RP Characters ~ MassiveCraft Blog Post

So you log onto MassiveCraft for the first time. You take a look around, you like the world, the lore you find, the RP atmosphere, the people. Now, if you’re an RPer the next big question is, what character should I play? Here on Character Roulette we’re going to take a look at the different kinds of characters you can play as, what kinds of races would be good for that and of course, help you out with some tips on RPing.

Now, I’ve been around the block a bit as an RPer. Being on MassiveCraft for over 2 years, I’ve had a lot of different experiences but I am by no means an expert. Nor have I experienced every single opportunity open to an RPer on Massive. Yet I know a lot and I’m to talk right now about the different races. Now, right now there is only one main, central RP hub, that being Regalia however at the end I’ll mention an upcoming addition to the RP space. However, let’s stick with Regalia and begin with the races.

Time for class students...

In Regalia, there are different classes, first, second and third class. Now, it’s not a measure of wealth, rather a measure of rights within the city. Due to a recent law, now all “Humanum” which means all Human and Elvish subraces along with Dwarves are considered on equal footing. Beneath them are all other races, from the furred Urs, Thylan and Tigran to the green-skinned Orcs. Playing as Humanum races is honestly, probably a more secure experience, you are the majority, you have a lot more rights and privileges than other races and it allows for a lot of RP experiences, However, I would urge people to at least at some point in their MassiveCraft journey try out the less played or popular races. For a long time, I didn’t play as any of the races now considered “Humanum”, sticking with my good old Slizzar character and enjoying his strangeness. Eventually, I took a few steps into the more human side of things and so currently have two human characters, a female Ailor, and a female Chi’ien Ji. However, besides my lovely Lana, there is also Farod, my Ailor-Orc halfling. I can also honestly say that playing as him is very interesting as halflings like him are considered abominations by a lot of people. He’s gotten some interesting experiences out of it to say the least so I do urge you to RP more than just Humanum.

Money, money, money…

There are also different classes of wealth in Regalia. Most of the time, it’s not race specific but more tied to the character you decide to play. However, a few cautionary warnings about this. Don’t RP as a rich person when you first start out unless you have a good reason as to how they’re rich and successful in life. Now, in terms of actual IG mechanical wealth, the Regals that you own do not have to reflect your character’s wealth. Also, there aren’t really many IRP opportunities to earn Regals in cold hard coinage to your account so do not think that by RPing as a rich person, you’ll be granted IG regals. Even if you found an IG business, it’ll be hard to earn IG Regals, unless your idea is wildly popular and useful to the people of Massive.

Very very busy and we have a lot to do…

Your character’s job is also incredibly important to successful and useful RP. Are they a simple poor weaver, helping to make others clothing? Are they a successful ship captain, hiring themselves out to transport goods for major companies? Are they a noble, wealthy on taxes and their land’s products? Your role in Alorian society can be many different things, all, however, must have existed at the time of Medieval Europe. Try to join the staff of another business, to learn the ropes, make connects as your character and join a community. Some jobs or positions, though, you will need to apply to such as a job in the Violet Order (Regalia’s city guard) or into nobility. If you do want to try for nobility, RP well and for an extended period of time before you revisit the opportunity. This privilege is for those who are dedicated, who are good at RP and pillars of the community in terms of friendliness and what they can bring to the table. Don’t let that intimidate you, though, nobility was some of the best fun I’ve ever had in terms of RP and even if that doesn’t interest you, there is still a lot out there in terms of jobs.

Who is this mysterious shop keeper in the Sewers...

Photo by: Me!

Pirate’s, er I mean, privateers life for me!

Now, I mentioned that there was a new RP center coming out soon to Massive. This is going to be Silverwind, a privateering haven for all ye pirating scum out there! In terms of IG, way back when, Silverwind was a portal hub, where you took boats to the other worlds from the main one. However, it was cut out when portals and the server improved, the explanation being that the small colony’s administration attempted to double-cross the Regalian Empire for their arch-enemy the Qadiriyye. Suffice to say, when Regalia learned about this, they bombarded the whole island reducing it to ruin however nowadays, brigands and pirates, often hired by Regalia to attack the Qadir live here so this should be a very interesting space indeed, where pirates and scallywags muck about in their own little world with probably some other craftsmen tagging along to help out and others there for other nefarious purposes…

This is the end
This has been the end of my introduction to RP Characters in MassiveCraft everyone! There are all kinds of RPers out there, all looking for different kinds of meanings and experiences to take and learn from throughout our little world here. Big or small, tall or short, furred or scaled, mean or kind, we have everything in between and more here on Massive. To learn some more about RP changes and additions on the server, click HERE to go to the RP blog on the website! Hope you pop on by to check it out, but until next time, have a Massive day!