Are newbies welcome?

Brunafisken · 10-02-05, 07:14 AM

I am long time player of nwn and i've played many of the sp modules on nwvault.com but i've never tried roleplaying on a persistant world. As i would like to try it out and as the world of Layonara looks amazing (atleast thats my impression after reading the handbook

), its here that i would like to start. But as im quite new to roleplaying in realtime (in the singelplayer games you can always think how long you wish before answearing anyone), i wonder if this is the place to start or if i should start practicing on less rp oriented servers?

Harlas Ravelkione · 10-02-05, 07:16 AM

Give it a try and go with the current. You will see it is not that hard.

FlameStrike · 10-02-05, 07:16 AM

This is a great place to start, the player base is awesome, so don't worry if you're new to RP. I was pretty new myself and did fine around here.

I encourage you to try this place, it's by far the best NwN server i've ever played in.

Welcome to Layonara!

KageKeeper · 10-02-05, 07:19 AM

I think Layonara is a good place to start personally.

You don't have to be the worlds best RPer. As time goes by, you will improve as you practice.

I say submit a character and jump in and get your feet wet!

Brunafisken · 10-02-05, 07:44 AM

Thanks for the quick answears all.

I've already thought of char i want to play and he to, hopes to meet you all soon.

Ne'er · 10-02-05, 07:54 AM

Layonara was my first Persistant world as well, and i have no intention of leaving either. Its a great place to start, if you ask me. The people are friendly and the roleplay is awesome.

Rasterick · 10-02-05, 07:59 AM

To answer your original question; you will be more than welcome. This place has a great and friendly community, always willing to help and advise. They realise that people have to start somewhere, and are patient and very helpfull. Come join us, we look forward to seeing you.

If you see one of my characters in game, come say hello, I'll show you around.

Kapitän Awesome · 10-02-05, 08:01 AM

This is my first server in general, when it comes to NWN...My advice: If your getting chased by a monster, don't go into town! I got yelled at because of it...."Someone could've gotten hurt!" Said the high level guy...jeez. lol

Force_of_Will_ · 10-02-05, 08:22 AM

This place is one of the best RP servers around.
Its a great Place to start.
Welcome.

Etinfall · 10-02-05, 09:18 AM

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Brunafisken - 10/2/2005 11:14 AM

I am long time player of nwn and i've played many of the sp modules on nwvault.com but i've never tried roleplaying on a persistant world. As i would like to try it out and as the world of Layonara looks amazing (atleast thats my impression after reading the handbook

), its here that i would like to start. But as im quite new to roleplaying in realtime (in the singelplayer games you can always think how long you wish before answearing anyone), i wonder if this is the place to start or if i should start practicing on less rp oriented servers?

I tried one other server for a few days before I found this one. I necer felt welcome. Here, right away I was feeling home. Granted I have not played on many but that is just because I havn't needed to look since I found Layo.

a few notes:

try to keep your ooc (out of Character) chat behind the scenes. You do this by sending the player a private tell. If you mean to talk to your entire party use the //ooc I have to go now, bye.

as a player treat others as you want to be treated. As a character, have fun.

this should get you started. Submit your char and come on in, we will be waiting.

Etinfall

SquareKnot · 10-02-05, 12:30 PM

Layonara ran an in-game Role Playing 101 event not too long ago, just to help people like you (and me) get the hang of how to role-play. If the GM staff doesn't plan to do another one of these soon, I may put together a player led session that would gather together low level characters (and their new players) and have a session where my bard could share stories about the server's main plot, answer questions about basic things, and give everyone a chance to role-play their new characters in a forgiving environment where they wouldn't fell stupid or rushed. Would there be any interest in or need for this type of thing?

Tedulas · 10-02-05, 01:15 PM

Well, when I am the starter town, and see new people...I usually help them - There is this one guy I met who was like "were cn i go?" but, after some advice about roleplaying his character and a gentle push in the right direction, he started to get in it and said proper grammer like "Where can I go?"
Don't be scared to ask questions, none will see you and go "Get away from me noob!" or anything like that - I asked lots of questions when I started out and now I'm quite alright and it's tons of fun. Made friends and enemies at the same time with Tedulas.
Just one thing, don't be like "I want to be nice all the time" Type...that's boring...
Be fun!

freemen2 · 10-02-05, 01:17 PM

This be me 2nd server I play online, the first beeing mainly joking around OOC (out of character) and bashing mainly...so apply and get ready fer total addiction...you were warned

ZeroVega · 10-02-05, 04:07 PM

�In my opinion Layonara's a great place to start RPing. A few things to keep in mind are...

�Keep in character while talking normally or in Party mode... keeps the atmosphere n' stuff.
�Questions are good, better to ask questions than look stupid with assumptions. If you need to ask a question in game send a Tell or put // or (( before your question to symbolize that it's out of character.
�Take nothing personally if it's done in character (and�you should know). If people don't talk to your character, or insult him/her, or threaten him/her, there's gonna be an RP reason behind it...�we're good about weeding out the psychos...�

Marswipp · 10-02-05, 04:35 PM

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ZeroVega - 10/2/2005 8:07 PM
we're good about weeding out the psychos...

Its the password -- the password is what keeps them at bay!

Do not ask why I say this; I am sure it is mostly true!

Marswipp · 10-02-05, 04:38 PM

Oh yea... the character introductions also help with the process known as "the weeding out of the ones that like to cause greif no matter what"; which also has other names.

Ar7 · 10-02-05, 11:15 PM

Layonara is perfect, no need to look further or pay insane amounts of money for things like World of Warcraft of Everquest. I myself had never played an RP game before I came here. In a matter of minutes I was amazed, I never thought a thing like a PW existed. And to top it all with people who don't curse and use "leet speak" all the time and instead play normally.

What can I say, I've been here for two years and I love it

aragwen · 10-02-05, 11:53 PM

Layo was my first persistent world I played and would probably be the last as well.
What I mean is that what I have found here is truely amazing and I really enjoy it, no need to look for something else in my opinion.
Started as someone very new to RP, but with the help of many others here, I learned quickly and must say this is the most fun I have ever had in any game.
What I like is the diversity, when you get ingame you can choose what you feel like that day: - you can craft - you can gather components -�you can fight - you can explore - you can quest - and lastly you can sit for hours just roleplaying
And then the last thing I love about this world is the people. Everyone is friendly, helpful and mature.
So create your character and join us....
..one warning....sleep for a week before you start, because once you get started you cant stop.

Thak · 10-03-05, 12:18 AM

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aragwen - 10/3/2005 1:53 AM ..one warning....sleep for a week before you start, because once you get started you cant stop.

Har! I second that! I been here only a month now and I suffer from sleepdeprivation. Drink 200% more coffee than normally and sit in the Taverns of Layo drinkin and talkin much longer than is good fer me health at any rate.