SE, please designate a Role Play friendly server!

[Wulf]

I picked Besaid because I liked FF10. It was the first FF I've played.

Little did I know that Besaid was intended to be the RP server for all these people.

I don't hate it. It's just really awkward to see people doing it. Can't they just do it inside a LS? I don't need to know that you're some mass murderer from a foreign land, nor do I need to know that you lust for a Miqo'te.



...Do I need to say more?

[Lauro]

Please put a number on the server for RP so our linkshell can avoid that server

[Aveline]

Pages upon pages of text spam in say is, in fact, rude.

Agreed.

I roleplay, and guess what is one of my biggest player-focused gripes in XIV? Trying to read through some text from an NPC and getting spammed to an all new 8th circle of hell by some inconsiderate RPers, awkwardly pretending to be badasses.

I really don't want a designated RP server, either. Just like paid, professional actors do not walk around in character 24/7, I find it really creepy when people expect other RPers to always be in character. I play XIV to hang out with friends and relax. Sometimes that means acting out stuff in character for fun, sometimes that means just being me. I support a healthy social server that is a mix of RPers and non-RPers who more or less all respect each other.

[Majidah]

Agreed.

I roleplay, and guess what is one of my biggest player-focused gripes in XIV? Trying to read through some text from an NPC and getting spammed to an all new 8th circle of hell by some inconsiderate RPers, awkwardly pretending to be badasses.

I really don't want a designated RP server, either. Just like paid, professional actors do not walk around in character 24/7, I find it really creepy when people expect other RPers to always be in character. I play XIV to hang out with friends and relax. Sometimes that means acting out stuff in character for fun, sometimes that means just being me. I support a healthy social server that is a mix of RPers and non-RPers who more or less all respect each other.

If only we had chat filters.


Oh.


Wait.

[BruceyBruceyBangBang]

If only we had chat filters.


Oh.


Wait.

So, let's block all of /say channel to deal with it. That sounds reasonable. Also, let's not get defensive. I don't see any personal attacks thrown in that post. Maybe some should develop their character to go through a learning experience where they grow the f#$% up.

[Aveline]

If only we had chat filters.


Oh.


Wait.

Actually, it's called a blacklist. Which is where all the inconsiderate RPers I meet go to in my social lists. If they can't meet the rest of the server halfway in being a cooperative part of the community, rather than expecting us all to cater to them, then they aren't worth listening to in any way or form.

[Majidah]

Actually, it's called a blacklist. Which is where all the inconsiderate RPers I meet go to in my social lists. If they can't meet the rest of the server halfway in being a cooperative part of the community, rather than expecting us all to cater to them, then they aren't worth listening to in any way or form.

Inconsiderate role players? What the hell man. So none role playing people spamming about random things, or abusing an emoticon are any different?
Or hey, lets take it up a notch, people shouting for groups or to sell items? They are inconsiderate spammers too, right?

You might have better luck with an offline game.

I don't even role play, I just respect their right to do it openly. Seriously, get your head out of your ass. If you don't like it, just black list them as you said. But to think of them as inconsiderate? My god.

[Mychael]

Inconsiderate role players? What the hell man. So none role playing people spamming about random things, or abusing an emoticon are any different?
Or hey, lets take it up a notch, people shouting for groups or to sell items? They are inconsiderate spammers too, right?

You might have better luck with an offline game.

I don't even role play, I just respect their right to do it openly. Seriously, get your head out of your ass. If you don't like it, just black list them as you said. But to think of them as inconsiderate? My god.

I think (hope) the term "inconsiderate roleplayers" was meant to single out those role-players that don't consider other people when using the hell out of say and shout. Not to describe the entire population as inconsiderate.

[Agoven]

Easy way to solve this problem...

Designate an RP Server. Designate an RP Chat Channel within the server. Those who will follow the RP Chat those that don't won't bother. All is solved.

RPing doesn't mean spamming chat. It doesn't mean I'm gonna play a horny X, Y, Z character that only likes so and so. It's about taking on a ROLE of a fantasy character in a fantasy world.

I'd personally be an ole' fisherman seeking the king of fishes or a farmer...if you met me fishing by the water side...I'd reckon saying something like...

Them fish sure aren't biting today...or I can't wait to take these fishies home to my wife for a good hot meal.

When I felt like tanking and I met a damsel I might say my lady how may I serve you today?

People think that RPing is running around spamming like mad and it's truly not what RPing is about. I might have had a blast playing with a group of friends today. So I might relay the tale of conquest in a wild elaborate story for those around me to here. I might call to invite those that want to hear to gather...and weave a tale of wonder and intrigue.

I might have done an in-game event and discovered when the "comet" was ending our world...and I might relay that in a tale...I'd do it subtly I wouldn't spam it over and over again.

The essence of role play is to immerse yourself into the world. There are times RPers don't RP too..it's just another layer of game play.

[Mychael]

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I loved your post, to be honest. Here's what I really wish would happen. Besaid continues to be the RP server, unofficial or official.

SE should create a /roleplay on flag. It should:

• Put a little symbol next to your name, separate from repair requests, bazaar, or linkshell. That way, you'd know who you would(n't) take offense to you walking up, waving, and introducing yourself.
• Allow other players to filter all non-linkshell, non-/tell communication from that player with a single chat filter ("In-character Chat Show/Hide")
• Allow the flagged players the option to filter all non-flagged communication ("Out-of-character Chat Show/Hide")

Then, some neat (optional) features that could stem from this idea later in development:

• Nearby NPCs might occasionally interact with flagged passers-by--saying hello, or starting a discussion about a mission they need you to complete.
• etc.

On second though, I doubt anyone actually reads this post anyway. >.> Not putting any more thought into it.