Another useful trick is if you wish to RP close to Stormwind but hate the atmosphere that normal Goldshire has, switch to War-mode or play in a timeline zone version of Elywnn forest if you are under level 70.
It’s not worth trying to figure out a work-around; my “RP” was literally me filling out the TRP and existing nearby. If I can’t even do that in public RP spaces, then what is the point of your server?
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My workaround was spending $25 to move to another server - I won’t pay for the name change, because you should learn2read, but I sure as heck will pay to get away from you all
/capewizardhat
Oh hai; it comes with a name change. I picked Execratus in honor of this crummy server <3 Get bent guys!
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RP isnt about getting others approval, trying to get noticed, or even trying to be seen. Its about you making a backstory for your character and having fun as the person you would be if you existed in that world even if it means you play alone and do your own thing.
You don’t need to live up to others expectations. Sure there are some guilds that are lowkey usually the ones that spam their guilds for invites. Then there are the uptight ones who have forgotten reality. The ones that require a page long introduction just to be accepted then make you a puppet in their roleplay. Trust me they aren’t worth it.
Even those “high and mighty” guilds that act like they are better than everyone else but are just privy veterans from a forgotten age trying to be better. Ex: The circle, the senate, anything Lordaeron affiliated. (Not full names of course.)
All old, worn, and forgotten. Period! Meet the Zuckerburgs on the decline.
Look at all those old guilds that are so OCD their very name is forgotten or their member counts are so petty because they went above and beyond then turned on God Mode Functions for simple game play.
And the veteran players are so disconnected that they need therapy just to play warcraft otherwise they resort to drugs, alcohol, or even anxiety medication while playing.
If something happens they flip.
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I was going to comment similar sentiments as above, but realized I have been in the same sort of boat in terms of RP. I haven’t quit, but connecting with other people has gotten harder to do when I am locked in for a few hours to roleplay. I used to roleplay all the time, but I feel like the space isn’t the same as it was.
I had, in a different game, encountered someone who blurred the line between IC and OOC so much that their mental health was in great decline, and I was reprimanded because my character was the reason. I was unaware that the player was self-inserting and that my not-so-nice character making fun of their character was actually, in turn, making fun of the player. I think that event has had a lasting effect on me to where I’ve been too afraid to interact on a deeper level with most roleplayers. I don’t -really- know who is on the other side.
The best roleplay I’ve had in the last year in WoW has been with players that I’ve gotten to know OOCly, though, but I’ve still greatly enjoyed the larger events hosted on the server where my interactions are minimal due to time or group constraints. I’m aware that type of roleplay isn’t for everyone, though.
All this to really say, in my later years I’ve been less inclined towards random roleplay and I keep an eye out for small or large roleplay gathering or events to dip my toes into the roleplay pool safely.
Quitting is completely valid, though. When you’re done, you’re done.
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I’m back because I want to pulla Jerry Springer ‘Final Thoughts’
First of all, I doubt there is a high volume of people who role characters in an MMO specifically to have other people /spit on them. So you can armchair philosophy your bad behavior all you want, but very likely the non-stop 4chan level MEAN that gets slung around contributed to your friends mental health decline.
As for me? My mental health is fine, I’m just in my late thirties and I won’t put up with childish antics, which is really what is happening on Moonguard. I used my disposable income to package you clowns up and ship you off to clown-town USA and out of my life.
1.) You do not see Gandolph kick open Frodo’s door and say ‘sup nerd, you idiot!’ and then laugh it off as high fantasy roleplay – that’s something the internet invented.
2.) you do not see the kids in Stranger Things RPing their way into the bathroom with a copy of the Sears catalog - that’s something the internet invented.
What this is, is social media antics/spam/chat infiltrating MMOs under the premise of RP.
It’s something moonguard players frankly pioneered years ago and Blizzard has has just given up on, but as the servers get condensed it becomes increasingly ‘in your face’ and absolutely intolerable.
Have fun with your dumpster fire
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We get it you are alone and depressed. Bashing others because you make poor life choices with high expectations from them and nothing goes your way in the game. You want it about you and noone cares about you or has the time of day to deal with your emotional damaged roller coaster of your life and what you expected to happen in game. Its not about you.
Unplug quit leave and move on but dont bash others because your game play isnt all about you. Go play skyrim and be the hero of your own little world. Bye for now.
Make sure you actually put in a request to delete your account because you are so over roleplaying.
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That seems like a completely level-headed and emotionally stable response from an adult. From the tone and number of posts you’ve made in such a short time I’m sure the problem was with everyone else and not you.
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Hey - you didn’t like me when I was idling in the game doing absolutely nothing, I sure didn’t expect you to like me after I told you what trash I think you are irl.
But I DID spend real monies, so I kinda wanted to circle around and laugh at you a few times.
