Firan Survival Guide: Roleplaying

From FiranMUX

New to the game? New to the character? Not sure how to get into the swing of RP? Not sure where to go? Well, this top ten (plus a bonus one) list should give you plenty of ideas of where you can start.

1. Look within your family. The @sheet/social command will list who's in your family, and from there you can see what the existing relationships are.
2. Look within your circle of friends (or enemies). The @sheet/relationships command will list people that you know, and in what capacity.
3. Roleplay with your sponsors or sponsorees. It may be that your character has existing sponsors or sponsorees, which will be listed through the @sheet/social command. Sponsorship is part of the social system on Firan. You can see help sponsor for some details.
4. Roleplay out your employment. If you're employed to someone, see if there's any roleplay that can be done around it. If you're a crafter, see if there are others in your vocation you could roleplay with. If you're a servant that's unemployed, check bulletin board 13 (Classifieds) or the @republic command to see if anyone is hiring, or make a post of your own seeking work. Guards and military people sometimes hang out at the Glass Works or the Training Center, both in the Palace District.
5. Roleplay with clan members. If your character isn't an outcast or involved with the Old City crew, chances are they interact a lot with their clan. There might be hangouts in your clan's district where you could bump into others. Or you could ask about on your clan's channel. Remember, people don't mind if you ask, but they might grow annoyed if you pester or hound.
6. Roleplay within your social class. Though there's some fluidity with people roleplaying across social classes, nobles tend to keep their close friendships with other nobles, and commoners (that is, anyone who isn't noble) with other commoners. There are certain hangouts that different social classes congregate to, and these can vary from month to month. The Barnacle Inn, for example, is popular with the lowest of the social classes, while the Diplomat Inn is favored by the highest. Ask around. If you're a member of the Old City (that is, your name is on the @oldcity list) you can find kindred spirits to roleplay with that way.
7. Roleplay along a religious theme. Some characters aren't much into religion, but some are. If yours is one that is (or even if they're just one that pretends to be), you can sometimes find roleplay at the temples, or by sending a message to a priest or priestess if there's something you might want to discuss with them. Priests can act like Firan's version of a counselor or psychiatrist, on spiritual and other matters.
8. Find a social event to attend. The @cal command will list all social events during the current month. Some are specific to a particular group of persons, but a lot of them are open to all -- and even if they're not, your character might be just the type to crash an event. Just be prepared to accept the consequences. Not any social events happening that you can attend? Think up an idea and throw one of your own, possibly with the help of others.
9. Roleplay learning or teaching things. Once you start to gather some XP, you'll likely want to spend it. It's cheaper to purchase or raise skills if you have a teacher to instruct you. There's a number of ways to look for teachers. Some people advertise that they can instruct, and some people advertise that they need instruction. You can respond to either type of post or make one of your own. This is done on bulletin board 13 (Classifieds) or via the @republic command primarily. Once you find a mutual arrangement roleplay out the instruction.
10. Hang out at an active area of the grid. Some places, such as the central Forum or the baths, attract people who are looking to mix and mingle in roleplay. These are also places where different social classes are more likely to interact. Be aware, however, that they're also busy places, and people may hurry through without specifically posing if they don't have time to roleplay. It's nothing personal, honest.
11. Roleplay any old event in your character's life. As you roleplay your character for a while you'll find you get to a point where you log in and know you 'need' to talk to Person X or Person Y about some thing or another. You'll discover your own small plotlines to pursue through the course of roleplaying your character's life. If nothing in particular is happening, just roleplay any event that would come up in the course of your character's life. Suggestions are listed below (not all of them suited to all characters), but obviously it's not an exhaustive list, just something to get ideas flowing...

Misplace something and enlist the aid of others to find it Send a love letter Gossip cattily about others Visit a whore (but see news whores for thematic info first...) Paint or sketch in public Host a tea Get lost (literally) Visit a temple Go on a camping trip Chaperone a date Deliver a message personally Meet an unknown neighbor Commission something (artwork, clothes, furniture, etc.)

Get sick and visit a healer Lose one of your children Arrange a fishing trip Pose for your NPC children around others Throw a party Discuss current events Learn something you end up being terrible at Visit another city Start an impromptu contest (drinking, darts, cards, etc.) Go horseback riding with others Research something. Get firsthand accounts. Do something embarrassing in public

Bump into someone Play music or sing in public Have a snowball fight Crash a party Go on a date Take your NPC children to the baths Go hunting with the guys (or gals!) Meddle in the affairs of others Go gambling down at the Dove Organize a cockfight Get drunk Talk to a delegate about some concern or another Do something romantic in public Borrow something from a neighbor

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