Roleplaying Guilds

[RandyRawgust]

Looking to start a new roleplay community here in Earth & Beyond. I'm searching for a good listing of active roleplaying guilds currently established in game. I currently play a Progen Privateer using the name, Arximus.

[Lobevaser]

TBH i do not think any guild's are " Roleplaying " now .... might be wrong .

Since we are still in testing stages.

[RandyRawgust]

Well, I've been on and off EnB since they got it back up, I pretty much followed it from Sunset to Rebirth. Its still in testing I know, but theres always time for a good roleplay session. We used to have some pretty fun and dynamic encounters throughout the stars. Was alot of fun while taking a break from the grind lol

[Falstar [MOD]]

Certainly interested in an RP guild here.

[Proteus]

Hey folks! Been playing again for about a week now, although not exclusively--I'm sticking with City of Heroes until November 30, which is when the eight year-long title is scheduled to be sunset. After three years as a loyal subscriber to COH, I'm not sure what game I'll be calling my "MMO home" after that. Ever since the beta announcement for the E&B emulator, I've been wanting to get back over here and play in some capacity. But after fifteen years of playing various massive online games, I know better than to make plans and commitments after a scant week of playtime.

However, I wanted to chime in and say that the beta phase is a GREAT time to start welcoming role-players back to any role-playing game. These types of players are often labeled as insular and exclusive by regular players, but what you may not know is that role-players provide a LOT of glue for player retention in MMOs. The key to retention is investment; and if you've ever witnessed active RP communities in other games, whether you participated or just found it all mildly disturbing, you probably noticed the RPers taking investment in their characters and virtual friendships to a whole new level. In City of Heroes, after the announcement of closure by publisher NCSoft, many players jumped ship immediately, and the RP server has the greatest number of surviving player groups staying put till the end. These people are crazy about their communities, and maybe a little obsessive, but that kind of dedication often pays for itself--and more. Players on the RP server have also consistently raised thousands more in funds for an [url="http://realworldhero.com/"]annual charity donation drive created by City of Heroes players[/url] than [i][b]all[/b][/i] of the other fifteen game servers [i][b]combined[/b][/i].

Furthermore, few groups care more about back-story lore and playable story content: some of the sharpest RPers out there have extensive experience with pen-and-paper RPG systems, and there's no better source for feedback and bug reporting (and development help) in the area of story content.

In a nutshell, no matter what your play style is, I heartily recommend players to encourage their friendly neighborhood role-players to invest their time in Earth and Beyond.

[Pakkrat [N7LA]]

I heartily agree with Proteus. I've had extensive experience with pencil-and-paper, LARP, and online roleplaying games in the fashion of actually portraying a given character. The experience is rewarding to the next higher power in my opinion. I support the advent of a Roleplaying Guild or even a roleplaying server in the event that actually portraying a character is just too much for those who have too many characters (toons) to be psychically split so many times. Your mileage may vary is the axiom here.

Pakkrat
Pakkrat Industries - What can PI do for you?
Progen Sentinel 110 of Builders Inc.

[Falstar [MOD]]

I feel that role playing adds a depth to a game not otherwise found. As Proteus said, they usually care a lot about back story and lore, and how everything meshes together. In my experience, knowing the nuances and significance of certain events as the game continues adds even more to the game.

[Stanig[IS]]

Your genome is inferior. Report to a Reclaimer at once.

[Pakkrat [N7LA]]

Question,
Could the fear of actual roleplaying, actually portraying a given character, and splitting cooperation along racial and classist lines be the reason for not roleplaying at this time?

Pakkrat
Pakkrat Industries - What can PI do for you?

[Stanig[IS]]

Honestly I dont see it that way. The biggest issue with "racial" roleplay in the live game was the lack of support professions. Jens didnt have a healer class, nor did Progen, Terrans lacked generic support. So in order to raid or take on anything big, you had to break roles and invite a terran usually.

With the addition of the missing classes, it is completely possible (indeed likely, actually), to successfully raid with a single race. PW/PP is particularly powerful with high DPS, Shields, and Shield Recharge.

So the dimension of cooperative RP along the race lines is there to be used.

I dare say the lack of RP in the community is more due to the extremely grizzled playerbase. We have all known of/played the game for 10 years now, so the roles are long since forgotten. Ive found the best RPG experiences came from brand new games with all new playerbases. Exploration and anonymity without any preknowledge are good motivators for RP or RPvP, which unfortunately is long since gone from this game.

But, there is always that hope for those that enjoy it. Personally, I dont fear it. It isnt my forte by any means, but I am a racially charged Progen on my main toon, if ever the topic comes up.

