Can someone with RP-PvP experience clarify what the norms and expectations are for players in such realms? How "in character" do we really have to be? If I address others politely but out of character will that be looked down upon to some extent?
Can someone with RP-PvP experience clarify what the norms and expectations are for players in such realms? How "in character" do we really have to be? If I address others politely but out of character will that be looked down upon to some extent?
Mostly anything /say should be in RP. Not necessarily /tell or /party. Each guild does things differently. I was in one guild that used normal guild chat for RP and created a private channel for OOC (out of character). Another guild I was in did the opposite. Some guilds don't do any RP in guild chat and save it for in-person interactions in the world using /say.
Mostly anything /say should be in RP. Not necessarily /tell or /party. Each guild does things differently. I was in one guild that used normal guild chat for RP and created a private channel for OOC (out of character). Another guild I was in did the opposite. Some guilds don't do any RP in guild chat and save it for in-person interactions in the world using /say.
That makes sense. I would feel a bit awkward having to RP in guild chat, but I can certainly stay in character with /say.
Thanks for the feedback!
Well this isn't good! :(
They may make an rp-pvp realm later if people want it, but for now you'll have to decide.
Well this isn't good! :(
They may make an rp-pvp realm later if people want it, but for now you'll have to decide.
Am I missing something? Did Blizzard come out saying they weren't releasing RP-PvP servers?
Well this isn't good! :(
They may make an rp-pvp realm later if people want it, but for now you'll have to decide.
Am I missing something? Did Blizzard come out saying they weren't releasing RP-PvP servers?
Yes, in the Q&A this morning with Ion and Lore. Only PvP/PvE/RP on release.
I played on an RP server throughout most of Cata & Mists and loved it. Though Mists really ruined the game for me, the time I spent on a RP server was really great. It's not as stringent and ridiculous as most people make it out to be, but it did seem to weed out any major troublemakers. I would 100% be down to play on an RP-PVP server!
This is why I'm weighing playing on an RP server. Might lose some toxicity/trolls and the server might have a more casual vibe, less people killing Rag while you're level 38.
Well this isn't good! :(
They may make an rp-pvp realm later if people want it, but for now you'll have to decide.
Am I missing something? Did Blizzard come out saying they weren't releasing RP-PvP servers?
Yes, in the Q&A this morning with Ion and Lore. Only PvP/PvE/RP on release.
So the RP servers are PvE by default then? I gotta watch this Q&A, I didn't hear about it.
I've been talking to other RP/PVP guild leaders and would be leaders as well. We've all come together for similar purpose. Blizzard and Ion H. think 7-10% of the player base is too small of a niche to be worthy enough of our own realm.
We strongly DISAGREE. RP/PVP leaders and guild members do our absolute best to bring Warcraft to life. The rich Warcraft story coupled with an accessible Azeroth as our stage -- we create some of the most long-lasting and player driven and supported story within the game. RP/PvP has been on the list since patch 1.8. It was DEMANDED by the player base
In Vanilla and up until BFA introduced WARMODE, there were a few realm options to choose from:
PvP
-Contested territories players can fight at will in these locations
PvE
-You need to type /pvp to engage in any open world pvp conflict. Note that after you flag you're at an immense disadvantage as other players don't have to flag themselves for battle until they're ready.
RP
-A more uniform naming policy as well as the PvE realm ruleset. In addition to this, Roleplaying was monitored and protected from griefers by blizzard.
The player base DEMANDED a mixture of PvP and RP.
Patch 1.8 we got the first RP/PvP realms!
-A unique blend of RP and grief protection as well as engaging open world and guild versus guild conflict.
RP servers were known to create their own server history and timelines on the forums and elsewhere. RP servers bring the Warcraft story to life. Please support RP/PvP servers by commenting in favor on the official forums!
Official Thread: https://us.forums.blizzard.com/en/wow/t/rp-pvp-realms-reconsider-one-realm/130723
My RP/PVP Post 1 week before the Announcement: https://us.forums.blizzard.com/en/wow/t/another-bid-for-rp-pvp/122128
My Guild: https://discord.gg/4w32t7u
If Vanilla is your favorite flavor, please consider helping out in support of your community!
ADDITIONALLY
In the coming weeks we will be setting up an RP/PVP Leadership Discord to further centralize our efforts!
Oh my god did they really say RP-PvP servers will not be there at the launch? What a drag! Vanilla is basically made for that kind of gameplay because without WPvP it's just a half of true levelling experience. I was looking forward to play somewhere where I don't have to argue over loot with Pussyslayer and Xxtentacion lol.
Yea it is kinda stupid, but at least they said that they are open to add them in the future.
Yea it is kinda stupid, but at least they said that they are open to add them in the future.
That's doubly frustrating for those of us planning guilds. :mad:
Elistren have you seen the petition thread that Krannok started? It's garnered a few signatures, but hopefully more will sign and spread the word. I do really hope Blizzard considers at least 1 RP-PvP server per region for your sake.
We got our servers guys! :D