So - this isn't as much as a "complain" thread or "this server sucks" thread, I just wanted to point something out here.
The server is stated as realistic RP.
The server roleplay theme is Mythical Creatures.
No problem with being able to roleplay seriously on a server like that.
The issue is that people don't roleplay how they should.
For example
Military / Police Roleplay
- Police don't arrest or interrogate suspicious individuals ( Shady people with hoods on 24/7, black clothing, gang related people, etc.)
- Police don't wear correct uniform ( Not saying this has to be exact, a lot of police wear MILITARY gear, helmets, kelvar vest, the entire 9 yards, flashbangs, automatic rifles, etc. )
This would make sense if there was a riot, or a shooting, and some similiar dangerous event that requires gear with that level of protection. IRL police policy would not let ANYONE wear this under normal circumstances. ( Unless you want to do it by rank )
- Police don't even attempt to do ANYTHING with players that walk around with absurdly huge guns, m60's, shotguns, assault rifles etc.
Military -
There are players that ARE military, they are NOT apart of the police force.
- They shouldn't be IN the area unless they HAVE a LEGITIMATE reason, if they are retired, that's one thing. You still don't walk around in full military gear. Unless something requires military force or presence, they shouldn't be geared up walking around.
I understand all players do things differently, and it is a ROLEPLAY server, meaning you can roleplay w/e you want, how you want. This is a realistic server, meaning things would NOT happen the way they do currently.
It is understandable for military or police having military gear for encounter with fables, but other then that there shouldn't be a reason.
Vampire / Werewolf RP -
I don't have a Vampire or Werewolf, so I'm not entirely sure how they roleplay it.
I haven't been attacked once by a Werewolf or Vampire. ( Doesn't need to happen, expect it to happen though, they need blood, werewolves go feral - I understand feeding is an OOC thing, but doesn't mean they can't ICLY feed on someone )
I've seen vampires walk around in daylight, which stated according to the type, and rank, they still shouldn't like it, and should take cover.
I expected vampires to behave more like vampires, dark, mysterious and blood thirsty. The ones I have seen played like normal humans, with supernatural strength and speed. ( Not all of you, mind you )
I have not seen many werewolves, so I can't really say much about it.
According to what I have seen, the vampire vs werewolf thing should be going on. ( should, saw something on the forums. )
Human roleplay :
I've seen A LOT OF PLAYERS with GUNS, this goes for vampires, werewolves and anything else. I understand normal guns, such as pistols, some shotguns and rifles are able to be bought realistically in real life.
I have seen players with various degrees of weaponry, anywhere between a pistol, or a military grade m60.
A lot of players are armed, it shouldn't be this way. ICLY they should have to go through the police department to get a gun ( currently ) or buy it through a BMD. ( Which neither should work, because we HAVE NO MONEY, unless you donated. There needs to be some form of money floating through, not invisible IC cash ) I understand police and military automatically get guns due to their role.
Also note the amount of armed, white knights ( players who help defeat the bad guy, even if it is against them, just because they wanna do something good or take a guy down ).
If a bad guy goes and robs the bank, you don't have civilians up there with shotguns and 50 cal's trying to stop him. You would NOT do that as a civilian, that's why we have police.
Most of the time players sit around and talk to eachother, waiting for some event to happen, or an event / monster to come kill them. That's fine, but they never really do anything... "Normal".
Normal as in - roleplaying needs, bathroom, food, jobs, realistic things. I understand players don't have to do this, but I haven't seen any that do.
Honestly, I'm not trying to bash on anyone or the server, I just wanted to throw this out there and see if anyone else felt the same way.
In HL2 RP - The combine players strictly had a set of rules to go by, due to them being the police and having higher power above players. Needless to say, all the combines generally acted the same, and played the role they were suppose to.
TL;DR
When you get in a roleplay situation, ask yourself what you would do yourself realistically IRL, and compare it to what your character would do IRL. ( Compare it realistically to a RL situation, not over the computer. )
The server is stated as realistic RP.