[JusticeZero]

I've never seen "newness" to be a help or hindrance to RPers. the main thing that seems to draw RPers is RP; to a certain extent it just snowballs.

The main thing I see that helps is to have a place where everyone knows RPers congregate at; on CoH, this was the original designation of the server Virtue, but then things took off even more when the community agreed to use Gemini Park as a gathering point. Later, the devs added Pocket D, to my great annoyance - neither my player nor my characters have any desire to spend their time in a nightclub - but that still served a similar purpose. It gives people an easy gateway to meet RPers, at which point they can network ICly and get hooked into corps and whatever. If there was a system/station that is populated and easy to access from all the starter systems, it would work best. I'll check a map tonight.

the second thing that people want once they have those connections is space for their guild that they can go to and invite people they are grouped with. Then they can hang out with the likeminded people they've found without worrying about being swarmed by griefers or random vampire succubus catgirl teenagers. That would be something for suggestions, but probably isn't needed yet.

[Pakkrat [N7LA]]

To respond,
I put forth the disco lounge, (if it's still there) at Jove's Fury station, Jupiter sector to gather roleplayers. It was by far the most interesting station in the game and not very far off from any one race/class. The center of commerce and building may have been Friendship 7 in Glenn sector, but the new building mechanics may change which stations we utilize. Jupiter sector is one with a view and is conveniently very close to the gate to Saturn sector.

Will the Devs do much more for roleplayers? Doubtful as they have so much more to prioritize given the current affairs of the Emulator. Roleplayers will have to work on making due with what is currently in the game. As Earth & Beyond came far prior to other games such as City of Heroes, EVE-Online, World of WarCraft, and the like, the chances that it will lend itself to roleplaying will be up to the initiatives of the players.

Via satellite, this is the Pakkrat.

[DarkkHero]

Remember, you can create a private channel in game for Roleplaying.
Post that channel here, and all of you can participate.

[JusticeZero]

move thread to the Roleplaying forum?

[JusticeZero]

[quote name='Pakkrat' timestamp='1354013208' post='67336']I put forth the disco lounge, (if it's still there) at Jove's Fury station,[/quote]
Just visited it, and I hope that suggestion hasn't been taken. The shimmering light effect that is used there is a low level common migraine trigger. Nowhere near the severity of the CoH rings of pain fiasco, but a place that me and a lot of people I know would reserve for a quick run through, and not linger. Friendship 7 looked pretty workable. Well, other than the fact that there are gambling machines and people will be boringly bragging about winning at them. Edited November 28, 2012 by JusticeZero

[Pakkrat [N7LA]]

I'd like to revisit this. By now many have seen the flavorful, humorous, and zany antics of one or more of my toons. Of the three I have, two are yet unGuilded. Should there arise a roleplaying Guild, I would be interested in feeling it out with one of my free agents. I have available Pakkrat, a Terran Trader and Pakkrateus, a Progen Privateer. Should there already be such a Guild, I'd like a /tell sometime to either of those toons.
Now a few, might say, "Start one up yourself, Pakkrat." Unfortunately, I have not the time nor the babysitting skills. Rather I'm an enabler or instigator following in the wake of fun, putting momentum behind it. In the end, this is in the name of entertainment and fun. Story is just as important an element as that powerlevelling drop everyone's just gotta have.-

Via satellite, this is the Pakkrat

Update 1/31/2013 NET-7 SOL - How about the terrace above the lounge on NET-7 SOL for a gather point for Roleplayers? Saturn is almost smack-dab in the middle of the galaxy and a crossroads for all the races. It is one or two jumps from wefts. Plus you get to look down on the jobbers below. Just a thought. The only other station that has an off-the-path area that I can remember is Detention Center Onorom, but I doubt that would be fun listening to screams of torture and anguish. Edited January 31, 2013 by Pakkrat

[Phorlaug[IS]]

This topic has a lot of interest for me.

I know I'm probally setting myself up for a few stupid comments but...

How would you/we/I go about starting Role Play. Although I think I may well be on my way to it, considering I only Play Jenquai.

In Role Play would that mean I am limited to Just My JD? and Hang out with Only Jenquai at Jenquai only bases, Jenquai only Guilds.

It really does sound interesting..

 

I'm up for further developing this.

[Pakkrat [N7LA]]

I'll bite.


This is a good question. It means you are serious. It means you want to do this. It also means you're considering the How of doing this. You've come to the right place, sir.

Suggestions:

1. Pick a single toon. It can be any level, though starting small, say OL50 or less (without some backstory) and adopt a personality behind it. Give us a new dimension to the character other than the number-crunching and the polygons that make up your toon.

2. Log on in-character with the commitment that you will stay in-character when interacting with others who have take up their own role.

