How to Actually Roleplay in World of Warcraft: the Walk Up

[@michelleharrison1080]

I feel like this was half RP education and half "How to get over social anxiety" guide lol. "Just walk up to somebody and start talking to them. It might seem hard at first or scary, but it isn't. You just have to do it and over time, I promise you, it will get easier."

[@Mskatie1357]

How to achieve the walk up: Step 1: buy alcohol...or weed Step 2: drink or smoke Step 3: log on Step 4: enjoy rping

[@marcusprice8129]

Mskatie1357 Weed works for me perfectly

[@Joshua-Eden]

This is what I do. LOL

[@RedDeadSakharine]

"The seemingly overwhelming social anxiety associated with walking up to total strangers." VERY well put! xD I was sweating nervously, my first time ^^"

[@vakiova103]

No-one...\o/ is this me irl

[@IamNemoN01]

Typical opening conversation and how it plays out: (walk up to stranger) “I smell shit . . . Do you smell shit?” (crickets) “No I don’t smell any shit.” “ I smell shit. Smelt if for the last 20 miles or so. Can’t get rid of the stink.” “Maybe it’s on the bottom of your shoe. (?)” (thinks inquisitively) “No. I’m sure it’s not on my shoe.” “So stranger. What do you do for a living?” “I’m a dung dealer. My farm’s about 20 miles to the east.” “ . . . ”

[@onewish6944]

This is so helpful I hope for many more in the future

[@swagz262]

Been playing a gnome who acts like a dwarf. She's high energy, and mildly insane. it's fun to run into a tavern. Tap her fingers on the bar anxiously. And occasionally interrupting a conversation with someone else to scold the voice in her head.

[@felinusfeline5559]

There's a RP Warcraft video? And it's NOT trolling or critical of the practice? You are a saint

[@TheSirStrazzen]

Will put this here for any who are looking to join a particular RP server anytime soon. I've played across 4-5 different realms now , and by far the Friendliest and most enjoyable community I've found is on Moon Guard (US) . Now , that being said , it is also one of the 'Freakiest' , and most sexually explicit realms also , with many video's here on KZbin about 'Moon Guard's Goldshire' , or as most call it "Pornshire" . But, ERP and Futanari's aside, MG's community is very open, friendly with many on the realm being caring, kind and helpful. In sharp contrast is Wyrm Rest Accord. Especially on the Horde side of things. Their people can be very, very 'Elitist' , very unfriendly to newbie's and experienced players alike. They are very "Holier Than Thou" , Lore Boi , Elitist, Salty, Douche Bag Trolls that just do not make most feel welcome at all. (( This was the way things were when I left WrA 6 months ago.)) Some of the other realms are Hit-or-Miss , with some being friendly but not very busy , or vice versa. I've also played on Argent Dawn , Black Water Raiders and Emerald Dream , and it's a big Mixed Bag. But , best thing for me was just rolling new characters on 4-5 different servers and getting myself out of the initial starter areas, and into Org , or SW , or somewhere where I could meet other Role players and form a better opinion there. For me , Moon Guard will always have a big spot in my heart and life. Their cheerful, welcoming attitude is a nice change compared to some other servers and other games. I've always felt accepted there any enjoy my time there.

[@christianweibrecht6555]

how is the pvp scene in MG and WrA? one of the big aspects of my soon to be drawf is hatred of elves

[@Tr1sh4Lynn]

I like how you introduce the subject, but I think I would have personally been served better by having you show an example in terms of using an alt and showing how you'd walk up to someone in a guild that character doesn't know. I hope there are more vids in your series that do this.

[@cindthialarrabee6544]

I know this is totally close to the subject on the walk up scenario: But generally I post long things on what my character is doing to have someone walk up to me so that way they know 100% I'm IC and not AFK/tabbed out. Cause on WrA I often see so many people standing in silence staring at each other across the street IC tabbed out not engaged and not giving a person a reason to walk up. Even in this TRP it says "Walk ups welcomed!" But it doesn't give me a reason to 100% post to them because they're sitting there not doing anything. Like I don't know about any of you people, but generally in real life I tend to be actively doing something and not staring into space...I figured in a sense if we're playing our character and we have to think in a nearly similar mind set as them...They would be clearly doing something even if it was staring...What facial expression would they have? etc.

[@InquisitorAura]

That is a very good idea! I love this!

[@cindthialarrabee6544]

Thank you!

[@rustydalek9654]

Thanks for the tips. I've just started to get into RP on the Hydraxian Waterlords realm in classic.

[@goryjeff1312]

i love your videos!! they're insanely helpful. the walk up is my biggest problem in roleplay :b

[@nottheonlysinner]

It's so cool to see, just as you walk around, how much more alive the game feels. The "It's fiiine." line really got me haha.

[@DunkMasterJax]

You are such a great KZbinr. You inspire me to actually get into RP for wow . Great guides!!

