Never played RP in MMORPG before...

[norrosl]

Hello everybody, first of all, english isn't my first language so sorry for eventual mistakes...

I always loved rping... since kid I used to play GTA San andreas in my old ps2 making rp in my head with CJ and NPCs across Los Santos, so, following this pattern, when I grew a bit, I started playing text based roleplay in SAMP (San Andreas Multiplayer) in a server called "advanced roleplay", that was a brazillian version of a bigger english server called "los santos roleplay".

None of my friends liked this kind of "text game", long hours without shooting anybody or stunting with cars, specially inside a game like GTA SA, but not me... I got known as "the rp guy" because I was seeing rp in every game we played. I had some attempts to make a serious roleplay server in garry's mod darkrp once but hadn't much success in it...

So, recently, I decided to play mmorpg and got curious about roleplaying in a game literally made for it, and unfortunately I am not being able to find any portuguese community to join. I found you here and I am very interested to start here if I can, but I don't know my first steps to start here, mostly because I never played any RP with fantasy thematic, I don't know where to start on creating a character, making the story that matches the clan background, if anyone could help me I would appreciate.

Is there a discord server where I could talk to someone from inside the community?

Thanks for reading.

[@sylverdubs]

Hello,

Thank you for posting here, we’re happy to help.

Starting a character in a new world and with strangers can be daunting, that’s true.

There are a lot of ways to help ease that first step.

First and foremost would probably be to try and catch up on some of the Elder Scrolls lore. No need to remember history or the names of important figures but just everyday things. Magic is magicka, people still drink beer etc. That’s usually easily accomplished by just playing the game and moving about the world.

Kat posted a heck of a lot of helpful information on the forum that is worth reading. She started playing ESO just over a year ago now? I think? While Kat was already an accomplished roleplayer, for her, the world was new. She graciously posted the things she discovered to help out beginners in Elder Scrolls as she was. You’ll also find a lot of information about roleplaying too which was gathered and written throughout Kat’s several years of roleplaying experience.

Finally, my advice as someone who has been around different roleplaying scenes in several different games is to start small. A character doesn’t have to be a powerful, street-smart hero to be fun to play and roleplay. A normal person with their flaws and qualities can have a thrilling life. Think about a basic concept (apprentice mage or fledgling mercenary) then think if their personality (aloof, caring, secretive, etc.) then finally add a tiny bit of fluff (scared of spiders or likes to try every different beer he/she/they can find).

The rest you’ll evolve as you roleplay. You character sucks at swinging a sword? Logical at level 1. As you progress you can roleplay training with a blade. That’s basic rp juice right there.

We don’t have a group discord but I’m happy to answer any questions. Here’s my Discord tag: sylverdubs.

Hope that helps!

[𝐊𝐀𝐓 ᴀᴋᴀ 𝓡𝓮𝓭 𝓥𝓲𝓹𝓮𝓻]

Welcome!

Appreciated your backstory there. Certainly sounded relatable, in the way that i too, would see RP in each game i played. In high school i'd RP in chat rooms, then out of high school moved onto VtM and started my venture into being a Game Master and providing a place for others who loved to RP to indulge.

i also understand the frustration in not being able to find others to (RP) play with. You just gotta stick with it! (As you have!) and it eventually pays off. (or i keep telling myself that. Delusional or determined... people have varying opinions of me, i'm sure.)

i have learned that 'like-minded people' were/are very, very hard to find. Sure there are other role-players out there, however, rarely to the degree myself and anyone in this guild want to take it. So when you start to find one of your people, HANG ON TIGHT! It's like seeing a shooting star.

Turns out my dear Dubs was replying just as i started, so i will edit my post a bit to mesh more with theirs.

First part, choose a race. This may be easier for some, than others. Say, in RL, if you're more of a Furry (no judgement here, ever) you'd likely lean toward a Khajiit or perhaps Argonian. (Not furry, but still beastial. ) Regardless, once you choose a race that appeals to you and the lines of where you'd like to RP, you can learn more about them by simply making a trial character and playing in the zone, learning about their people as you quest. This will show you how they live, give an idea of their beliefs, how they tend to talk etc. Also, google the race, and read about them that way as well. That will give you a basic idea of things.

Should also consider what role you enjoy playing. Tank, Healer, or DPS. In ESO, roles can be pretty fluid, and you can usually be any role, depending on how you choose to plonk your points and sway your gear. Some races are better at each role however, than others. So, something else to consider. Our guild does currently have a dedicated tank, but don't let that stop you from deciding to play one, if that is what you like! As i said, roles can be pretty fluid and flexible.

DO check out the board Creating a Character. It has posts exactly related to what you will need, and related to what Dubs has said. (Like Character Concept, Nature/Demeanors) etc.

When choosing a character's concept, you can model them after a character you like on TV, or in a movie or book. Check out 12 Archetypal Characters to get some inspiration. Or, you can create a character similar to yourself, if you like, just take create care not to confuse The Line, while playing them.

There is NO RUSH. Take your time thinking all this out. We will be here to help you along the way if you get stuck. DO ask as many questions as you need to. Your questions may also help to aid others that may be also wanting to start a journey into RP like you.

A character doesn’t have to be a powerful, street-smart hero to be fun to play and roleplay. A normal person with their flaws and qualities can have a thrilling life. Think about a basic concept (apprentice mage or fledgling mercenary) then think if their personality (aloof, caring, secretive, etc.) then finally add a tiny bit of fluff (scared of spiders or likes to try every different beer he/she/they can find).

Very well said. In fact, it's the characters that start out as 'larger than life', with no discernible flaws and such, that come across as meta gamer characters, or even characters that are better off as NPCs.

You want a character that is relatable to others. With Merits AND FLAWS.

When i first came to ESO, all the classes (and game itself) were new to me. (i came from World of Warcraft). i had a character i wanted to play, that was only half the battle. i then had to find a suitable class that worked with/for her. i went through three or four classes, before i finally settled on one... And then after that, i was free to change her as needed (through glorious RP) into the best version of herself.

You need to not only find what class works best for your character, but what works best for YOU, to play.

i also chose to have my characters as ignorant to the world around them as i was. We all learned/are learning, about Tamriel together.

It will all come together. Please don't feel it has to come together ALL at once. It can't... and it simply won't.

We are here for you, though! So, buckle up, and let's begin this journey, eh?

[norrosl]

Thanks for the reception you gave me. I will surely get into it, I slept last night thinking of it and I will start soon as I can.