Hello friends. I'm going to be explaining the reasoning behind where I'm at right now before getting into what I'm looking for. Feel free to skip it and read the TL;DR part after the divider.
I've been an avid RPer for over seven years. I started out doing casual forum RPs on the official Elder Scrolls forums (Morrowind, Oblivion), and eventually graduated to Star Wars and Harry Potter RPs. I also tried out some RP servers on World of Warcraft. I run my own RP site which has been established for over four years and is active with over 1000 members to this day. Role playing and creative writing is one of my main interests, and right now I'm looking for a way to bring more realism to my RP, and what better way to do so than in Minecraft?
I've been playing Minecraft for probably a year or so (I don't remember exactly), and recently I thought I'd try to search for some RP servers. The problem that I ran into, however, is that the term "RP" seems to be thrown around very lightly.
To me, RP is when you take on the role of a character and their story. It's based around your writing ability, as well as your ability to develop characters through dialogue and events in their life. So far, most of the "RP" servers I've found seem to think that a simple currency system and rules involving building are what define a RP server. I'm not looking for another MMO to spend hours and hours grinding on. I'm looking for a server that's driven by the freedom of creativity, not how much junk you mine to increase your "currency" and subsequently buy things with.
I've done a bit of searching, and there are some RP servers that have the correct idea, but the server itself doesn't match what I'm looking to RP, or the staff members just seem uninviting and abuse the systems they place to make their gaming experience better. It's for this reason that I'm looking to make my own server. I have the means to host my own server (business internet connection, multiple home servers), and am certainly willing to pay to host a server if things get off the ground. What I need before I commit to that, however, is you.
TL;DR Version: Experienced RPer, want to host real/story driven RP server, looking for people interested.
What I envision for the RP:
- Medieval time period. Think castle keeps, big walls, farmlands, fortresses, etc.
- RP story will be heavily character driven. The choices that we make as RPers will shape what happens.
Lore:
- I'm still undecided how I want the lore to go. I think that allowing fantasy elements allows for more freedom (ie: more races, magic, etc.), but I want to make sure that it doesn't get too far out of hand. This is something that we will decide on as a community.
Expectations/Standards:
- Buildings will actually be standardized to the time period. I want the environment to look authentic for a more immersive experience. If something doesn't fit the period, it will not be built, or it will be removed.
- Towns and buildings will be heavily planned. I've been on countless servers where people simply just build as they see fit, and it usually results in things not fitting in, and eventually people lose interest because there is no set plan.
- Members will be required to apply with a solid character and established backstory before they will be accepted into the RP.
What I'm looking for:
- Experienced RPers.
- Experienced builders who are willing to coordinate efforts on a large scale and able to follow/contribute to plans. I'm not looking for people who simply say "lol I built a tower once".
- Anyone interested in establishing lore or helping to plan towns, background, etc.
Nothing here is set in stone. Basically I'm looking for people who are willing to invest time to make this into something great and are looking for something to commit to for the long run. Post in this thread or PM me if you're interested or have any ideas.
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Looking for a real, character driven RP server to play on with staff members who know how to spell. Contact me.
I've been looking for something like this for so long. Every time I've joined a Roleplay server i get on and there's people talking in chatspeak about their recent Math test or whatever.
Anyway, I'd be very interested in something like this. If you would like to know about my Roleplaying History, I did about a Year and a Half on a Digimon based site which was fun, but nothing too serious, then progressed to a more serious one which really improved my writing ability, and later on some Greek Mythology based ones. I've also done a bit of D&D but nothing spectacular. I'm a good writer though, and I think I'd be a fine addition to any roleplay server (derp, i hope so, anyway)
I'm an alright builder to. I've recently made an Adventure Map which had a nice little town in it with a watchtower, a couple of houses, a large mansion, and I've built other things like a Coliseum/PVP arena etc. I'm not saying I'm a legendary builder and architect, but I'm capable enough most of the time.
