I have found recently, that the members of this game are split into three groups
Role Players: Those who stick to their character at LEAST 75% of their time in game. And who create storylines to drive a specific character.. or group of characters.
PvPers/Griefers: Normally in the same group unfortunately. These are the people who enjoy killing anything they can lay their hands on. Especially other players
Undecided: The people who know they like to hunt/level.. but also like to party in the bars and socialize when they have a chance.
On some games, there are specific servers for each of these types. But, here on Rubi-Ka we all mingle into one.
I for one am a hardcore role player. I level characters on my other account and use all my own characters to roleplay. I am very rarely out of character in the game (even though it may seem very real to you... most of it is playing) And I work very hard to set up story lines and plots for my guild and my character.
Now... How do we seperate the PvP/Griefers from the ROleplayers? Well.. we can't really.. as we all pay our $11 to play.
<<</me whips out her soapbox>> I would ask though, that you try to respect the roleplayers. I have heard SO many people getting almost offended that someone has the imagination to come up with a storyline. If you dislike what you see.. please just keep it to yourself. <</me steps off her soapbox>>
BUT... I do have an idea that might help us, the roleplayers, out.
I am calling forward all of the roleplayers.. individual or in a guild.. that are dedicated to making the storylines in this game Real!! And Large! I need people who would like to plan and run storylines throughout the game.
I am proposing that we develop a SL "union" persay. This will encompass all regions. We will have monthly meetings <<ooc.. in a private, neutral area>> To discuss current storylines and how we can all become a part. We can also plan ahead and bring ideas to the members to create a new story each month - all running together. And when Funcom has their events, we can meld right in using our own storylines as a beginner. Doing this might also give the folks at Funcom a little extra boost, if needed, to help us out with the stories.
If you are interested in this union. Please post your name, Org (if guilded) and faction on this thread. We will then organize a meeting time and date to have our first meeting and discuss storylines for August and September.
If anyone is interested.. I am currently working on one called "A warning" If you would like to read about this current storyline.. and how it is unfolding, Please see the post by Ghostofrizzior.
I do hope that we get a large group together to form this union. I think it will not only be fun to create.. but, will also be fun to act out.
Thank you for your time.
- Aktrez