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In terms of RP? I'm looking to get back into it again after a year or so break from it and I'm looking at this realm as a possibilty. Are they are players/guilds that would be able to help an old roleplayer back on their feet after being into pvp/raiding for such a long time?

What is the Roleplay like here? Is it mainly guild based? Am i likely to run into any random RP at all?

Just give me some info about your realm really :-)

Thanks

Very little left in this place, as a former member of Darkmoon Faire.

Horde has some, but it feels rather broken and "cliquey" i think that's the word.
Mostly centred on Silvermoon, which itself last i checked was approaching ghost town status.

Alliance from what I've gathered has vaporized in terms of RP, and home to a fair number of...unsavory persons.

Getting into these guild who do RP might be a bit harder than in the past, not to sound cynical, but they tend to have "high standards" and at times act a bit hypocritical.

If you want an honest opinion, i would head to greener pastures, Argent Dawn was where i was told the RP still thrives, and i was not lied to, it's a wonderful place (not to blow the horn of the realm of course) but I'm sure there are other RP realms out there (Earthen Ring springs to mind last i checked)

But anyway, good luck where ever you roll to! At the end of the day it's where you're most -happy- not where a few individuals are happy.

Ah thats a shame, sorry to hear that then. I wont bother making a toon here

tbh I do not RP but I always see lots of posts for events, rp guilds and more so really if you wish to find good RP on this realm you got to know where to look ;)
however I have seen a few rp guilds disappear since cata arrived, but also seen new ones appearing :)

28/04/2012 01:17Posted by Geishee

Ah thats a shame, sorry to hear that then. I wont bother making a toon here

I guess by the fact no one from WoW gamer or whatever even replied then that's just validating post #2's claim?

I guess :(

Incorrect. Actually, I was busy creating an RP plotline and didn't really frequent this forum for awhile. But your logic is hilarious. "If you don't see it here, then it doesn't exist" basically. If you can't see something that means it's not there? I guess we're not breathing, cause we can't see air immediately, to your logic. Some people just don't like to post on this forum because of the replies they get from people who enjoy knocking down ideas and posts that are adding life to the server.

Geishee, this server is still working for RP, if you're still wanting. There is an RP community guild that joins RPers of all types and levels together so they know they're not alone. There is also a good channel to search for RP. Plenty of events still happening, as well as many reoccuring ones. You may find a difficult time finding spontaneous RP, due to the population, but if you're looking for a small server with plenty of potential for growth with people who are friendly, and even a guild that helps RPers find their feet, you should try DMF. Don't be deterred so easily from those who patrol this forum and enjoy stamping out any potentials, "warning" them away because they think they know better.

I and many of the ghost brigade (eh, the name will be changing trust me) are proof that the server is not dead in terms of RP. At least horde side. I unfortunately can't account for what's going on Ally side. However I do hear that a few reoccuring events like Thirsty Citizen and other things are returning. Contact Alvie, I'd advise.

As for those who decided to claim so obtusely that the server isn't worth coming to, I'd strongly advise looking in game and looking for the positive rather than the negative. People would claim this server is not as populated as they'd like. It will never get that populated if you scare people off with such comments.

But I would definitely try here for RP Geishee. But I would also advise not to take opinions and answers from posts on a forum as your touch base onto what a server has to offer. Make an alt, look around, search out possible guilds (You have one guild already to look at, I mentioned it here) and see for yourself! No one, and that means no one, should be able to determine for you a server's worth for you. You need to make that decision on your own.

I can't speak for the Horde side of things, as i've yet to sample their RPing (dastardly Horde!) but the Alliance side of things is far from "vaporised". The guild i am part of has regular RP events, and we regularly run into other RP groups in the process.

It may not be as random and out in the open these days but to say its non-existent simply isn't true.

good luck finding RP on DMF without usig the forum or RP guilds..

Aeraldi is 100% correct

good luck finding RP on DMF without usig the forum or RP guilds..

Aeraldi is 100% correct

Thank you, the quicker people see that it's not RP if it's hidden away in some dark cellar where no one knows about it, the better!

RP should be out in the open, cities, while questing, dungeons and more! Once upon a time Darkmoon Faire used to be a lot like this, and i remember it fondly like that.

While i commend the persistence of those who want to "save" the realm, It is rather hard to save something that is already terminally ill, i admit what certain individuals are doing is "helpful" in the short term of things, but eventually, it will be like prolonging suffering for people.

A random note, i did check (on an alt) the other night at peak time, on Darkmoon Faire, and there was at most -Sixteen- Roleplayers online, scattered all over, of which some were in some far-flung location no-one will know about, well no one outside said clique of players, of course.

