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General Discussion / Re: Understand RPing Objectives
« on: September 21, 2014, 05:58:59 pm »
Perhaps this might help you understand, Kaerli:
"(20:54:21) Kaerli sheathes her own anlace, looking over his dagger closely [do you mind giving me a more detailed description of it?]
(20:55:17) Akavar says: The handle has enchanted opals which serve to enhance my spells in certain areas.
(20:56:11) Kaerli nods "I'm familiar with the practice myself, and have handled quite a few weapons with various enchantments on them. Still doesn't change the fact it's made from cheap steel...if you can even call it steel, that is."
(20:56:29) Akavar says: I would like one of better quality.
(20:56:53) Kaerli gives Akavar a bit of a predatory grin. [re: the weapon description, I was more asking for size/shape/styling than enchantments, etal.]
(20:57:27) Akavar says: [oh, I see. ]
(20:57:42) Kaerli nods some, then shakes her head with a small frown "That's a good idea; sadly, smiths here have not even come close to mastering the art of incorporating magic into their weapons."
(20:58:04) Kaerli says: [are you familiar with in-character vs. out-of-character chat btw?]
(20:58:35) Akavar says: It is just a run-of-the-mill dagger other than the enchantment. I have seen better butcher knives.
(20:58:53) Kaerli says: So, you have to decide: fancy opals with Dark Way magic, or solid steel that can serve you well for cycles to come."
My character would not have known the difference in daggers, quality of steel or handles. He was training daggers at a very low level. It seemed to me that you were forcing rp. You need to let others be themselves. As a carpenter in rl I can tell you all about the type of hammer I am using, whether it is a ripping or claw hammer, used for framing or finish, or the type of handle and the benefits of that type. Had you asked about magic I (Akavar) would have answered in a very different manner.
"(20:54:21) Kaerli sheathes her own anlace, looking over his dagger closely [do you mind giving me a more detailed description of it?]
(20:55:17) Akavar says: The handle has enchanted opals which serve to enhance my spells in certain areas.
(20:56:11) Kaerli nods "I'm familiar with the practice myself, and have handled quite a few weapons with various enchantments on them. Still doesn't change the fact it's made from cheap steel...if you can even call it steel, that is."
(20:56:29) Akavar says: I would like one of better quality.
(20:56:53) Kaerli gives Akavar a bit of a predatory grin. [re: the weapon description, I was more asking for size/shape/styling than enchantments, etal.]
(20:57:27) Akavar says: [oh, I see. ]
(20:57:42) Kaerli nods some, then shakes her head with a small frown "That's a good idea; sadly, smiths here have not even come close to mastering the art of incorporating magic into their weapons."
(20:58:04) Kaerli says: [are you familiar with in-character vs. out-of-character chat btw?]
(20:58:35) Akavar says: It is just a run-of-the-mill dagger other than the enchantment. I have seen better butcher knives.
(20:58:53) Kaerli says: So, you have to decide: fancy opals with Dark Way magic, or solid steel that can serve you well for cycles to come."
My character would not have known the difference in daggers, quality of steel or handles. He was training daggers at a very low level. It seemed to me that you were forcing rp. You need to let others be themselves. As a carpenter in rl I can tell you all about the type of hammer I am using, whether it is a ripping or claw hammer, used for framing or finish, or the type of handle and the benefits of that type. Had you asked about magic I (Akavar) would have answered in a very different manner.