Link Farming I

RoleCraft: Link Farming I

I am working on a special RoleCraft article for the next issue, so for this one, instead of me yammering on about this and whatever, allow me to share some links that I have come upon of late that keep my RP brain cells engaged.

How roleplaying a Death Knight will be different

All the World’s a Stage: How roleplaying a Death Knight will be different

The death knights we will be able to play are former servants of the Lich King who have now turned against him and joined the Alliance or the Horde instead. This background story is built into the class — something each and every death knight roleplayer will have to take into account when they roleplay their character, and it will have ramifications upon everyone else in the entire global society of Azeroth as well.

Revenge of the Kobolds!

Revenge of the Kobolds! - Mischief and Mayhem

Worldwide D&D Game Day

Worldwide D&D Game Day

Welcome to Worldwide D&D Game Day 2008 and the launch of 4th Edition!

Beyond the Barriers

Rolecraft: Beyond the Barriers

Since we are dealing with computer-generated cyber worlds that are more than likely not our own creations, there are certainly roadblocks and speed bumps in these games that challenge roleplayers to improvise and adapt. These game mechanics come with the nature of the beast, and many are very necessary to the operation of the games, and are often so obvious as to threaten to pull a roleplayer out of character. While they may not be pleasant to experience during roleplay, their effect in-game can be at least lessened through the lens of imaginative roleplaying.

RP on a non-RP server

All The World’s A Stage: RP on a non-RP server

The key to successful RPing on a non-RP server is to not care that most people won’t get it.

RP descriptions and you

RP descriptions and you

Descriptions done right

All the World’s a Stage: Descriptions done right

Right and wrong in this case is naturally up to the individual, but in general there are some pretty solid guidelines you should keep in mind.

Professional RP

Rolecraft: Professional RP

By professional, I’m talking about taking a closer look at the professions and secondary skills that are normally there as extras to support an adventurer-focused character, and find ways they can become your character’s primary focus.

Background story

All the World’s a Stage: Background story

In fact, the whole idea here is to purposely leave your backstory unfinished, ready to be resolved through roleplaying. Too much emphasis on a dramatic background leaves you with not enough room for an interesting foreground, and little else to contribute other than the saga of your epic past.