Mokilok Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 Happens in every mmo, the rp player vs non rp player debate. I'm just curious, and I ask this earnestly, if you don't rp and don't plan to, why do you roll on rp servers? I don't direct this question at people who roll on them to grief others, those types should be ashamed, but at the average player. I know that for a long time i always rolled on rp servers with no intent to rp simply because others rping around me made my immersion factor and game play more enjoyable. So, what about you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikoemos Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 Well, I'm actually a role player, but I guess non-role players go on RP servers for the immersion, and the maturity. There is rarely any lame: "XxSithKillah874xX" type of names and otherwise mature too. That's what I can think of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lunabaguna Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 Looks like someone is upset about my rp-ing a psychotic maniac in the middle of their rp flirt session with a coy but leacherous female SI. For serious tho, some people like being around rp but don't want to participate (voyeurs). Some have friends who wanted to be on an rp server, so they rolled there. Some people just like being on a realm devoid of "anal [sundering assault]" in their general channel. Maybe it had a light server load. Why do people have to impose their rp beliefs on others? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pupsup Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 Not all non-rpers go onto RP servers. When they do, it is often to troll, or just dip their toes in the atmosphere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edward_Nigma Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 (edited) I do enjoy occasional RP (when I'm not raiding, usually ), that's why I roll on RP also, in my experience there are nicer people on RP servers and they make more effort in chat etc. so you see "a healer is looking for a group for Esseles" instead of "lfg esseles heal" which is much nicer in my eyes. also, no names like Arthasdklol on the other hand there are of course the "RP Nazis" that report everyone and everything that doesn't fit their narrow view of "proper RP", but those are usually a minority and can easily be ignored. Edited December 18, 2011 by Edward_Nigma Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mokilok Posted December 18, 2011 Author Share Posted December 18, 2011 Looks like someone is upset about my rp-ing a psychotic maniac in the middle of their rp flirt session with a coy but leacherous female SI. For serious tho, some people like being around rp but don't want to participate (voyeurs). Some have friends who wanted to be on an rp server, so they rolled there. Some people just like being on a realm devoid of "anal [sundering assault]" in their general channel. Maybe it had a light server load. Why do people have to impose their rp beliefs on others? I'm not trying to impose my beliefs on anyone...did you read my entire post? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulpusrex Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 I dont roleplay but ive played on roleplay servers just to listen and enjoy all the roleplay and ppl really enjoying the game its a very nice enviroment to play in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davowns Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 Its for the community and the general maturity of the people on the rp servers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alkanterah Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 Happens in every mmo, the rp player vs non rp player debate. I'm just curious, and I ask this earnestly, if you don't rp and don't plan to, why do you roll on rp servers? I don't direct this question at people who roll on them to grief others, those types should be ashamed, but at the average player. I know that for a long time i always rolled on rp servers with no intent to rp simply because others rping around me made my immersion factor and game play more enjoyable. So, what about you? I didn't this time, though I have in the past. I played on AB in EQ2 for example. The reason would be the community, they simply tend to be far superior in that regard even if they do have some bad apples. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lunabaguna Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 I'm not trying to impose my beliefs on anyone...did you read my entire post? I didnt say you were, I was offering a counter question. Did you read my whole post? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mokilok Posted December 18, 2011 Author Share Posted December 18, 2011 I didnt say you were, I was offering a counter question. Did you read my whole post? Yes. I did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andryah Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 Its for the community and the general maturity of the people on the rp servers qft... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lunabaguna Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 Yes. I did. Answered your question, care to answer mine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mokilok Posted December 18, 2011 Author Share Posted December 18, 2011 Answered your question, care to answer mine? Well I'm not a heavy rper and I am not experienced at it so my answer is going to be a little unqualified. However, based on what I have seen, most rpers who would do something like that are either A. On the same level just opposite side of the players that role rp servers simply to grief, B. Simple elitist who feel rp is the "right" way to play, or C, which is the most likely in my opinion, are just passionate about the world they create for them selves and just want to protect it, and being a minority among gamers they can get over defensive, but they mean well for their community. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vielix Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 (edited) Maturity, plain and simple. I rolled on a RPPVP server and the people have been nothing but nice - even general chat is pleasant. In general, I find RPers to be much more mature players. They are people who play the game for fun above all else, and put stuff like getting good gear behind making strong social connections on the server. This is pretty much true for every MMO I've played, and SWTOR has not changed my opinion of that at all. Edited December 18, 2011 by Vielix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mokilok Posted December 18, 2011 Author Share Posted December 18, 2011 Maturity, plain and simple. I rolled on a RPPVP server and the people have been nothing but nice - even general chat is pleasant. In general, I find RPers to be much more mature players. They are people who play the game for fun above all else, and put stuff like getting good gear behind making strong social connections on the server. This is pretty much true for every MMO I've played, and SWTOR has not at all changed my opinion of that at all. I agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GemX Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 Maturity, plain and simple. I rolled on a RPPVP server and the people have been nothing but nice - even general chat is pleasant. In general, I find RPers to be much more mature players. They are people who play the game for fun above all else, and put stuff like getting good gear behind making strong social connections on the server. This is pretty much true for every MMO I've played, and SWTOR has not changed my opinion of that at all. I'll also quote this. We wanted PVP but some of the guild also wanted to RP. We decided to roll on the West Coast RP-PVP server. I can tell you that general chat is very friendly. Everyone seems to want to help out others. I've met a few really good people I talk with on a regular basis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky_walkerPL Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 Its for the community and the general maturity of the people on the rp servers This. RP servers have almost no psychopathic-WoW-children and that one sole reason is good enough for anyone to move on RP server. I'd play there myself if not the fact that guild I'm in plays on PvE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eegore Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 How exactly do people RP in his type of system? I come from SWG where we had bios that people could access from out characters in game. Also it was normal for people to meet up at cantinas and such, bu here it seems there are no gathering points. Could be because the game is new and people are busy questing, but from an RP perspective how would one obtain and RP train a padawan for instance? Or go out bounty hunting together? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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