Newbie's Guide: Sharing the spotlight

Griven · Last edited by Griven on Wed Jul 25, 2007 1:33 am; edited 1 time in total

“Compromise, if not the spice of life, is its solidity. It is what makes nations great and marriages happy.” - Andrew Carnegie

Roleplaying is a form of entertainment, not only for yourself, but for those who observe you. You are an actor on a stage, sharing your gift of storytelling to the joy of the audience. The same goes for those around you, though. Just as you have your time in the spotlight during some scenarios, they need to have theirs.

In the course of your roleplay you will find that some situations, though they may involve you, are not directed by your actions. In fact, you may find yourself completely at the mercy of another player and their storyline for a period of time. Although these types of situations may not be the most fun that you'll have, they are important nonetheless.

Those situations are important, not only because they help to push a story along, but because they are typically fun for the other people, as well. Just as you pay money for the enjoyment of logging in and enjoying the company of others, so do they. It's important that a mutual respect is developed between players, to help us decide when to step into the spotlight, and when to hang back and watch.

I've heard it put very bluntly before in the terms of, "It's not all about you."

To put it all very simply: share.
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