Role-Playing
From the RuneScape Wiki, the wiki for all things RuneScape
Role-Playing forms a large part of most MMORPGs. To role-play is to develop a character within the world of an MMORPG. Role-Playing is not prevalent within RuneScape as most people prefer to act naturally, however there is a number of role-players to be found within RuneScape.
It is generally considered bad manners within RuneScape or any other MMORPG to not humour a role-player even if one is not a Role-Player.
Good examples of Role-Playing:
Player X: Greetings fair maiden. How art thou on this summers day?
Player Y: Tired Dear Sir, I have walked many miles and now care for naught but rest.
What could be considered bad manners:
Player X: Greetings fair maiden. How art thou on this summers day?
Player Z: WTF?
Player Z: Did you see the Chicago Bull's play last night?
Many Role-Players find that Role-Playing enhances their RuneScape Experience. Tips for Role-Playing within an MMORPG environment may include
- Creating a back-story for your character based around Gielinor eg. Born within Varrock or perhaps stationed within Ardougne?
- Having a Girl/Boy friend or wife/husband that has no relationship to you as a person but is close to your character. It is not uncommon within MMORPG's for people who are the same gender to have a heterosexual "relationship" within the game world.
- Try to make your character unlike yourself, perhaps add a uniqueness to them such as an accent or an evil side.
- Have fun. The only limits to developing a character on RuneScape is your imagination
The current role-playing themed world on RuneScape is 42. There is also a forum for Role-Playing under community in the official forums.