[@Rikochette21]

Wow! Love your videos, as an aspiring RPer these have been a blessing. Also congratulations on the rise in quality of your videos in all aspects. I love how you modulate your voice compared to your 2015 videos :) Keep up the good work!

[@steepfrugut]

Hi Inquisitor! I am not remotely interested in participating in RP. I am way too terrified to even try, however I do find it intriguing, and a part of me wishes I was more into actually trying it out. I do want to take a moment to say that I am finding these guides very interesting. It is pretty neat to learn and understand the whole process. Keep up the great work!

[@spxcex]

thank you for this, simply amazing and helpful, as always :)

[@TheGoldenTuba]

Took me forever to find a channel like yours! A lot of my friends play WoW and I want in haha. I want to play with them, but I also want to RP on my downtime. I plan on watching all of your videos! Thanks. Subscribed

[@vakiova103]

OMG OMG OMG OMG YOUR ALIVE!

[@InquisitorAura]

YES! The holidays got crazy, but I'm back now!

[@vakiova103]

Inquisitor Aura I MISSED YOU also nice vid

[@inkheart4866]

Inquisitor Aura Welcome back friend. I seriously thank you for taking this matter into consideration. Even as a roleplayer for over a year, I find the concept of approaching the people I don't know very daunting. You have a knack for tackling critical rp concepts so thank you. Basically I feel like a majority of the tensions spring from lollers and the fear of being ridiculed. Now as an roleplayer I always try to be as open minded and collected towards people who walk up to me but I seldom approach strangers.

[@lucianosimmons3003]

Emessary Snoozles salutes you... Impressed with your time, energy and dedication. Mok'thral!

[@xilvaskeng8541]

Hello to you lovely KZbinr reading this. I hope you have a wonderful day :)

[@InquisitorAura]

Thank you! You, too!

[@lucianosimmons3003]

Instant sub. So great. Ty for the intro

[@AbyssalDrake88]

very helpful, I'm super nervous about walk ups and as a result I tend to rp almost exclusively within my guild.

[@Mora1367]

Wow I have always wondered how people act and how the mechanics of the game apply in RP servers. It's quite fantastic. Although I still do not know whether RP players also raid, PVP or do end-game content? I mean, do you guys also emote in boss fights? How can you emote in the arena and CC the healer so you can take down the dps?!

[@vinicius5793]

For end-game content, where I can't stop fighting to type, I use an addon called SpeakingSpell. With it I can set phrases to trigger depending on a specific event. You can do simple stuff like doing a battle cry every time you burst, or more complex things, like setting 10 different phrases, with different percentage chance to happen, for when you get cc'd or when your ability miss or get blocked. Things like that. Hope I helped a little =] (sorry for bad english).

[@trainticketboy]

thanks for all your videos I super appreciate it

[@FedeArgentina]

Hi, any chance you know the font's name in your title "episode 2:..."?

[@teon8871]

Haha, most people usually wait for you to walk up when roleplaying. At least that's what I notice on alliance MG.

[@josephy4784]

So basically just hang in a group of unknown players and chat to strangers at popular locations

[@DigitalAshTCG]

Awesome video! Roleplaying in games is definitely very underrated, I think if more people gave it a chance they would like it.

[@ncisawesome]

The walk up is really easy if it's late at night and your messed up

[@Nhyufll]

As a new roleplayer if you are telling a long story in public should you split it into parts or type it all at once?

[@InquisitorAura]

I split it up. Makes it easier for me to keep track of what I've already said.

[@Nhyufll]

Thx btw love the videos

[@knekki.]

thanks! super helpful tbh

[@xmasmaster06]

Thank you for the video Mrs Aura! With Warlocks how do you think they feel now in Legion in terms of rp?

[@InquisitorAura]

Well, I kind of imagined they're all wandering around, smirking and saying "Told you so."

[@inkheart4866]

Don't forget that everyone from the lowly rogue to the noble paladin will be giving you the peanut eyes and spam "You better not join the Legion." and " keep your demons on a leash."

[@Zynnerr]

What?! I didnt knew that people play Wow this way too lol

[@clawnor3880]

cool guide and all, but are people afraid too walk up too strangers ONLINE? In a game? I see new depths of life lol

[@veruz3613]

Has anyone ever told you that you kinda sound like the voice from google translate? ;P

[@ZM7241994]

Behind every modern KZbinr, there is a Patreon. Regardless, lovely video though I've always been more of a casual RPer.

[@PeaceCrafter]

WTF... you spoke about emotes and walk-ups the whole video, yet you never did any of it...

[@InquisitorAura]

Diego Sánchez That’s Because the video is just there to give me something to voice over. My UI is horrendous, I won’t subject anyone to it.

[@pandicus2719]

Woh. Its a woman. Mild surpise.