EVE General Discussion

I've seen a few threads about roleplaying, but what I'm really wondering is, above and beyond many other MMOs, why is it so prevalent within EvE?

Is it down to the sandbox nature of the game, or is it due to something else? I'd like to hear from some of those who enjoy the roleplaying aspects of the game as to whether it's something they do in other games, or whether it's something they feel they can do more of here. I'd preferably like to hear from people OOC as it's a subject that quite interests me.

The only proper roleplay I've done is table top AD&D, I've never really carried it across into a game. I'm actually very impressed with some of the roleplay aspects I've seen (tipping my hat to some of the CODE people) as it does take at least a modicum of intelligence to carry it off properly (it's always especially interesting when you see a roleplayer come up against a non-roleplayer as it's usually the non-roleplayer who ends up shouting and screaming when faced with someone who is very much straight laced!).

So, do you do it? If so is it something you do across other MMOs or just EvE? Is it something you enjoy about the game, or is it something that really frustrates you? (e.g. when faced with a roleplayer and you just want a straight answer, does it annoy you if you can't get one?).

I'm interested from a personal point of view just because it's not something I've encountered so widely in other MMOs.

Fly safe! o7

Btw you look like one of those girls that are peacefull and quiet on the outside,
but are animals in bed.

What underwear are you wearing?

*puts on robe and wizard hat*

What if I want to roleplay a roleplayer roleplaying? How would that work?

Ah well, I figured I might not get a serious answer, but it was worth a try! I'd almost like to talk to someone from CCP about whether this is what they saw for the game or whether it's surprised them.

If anyone wants to provide a serious answer let me know, otherwise I guess this thread will just degenerate...

I'll give you a serious answer. Why not role-play in a game where you fly intersteller space ships armed with weapons while building stuff and destroying other stuff in glorious battle? Since this game really has no point, you have to make up what you want it to be. So the role-playing seems to fit quite easily to me. But maybe I'm wrong about all that, so from a personal perspective I like to have something I'm fighting for or against in a game. So pick up the side you want and put on its airs and go for it.

Also, I happen to be an authorized reseller of New Order mining permits. If you would like to purchase one, and studies have shown its one of the best ways to keep your exhumer from suddenly exploding, please send me 10mil isk.

Hahahahahaha xD

I never roleplay, i pull from an insanely huge pool of personalities.

This reads so hilarious,
if you were a gallente female,
i'd probably find you cute.

Eve has lore?

As much as I never intended to buy a mining permit, I'd give you the 10 mil just for giving the first genuine answer - thankyou.

And to the other answers, thankyou also. I'm sure CCP deserve a massive pat on the back for the universe they have designed and the answers reinforce my thoughts.

When some sick sociopath joins this game for the express purpose of experiencing joy in making other people miserable, he justifies it as roleplay.

So, as you can probably imagine, there's a lot of 'roleplay' going on in this game. The remaining 10% that RP just do it because it adds depth to their gaming experience and it's kind of fun to do.

Mr Epeen