Themed RP... Gor can't be the best act in town, can it?

they don't need meteorstrike ... they just nuke your mind directly

I can see it now..

some sims having no modern weapons..some sim with modern weapons (even supermodern)

I'd only really limit weapons in terms of theme.. though only allow certian avatars to have certian items (yes some may have meteor strike, but they would be very high level mages or soemthing of the sort). Put in random sim to sim teleport 'traps' to simmulate the mists..and use something like the elves and orcs hp system.

that's more or less what I had in mind ... the world of Ravenloft mainly has kingdoms from the stone age up to pre-industrial age so modern weapons wouldn't be allowed there.

for the TP there would be invisible walls between parcels to simmulate the mists blocking acces and random teleports yes.

I actually have a kinda clear idea of the parcels look I would want as I had a whole campaing taking place in Ravenloft where most of my Pcs ended Darklords (wich, for those that don't know Ravenloft, is probably the worst end for a character lol ).

Alas as I said I haven't any land neither skill or money to put up such a project ... but I'd love to see more RP themed sims raising not only for RP but also for the pleasure of walking (yes I said walking not flying) in beautifull and homogene environment.

Noooooooooo~!

I think the funny thing is my avatar (my character) prefers his old fashioned styled weapons. I usually even carry them no damage and no push..so tis all looks. Except when shooting at that dunking barrel target.

if soemone had a force attachment (I've seen them..good fun things, neither here nor there on too much power or too little) they could call it magic or psionics (lightning..force bolt..fireball..)

I tend to just use mine for pranks though

You *really* need to come to Caledon, and look around just a bit.

*wicked grin*



ps. - love that image, Dyne

I'll chime in since I was involved with the Jedi RP stuff quite extensively a while back. I think the genre has a lot to do with things. I spent a lot of time and money on bringing a great Jedi environment to SL for RP and gaming (battles, etc). Myself and the other Star Wars group leadership tried very hard to come to agreement on various RP and interaction basics. But the fact of the matter is that people interested in this genre are usually one of these cases:

1) Too young to belong in SL (either in age or in mental capacity)
2) Just in it for the light saber
3) Want to be Luke Skywalker and rule the galaxy while switching sides 15 times

This is obviously not true for everyone - I met a lot of great people who were excellent roleplayers in the Star Wars genre (not just Jedi, but Sith, Clones, Mandalorians, etc). But this tendancy caused me (and many others) to get out, and leave the griefing to the kids. It is unfortunate, as there is a lot of promise with the Star Wars universe.

That being said, I have changed my sim (in my sig) to a Samurai Village. While I am sure we will come across griefers as we go, the type of people interested in this genre of RP have been quite mature and actually interested in Samurai/Japanese culture, not just uber-leet katanas.

Again, I am speaking in general on things. But I just wanted to give my 2 cents. I am 100% happier now that I am investing my time and money in this genre. While I am not getting as much money back since I don't have all the kids around giving me dwell, I would much rather pay for a great experience than earn money getting tumors worrying about which griefer will have to be simbanned today.

If you are interested in medieval Japanese history and Samurai, please stop by the sim. While we will keep to historical accuracy in our RP, we welcome anyone to stop by to shop or tour or relax.

MM

Seems Gor is the most visible and organized role play..

Not really the interest I have.

Been involved in one or two WW themed groups, but none of them really went anywhere over time, and eventually died out..

I come from a text based background myself.. IRC.. AOHell (Gods), and others, besides doing some role play in MMOs like SWG and such.. would be nice to find it in SL.

Seen some interesting ideas for the cyberpunk and I think Victorian themed stuff.

I'll have to check out some of these areas mentioned, and I got to look around Nexus Prime. I like that place.

I think one of your big problems was that you included push weapon fighting in the roleplay. Thus you had all the people who wanted an excuse to hit someone with a push weapon saying "Hey! The Jedi allow it!" *joins*

We were actually not the designers of the weapons we used, only users. I don't think this was a huge problem because force powers allow push too, and some shields out there did push effects. So we would've had to have had some level of control over what our membership used. Also, we would've had to have the other groups involved in the Star Wars genre under control too.

There was a unified combat system that was going to be developed that would use a damage system instead. That would have been more ideal. And we actually did have the Sith on board with us. However, that would not stop some random person from getting a different saber and griefing. Also, there were many other Jedi groups not under our umbrella (we were the Jedi Alliance) and thus we could not, despite my best efforts, unite all the Jedi and keep some sort of order.

