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This may be an unusual request coming from me, but where might some be found? I've spent several months worth walking around, and while I know my hours tell against me (11 PM Eastern on forward isn't the best of time slots), it's been months worth of conversational sallies that drop flat, requests to tag along that are ignored, greetings met in kind and no more, and suchlike.
I'm not looking so much for generic advice such as I've seen (and given) for many years now: talk to people in a certain fashion, go hang out at X spot and try talking, try joining Y Great House or MHO. I'm looking for like-minded folks who might be seeking themselves for people to whom to talk and coming up short. Any takers?
>Have you considered it's your character that doesn't fit with whom you're trying to interact with?
As curt as undiplomatic as always, but it could be part of the truth. You'd know better than anyone what type of characters yours finds interesting, both agreeable and conflicting (and whatever else). People are out there, and I tend to find them in every town. However, you're not generally going to get their full attention, as not everyone will get yours; so even if you find that someone with well developed skills, you won't always find that gem of a conversation (or what have you) that you're looking for.
I tend to have my go-to people whom I'll hunt down if I'm near where ever they are. It's generally a relatively small group of people. Another thing I'll do is just sort of advertise myself (that is, just make attempts to connect publicly with others). I find that even if people don't engage me at first, they may find reason to do so later (and this happens a lot).
It also helps to know how the social game works. Being able to read people and properly respond is key. To clarify, I'm not saying to be fake; I'm saying that people give lots of conscious and subconscious clues about what they want, and if you can recognize them, you can usually find an in.
~Brian, Sepher's player
As curt as undiplomatic as always, but it could be part of the truth. You'd know better than anyone what type of characters yours finds interesting, both agreeable and conflicting (and whatever else). People are out there, and I tend to find them in every town. However, you're not generally going to get their full attention, as not everyone will get yours; so even if you find that someone with well developed skills, you won't always find that gem of a conversation (or what have you) that you're looking for.
I tend to have my go-to people whom I'll hunt down if I'm near where ever they are. It's generally a relatively small group of people. Another thing I'll do is just sort of advertise myself (that is, just make attempts to connect publicly with others). I find that even if people don't engage me at first, they may find reason to do so later (and this happens a lot).
It also helps to know how the social game works. Being able to read people and properly respond is key. To clarify, I'm not saying to be fake; I'm saying that people give lots of conscious and subconscious clues about what they want, and if you can recognize them, you can usually find an in.
~Brian, Sepher's player
I can't necessarily point in you a specific direction as far as organizations, but for starters, getting involved in the Lich storyline would go a long way. Its highly player-oriented, and you can get by just interacting with one of the factions.
As Kastrel, I'm always willing to entertain the prospect of extensive RP interaction, but there is no guarantee. Kastrel has a scholarly mind, and is interested in learning, teaching, sorcery, demonology, history, and the like. He is not looking for friends, and doesn't care much for small talk. If you have a RP-relevant method of approaching him, he may chat with you for hours, but he doesn't need hunting buddies. If you think you can make something out of that, feel free to approach at any time. He normally does not initiate.
If you are looking for a brief introduction to the Lich storyline, asking Kastrel about it would be a great way to get a foot-in-the-door for both.
As for other sides of the Lich storyline, look for Sarvia, Ravashaak, Arpelli, Kiske or Maags if you want to get involved with the "anti-Lich" faction. Cruxophim originally started as "just another lichling", but has moved off-track into his own little group of interesting storyline RP, and there is ALWAYS some interaction to be had if he or his friends are around. There are other Lich followers as well. Currently, the Volnite group seems to have simmered down with the death of Vordilian.
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>Barnom exclaims, "I smell delicious!"
>Barnom says, "Like sage and nutmeg."
As Kastrel, I'm always willing to entertain the prospect of extensive RP interaction, but there is no guarantee. Kastrel has a scholarly mind, and is interested in learning, teaching, sorcery, demonology, history, and the like. He is not looking for friends, and doesn't care much for small talk. If you have a RP-relevant method of approaching him, he may chat with you for hours, but he doesn't need hunting buddies. If you think you can make something out of that, feel free to approach at any time. He normally does not initiate.
If you are looking for a brief introduction to the Lich storyline, asking Kastrel about it would be a great way to get a foot-in-the-door for both.