I'd like to join never tried rping before but im a good builder
i have built a small town before (with sewers :wink.gif: )
i have a good imagination so i should take to rping quickly
and my skin looks medieval but that doesnt really matter... ;P
i'm also on most nights so should be able to help regularly
This sparks my interest. I can work to build things as long as it's not too boring (for example, if you're building a city, don't make me build forty-something poor-people shacks). Besides that, I'm an experienced role-player and would love the opportunity to be apart of this.
EDIT: Although, you might want to have a Teamspeak or Skype open, for OOC chat. Nobody is going to be able to stay in character the whole time, so it's best to have an alternative for them.
My name is mgadrim96
you sir are by far what a true server admin for a rpg platform server should be.
I have played minecraft for about a year now and have seen almost every building style out there. Such as flat wall, nonsense free build, And the i think obsidian looks good for a house build.
My build list:
-Egyptian castle
-5 different types of towns
-Floating city
-Floating sky castle
-Flying airship
-gigantic well detailed mid-evil city with well planned sewer system and water way.
-Forest city
-Underground dwarven city
this list goes on. I happily enjoy rping and I am more than happy to contribute to a server like yours. Just give me a idea and ill shape that idea in a creation like no other. Plus ill make sure my character stays in place ;P
Edit: i also advise getting herochat for different channels ingame and or getting a vent server.
Ideas for the server:
-a easy quest system without use of the plugins
-underground personal bank system with a safety pass so only you can warp to it *requires a warping plugin*
-and a Auction house
Edit 2: i do apologize i forgot to talk about my character XD. I have a A+ in a colledge level writing class and im in the 9th grade ^.^ I also spend 4-5 hours a day playing games that have rpg and creative themes in them so im quite good and role playing in my opinion. If you wish for me to add in a bio for my character just please notify me and i will be more than glad to do so.
I totally agree with you on the fact that RP is handled lightly on most minecraft servers.
I would like to participate on this server. I have owned a few servers in the past, trying to achieve
what you are, although I only ended up with what you would call a light rp server. I am an awesome builder.
If you need any proof, heres the website for my old minecraft server. Its still up and running, although
I gave it away to one of my admins.
Well then. I certainly wasn't expecting this much of a response this fast.
I'd say the first step is to get some collaboration going in terms of brainstorming, such as what's to be built, the layout of the world, different cities/factions, etc. I think what I'll do is set up a forum for discussion; that way it's easier to keep track of who's actually interested and willing to contribute.
Keep on posting if you're interested! I want to get this going today.
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Looking for a real, character driven RP server to play on with staff members who know how to spell. Contact me.
My name is mgadrim96
you sir are by far what a true server admin for a rpg platform server should be.
I have played minecraft for about a year now and have seen almost every building style out there. Such as flat wall, nonsense free build, And the i think obsidian looks good for a house build.
My build list:
-Egyptian castle
-5 different types of towns
-Floating city
-Floating sky castle
-Flying airship
-gigantic well detailed mid-evil city with well planned sewer system and water way.
-Forest city
-Underground dwarven city
this list guess on. I happily enjoy rping and I am more than happy to contribute to a server like yours. Just give me a idea and ill shape that idea in a creation like no other. Plus ill make sure my character stays in place ;P
Edit: i also advise getting herochat for different channels ingame and or getting a vent server.
Ideas for the server:
-a easy quest system without use of the plugins
-underground personal bank system with a safety pass so only you can warp to it *requires a warping plugin*
-and a Auction house
Edit 2: i do apologize i forgot to talk about my character XD. I have a A+ in a colledge level writing class and im in the 9th grade ^.^ I also spend 4-5 hours a day playing games that have rpg and creative themes in them so im quite good and role playing in my opinion. If you wish for me to add in a bio for my character just please notify me and i will be more than glad to do so.
Your spelling is kind of atrocious for someone in "colledge" level anything. Just saying.
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Looking for a real, character driven RP server to play on with staff members who know how to spell. Contact me.
Oh, and if you are looking for a story, heres one that me and one of my admins made up.
You certainly dont have to use it, but it may give you a few ideas.
Well heres the thing on that, Im on the internet ok and spell check is so glitchy half the time I have decided there's no point in trying to go back and read this long outrageous post i made looking for simple mistakes? Now if im in class and I see a mistake then I will re-read the entire essay.