The problem was not with the tools or the game - the problem was with the users.

EDIT: We're digressing a bit, so let's try to stay on topic with what good RP there is out there, instead of what negative stuff has happened.

MM

No I mean that you included the use of lightsaber push weapons as a part of roleplay. That is to say that because of this, you attracted people who wanted to hit eachother with lightsabers.

Again, there were no other lightsabers out there (that were solely damage based with a central system). Again, we were working on rectifying that. And again, the immature who frequented the genre were the ones abusing and griefing. Sandboxes attract many griefers, but you can't blame builders for that. It is the nature of the beast and the people who feed that beast. We just did not have time to change the impression we had before things imploded.

Also, again, we are off-topic from this thread.

MM

From: Dyne Talamasca

Noooooooooo~!

But your caste mark isn't bleeding! And the tree behind you is still alive!! O_O

Oh yes, do visit Caledon. Although the sim doesn't require you to RP, those who RP find the experience in Caledon quite enjoyable.

What I would love to RP in Second Life:

Legend of the Five Rings. (I have dibs on the Pheonix and Crane lands) - the interplay of the different clans, and the rich background setting of L5R is perfect for SL. I even believe that this can even rival Gor in terms of roleplay. Unfortunately, it's not kinky so it might not pull a lot of people in. It is though, a very political, heirarchy structured society. Which I find more enjoyable to roleplay. Plus fans of the Japanese culture will really love L5R. <3 <3

World of Darkness (Silent Hill type) - I want to be scared shitless. Impossible to do in SL.

Belgarion/Belgariad - Each city in the series is unique, and have a nice interplay with the other cities. If I was to chose I'd play a Nadrak woman (the Nadrak women are the one of the most interesting to read about since the Nadrak culture puts women as property but are not slaves. They can be bought and sold, and the woman gets half of the price. And if she doesn't like her owner, she can be requested to be sold. They are also the only women in the series who can and find acceptable to wear pants, and carry weapons. The collar they wear is not a sign of bondage but ownership. Anyone who messes with a Nadrak woman doesn't just have to deal with her knives but also the fury of the owner. The chains linked to the collar are only used on formal occassions.)

Exalted - Mostly focused on the interplay of the different Dragonblooded houses, with occassional stir ups by the "Anathema" (Solars, Lunars, Abysals and my ever favorite Fair Folk).

I like the Legnd of the Five Rings.. would love to see that role played in SL. I agree on the World of Darkness as well.. and that Silent Hill Ambience.. it would be great if you could get frightened in SL.. .<thinks of the first Clock Tower game..> I haven't heard of the last, Belgarion/Belgariad, but it does sound interesting as well.

I went to a place located in the sim of Soclaria called the Darkland, which was listed as a role play area, some people there doing vampire role play from the little I saw there.

As I stated above, we are starting a historically correct Samurai Village & Clan. We could still use clan members and villagers alike. We would also be interested in interacting with other clans should they develope. We are having an event this Sunday, so anyone interested, should stop by.

EDIT: Interaction with L5R clans might work out too, at least for some good battles once in a while.

MM

I don't think Mr. Shang wants me killing the trees in his new sim.

From: Marcus Moreau

As I stated above, we are starting a historically correct Samurai Village & Clan. We could still use clan members and villagers alike. We would also be interested in interacting with other clans should they develope. We are having an event this Sunday, so anyone interested, should stop by.

EDIT: Interaction with L5R clans might work out too, at least for some good battles once in a while.

MM

I'll try to visit, just that "Sunday" to most folks means "Monday 5am or earlier" to me. will drop by to see the village and take a looksie.

If I had the money I'll buy a sim and will recreate Kyuden Doji. And I will hold the Winter Court. But right now, since I'm poor, I'll have to content myself by designing a kimono instead...

Ulrike,
Try reading up on the Belgarion and Mallorean series by David Eddings, or Polgara the Sorcerress (also by David Eddings). The second book has a more detailed characteristics of each of the cities that Polgara had visited.

Ah, I've read those actually, and have the books, which I think I will read again. Thank you for the reference. =)

Well, taking all your advice, I had checked out Nexus Prime and Galaxy, and I have found both to be quite awesome.