As for other sides of the Lich storyline, look for Sarvia, Ravashaak, Arpelli, Kiske or Maags if you want to get involved with the "anti-Lich" faction. Cruxophim originally started as "just another lichling", but has moved off-track into his own little group of interesting storyline RP, and there is ALWAYS some interaction to be had if he or his friends are around. There are other Lich followers as well. Currently, the Volnite group seems to have simmered down with the death of Vordilian.
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>Barnom exclaims, "I smell delicious!"
>Barnom says, "Like sage and nutmeg."
<<Currently, the Volnite group seems to have simmered down with the death of Vordilian.
I think that group, we?, actually probably not we, who attacks a Lich..., but I think the clearer heads have prevailed. We've tried to negotiate, balance, and offer peace discussion possibilities with Barnom and the Lichling. Then Drangell was broke out and the kidnappings started so it changed the pacing.
You can always approach Geijon also. It may be that sometimes people who RP will rest away from others to get food, go to the bathroom, etc, but I've found when they are in public most are responsive. TSC and at times Hearthstone seems to be a "Come RP here" spots along with others. Don't rest at tables or in secluded areas is the core advice.
I think that group, we?, actually probably not we, who attacks a Lich..., but I think the clearer heads have prevailed. We've tried to negotiate, balance, and offer peace discussion possibilities with Barnom and the Lichling. Then Drangell was broke out and the kidnappings started so it changed the pacing.
You can always approach Geijon also. It may be that sometimes people who RP will rest away from others to get food, go to the bathroom, etc, but I've found when they are in public most are responsive. TSC and at times Hearthstone seems to be a "Come RP here" spots along with others. Don't rest at tables or in secluded areas is the core advice.
I don't so much get involved in lofty discussions. Usually, if I want to interact, I just start talking to people. Unless they're AFK they'll probably respond if you, for instance, ask them how their hunt went. Or complain a bit about the assignments you've been receiving from the local adventurer's guild. Then, once you're talking, the conversation can go wherever you'd like it to. If they aren't into anything much beyond hunting, well, at least they're talking to you and you may at least have found a hunting partner!
If you just walk into a room cold and start getting down to business, I know some people who would be turned off by that. They might even pretend to be AFK or just make some non-committal gesture indicating that they have heard you and don't care to involve themselves in whatever it is you're peddling. If they perhaps knew you just a little bit through a brief interlude of small talk, then perhaps they would be more willing to commit themselves.
~Taverkin
If you just walk into a room cold and start getting down to business, I know some people who would be turned off by that. They might even pretend to be AFK or just make some non-committal gesture indicating that they have heard you and don't care to involve themselves in whatever it is you're peddling. If they perhaps knew you just a little bit through a brief interlude of small talk, then perhaps they would be more willing to commit themselves.
~Taverkin
>If you just walk into a room cold and start getting down to business, I know some people who would be turned off by that.
Just playing devil's advocate, and not at ALL disagreeing with this sentiment (its completely true), but on the flip side of things, my main would respond much better to this. You want something, then out with it. He doesn't have time to deal with vagueness, half-riddles and nonsense. So really, its going to depend on the person, and any approach should be calculated before you make it. Don't just "down to business" with a person who will want to trust/know you first, and don't waste time talking about weather and Rhetegar with those who are more interested in getting to the point.
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>Barnom exclaims, "I smell delicious!"
>Barnom says, "Like sage and nutmeg."
Just playing devil's advocate, and not at ALL disagreeing with this sentiment (its completely true), but on the flip side of things, my main would respond much better to this. You want something, then out with it. He doesn't have time to deal with vagueness, half-riddles and nonsense. So really, its going to depend on the person, and any approach should be calculated before you make it. Don't just "down to business" with a person who will want to trust/know you first, and don't waste time talking about weather and Rhetegar with those who are more interested in getting to the point.
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>Barnom exclaims, "I smell delicious!"
>Barnom says, "Like sage and nutmeg."
That's true. I was more looking at it from the perspective of drawing other players into conversation. If you can't do that, you never even get the opportunity for their character to tell you to get to the point! The small talk is regarding activities that other players are typically involved in and can speak to. If, for instance, I walk in and start talking to nobody in particular about the Lich event, the players who don't know about it or don't care about it probably won't have anything to say. But if I weave some of that into a conversation ongoing, then they might take the time to question me on it and get some interaction going. Then you're off and running!
~Taverkin
~Taverkin