I'm in the process of setting up a discussion forum for us right now. It should be ready within the next 10 minutes or so. Stay tuned to this thread for more information.
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Looking for a real, character driven RP server to play on with staff members who know how to spell. Contact me.
I'm in the process of setting up a discussion forum for us right now. It should be ready within the next 10 minutes or so. Stay tuned to this thread for more information.
Alright guys, the forum is up. I'll be taking applications from people who are interested in becoming RPers and/or builders. Once your application is approved, you will be able to participate in the discussions on the board. Please visit the application area of the forum for how to apply.
This is exactly what I'm looking for. I've been playing for about a year and it has been the same story as you. I always run into "Rp" servers with factions and currency but no story, characters etc.. I don't have a huge portfolio of all the castles that I've built but I do have screen shots of the most recent outpost that I built. If you would like pics just let me know. I don't want to spam your thread with jpgs. As far as Roleplaying goes, I've been in countless forum roleplays and I even play D&D here and there. I've been playing RP video games since 97 and I have a hell of a imagination. I'll start working on a character now if you need me to. But I'd rather wait until we as a group have everything brainstormed out.
This is exactly what I'm looking for. I've been playing for about a year and it has been the same story as you. I always run into "Rp" servers with factions and currency but no story, characters etc.. I don't have a huge portfolio of all the castles that I've built but I do have screen shots of the most recent outpost that I built. If you would like pics just let me know. I don't want to spam your thread with jpgs. As far as Roleplaying goes, I've been in countless forum roleplays and I even play D&D here and there. I've been playing RP video games since 97 and I have a hell of a imagination. I'll start working on a character now if you need me to. But I'd rather wait until we as a group have everything brainstormed out.
This is fine. I'm in the exact same boat as you; I wouldn't want to plan my character out until we have everything established. Check out the forum. :smile.gif:
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Looking for a real, character driven RP server to play on with staff members who know how to spell. Contact me.
Please check out the official server thread by clicking here or visit us at Medieval Minecraft Role Play to apply!
Hello friends. I'm going to be explaining the reasoning behind where I'm at right now before getting into what I'm looking for. Feel free to skip it and read the TL;DR part after the divider.
I've been an avid RPer for over seven years. I started out doing casual forum RPs on the official Elder Scrolls forums (Morrowind, Oblivion), and eventually graduated to Star Wars and Harry Potter RPs. I also tried out some RP servers on World of Warcraft. I run my own RP site which has been established for over four years and is active with over 1000 members to this day. Role playing and creative writing is one of my main interests, and right now I'm looking for a way to bring more realism to my RP, and what better way to do so than in Minecraft?
I've been playing Minecraft for probably a year or so (I don't remember exactly), and recently I thought I'd try to search for some RP servers. The problem that I ran into, however, is that the term "RP" seems to be thrown around very lightly.
To me, RP is when you take on the role of a character and their story. It's based around your writing ability, as well as your ability to develop characters through dialogue and events in their life. So far, most of the "RP" servers I've found seem to think that a simple currency system and rules involving building are what define a RP server. I'm not looking for another MMO to spend hours and hours grinding on. I'm looking for a server that's driven by the freedom of creativity, not how much junk you mine to increase your "currency" and subsequently buy things with.
I've done a bit of searching, and there are some RP servers that have the correct idea, but the server itself doesn't match what I'm looking to RP, or the staff members just seem uninviting and abuse the systems they place to make their gaming experience better. It's for this reason that I'm looking to make my own server. I have the means to host my own server (business internet connection, multiple home servers), and am certainly willing to pay to host a server if things get off the ground. What I need before I commit to that, however, is you.
TL;DR Version: Experienced RPer, want to host real/story driven RP server, looking for people interested.
What I envision for the RP:
- Medieval time period. Think castle keeps, big walls, farmlands, fortresses, etc.
- RP story will be heavily character driven. The choices that we make as RPers will shape what happens.
Lore:
- I'm still undecided how I want the lore to go. I think that allowing fantasy elements allows for more freedom (ie: more races, magic, etc.), but I want to make sure that it doesn't get too far out of hand. This is something that we will decide on as a community.
