For the Roleplayers

[Mat]

Seems like there are quite a few roleplayers on this board and I was just curious how you all got started. I've met people on the net who started on message board, others who started with videogame rpgs and then made the transition, or others (like me) who started with pen and paper games and went from dice rolling to writing my own fiction and roleplaying on message boards.

And for those who do rp, some other questions:

1) Do you have a tendency towards playing a certain character archetype?

2) Do you prefer specific settings and strongly dislike others? And what traditional settings/games have you played before (DnD etc)?

3) What's the best game you've ever roleplayed in?

4) What's your favorite memory from roleplaying?

For myself...

1) I tend towards the swashbuckling extroverted warrior/rogue or the quiet brooding anti-hero. I kindof tailor my roleplaying based on the group I'm playing with. There's been more than one occasion where I wanted to play an introvert but was pretty much forced to take party leadership position because no one else wanted to do much to move the story along or even offer input into what actions the characters should be taking.

2) I like pretty much any setting, though I'm burnt-out on the Forgotten Realms and prefer things with a cyberpunk gothic theme. Vampire is a lot of fun though it's hard to find the right people to play with as it requires more maturity than simple "kill the dragon" themed games.

I've played DnD, Vampire, Alternity, Shadowrun, and a few others I can't remember the names of.

3) The best game I've had the pleasure of playing was an oriental themed game where the players each played ninjas. Lots of political intrigue and cool traps.

4) Memories of my favorite character, Auren Ravidel. I had a timeline of events and stories detailing his rise and fall and constant evolution from the son of a peasant family to a noble of Cormyr. I think if someone invests a lot of time in a character/story it endears them to that character.

 

[Hawksmoor]

1) I've always tried to mix it up, and avoid typecasting. My favourite roles, however, are either the dumb but cool hulking barbarian, or the mysterious enigmatic sorceror.

2) I've played in historic/gothic roleplays (Call of Cthulu), fantasy (DnD, Exalted), fantasy/modern/gothic (Werewolf The Apocalypse, Vampire The Masquerade), and have no real preference for any of them

3) The best I ever played was actually one created by my friend Jack called Silver Mace; the storyline was fantastic, and the relationships between our characters were amazing.

4) My favourite character was from the above mentioned game, a brutal yet honourable barbarian named Rhu Khan. He was the pillar of the group, his strength, honour and fighting prowess kept the group alive and together, and progressed in his ideals as he was played.

 

[Karma]

And for those who do rp, some other questions:

1) Do you have a tendency towards playing a certain character archetype?

2) Do you prefer specific settings and strongly dislike others? And what traditional settings/games have you played before (DnD etc)?

3) What's the best game you've ever roleplayed in?

4) What's your favorite memory from roleplaying?

i first got started with RPG games when i played the sega master system classic, Phantasy Star back in 1987. ive played every game in that series since and beaten them all.

my first "live action" rpg was a game that i got involved in with my childhood friends called "War"...it was drama/rpg mixed..and i was the only girl involved lol.

yes, i DO tend to play the same template of character: blonde, tall, bitchy, intimidating and powerfull...and magick users. my characters often mirror aspects of ME and since i know about magick [and marvel]..its easy for me.

ive never played DnD but i enjoy comic based rpgs because of my extensive knowledge of marvel.

one of the best rpg's ive been involved in anywhere was the origingal FGB (forces of good on the board) vs ADA (academy of demonic arts) a charmed based rpg on the original Charmed boards. it was there that i met many individuals who are now on this board all these years later. Phantasy Star is probably the best rpg game ive played EVER.

favorite memory: when it comes to message board rpgs, probably the brawling in club "Venom" between Darkchilde (my character) and Alchemyst (my most hated rival). the "Melrose place bitch fights" in Venom as well. i have many others but too many to list and im sure some others who've worked with me will touch on them when they post here.

 

[Clara Oswald]

Though I wouldn't call myself a role-player in the same way other people on this board are, but I guess I first got started via a very low tech DnD computer game I had when I was little, and then for a year or so in middle school I played actual Dnd with some friends in a school club lol

I guess after that the first online RPG I was in was playing Darla in a Buffy one on Buffy-Boards, then I joined up in the ADA-FGB one Spell mentioned at Charmed-Boards, and then the MOE-GOL one when it came to After-Darkness. And now I'm involved with the ones here.

1) Do you have a tendency towards playing a certain character archetype?

I don't think I really do, though I guess I usually play the 'fighter' types rather than being magical or anything like that.

2) Do you prefer specific settings and strongly dislike others? And what traditional settings/games have you played before (DnD etc)?

DnD I guess is all. I prefer that sort of world, kind of knights of the round table, historical stuff. Not really into the 'super heroes' sort of thing or futuristic stuff.

3) What's the best game you've ever roleplayed in?

I'd say the original ADA-FGB as Spell said.

4) What's your favorite memory from roleplaying?