3. Develop affinities and antipathies. Does your Jenquai want to uphold the SolSec Treaty for any reason at all? Does he want to stir the pot across the Factions and races?

4. Develop story-based goals and mold your adopted, personalized toon to strike out for them.

5. It's okay to break character with non-Role players as they suck period. Just hop back in when you see another toon that is generally in-character.

6. Group up with other toons that are in-character or maybe sorta fencesitting. Encourage the spirit of the game, not the nuts and bolts.

7. The actor's method: Ask your toon, "What's my motivation?"

8. Learn to enjoy the unfoldment of your toon and enjoy his/her story.

9. Optional: Teamspeak only if you're the same gender as your toon or if you can believably mimic that gender's voice pitch.

Just a few suggestions to answer worthy questions.

From the upper deck of the lounge at NET-7 SOL, this is the Pakkrat. Edited February 11, 2013 by Pakkrat

[Phorlaug[IS]]

Very Cool Pakkrat.

 

Ok so when I or we say we have a RP-Character it might be a good idea to post "its or my" traits and Motivation here on in the Role Playing Forum for a start. Others can then hook up and develope and create whats relating to their actions.

 

Phorlaug:

Jenquai Defender.

 

Specializing in:

Weapons Build

Fold Space (Crowd control)

Energy Leech and Transfer

Scanning.

Culling of Biologicals

Disruption of Progen Empire trade routes. etc etc...

 

What idea Immediately comes to mind to identifies a RP-character is the Suffix on the end of their name ie; "PhorlaugRP" 

[Pakkrat [N7LA]]

I'll submit this dossier for an example.

Progen Privateer designated Pakkrateus
Homeland: Olympus Mons, Mars
Education: Arx Bursa, Mars Gamma, (still under construction, see article AB-031)
Inception Date: (classified Collegia, under article CO-112)
Iteration Tree: third generation Pakkrat Master Genome (classified Sabine, under article SA-Vind)
Gender: Male, Alpha caste
Current assigned residence: tour of duty based out of NET-7 SOL

Special Notes: Medical. Pakkrateus, though his iteration seems stable, suffers from a mild form of Methuselah's syndrome. Though the youngest of the detected (so far) iterations of the Pakkrat Master Genome, this Collegia Privateer appears to have aged faster than the previous iteration and the original Terran, Pakkrat.

Career. The Privateer refuses to enlist with Agrippa Technology program early in his career for reasons unknown. Will attempt to recruit him post OL 135.

Skill Concentrations: Pakkrateus seems to have inherited more of the economic aggression traits of the Pakkrat Master Genome in that he has, for his own reasons, focused his attentions to haggling through Negotiation. Though his vessel class seems capable, the Privateer refuses to engage in combat unless provoked. His bio suggests a curiosity in crafting system, but no clear concentration detected.

Assets: The Privateer's selections of skills suggest he prefers support roles, due to his early selection of support skills. Will conduct tests to see if Pakkrateus favors groups or not.

Republic Loyalty Degree: Dutiful citizen, not too given to immediately volunteer for tours in the name of the Republic. Seems equally given to freelance activities across the greater Progen Republic Factions.

-For Vinda's Eyes Only - Encrypted with Hex^64 cypher.....decode Vinda-16 Alpha. Accessing: The Sabine Order suggests activating this sleeper mole agent sooner due to the onset of Methuselah's Syndrome. Operative may not be viable beyond a decade or so. Vinda has final authorization to 'awaken' this pawn. See article VA-09 for conditions. Should the Collegia discover Pakkrateus' true function, recommend immediate Reclamation.

-End Transmission- Edited February 13, 2013 by Pakkrat

[Pakkrat [N7LA]]

Here is another submitted dossier:

INFINITICORP - Bringing technology to you!

InfinitiCorp Employee Name: 'Pakkrat' (birthname not submitted on hire, investigation pending)
Employee Number: TT1298-4576
Position: Trader
Gender: Male
Homeland: Earth, North America
Education: Standard (no meritus, advance placement, acheivements)
Current work sector: Merchant Q-ship, location variable

Details: Medical. The Pakkrat has recently been revived from a cryostasis coma of extended and estimated duration. Though restored to full health, psych eval has yet to reveal any mental damage. Small, unidentified puncture wound found on upper extremity and intruding to the humerus marrow. Details unknown (see file PA-44, encrypted). Scans cleared him of quarantine and fit for standard employee status.

Personality. InfinitCorp standard with marked spikes of survival, greed, resourcefulness, and a blatant disregard for authority and chain of command. Label: Loose cannon. Recommend observation and passive career guidance. Independent and self-sufficient traits. Due to Medical (see above), employee is not recommended for promotion at this time. Presents a corporate security risk and flagged for such.