Expectations/Standards:
- Buildings will actually be standardized to the time period. I want the environment to look authentic for a more immersive experience. If something doesn't fit the period, it will not be built, or it will be removed.
- Towns and buildings will be heavily planned. I've been on countless servers where people simply just build as they see fit, and it usually results in things not fitting in, and eventually people lose interest because there is no set plan.
- Members will be required to apply with a solid character and established backstory before they will be accepted into the RP.
What I'm looking for:
- Experienced RPers.
- Experienced builders who are willing to coordinate efforts on a large scale and able to follow/contribute to plans. I'm not looking for people who simply say "lol I built a tower once".
- Anyone interested in establishing lore or helping to plan towns, background, etc.
Nothing here is set in stone. Basically I'm looking for people who are willing to invest time to make this into something great and are looking for something to commit to for the long run. Post in this thread or PM me if you're interested or have any ideas.
I've been looking for something like this for so long. Every time I've joined a Roleplay server i get on and there's people talking in chatspeak about their recent Math test or whatever.
Anyway, I'd be very interested in something like this. If you would like to know about my Roleplaying History, I did about a Year and a Half on a Digimon based site which was fun, but nothing too serious, then progressed to a more serious one which really improved my writing ability, and later on some Greek Mythology based ones. I've also done a bit of D&D but nothing spectacular. I'm a good writer though, and I think I'd be a fine addition to any roleplay server (derp, i hope so, anyway)
I'm an alright builder to. I've recently made an Adventure Map which had a nice little town in it with a watchtower, a couple of houses, a large mansion, and I've built other things like a Coliseum/PVP arena etc. I'm not saying I'm a legendary builder and architect, but I'm capable enough most of the time.
But Yeah, anyway, I'd love to join in with this.
i have built a small town before (with sewers :wink.gif: )
i have a good imagination so i should take to rping quickly
and my skin looks medieval but that doesnt really matter... ;P
i'm also on most nights so should be able to help regularly
EDIT: Although, you might want to have a Teamspeak or Skype open, for OOC chat. Nobody is going to be able to stay in character the whole time, so it's best to have an alternative for them.
you sir are by far what a true server admin for a rpg platform server should be.
I have played minecraft for about a year now and have seen almost every building style out there. Such as flat wall, nonsense free build, And the i think obsidian looks good for a house build.
My build list:
-Egyptian castle
-5 different types of towns
-Floating city
-Floating sky castle
-Flying airship
-gigantic well detailed mid-evil city with well planned sewer system and water way.
-Forest city
-Underground dwarven city
this list goes on. I happily enjoy rping and I am more than happy to contribute to a server like yours. Just give me a idea and ill shape that idea in a creation like no other. Plus ill make sure my character stays in place ;P
Edit: i also advise getting herochat for different channels ingame and or getting a vent server.
Ideas for the server:
-a easy quest system without use of the plugins
-underground personal bank system with a safety pass so only you can warp to it *requires a warping plugin*
-and a Auction house
Edit 2: i do apologize i forgot to talk about my character XD. I have a A+ in a colledge level writing class and im in the 9th grade ^.^ I also spend 4-5 hours a day playing games that have rpg and creative themes in them so im quite good and role playing in my opinion. If you wish for me to add in a bio for my character just please notify me and i will be more than glad to do so.
I would like to participate on this server. I have owned a few servers in the past, trying to achieve
what you are, although I only ended up with what you would call a light rp server. I am an awesome builder.
If you need any proof, heres the website for my old minecraft server. Its still up and running, although
I gave it away to one of my admins.
MorphCraft
(MY in-game name is Morpheel)
I'd say the first step is to get some collaboration going in terms of brainstorming, such as what's to be built, the layout of the world, different cities/factions, etc. I think what I'll do is set up a forum for discussion; that way it's easier to keep track of who's actually interested and willing to contribute.
Keep on posting if you're interested! I want to get this going today.
You certainly dont have to use it, but it may give you a few ideas.
Story
Alright
http://s4.zetaboards.com/Medieval_Minecraft/index/