I can't speak for the Horde side of things, as I've yet to sample their RPing (dastardly Horde!) but the Alliance side of things is far from "vaporised". The guild i am part of has regular RP events, and we regularly run into other RP groups in the process.

It may not be as random and out in the open these days but to say its non-existent simply isn't true.

I'm afraid i cannot believe Alliance RP is out there on Darkmoon Faire in any state or form other than lip-service to this forum. I stayed there to the bitter end, and in the end the thing that got me in moving was the fact that i was told "Lol noob RPer, gtfo" By some ignorant child, for RPing out in the open, in Stormwind city, i was -livid-.

The people of Darkmoon Faire, if you want to make a difference, petition Blizzard to merge realm with another low populated RP realm. A community of -at most- thirty to forty RPers, of which i would hazard a guess about a third of them are only half present, cannot continue in this, quite frankly, if you pardon my opinionated bias, delusional state of play. It's not all roses and cherry blossom, If you're not in one of the few exclusive cliques and willing to brown-nose, you are quite in the pickle.

For those who are thinking of changing realm and a bit unsure, roll an Alt first, I was unsure about it at first on Argent Dawn, i was told by, likely the same ones who cannot accept change, it was a terrible place. I immediately loved it, i felt like i was -enjoying- thing -constantly- for the first time in a long while. Do not feel guilt-tripped by those who hold the "reins" on this realm for trying new and potentially exciting new avenues, go on as you wish and enjoy something that could be, surprisingly fun

In addition, i would suggest reading this article (courtesy of the denizens of Argent Dawn)

http://wow.joystiq.com/2012/05/05/why-public-roleplay-is-a-critical-part-of-roleplay-servers/#continued

In the nicest way possible Aeraldi, go back to your realm and stay there. If this dude would like to try darkmoon faire, it's up to him. Some of us love it here and he could too, but your whining may prevent him from finding a place here.

07/05/2012 20:59Posted by Tarnkappe

In the nicest way possible Aeraldi, go back to your realm and stay there. If this dude would like to try darkmoon faire, it's up to him. Some of us love it here and he could too, but your whining may prevent him from finding a place here.

Couldn't have possibly said it nicer myself.

07/05/2012 20:59Posted by Tarnkappe

In the nicest way possible Aeraldi, go back to your realm and stay there. If this dude would like to try darkmoon faire, it's up to him. Some of us love it here and he could too, but your whining may prevent him from finding a place here.

Well excuse my wish to try help as many people as possible on this realm find what is right for them, for five years -this- was the place right, but very recently it turned sour, and i would hate for anyone else to suffer that, to come here and see -nothing-.

It's up to the player, but I'm only presenting an alternative picture, this realm is far from perfect, and i see my duty as a former member of it to at least make them aware they don't have to come back here, there is no obligation to come back to something.

If -you- love it here, stay here, that's -your- decision, but don't try to say that it's the only way.

And in the nicest possible way too, you appear (at least from what I've seen) to be the exact same type of person that has driven a number (myself included) to find a new home to stay on, may i suggest, in as non-offensive way as possible of course, for you to alter your outward attitude to others who you disagree with?

Well that became strangely personal towards the end... Trying as I am to tell a player, despite your slander that Darkmoon Faire is still a good realm to be on. I'm not sure what you mean by "the type of person that has driven a number...to find a new home" but as somebody who considers themselves welcoming to new players, who tries to be helpful and friendly to learning players and the wider realm community, I am glad that you and these "others" have left for you appear to be working against that attitude.
/Tarnkappe out before this descends into a stupid forum arguement

btw if by type of person you mean somebody that doesn't RP, that would be correct, but I do not and will not greif RPers or get in the way of what they are enjoying. If you want a lovely little Utopia where there is only RP try finding a MMORPG with no endgame...

it's so nice to see we all have the tools and knowledge of the problem and it's solution yet things arn't fixed. What DMF needs is more people.

Thing is the people, most of the people that RP on DMF (horde) seem to be relatively fine in their current situation, to my observation they all seem to notice the decline, but apparently the ability to get by in RP needs, makes it less of a pressing issue to solve.

And it's true, To those that are still here, the RP is relatively fine. But to some one new, it can be difficult if you're used to something, and that something isn't offered here, there is little variation in people, since there arn't that many people, and those that are here basically all know eachother and such, you get a bit of a "small town" effect.

