutions to problems instead of dwelling on it. Not getting enough RP? Try to think of why. When was the last time you approached or whispered someone for RP? When was the last time you went to a public RP hub and walked up to someone for random RP? Instead of bemoaning lack of RP, get out there and snatch some up! People are friendlier then you think!Â
We've all been there before, and I know how badly it can stink. Sometimes it's about perseverance. I didn't get any active RP until after I server transferred to Balmung about being in the beginning community on Gilgamesh from September to March. That's almost 6 months of dead end RP, trolling taverns, and other kind of RP that was sporadic or withered and died.
I've read through quite a bit on this thread and everyone has a lot of helpful input to give. A lot of suggestions and advice, many of which I don't think are meant to be harsh or critical just like I don't think those coming forth are playing the victim. So best to knock that crap off while it's ahead on both ends. It's just making people look bad.
Now. With that being said.
Towards the comments about the community needing to do something as a whole about this...
One thing to always keep in mind is how many individuals have limited amounts of time on the game. To do runs, to do things with friends or FC members, craft, PvE, PvP, etc. Some of us can stay on the game for hours and hours every single day save when we work or go to classes. Personally I've been in-between jobs and won't be able to job hunt until I move so it's left me with more time then before just sitting here twiddling my thumbs. It's also given me more time to stop and look around for a change.
For many of us, it's hard to squeeze in anything new with new characters and their stories. Especially for those of us with limited time to get everything taken care of with those we already share stories with and are associated with. It's not anyone's fault, just the way things are with any community. If someone can manage the time for it, great! But don't get mad for those who can't.
New people themselves: There's always this struggle with any game and any community. I've seen it in WoW. GW2. TESO. Aeon. Rift. Everquest. The hardest thing is the beginning establishment phase which can vary in difficulty based on the kind of character you have, the setting you're in, the lore, and finally the community itself.
With how big we are as a whole (since I know TONS of non RPC folks as well as RPC), there are plenty of fish in the sea. Someone misses your post? Wait a minute or two, send a whisper. If that doesn't work? Move on. They're obviously distracted with alt tabbing, whispers, chat spam, or are too focused and best not to be bothered anyways. Don't take offense, just move onward. For a dozen people that can't make time there are a dozen more who are clawing at the chance to find someone just like you.
