NPC soon to PC!

Hello! My name's Danielle.

I've attended Knight Realms twice now, both times NPCing, and have had a blast. I am in the process of preparing a character of my own. I have what race and profession I want to be, but the toughest part is coming up for a reason to arriving in Travance.

I have a back story that ties in with my boyfriend's character (who's PC'd for a few months now) and they will meet again IG but besides that, I don't know why else she'd come to Travance! And, while she's there, what she will do based on that decision. I guess I need more time to think it over haha.

Other than this, I'm a bit hesitant to post other details about my character since I'm still a little unfamiliar with the rules of the forum. I don't want to meta-game or anything.

I hope I can also get in touch with the lovely people I've met so far and meet their characters IG one day

Nice to meet you!

yes its tough to keep stuff on the down low while on the forums. But just think all the things that you keep secret will surprise people in game!

I have a back story that ties in with my boyfriend's character (who's PC'd for a few months now)

Wonder who that could be? 

Way to finally make it to the forums.

Hey Danielle!

Feel free to shoot me a PM.  I can help you come up with various scenarios that would ultimately bring you to Travance and we can see about which one you would like the best.

I look forward to hearing from you,

Chris

I had a tough time with a reason to stay in Travance too. My character was pretty much the opposite of heroic as I played her when I first brought her in, and Travance is ridiculously dangerous. She immediately decided that anyone who'd live in that place is a nut. Of course, now she's caught the crazy herself. I was lucky enough that she met people who are now like family to her as well as encountering some unique opportunities that just don't exist anywhere else.

I'm a bit hesitant to post other details about my character since I'm still a little unfamiliar with the rules of the forum. I don't want to meta-game or anything.

If you're unfamiliar on the rules regarding character background, it's best to just not post it.  Let honest reactions of people meeting you (or your character) for the first time play out.  If your character has some personal secrets, keep them as such.  It adds to the fun, I think.

Whether your character is a rogue or not, if you want to make sure private stuff remain private, keeping things close to the vest helps.  I find the tips listed in the link are applicable for most things.

I'm a bit hesitant to post other details about my character since I'm still a little unfamiliar with the rules of the forum. I don't want to meta-game or anything.

If you're unfamiliar on the rules regarding character background, it's best to just not post it.  Let honest reactions of people meeting you (or your character) for the first time play out.  If your character has some personal secrets, keep them as such.  It adds to the fun, I think.

Whether your character is a rogue or not, if you want to make sure private stuff remain private, keeping things close to the vest helps.  I find the tips listed in the link are applicable for most things.

On the topic of "if you want it secret IG, keep it secret OOG", which is a common sore point at the game: extend the same courtesy to other players. If you ever find yourself in the position of NPCing (or otherwise being involved with) "rogue mod", "evil plot", or anything that some players may not necessarily want common knowledge, or if you maybe know out of game that your best friend frequently visits the Fence, dont talk about it. Don't bring it up idly in OOG conversation, don't excitedly recount in logistics to everyone who will listen how awesomely a PC carried out <insert illegal action> against you during your NPC shift, and an important one many people don't think of: dont post the details in your event highlights.

There is NOTHING as frustrating as being outed OOG with something that you were working carefully to keep hidden. Not only is every IG interaction now suspect for meta-gaming, but all the OOG trouble you put in keeping it from your friends gets blown to hell too.

Besides, wouldn't you have more fun being surprised by finding out IG that Lady Goodytwoshoes of the land of Tra La La is really an anti-paladin sith necromancer who is also a robot dinosaur?

I'm a bit hesitant to post other details about my character since I'm still a little unfamiliar with the rules of the forum. I don't want to meta-game or anything.

If you're unfamiliar on the rules regarding character background, it's best to just not post it.  Let honest reactions of people meeting you (or your character) for the first time play out.  If your character has some personal secrets, keep them as such.  It adds to the fun, I think.

Whether your character is a rogue or not, if you want to make sure private stuff remain private, keeping things close to the vest helps.  I find the tips listed in the link are applicable for most things.

Besides, wouldn't you have more fun being surprised by finding out IG that Lady Goodytwoshoes of the land of Tra La La is really an anti-paladin sith necromancer who is also a robot dinosaur?

Do I sense a mod coming on?

Robot dinosaurs you say...? I am sensing a Londwyn steam powered Dragon/Thunderlizard automaton coming... Great, let's throw more ideas for things to stomp and grind us into a fine red paste at the plot marshals Jenna.

My favorite reason "Why Not"

Dinosaurs aren't allowed in KR... they can only appear once we have Cadillacs in-game.

There is NOTHING as frustrating as being outed OOG with something that you were working carefully to keep hidden. Not only is every IG interaction now suspect for meta-gaming, but all the OOG trouble you put in keeping it from your friends gets blown to hell too.

Like your gender-bending, confused, non-human races & the questions they bring up when it comes to using the bathroom.  ???

I love how this thread went from "Hi, I'm new!" to gender-bending rogues and dinosaurs.

Yeah... we're experts in derailing topics.

Trying to get back here... welcome and just post questions when you have them in the Rules or Off Topic section.

Also, have fun reading all our old threads.  Not only funny, but many questions have been answered on them that people have brought up before.  Should be good reading.

Besides, wouldn't you have more fun being surprised by finding out IG that Lady Goodytwoshoes of the land of Tra La La is really an anti-paladin sith necromancer who is also a robot dinosaur?

Thanks for outing me Jenna!

Thanks for outing me Jenna!

It's only funny because it's TRUE.

Something about glass houses and stones, or pots calling kettles black springs to mind, Rob.

Hey, I outed myself for being an evil bastard.  Someone else just happened to prove I was treacherous beforehand.