The Alyssa Milano-Shannen Doherty Celebrity Bitchfight at Charmed-Boards lol ["Who's the boss, now, bitch?!"]

 

[Twilight]

I started up RPGing about a few months ago. I've always been a good writer. I've gotten awards, praises, and good grades on all the fiction that I've writen since kindergarten. I don't think that it's so far from that.

I prefer all kinds of settings mainly because I don't really have a preference in literature. I'm was the chick growing up who always had her nose in some kind of book. I found that I've enjoyed the Medievil, fantasy, and sci fi one's. That's were my imagination sparks.

I don't really have one role play were I've really come to love. There have been kinds that I'd rather not play and some that I'd rather play. I have found one yet that I've really come to love. I'll get back to after I've found one that's sparked my attention.

I usually play roles of individuals that are strong, smart, and sleek. They are not neccessarly evil and not nesseccarily good. They're their own persons. They don't take the bullshit that people dish out, but they are capable of many things.

 

[Greatness]

1) Do you have a tendency towards playing a certain character archetype?

2) Do you prefer specific settings and strongly dislike others? And what traditional settings/games have you played before (DnD etc)?

3) What's the best game you've ever roleplayed in?

4) What's your favorite memory from roleplaying?

1. I tend to go for a Mage Class, or Controller of the fight. I dont wish to just take tons of damage, I like to assist others and deal the damage. As far as alignment I go for Chaotic Neutral, I may save the universe but I took the route of destroying a few star systems to do it even though I didnt need too.

2. I havent played many Paper RPGs most of the ones I have played have been board games, like Heroclicks. Also I have played many of many Console RPGs (Final Fantasy, Xenogears, Legend of Dragoon.) And many others.

3. The best RPG I have ever played was Final Fantasy 7.

4. The moment I reigned down with Thanos against all the best people in my comic story playing heroclix. It was awsome because I got the game to get the thanos figure which almost no one had since it was a unique, and my 2nd box I got which was a 3.95 2 character box had the big man in it. He was awsomely powerful as well.

 

[Mat]

3. The best RPG I have ever played was Final Fantasy 7.

4. The moment I reigned down with Thanos against all the best people in my comic story playing heroclix. It was awsome because I got the game to get the thanos figure which almost no one had since it was a unique, and my 2nd box I got which was a 3.95 2 character box had the big man in it. He was awsomely powerful as well.

Final Fantasy was one of the best console rpgs ever. I must have clocked-in about 240 hours worth of gametime.

I also play Heroclix, though not as much as I'd like. It never occurred to me to play it anything other than a strategy game. Sounds like fun the way you played it.

 

[Hawksmoor]

Never got into either Final Fantasy nor Heroclix, but always slightly wanted to. They were both just things that weren't imnportant as other stuff when I had money to buy things...

 

[DonDaddyD]

Never played Heroclix but I have to say that Final Fantasy 10 was the greatest RPG console game I have ever played. If not the greatest storyline in a game I have ever experienced second only to Zelda Ocarina of Time.

If it is an Online RPG like the Six on this board then I am really new to such things, (I've only been doing forums and engaging people online for 6 months now). But I would tend to use dark, mysterious, characters who are egotistical and megolomaniacal types - a bit like my Avatar. I am truly just a Dr Doom, Kang and Thanos fan.

 

[Greatness]

I also really enjoyed Final Fantasy 10, alot of the more recent ones like 9 and the online one I havent cared for much. I am a big sci-fi lover so Final Fantasy 7 really got to me in the heart. (Btw the movie they made advent children based on final fantasy 7 was incredible). I like 10 because it had alot of sci-fi elements it was nice. I was like Matt and the clock on it stopped long before I was done with it, even though I beat the game in 28 hours I still played longer because I beat it without even getting vincent lol or the nights of the round, my highest character had about 6k HP. It was a serious battle.

 

[Persephone]

And for those who do rp, some other questions:

1) Do you have a tendency towards playing a certain character archetype?

2) Do you prefer specific settings and strongly dislike others? And what traditional settings/games have you played before (DnD etc)?

3) What's the best game you've ever roleplayed in?

4) What's your favorite memory from roleplaying?

I've played a lot of different characters throughout my RPing experience, and I try to make every character I create different from the last one that I played. But of course, because I bring a lot of me into my characters, sometimes there are similar qualities between all my characters.


I've been RPing since AOL came out (96/97??). My first ever RPG was (I know I sound so dorky lol) for Star Trek. My dad got me into it when I was younger and when I saw these people in chat rooms RPing, I was curious and started myself. I went from Star Trek RPGs to these other AOL chats that had to do with dragons, mystical beings, witchcraft, ect. Then I ended up in my first board RPG at Charmed Boards, in the ADA. And from there I continued with the board RPGs until now. lol. I prefer board RPGs now more then online ones. They are more controlled and allows more creativity.