Career. Pre-Gate War employee given standard education and pilot's license. Experienced in pathfinding new trade routes, ship maneuvers, and support skill use. Re-activated for Q-ship duties alongside trade running. Attention: Retirement pension is excessive given the employee's length of cryostasis. Interest accrued may exceed typical employee ranges. (See taxation forms W-2 or 1099 for further details.)

Skillset. Though given plenty of opportunity to develop a craft, the Pakkrat has shown only an interest in Engines and excessive speed. His resume includes support skills that may aid in his new vessel's Q-ship transport design. Recommended for observation in groups for support efficiency.

Corporation. Under observation by executive order. Permitted 'freelance' license enforced by his lawyer and contractual bylaws.

Corp loyalty. Given his late revival from cryostasis, the Pakkrat's loyalty to race and employer is drastically reduced but may rebound with time. Until then, COO DeWynter has designated employee as "a loose cannon".

Note: (Encrypted cypher Nidus^4.....decode DeWynter: rat.....Accessing: "I want this rat watched closely. If he even twitches a whisker wrong, the EarthCorps has permission to terminate the employee." -DeWynter ) Edited February 13, 2013 by Pakkrat

[Phorlaug[IS]]

We may need a Standardized dossier. Fill in the blanks, make it easy.

[Pakkrat [N7LA]]

A blank dossier,(with suggested fillers), exampled below.

<Race/Class Dossier header> e.g. Devout Followers of the Sha'ha'dem

Name: <toon's real name> or <toon's handle or designation>
Class: e.g. Explorer
Gender: male/female obviously
Homeland: Planetside or station-born, location and sector
Education: e.g. general education, specialist schooling, training, masteries, Doctorates, and merits/honors
Assigned duty: Where does the toon generally call home during their career?

Details:
Medical. e.g. A short synopsis of any physical, emotional, mental details discovered as the toon began their career or while in apprenticeship. Write from the viewpoint of the race or class leader, report-style.

Personality. e.g. A short synopsis of significant traits that spiked in the toon's past causing the race/class leader to have the toon apprenticed to that career. List both positive and negative traits that stood out.

Social. e.g. How did the race/class leader see the toon's attitude with their peoples, class, current affairs, other races and classes? Keep it short and only detail spiking affinities and antipathies.

Skillset. e.g. Short and general. What skills did the budding pilot chose? Group role? Affinity for Builds? Hunter? Trader? Doctor? Wormhole Taxi driver? Future pirate? Warrior for the cause?

Career. e.g. Did the toon stay in line with what the race/class mandates or did they branch out into freelance/free agent. Are they true to the worldview of their race/class or did they take the education and skills and strike out on their own in disgust? Can the race/class bring the toon back into their fold?

Corporation/Affiliation. e.g. How does the race/class rate the toon in terms of their short- and long-term goals?

Loyalty. e.g. Is the toon still loyal to their source race and/or class? Can the toon be won back into the fold or are they a lost cause? Gone native? Gone pirate and never looked back? What is the toon's favored Faction that they seem to be maxing out?

Secret Details: Include in this section anything that is secret and not publicly known about the toon. Secrets that only the toon knows or does not know about themselves. Hidden traits only spotted by the race/class leader. Intrigues. (Nothing world-breaking or against canon; keep it believable and attached to the overall metaplot.) e.g. "We know this Scout has Psi blood and their abilities as a Psi have yet to bloom. Watch them carefully. They may have to be sent to registry and off to the mines of Aganju."


Tips: Remember that your roleplay toon is special. A cut above the rest. That's why they were chosen to represent their race/class. DeWynter doesn't hire AFK-bots or vault mules. Kethrada doesn't want unthinking and unfeeling devotees. Ariad wants the go-getters. Var doesn't tolerate weakness. Vinda despises stupidity. Give the race/class leader something they can grasp onto and think "I can use this one." Conversely, remember the human element. These are not demigods. They are mortal and can be hurt. They are just as vulnerable to the Delete Button.

I hope this blank dossier and guide helps those who are fence-sitting, looking inward at us roleplayers. This is for the further enjoyment of the Earth & Beyond Emulator and should be respected as such.

Via satellite, game on, and this is the Pakkrat.

[Falstar [MOD]]

Good stuff!  I hope to create one one of these days, and assist any RP guild creation.

[RandyRawgust]

After I started this post, I went back to WoW, (Private server this time) to start an RP community, slowly gaining support. This is the
first time I've checked back here in months. I'm so pleased and excited to see so much enthusiasm towards the idea.