The server roleplay theme is Mythical Creatures.
No problem with being able to roleplay seriously on a server like that.
The issue is that people don't roleplay how they should.
For example
Military / Police Roleplay
- Police don't arrest or interrogate suspicious individuals ( Shady people with hoods on 24/7, black clothing, gang related people, etc.)
- Police don't wear correct uniform ( Not saying this has to be exact, a lot of police wear MILITARY gear, helmets, kelvar vest, the entire 9 yards, flashbangs, automatic rifles, etc. )
This would make sense if there was a riot, or a shooting, and some similiar dangerous event that requires gear with that level of protection. IRL police policy would not let ANYONE wear this under normal circumstances. ( Unless you want to do it by rank )
- Police don't even attempt to do ANYTHING with players that walk around with absurdly huge guns, m60's, shotguns, assault rifles etc.
Military -
There are players that ARE military, they are NOT apart of the police force.
- They shouldn't be IN the area unless they HAVE a LEGITIMATE reason, if they are retired, that's one thing. You still don't walk around in full military gear. Unless something requires military force or presence, they shouldn't be geared up walking around.
I understand all players do things differently, and it is a ROLEPLAY server, meaning you can roleplay w/e you want, how you want. This is a realistic server, meaning things would NOT happen the way they do currently.
It is understandable for military or police having military gear for encounter with fables, but other then that there shouldn't be a reason.
Vampire / Werewolf RP -
I don't have a Vampire or Werewolf, so I'm not entirely sure how they roleplay it.
I haven't been attacked once by a Werewolf or Vampire. ( Doesn't need to happen, expect it to happen though, they need blood, werewolves go feral - I understand feeding is an OOC thing, but doesn't mean they can't ICLY feed on someone )
I've seen vampires walk around in daylight, which stated according to the type, and rank, they still shouldn't like it, and should take cover.
I expected vampires to behave more like vampires, dark, mysterious and blood thirsty. The ones I have seen played like normal humans, with supernatural strength and speed. ( Not all of you, mind you )
I have not seen many werewolves, so I can't really say much about it.
According to what I have seen, the vampire vs werewolf thing should be going on. ( should, saw something on the forums. )
Human roleplay :
I've seen A LOT OF PLAYERS with GUNS, this goes for vampires, werewolves and anything else. I understand normal guns, such as pistols, some shotguns and rifles are able to be bought realistically in real life.
I have seen players with various degrees of weaponry, anywhere between a pistol, or a military grade m60.
A lot of players are armed, it shouldn't be this way. ICLY they should have to go through the police department to get a gun ( currently ) or buy it through a BMD. ( Which neither should work, because we HAVE NO MONEY, unless you donated. There needs to be some form of money floating through, not invisible IC cash ) I understand police and military automatically get guns due to their role.
Also note the amount of armed, white knights ( players who help defeat the bad guy, even if it is against them, just because they wanna do something good or take a guy down ).
If a bad guy goes and robs the bank, you don't have civilians up there with shotguns and 50 cal's trying to stop him. You would NOT do that as a civilian, that's why we have police.
Most of the time players sit around and talk to eachother, waiting for some event to happen, or an event / monster to come kill them. That's fine, but they never really do anything... "Normal".
Normal as in - roleplaying needs, bathroom, food, jobs, realistic things. I understand players don't have to do this, but I haven't seen any that do.
Honestly, I'm not trying to bash on anyone or the server, I just wanted to throw this out there and see if anyone else felt the same way.
In HL2 RP - The combine players strictly had a set of rules to go by, due to them being the police and having higher power above players. Needless to say, all the combines generally acted the same, and played the role they were suppose to.
TL;DR
When you get in a roleplay situation, ask yourself what you would do yourself realistically IRL, and compare it to what your character would do IRL. ( Compare it realistically to a RL situation, not over the computer. )