As for the best game i've ever RPed in....honestly it's probably The Six. I have creative freedom, I know my chracter well, and it's with a small group of people so it's more controlled. But ADA does hold a special place in my heart because it was my first board related RPG. And I met a lot of my friends that I have today from that game.

I have so many memories, it's hard to sort through them. But I would have to say my character pulling off Darkchilde's illusion cloak in Venom, leaving her topless was hilarious and I still laugh about that. Also when Persephone was in Club XS and Brenthon was on the verge of being raped, and my character just stood there and said "no raping aloud" And of course now, the freedom of being able to lash into other characters with catty comments in The Six.

But I would have to say the best memories from my RPing experiences are the ones behind the scenes, with the people who play the characters. I think that's probably the best part of RPing in my opinion. Being creative, RPing with people you know and have fun with, and just being able to laugh about situations from past RPs.

 

[Foxfire]

Nice thread Mat.
I started role playing back in 1997 when Charmed arrived. I met my best friend, Jessica on a message board. She was a fan fiction writer and I had tons of ideas for a story. We ended up role playing for years.
Then I came upon another board involving the ADA/FGB and I was asked to join. I did and well it was a learning experiance. From there I've ton many message boards and other instant messaging role playing.

1) Do you have a tendency towards playing a certain character archetype?


I do, most of my characters involve a lot of emotions.....more so than other characters. The characters I play are actions and words I would say in person. I've played so many characters everything from a demon, witch, whitelighter, mutant, Mafia leader, assassin, vampire, Lycan, hybrid, zombie, etc.

It depends on what mood I'm in really for the character and type of game I want. The main characteristics my characters are known for are:

Fiery
Quick tempered
Mysterious
Street smart
Bitchy/catty
Athletic
Emotional
Intriguing
Provocative





2) Do you prefer specific settings and strongly dislike others? And what traditional settings/games have you played before (DnD etc)? I like settings where there are no dice or any sort of that crap. I enjoy smooth role playing without manuals or that sort of thing. I like a friendly setting where the players are creative, respectful, and intelligent in their posting.

Settings can take place anywhere really but I do best in a modern/future timeframe. Although I do enjoy some fantasy and medieval times.


3) What's the best game you've ever role-played in? The Six was probably my favorite, due to what Sam spoke of, the creativity and the freedom. Farrah was an excellent rpg Mastrix, she actually allowed her players the freedom to lead a storyline, develop ideas and characters without involving dice or pulling an authority rank. She yearned for a variety and I felt comfortable to "push the limits" with Foxfire. I knew it wouldn't be looked down upon, it would be welcomed for drama and suspense. Plus it was different from regular good versus evil rpg's. Best role play of all time.

My second is Farrah's other creation Generations of War. I had a lot of fun here with Betrayal, Julian, and Elektra. I too was allowed freedom but this game consisted of more players and some of them lacked creativity or motivation to post without cybering in the clubs.

My third is of course the Ada/FGB. I learned a lot in this role play game, mainly because it was my first on a message board. I was shy and quiet with my characters mainly because I didn't feel comfortable yet and I was still developing. I met a lot of friends here who are on this message board.


4) What's your favorite memory from role-playing?

All the sex scenes. LMAO! Just kidding.


Damn, I have a lot of them. I would say the scandalous games of "truth or dare" involving Elektra and Titania. :vamp: They lite up the scene and pushed the limits with their prankster antics, where Paris went, Christy was nearby. Everything from their dirrty lapdance to the makeout session in one of the cafe's. They knew how to grab your attention and keep it.

Another favorite was recreating old Madonna songs such as "Like a virgin" and dissing other role players of the FGB, "Like a bubble, scrubbed for the first time." Usually the bitchy/catty comments of role playing.

I liked the 'Ada Awards' speeches or the Coyote Venoms with their bar dancing scenes.

I always thought it was entertaining to know some players feared Elektra, Betrayal for their cunning fighting style. Yes, she killed Brenthon and someone else? LOL! Booya!

Alessandra and Darkchilde's feud, same attitude, different look yet similar hair. LOL! These two ladies could go round after round.

The closeness of DC and Betrayal, even those how each were fighting for a different alliance. The death of Betrayal was brilliant and no one ever saw it coming....it would go down in history.

Foxfire and Spellbinder involved in Valiant during their battle for the Sentinels with Morg yanking its arm off and smacking it in the head to protect her injured sister. I loved the bond the two shared....the closeness. You could tell Spell would kill for Blaze in her brutal attacks or the threatening remarks she made to the enemies such as Black. I never felt so connected to these two characters or Farrah until I role played them. I felt like I actually had an older sister who protected, loved, and stood up for me....instead of an older brother. The connection was so strong that whenever you pictured Spell, Fox was standing beside her with Morgan towering over her shorter sister. I think these two will be in my heart forever....cheerished and loved for what they had as sisters and the hell each encountered separately and together. They remind me of Darkchilde and Shadowcat, best friends always and forever....even though they are apart.