So the concept of immersing myself in character and playing the part has always fascinated me. It’s something I want to try my hand at but don’t want to go in completely blind either .
I am hoping some seasoned Rpers can give me some insight and dispel some false expectations people commonly have.
If I do decide to go through with this, I’m definitely the type of person that’s going to give it my all, not half ass anything and go full immersion. So here’s some questions I have for Rpers that are all about “full on immersion.”
1. I imagine there are times when someone may have to step out of character. How is this normally accomplished? Separate channel?
2. What does a typical RP session look like? Are there organized sessions? Is it just a passive thing you do whenever a fellow Rper logs on? Both?
3. What are some of the common pitfalls that newb Rpers usually step into?
4. Is there such thing as being too immersive ? Not to be confused with inappropriate speech, but simply just being too much into character? If so Examples?
5. Are their any over-looked nuances RPers skip over that you wish they’d acknowledge as an RPer? For example does full immersion go so far as to change players attire when entering a certain building? Is running everywhere discouraged? Should I get that “walk” power handy etc?
6. Is there a group of dedicated RPers that want to scoop me up?
Thats all I can think of at this time but any other advise or questions I need answered that probably got left out are also welcome.
thanks