Ciao
How many good-byes is that now? I’m sure this’ll be the last one.
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I laugh because in the end you gained nothing and your high road streak is so laughable its beyond the tendencies of a sociopath with personal issues. Ok no-one cares about you.
Bye for now…you got cancelled like every other failed reality star or member of survivor who got booted on day one. Or perhaps this is some romance tv show where no red rose ever had your name on it.
You are the failed season 1 drag queen booted from Ru-pauls drag race with a name no-one remembers or cares to recall. Boom goes the dynamite.
Sorry to the OP writer. Please ignore the drama from here.
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For a second, i thought you were talking about or to me. 
Had to scroll up to re-read. 
All i can say with your final response is: Ouch!
Just [Make Love, Not Warcraft]!
Crashing out on the MG forums on a Wednesday night is an interesting way to end the day but I’m here for it
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All you need is a bedside drink, and something to help you stay asleep so you wake up fully refreshed.
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I’m hurt.
I’ll speak to my feelings with roleplay. Back in February, I practically quit it. I pride myself on writing stories (and did a large one for my guild) but now it feels like there’s a huge change from a years ago where things that are extremely story-driven… aren’t liked. It sucks.
I never wanted my guild to be a huge guild, we were all just people passionate about Cult of the Damned Roleplay. We launched “The Pretzel Plague” in January and it failed three hours after. We made the move to interact with Stormwind in a larger capacity, handing out free pretzels that were baked with the plague in it. It was a massive TRP item that gave debuffs over 48 hours. Completely up to the player to, but we had guilds lined up to work with us for a crazy story. It failed. It was tough, seeing how much time was wasted, how story was just thrown out immediately. It broke my interest in RP then.
I’ve played on Moon Guard for ages now. For… way too long in hindsight. The realm changes, yes, but there’s now a lot more of a focus in “short term” RP than “long term”. And that’s okay. I prefer a slow burn, players all working together. But I just can’t adapt to it it seems, as much as I’ve tried.
But what has been interesting is when you compliment a TRP Profile, you’re immediately seen as looking for something a lot more mature or ERP. A lot go: “Hey~.”, some are just rude in general (especially around the Cathedral area now). And it sucks. I try and compliment the large variety of good writers that exist, but there’s now a lot of rudeness about it.
I’m dipping my toes back into roleplay now, trying again. And while it definitely is not the same, a break helped. Maybe a break will help those who don’t feel like it, who don’t enjoy it properly right now. And trust me, I get it. Worst case? You move on from it. In the end this is a 20 year old game, we’re doing fictional fake chatting with other people.
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My solution, personally, is to take a break. Overcome the burn-out and return with a clear mind. Been RPing in various other games, including this one, and it always seems to work.
Trolls are trolls… ignore them (except for the race of trolls that I dearly love). I sifted through ten “meh” scenes and found one perfect scene, and now we’re developing a long-term storyline with that player.
RP takes time and effort, and when you’re burnt out, it kills you.
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Slow burn and long term roleplay still exists, but I definitely don’t see it (for me at least) with people I randomly encounter either in the wild or through events. It’s usually with a guild mate or OOC buddy that we plan something out specifically for the long term. Short term roleplay is easily accessible in the cities, and I think for the most part the majority of the community is satisfied with that. On MG at least you’ll need to join a discord server or a guild for the long term content.
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I like how I’m given excuses so that this can be low-key my fault. Oh - too many posts! I have been invalidated.
The simple fact is, when some rando joins your server and is willing to bail out AND pay $25 to do it - you’re the problem.
I got up today, started my remote work, and was like - ya know, “I"m actually looking forward to playing WoW today”
and it’s 100% because I will not be sharing my space with a population of TROLLS.
I feel like I’ve missed a few chapters…
If you don’t like MG, that’s fine, but I think you’ve made your point. I personally haven’t been trolled in years while roleplaying, but that doesn’t mean it is nonexistent. If you had a bad time, it’s perfectly valid to find your enjoyment elsewhere. It might be best to let go of the vitriol towards the people you’re not wanting to associate with anymore. How else are you going to be able to move on?
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Nah, it needs to be said a few more times because the ‘PR’ for Moonguard is a scam - it’s advertised as this RP server for alliance, but the reality is that Moonguard is JUST a super infamous server from 20 years ago that had out-of-hand ERP and everyone came to watch it at Goldshire. Then Blizzard decided to squeeze their servers until everyone that every considered saying “Hail, hearty hero” had to share space with them.
It’s absolutely nuts that ya’ll are okay with your server and that Blizzard will cater to it under the premise of “AR PEE”. It’s not. It’s 2024 and there are enough online fantasy games to point to in comparison and say “No, no - they AR PEE over there”.
You’re like the WoW version of Maxim magazine