The Roleplay custom chat channel?

[thalion]

I was just reading about the custom chat channels and I'm looking forward to experimenting with them when I next log in. As Sarlona was one of the unofficial Roleplay servers do you think we might use this for a /RP channel?

**Edit the "RP" channel has been adopted by:

1. Roleplayers of Sarlona
2. Rest in Pieces
3. Darksoul
4. 1st Fist of Light
5. The Forsworn
6. and the specific Roleplay groups within Dedicated Teams

For Quick Access simply /joinchannel rp

The Roleplay Channel:

• Would it work?
• Would it be practical?
• Would your RP guild participate?
• Would occasional RPrs bind to it to see what's going?

If you want to setup a separate chatwindow here are some sample instructions:

• "/joinchannel rp" ( you'll get a message count of listeners at that moment in time )
• on an existing chat tab right click - select create new chat window
• right click on the new window -rename it to Roleplay
• right click on the Roleplay window - assure that incoming type /userchat1 is checked (disable others as you see fit)
• right click on the Roleplay window - and select outgoing type /userchat1 (or you'll always have to type "/uc rp text-roleplay-message" or "/uc1 text-roleplay-message")

I will probably detach that window and run it semi-transparent somewhere on the screen and leave it up to monitor posts by interested RPrs.

[branmakmuffin]

It would eliminate the need for (()) or OOC tags presumably, because (hopefully) there would never be a need to speak OOC in it. I have no idea of the issues from a practical standpoint, but from a conceptual standpoint, it sounds great.

[valczir]

Sounds cool. I'll be joining the RP channel next time I play. See you guys there.

[ShaeNightbird]

It seems to be working well so far. I've joined the channel several times, no problems with it.

[thalion]

I have edited the first post with instructions.

I remember Merlask suggested we put a Roleplay comment in the who panel for our characters when we log in but perhaps this may be an easier more permanent tool for the RPrs?

I have suggested that my RP enabled Dedicated Team Groups join the channel.

The Forsworn 'RP' guild has expressed interest ( I will bring it up at the Forsworn's guild meeting this Sunday )

[noneill]

Our Dedicated Team joined the channel tonight and we since we had 2 spots open for the evening we talked to some Forsworn who were on the channel and they joined us. So it is working for cross-guild grouping.

[branmakmuffin]

I have heard some talk of people wanting to make an "Allied RP" channel. The purpose of this escapes me. Ostensibly it's for allied guilds? But anyone interested in joining the RP channel is to a certain degree already allied (in that they want to RP). Adding another RP chat channel seems needlessly duplicative to me, not to mention it would add one more chat thingy to monitor. I wonder what kind of RPing people advocating for an "allied RP" channel would do as opposed to the kind they'd do in the regular RP channel. Gossip about those who are only in the RP channel?

[AoD45154]

I have heard some talk of people wanting to make an "Allied RP" channel. The purpose of this escapes me. Ostensibly it's for allied guilds? But anyone interested in joining the RP channel is to a certain degree already allied (in that they want to RP). Adding another RP chat channel seems needlessly duplicative to me, not to mention it would add one more chat thingy to monitor. I wonder what kind of RPing people advocating for an "allied RP" channel would do as opposed to the kind they'd do in the regular RP channel. Gossip about those who are only in the RP channel?

The Allied RP channel was meant as an OOC channel in which allied roleplay guilds can discuss things OOC, with out clogging up the RP channel.....
This was not to be a IC Rp channel as that would be silly.
For example, say we are trying to organize/strategize a raid with an ally, this is what the Allied Rp channel would be for.
I hope the comment about gossiping about those in the RP channel was sarcasm..

The Rp channel did indeed work well last night Noneill! That was me and my hubby that joined your group.
Was a very nice group!

Thanks!

[branmakmuffin]

The Allied RP channel was meant as an OOC channel in which allied roleplay guilds can discuss things OOC, with out clogging up the RP channel.....
This was not to be a IC Rp channel as that would be silly.

Then perhaps it should be called "Coord." Calling it "AlliedRP" makes it sound like it's for RPing. But, you know, it really doesn't matter that much to me. Anyone can make any channel and call it anything they want.
For example, say we are trying to organize/strategize a raid with an ally, this is what the Allied Rp channel would be for.

I hope the comment about gossiping about those in the RP channel was sarcasm..

Sarcasm is my middle name.

[thalion]

Well as one of the two official unoffical RP servers I thought it might be prudent to help advertise the RP Channel!

For the Roleplayers out there monitor/contribute to the RP channel /joinchannel RP

[Necro_Jill]

I will be loggin in it with Azrim. I haven't rp'ed on game before but always wanted to. Figure this is a good chance to try it out.

[thalion]

Well a testimonial to the RP channel - Excellent

.... Oh and on OOC side note, the RP Channel is the bomb! If you're not in it I highly suggest joining it. It made the game alot more fun for me. So much I made sure to put every single character that I have in it. Also makes grouping much easier, especially amongst RP'ers. I pretty much now only group with my guildmates and people on the RP Channel now thanks to this. I've been having a total blast too.

On some days it's a little quiet but on others it's jumping!
So for any and all Roleplayers /joinchannel rp the next time you log in ... Do it, do it now!

[Banegrivm]

I hope a mod stickies this thread. For the record Thalion you can add our guild to the list of guilds using the channel. 1st Fist of Light is using it like a religion any time our guys are on. Although we have a slightly diminished presence right now, I swear by this channel. It's really been amazing and the people I've met through it made my time here just absolutely amazing. Wonderful people that I had a total blast with. Thank you for making the channel. It really made that much of a difference to me and my enjoyment of the game. I tend to always just group with my guildmates, and now... I have the joy of being able to group with other like minded people rather easily thanks to this channel. I've teamed with a few Foresworn people and plenty of the Dedicated Teams people. It's been a blessing as have they been.

[Banegrivm]

Well a testimonial to the RP channel - Excellent



On some days it's a little quiet but on others it's jumping!
So for any and all Roleplayers /joinchannel rp the next time you log in ... Do it, do it now!

Anytime I meet RP'ers in game I always ask them if they have know about the channel and do what I can to get them to join in. Nothin like spreadin the love around

[ShaeNightbird]

It's really started to pick up. I've gotten together with 2 great groups today, just through the chat.

[Banegrivm]

Yeah the channel has just been awesome for that. That's one of the things thats REALLY made me enjoy Sarlona quite a bit.

[branmakmuffin]

Yeah the channel has just been awesome for that. That's one of the things thats REALLY made me enjoy Sarlona quite a bit.

It must be picking up because it used to be in a coma.

Edit: I can't comment on the current state because I don't remember the last time I logged into it.

[thalion]

Another Guild has officially adopted the RP channel

I Welcome Sarlona's new Roleplay Guild Rest in Pieces!

[thalion]

The Good news: With the new influx of people I've gotten additional in game inquires regarding Roleplaying on the Server.

The Bad news: They don't know about the RP channel, most of the activity was generated by them observing Local RPing in the /say channel between quests.

Perhaps it would be best that all interested parties remember to use public RP when possible so new players who don't visit the forums can find interested players/guilds.

We should keep the RP channel in use for Server Wide Roleplay/Grouping/Announcements ( I heard that the Demon Queen had fallen last night - so are all safe now no need to worry )

[Rastafariel]

Many thanks to Thalion for thinking of the Roleplay Channel and executing it.

Roleplayers of Sarlona has also adopted the channel and you will see us on it. We are about 40 members and growing now!