Lately, I've wanted to get into RP.
I've dabbled in the past, a few people I've met here and there that managed to build a compelling story with me. I loved those moments, they're some of the fondest memories I have of CoH. But that was on Live.
From an outsider perspective, getting into RP seems like an exclusive club. Like it's difficult to break through that initial barrier and get the most out of the RP experience. It seems, to me at least, that many RPers are one of two things: Team formers that dominate with an iron fist (meaning if you don't RP "correctly" or the way they want you to, they will immediately kick you off of a team and ban you from joining again) or are all powerful interdimensional beings, literal gods, or an unstoppable cosmic entity with zero weaknesses. These kind of people are not fun to be around.
Where are the people that RP classic heroes? The ones that have secret identities, dual-lives, a romantic interest, and an arch-enemy? The ones that are incredibly powerful, yes, but have a fatal flaw or weakness that challenges them on a daily basis? Or the powerless vigilante that's dedicated him/herself to protecting the little guy? Or the alien with nostalgia for their home planet?
Another question I have is wording. By this I mean, is it really necessary to add the extra descriptive actions? As an example:
"Mary Jane glanced at the warm cup of coffee in her hand and cracked a faint smile. 'I don't know, Spider-Man. You tell me.'"
Is the part in Italics necessary to effectively communicate with other RPers? I always assumed dialogue and the occasional emote was enough. Would regular RPers recommend I get comfortable with the descriptive actions I wrote above?
I suppose these questions seem more like complaints, but I'm genuinely curious. I want to know if I'm looking at RP wrong or if there are like-minded individuals out there.
Let me know.
Thanks.