Firstly, let me say hello, to all of you...
I have just sailed in the PlaneShift waters a few days ago. just to check it out and see what it is all about.
My first impressions are great. I needed some time to adjust to the new setting, as I never played an acctual RP, only MMORPGS like WoW, RYL2, Carpe Diem,... but I always got bored, having nothing to do but kill monsters for the most of the time. Frist thing is this truly remarkable community, always willing to help, I had most pleasant experiances in the game with some nice people. They had me started in the game as I'm now getting some idei of what this game is all about.
I also like the aspect of learning skills, as it is much closer to me and to the real life, then just leveling up. Now I can truly make my character as I want him to be. I also like how the game treats weapons, as I just hate those games where you have to be level X to carry the sword Y. I mean, I can wear any sword in real life, but that doesn't mean I can use one

(If my observations about the weapon system are inncorrect, I humbly apologise.)
I also got the hang of my new character, who was mainly created just for exploring the world. He now has a goal in life. As he was raised by humans, he didn't have the chance to communicate with his dwarf race, so he is now on a quest to reunite with his race, learn their ancient crafts and their language. So he is to become a master blacksmith

Well it is simple, but it is a start in my (hopefully long) RP carrer

All the best to all of you, and ofcourse the development team, who have made such a remarkable game possible.
P.S.: English is not my nativ language, so I apologise for the mistakes.