12-26-2014, 11:13 PM
Where did you first start roleplaying?
On a forum, of all things. It wasn't so much an RP in the way we know it as just taking turns writing our own chapters. We were even allowed to write stuff for each other's characters so long as it fit them, etc.
How long have you been roleplaying?
About 12 years ago was when I started, but I only got REALLY into it about 8-10 years ago.
Where did you have your best roleplay experiences?
A hilarious 2nd Edition D&D Campaign where I was a kender (if you don't know what these are, you suck)
A game of Heroes Unlimited where my character and his asian buddy got shot up in a coffee shop while singing Mr Roboto for no other reason than "lol racism"
An RP Server in WoW of all things (I don't play anymore, but Horde FTW, the Alliance had all the biggest jerks, Horde was great)
And finally, believe it or not, some of the relationships and people met through SL2.
Other experiences?
I've tried RPB once, and hated it. Without firm mechanics to play within (See: RPing within a game, like that WoW server, or SL2) any form of battling someone else always has me worried about godmodding, whether unintentionally doing it myself, or my opponent doing so.
I've also done some pretty extensive Skype RPs (though lately the Skype RPs are mostly just "Eh, SL2 is too laggy, let's RP our characters on Skype instead"
Other notes:
Honestly? I'm rusty. I've been around SL2 for a long-ish time, sure (almost 10 months now, on and off) but due to my condition, I was on a severe extended haitus from RP of a solid 6-7 years or so.
As such, it's been like re-learning RP conventions (which have evolved over time, it seems) all over again, and I don't consider myself the most proficient. Sure, seeing legit bad RP makes me realize I'm not a novice, but I'm not going to brag and claim to be a pro, either. People I met in SL2 keep trying to invite me to other games, like Misuterii, and I legitimately wonder why they thought I was worth considering, heh.
I have the most fun working within the existing systems, but flexing my creativity within the maximum reasonable boundaries. A Kensei/Monk with a sword and a gun? Power Gradation is RP'd as a Ki based skill, and the gunshots are physical manifestations of that ki, like a shockwave you'd see in an anime (Think "Demon Fang" or "Azure Edge" from the Tales games, for example. Basically, like Shinken.) or using a Jeweled Gauntlet as an LB's lantern, that they also project an ethereal shield from (Aegis + Hard Light.) A half hyattr with no wings? Trying to breathe fire hurts her, but she can channel it through a catalyst and perform it like Shinken, instead. Things like this.
On a forum, of all things. It wasn't so much an RP in the way we know it as just taking turns writing our own chapters. We were even allowed to write stuff for each other's characters so long as it fit them, etc.
How long have you been roleplaying?
About 12 years ago was when I started, but I only got REALLY into it about 8-10 years ago.
Where did you have your best roleplay experiences?
A hilarious 2nd Edition D&D Campaign where I was a kender (if you don't know what these are, you suck)
A game of Heroes Unlimited where my character and his asian buddy got shot up in a coffee shop while singing Mr Roboto for no other reason than "lol racism"
An RP Server in WoW of all things (I don't play anymore, but Horde FTW, the Alliance had all the biggest jerks, Horde was great)
And finally, believe it or not, some of the relationships and people met through SL2.
Other experiences?
I've tried RPB once, and hated it. Without firm mechanics to play within (See: RPing within a game, like that WoW server, or SL2) any form of battling someone else always has me worried about godmodding, whether unintentionally doing it myself, or my opponent doing so.
I've also done some pretty extensive Skype RPs (though lately the Skype RPs are mostly just "Eh, SL2 is too laggy, let's RP our characters on Skype instead"
Other notes:
Honestly? I'm rusty. I've been around SL2 for a long-ish time, sure (almost 10 months now, on and off) but due to my condition, I was on a severe extended haitus from RP of a solid 6-7 years or so.
As such, it's been like re-learning RP conventions (which have evolved over time, it seems) all over again, and I don't consider myself the most proficient. Sure, seeing legit bad RP makes me realize I'm not a novice, but I'm not going to brag and claim to be a pro, either. People I met in SL2 keep trying to invite me to other games, like Misuterii, and I legitimately wonder why they thought I was worth considering, heh.
I have the most fun working within the existing systems, but flexing my creativity within the maximum reasonable boundaries. A Kensei/Monk with a sword and a gun? Power Gradation is RP'd as a Ki based skill, and the gunshots are physical manifestations of that ki, like a shockwave you'd see in an anime (Think "Demon Fang" or "Azure Edge" from the Tales games, for example. Basically, like Shinken.) or using a Jeweled Gauntlet as an LB's lantern, that they also project an ethereal shield from (Aegis + Hard Light.) A half hyattr with no wings? Trying to breathe fire hurts her, but she can channel it through a catalyst and perform it like Shinken, instead. Things like this.
*loud burp*
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