So yes, we just need more people, new people, and new ideas. Granted, the ideas are slowly comming (kudos to Gandraya, Sastri and Nurn for trying)

But when people ( granted including me) talk about the issues, we mainly point out who to blame (Which variates greatly) and we think of a soltution or two.

I for one don't blame the people that left, it's a game after all, if you feel like you can not enjoy it on DMF the way you want it, then yes, you perhaps should concider leaving, if you feel that is needed. But i also agree that bluntly telling some one to not come here, no need for that, if your experience with DMF's Rp has been mostly terminated.

28/04/2012 00:36Posted by Aeraldi

Alliance from what I've gathered has vaporized in terms of RP, and home to a fair number of...unsavory persons.

as to that, it's how things go, they're on AD, Moonglade, and ER as well, just go up in the masses more.

08/05/2012 11:26Posted by Tarnkappe

If you want a lovely little Utopia where there is only RP try finding a MMORPG with no endgame...

my first RP guild leader many years ago used to say to me "Even a good RP guild can have, and perhaps should have some form of raid progression".

Give it a chance, you can find RP and what not on here, there are many friendly and helpfull people around that make RP guilds each day and that will most likely help you find your place around.
And about that there isnt world RP its a lie, I see people RP'ing in Stormwind each day, and if I can give a personal tip, dont go with prejudices over Goldshire, our one has its good moments to RP in. Im not an RP'er myself but as a suggestion can tell you this

I'm pretty much going to assume the person who posted this has already been scared off or has been convinced to join here. Regardless, as it seems to have evolved into a discussion about where to find RP and whether it is sufficient on this server enough to stay here, I cannot answer that for you. However, I can direct you to a few tips to maybe make your stay or journey to DMF a little easier in terms of trying to find RP.

I can only acknowledge the possible clicquish nature of some RP here, however, I can through experience assure you that it is generally an illusion. People cannot on DMF expect the same. "I'm going to stand here and expect to be RPed to, or to be specially invited to take part in something here". And that is because of the stigma many RPers have had of being trolled in the past. But I on many occasions have seen RPers welcome those outside their "clicques" to join them--which rather defeats the definition of a clicque to begin with. Basically, like in RL few people will usher you over to them. You have to make the move yourself. Shyness can't be an excuse. And if you are shy, and you are afraid to get involved, I would ask that those who are in groups not be blamed or slandered upon because they are enjoying themselves and you (general form you) are afraid to join them.

DMF is not AD. It has always been smaller, and thus people have become accustomed to sticking together. That does not mean there is not room for more to be together with them. ADers will come here after being spoiled with all the amount of RP, but the great thing about DMF is that it is small and thus people become more known, more close and less just another face in the crowd. Right.now it's small. But it is still here and alive. I disagree massively that it is terminally ill. The only things that will keep making it sicker are those who quite literally post things to deter others from it.

As always, it is not up to just the feedback of a few people--not me, not them--to determine for you, the server searcher, whether or not you want to be here. Think for yourself. My experiences and the experiences of others in this thread may be different from yours--for worse or for better.

And for the others still wanting to remain....As it seems the time it takes to post a "I can't find or join RP" post could be better spent trying to find ways to GET the most out of a small server, you, those who have expressed concerns--however valid they probably are to your personal experiences--may want to take the time to read this.

http://eu.battle.net/wow/en/forum/topic/3636534222

And no, I am not plugging a link.I have just not seen anyone else write a thread to aim at such audiences in such a way. If someone else wants to write one, by all means, but for now, this will have to do.

P.S: typed this on ipad, so sorry for typos.

low pop is an issue, there is a thread about it on the general forums that is now already 83 pages long... http://eu.battle.net/wow/en/forum/topic/2986509135?page=1
go throw in your two cents there, although anything happening from it is probably only wishful thinking.

As for me, I wouldn't vote for server merges, but rather give those from the lowest servers the option to free transfer from their server to a choice of other servers and warn them the server will be closed after x time. That way people will have the choice to transfer their characters to whatever server they wish to go to, instead of a forced merger with a server you might not be interested in to join with

Low pop affects RP servers more then other servers, because we have 3 types of players/guilds, so recruiting gets even harder then on a normal pve server

The realm itself actually has good roleplay and good RP hubs, but the sad side is that one of the few ways to get RP is to use the channels and guilds provided. Anyone on Horde side I would advise either joining the Wewantrp channel or getting into contact with Ghost Brigade.

Both do not demand you join the guild and if you take the effort to talk to them, they will aid you in finding roleplay.

This goes for all servers, Roleplay does not come to you, you go to it. Either you go to an RP hub and roleplay or you make a new one yourself, put the effort in and create something.