Bored

[Vitiated]

I'm certainly not bored of Planeshift,
But I don't really go on that often as I'm really awful at it,
and everyone is too busy doing their own thing to RP with me, or generally talk to me.

 

[Mathy Stockington]

I'm certainly not bored of Planeshift,
But I don't really go on that often as I'm really awful at it,
and everyone is too busy doing their own thing to RP with me, or generally talk to me.

 

I think this is sad. When I first started playing I was so welcomed. I could hardly keep up with the 'tells' and 'group chats' and the role plays going on. The thing is that I was invited to be part of this family so warmly I could not wait to play again!! What happened to that? Why do our newer players feel so put out and uninvited? Could this lead to the real reason for this thread? If we try to make the new people feel welcome, wouldn't that lead to less boredom because there would be more people to role play with and more things to do?

[Dajoji]

I'm certainly not bored of Planeshift,
But I don't really go on that often as I'm really awful at it,
and everyone is too busy doing their own thing to RP with me, or generally talk to me.

 

What makes you think you're awful at it? If you wish to spark RP with someone, start with your own character. Create a need for him/her to interact with others, something others may have that he needs. That's a good starting point. It doesn't have to be anything epic. It could be as simple as basic directions. If you approach them in character, most players will respond well, and if they ignore you maybe they are afk or they are just not worth the effort so move on to the next. You can also try approaching people about their guilds. Check the guilds forum and try to find the players in-game if you see one that appeals to you. Good guilds are always interested in new good members so at least they will take some time to talk to you. You might not join them in the end, it's not your obligation, but you will have had a nice chat and that could lead to more RP.

[Lolitra, Celorrim Purrty Twins]

Why do people go on about 'oh I am bored' or 'No one ever plays with me'... it is just so...

What I will say is that I have tried new characters of different types now [apart from my three actual RP characters..] and have always found RP... never been ignored when I start to speak or act with others. I have only been 'bored' when I stand 'waiting' for someone else to start the work.

I have only had issues with a few being 'unfriendly' in the years I have played - but that is a sad fact of life - there will always be one who says nasty things just because they don't get what they want and when they want it.

The final thing I will say is that some might be 'causious' with strangers due to the worry of what the player behind the character's intentions are... something we all are mindful of at varying degrees.

It is sad some find themselves so self convinced that there is a deminishing RP community just because players move on for what ever reason. It is a fact of life - we all move on from things we used to do, for many different reasons that life throws at us - it does NOT mean it is a failing of those that are left behind.

It would appear that this topic is just soo.. over done!

[Raa]

Maybe players should stop focusing on why it's boring and instead try to unbore it? I'm sure there's a few creative minds out there...

[Mathy Stockington]

Possibly Raa, have you any good suggestions?

[Raa]

A magical circus? In Yliakum, it's possible. Or maybe some people could organize some bands and play at the tavern or in the Plaza. Or mebbe some actor chars could perform a play. Just really simple things. People are trying too hard by attempting huge rebellion/violent roleplays when they don't need to, and those ideas always get struck down.

[neko kyouran]

convince the devs that a catastrophic event occurred when some magic dude guy thing decided it would be fun to try to turn things into other things but it got out of control and now the entire world as you know it is slowly becoming a world where every sentient race has been turned into a yulbar.

that would make everyone not bored..... until they are bored of being a yulbar and cry that they want to be whatever race they were before the event happened.  some people are never happy

[Rayken]

Sounds like a good idea for the next Halloween and/or April Fool's day prank

[Shaman]

I'd rather stay my own race.

[Mathy Stockington]

* Mathy Stockington laughs neko.

Very funny (but true)

[Abyssion]

"Boredom comes from a boring mind." <-- Metalica

Must be some new group or song I haven't heard of before because the correct quote is:

"Boredom sets into the boring mind" <-- Metallica (two "L") from "The Struggle Within" lyrics

He's apparently singing about himself and the "meaning of life".

"I'm oh so bored to death." <-- Metallica from "Attitude" lyrics

"I am bored with this boring discussion of boredom." <-- Xillix Queen of Fools in this very thread

By the way, the full quote from "The Struggle Within" is: "Hypocrite! Boredom sets into the boring mind."

"The life of the creative man is lead, directed and controlled by boredom. Avoiding boredom is one of our most important purposes." <-- Saul Steinberg

A boring mind is not creative, a bored mind is.

This is why some games are a miss (boring), while others are a hit (fun and engaging). Creative minds vote with participation.

[eldoth_terevan]

Labels like unimaginative, much like out of context and misquoted quotes, should be used with care. Both smack of desperation if overused.

[neko kyouran]

Only n00bs don't quote themselves

Quote war!

[Raa]