SWTOR Roleplay, anyone?

[Pazzolupo]

So, as usual I was hanging out at home, reading about Star Wars lore when I found a dedicated Wiki for planned RP toons in SWTOR.

After a bit of browsing, I became sort of inspired. Reading some of the profiles there that were quite detailed got me thinking...how into your character's own story/lore will you be? We have no idea if it will be as seemingly customized as Guild Wars 2 previews, but do you care about developing your backstory?

I noticed that some people spent ridiculous amounts of time on this, and plan on keeping them current with their adventures. Upon further inspection I realized that a lot of these characters that I was browsing have intertwining story lines created by the community together. This I got really excited about. I will link some respectable profiles I found.

Galactic Republic
Ranar "Carnage" Kreed - Republic Trooper
Skye Jaxs - Smuggler
Desarus Ren Kai - Jedi Knight
Arriwen Ienia Kai - Jedi Consular

Sith Empire
Lord Animus - Sith Inquisitor
The Apparition (Desaru Ren Kai's mirror) - Sith Warrior
Sela'nal'ireny - Imperial Agent
Jexxor Kero - Bounty Hunter



....not gonna lie....starting to imagine my character now. ;D

[Big Hoss]

Look what the trip to Goldshire and the Deadmines did to you

[Winin]

I'll definitely be doing some light rp (stopping at 2nd base). I'll see what class/race fits me best, then adapt my profile around that.

[Rer]

Backstories I enjoy doing (even did one for GA to be honest). As for active RP in the game... while I enjoy such things I quickly ruin it for myself. I just love talking about real life issues and such too much.

[Pazzolupo]

I'm the same way. I can't stay in character forever, but I love having a badass backstory. Especially if they intertwine with other players/characters in the same game. In City of Heroes I had many such stories and wish I could've saved them all. Well, I guess I could but that would require spending money on a subscription do transcribe text that means nothing anymore.

In any case...I really like that the whole community there works together to make it somewhat cohesive. There were multiple instances where as I read, I realized that it corresponded to another profile I read earlier. Quite awesome to have that continuity.

[Takzenen]

Yeah we had a Tenacious D duo goin on there for a bit, was funny how many people did recognize the names

[GrilledCheese28 (aka Aruth)]

Aug 26, 2010 15:54:54 GMT -5 Takzenen said:

Yeah we had a Tenacious D duo goin on there for a bit, was funny how many people did recognize the names

We're you killin' people with mind bullets?




_{(That's telekinesis, Kyle)}

[Takzenen]

Lmao, Pazz was. I was slaying them with my broad sword!

[rivz]

I fricking love RP as anyone knows. Hoth gonna be the new pornshire!

[Dachartach]

Acting and role playing can be fun, if everybody's on the same page. Now, I know I'm not too interested in LARPing, that shit just freaks me the fuck out.


Lightning Bolt! Lightning Bolt!

[Rer]

LOL we have LARPing here at my University.


No I am not a member. =_=

[Takzenen]

It's okay Rer, we accept you.

[Winin]

LARPING: because even roleplaying gamers need someone to bust on.

[Rer]

Copyright that sh33t.

[Dachartach]

Yeah, I think there was even a group for that at UGA. I know there was one fore Vampire, not sure about the other stuff. I have no problem with RPG games and gamers, but you have to remember not to talk about that stuff around the general population. That's like dropping the soap, socially. Not that I care mind you, but you certainly don't want to try to impress women with the story of how you pulled a natural 20 out of your ass and slew the dragon. Not a lot of cookie in that, I'm sure.



"Ever after is a long time. A REALLY long time."