For this post I wanted to talk about my most recent server move. Yep, I've moved again, this time to Tarnished Coast. As much as I really loved the community on Yak's Bend, I was really lacking something that I need to completely enjoy all aspects of Guild Wars 2, roleplaying.
I know what you might be thinking. Roleplaying - isn't that those nerdy guys who pretend to be chicks so the can cyber people? As with everything, it's amazing how much damage to a reputation a small handful of people can do to the vast majority who are nothing like that. Most roleplayers create full, well-rounded stories, not unlike books, and immerse themselves deeper in the world, lore and character than most other players do. In the simplest terms, all roleplaying is, is cooperative visual and literal storytelling.
For me, it gives my characters purpose beyond what the game tells me and it adds longevity to the life of those characters as I hit levelcap and run out of things to strive for on them. Involving them in a story with others gives me an infinite amount of play. An example of this in Everquest 2 where I have a character who I rarely play these days as I can't stand the game anymore but I still log in an play when those I roleplay with are available to continue a story that we've been working on for two years straight that has yet to get stale or boring as characters develop, get killed, meet others, etc.
If you've never tried roleplaying, I definitely suggest putting aside any misconceptions you might have and giving it a try. It's no different than immersing yourself in the storyline of say, Mass Effect 1, except with RP the story is in your hands and the hands of others around you, as much or as little as you want.
Anyways, roleplaying aside, I also want to say that this will probably be my last post before the upcoming holidays. I wish you all a Happy Holiday season and a fantastic New Year!