Nexus prime is, in my opinion, freaking awesome. The backstory is nice, the atmosphere is fantastic, and the regulars are very nice. I do wish I could act more "in character" there, but I don't mind just hanging out. One of my favorite moments there was when two military blokes in full combat gear were doing a covert operation (Read: Parking their helicopter in the middle of the street) and said they were going to take control of Tyrell corp by gassing out the city. The stunned citizens (who stayed in character) just watched, barely containg their laughter as they set up sirens around the city, planting their "bomb" somewhere, and tried to fly their helicopter out of the city, (for those not in the know, an impossible task since the city is basically boxed in) After they left, he had the laugh of our lives, and joked that the bomb, which never went off, probally had its battery installed backwords.

Galaxy is a Star-Trek themed sim, operated by skillful officers. The community is very active and open to new members of anyone regardles of their choice of avitar.They are currently in the middle of building a starship for uses of RP (wether it be perfectly accurate or optimised for RP and useability has yet to be determined), and has a very active RP event every tuesday, whose participants range from passable to freaking awesome at roleplay. If you are a fan of star-trek in any form, I'd recommend swinging by to say hi.

Currently I'm checking out New Holstice which was recommended a page ago. I liked it when it was a Star Trek sim, and I still like it as a feudal Japan sim. Pity I don't know much about Japanese history.

N E Ways...I just opened a store in sl and am developing sl avatars for this purpose.
Right now i am low on cash and inbetween jobs but when i grab a keeper job im hoping to open up a roleplay sim upon owned property in sl and the roleplay will be made in sl and
will be the only rp that was developed only for sl. Thats my plans for the future in SL.

But for now I will be content with my store.

Did N E 1 point out the vampire rp in sl. I think the best group so far is Gangrel. The other ones I do not think are as orderly and prepared as the Gangrel. But that is my opinion.

Oh and there is an exploration sim going into roleplay called Numballa. A nice pg rp on exploration which I think is nice.

N E 1 mention the biggest group in sl The Elven? They rp pretty well too. N E 1 can join Elf Clan.

Well thats it and Goodluck with your RP hunt.

I think someone mentioned us already but Crimson Falls is an almost entirely RP themed sim. If I had to classify it I guess I would say horror. Its a mix of things really a lot of folks equate it to something lovecraftian meets house on haunted hill. Always room for more if anyone wants to join in

Mmm, I must check this out. ^^

I mentioned it But I always thought of the place is sort of Silent Hill RP, but not. It's very similar to Silent Hill though in having a creepy town history and I think you guys used a lot of the Silent Hill textures in making the place.

I checked out the role play in Caledon and really enjoyed it, and the people I met there so far. Nice, intelligent, and it was very pleasant. I look forward to doing it again.

Crimson Falls? Now that sounds interesting, will have to check it out.

Going over the posts, I saw mention of the Belgarion/Belgariad thing, and the Nadraks. Always fascinating stuff.

Welll My counterpart on the WW Exalted boards (the original Rhubardin that is) wanted to see about recreating his own particular bit of the Exalted world in SL for a while.

I also had an idea for a three way post apocalyptic war sim with areas for furries, vampire and goreans to base themselve, which would also have killable zombies that were the mutated remnants of SA goons. Sadly this would either require a great deal of sensor based combat setup(like Darklife or other such thingies) or strict moderation from 24/7 volunteer moderators to keep out shield monkies and other such combat problems

Sadly the costs to initially procure the sims is prohibitive and I lack the talents to make much of it on my own anyways.

Yet elements of both those ideas have infiltrated into my SL persona. Anyone who has spent time with me and is also familiar with my often lascvicious, weapons and mech obssesed zebra striped self who would dearly love to wipe out every vampire and elf in the world if she could. I'm usually in character unless I'm dealing with very serious issues or I've inadverntenly ticked someone off. In which case I IM them or put my chat in (little bubbles like this) I also try not to be to weird around folks I don't think can handle it. Some of the folks in transylvania for example assume I'm a griefer if I announce I hunt vampires.

I have found a few areas I want to play in. Meeting island is a adults themed furry RP sim that states as such upon zone in. The gorean areas would be nice if they weren't so intolerant in most of them but I have found one where they just ignore me instead of banning me.


The trick is making people aware of the requirements for visiting your themed area and making sure they either avoid interacting if they're only visitng(some gorean areas have visitor tags for such things) or having a moderator to handle problems.

If anyone needs volunteers for a roleplay style sim I'm game to put up some of my own time and what few talents I have if I like the idea of the place.