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Alykia

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PostPosted: Mon Dec 05, 2011 5:31 pm


Story Time!

So my friend invited me to this roleplay. The winner wins millions of gold for their avatar. That part isn't important to me. Sure it would be nice to win extra gold; but it's not a big deal. In any case, it intrigued me because I am a competitive person and it had potential. I didn't say I would join though. I only really said hello and that I couldn't join because of school. Then he said:
You're quite the energetic one now aren't you?
I do not mean to sound harsh but...
I somehow doubt you are a literate Role-player.
I can only RP with literate-advanced literate players, sorry.
Glad you hold interest though.
Then my friend (who invited me) defended me by saying something about how I'm the best roleplayer she knows. Haha I'm kidding. She just pointed something out about I am literate. But in chat she said she invited me because she thinks I'd be able to win against the ones that joined so far. Or something along those lines. I on the other had merely laughed and said that I didn't know what to say to that. He ignored me and sent this response to her:
Oh?Then I look forward to a profile if you are interested.
What is that supposed to mean? He was quoting her so you would assume that he wasn't talking to me at any point in that response but the last part seems out of place related to what she said if he was saying it to her. So confusing.
What do you think about the response?

Now here is the thing...why did he think that I was illiterate at first glance?
My friend thought it was because I was kind of dressed in newb clothes (which isn't true now obviously).
I thought it was because I probably don't speak in the most intelligent way while in OOC.
Which do you think it is?

Also, him assuming that made me want to drop everything I was doing and actually join the roleplay for real...as a guy who is naive, dumb and a klutz. I'd probably make it so he shouldn't win and would end up dying. That way if he did win it would be super funny. Plus, that guy would be SO much fun to roleplay. I get really excited about joining something when I come up with a character idea that seems awesome (more in a fun to play and unique kind of way).
So should I check to see if I'm still not allowed? Or just give it up and move on?

Oh and I think my response to what he said about being illiterate made me think the first truly conceited thought ever. Probably because I'm super competitive and he just ousted me before I could even decide to play. That thought was:
He's going to miss the most creative roleplayer he'd ever come across.
Does that make me a bad person? Why did I think that? It's not like I REALLY think that. After all, there are a ton of creative people in the world.

By the way, I was already in a bad mood but somehow the absurdity of it all made me feel somewhat better. Haha

Have you ever run across anything similar?
PostPosted: Mon Dec 05, 2011 6:24 pm


Quite honestly, the smartest way to judge wealth isn't by clothing but by the sales volume in the userstore. Plus, at least in my opinion, clothing or gold aren't very good indicators of roleplaying skill. I have quite a few merchant contacts who've never made a single post in an RP before.

In his response, he was probably referring to you since I'd assume your friend is already part of the RP. Now, before I continue, I'd like to say that nothing you think after someone responds like that makes you a bad person. What you're dealing with here is what I'd almost like to call a justified elitist. He's inviting you to a multi-million gold RP contest (which is a significant amount of capital by my standards and a probably an inextinguishable fortune for most), and because of his presumed literary skill and ability to get quickly invited himself puts on a supercilious aura and has probably taken offense when you declined his offer.

At the moment, all factors considered, I'd say not sounding intelligent in OOC is probably the catalyst. You could rule out anything related to your outfit or your money; The only time people will check to see if you're already a millionaire relating to RP contests is if you wanted to co-patron. (Which is a business I'm not exactly into because it kind of relies on being able to cheat people out of rewards so the 'equity' slot is worth more at the end.)

So basically what I'd recommend here is taking every opportunity you have. Ask if you're still allowed and if you're not, then move on. You could meet a bunch of people who might end up liking you in the RP. If you don't win the contest, you can always gain something from it, even if it's just experience.

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PostPosted: Mon Dec 05, 2011 6:47 pm


Yea that's what I thought about the clothing.

Oh I never thought about him being mad about me declining his offer...or that he might be a justified elitist. Haha

I didn't really type enough for him to judge based on that though. I did use cause instead of because...hmm.

^_^ Thanks.
I don't care about actually winning. Having fun is more important to me.
PostPosted: Mon Dec 05, 2011 8:08 pm


Listen to Sadakat dear, Sadakat knows.

He's in the business degree field razz he knows everything to know about money and business ^^ I intend to make him my personal Business Manager when i start mine >.>

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PostPosted: Mon Dec 05, 2011 9:12 pm


o-o Just reading that makes ME want to join that contest. XD For the experience, of course. The millions of money is a nice bonus, though. XP Not like I need it. I'm already a millionaire. XD But I really wanna do it!!! >_> But I find it kinda annoying and snobbish to judge people based on irrelevant things.

That was my random post for the day! *wink*
PostPosted: Tue Dec 06, 2011 6:10 am


Dear? When did I say it was okay to call me that eh?
Wait. What business are you wanting to start?

^_^
You want to take a look at it Rhea? We can share da prize if one of us happens to win. Haha And help each other through secret plotting.
I wish I could take my Gaia gold and turn it into gold. I'd pull out enough to pay off student loans.

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PostPosted: Tue Dec 06, 2011 8:26 am


Yes! Secret plotting... Makes me feel POWERFUL. twisted I know right? If Gaia gold were real money... I'd be going to NYC for Christmas and New Year's, I'd get that X-box Kinect that's on my wishlist (and Dance Central 1 &2 to go with it!), among other things. Oh, and a car. =D
PostPosted: Tue Dec 06, 2011 8:38 am


I know right!? ^_^
Man you went all out...well I'd add a ton of things to my list but I figured I'd get rid of the evil one. If I had to pick one thing it would be that. Haha
What kind of car?

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PostPosted: Tue Dec 06, 2011 9:42 am


A Lamborghini Concept S. It;s a Concept car, so I don't think they've made ones to sell. But I'd have enough money to get it built! >.<
PostPosted: Tue Dec 06, 2011 10:01 am


Oh that's cool.

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PostPosted: Tue Dec 06, 2011 11:42 am


Commander Aran
Listen to Sadakat dear, Sadakat knows.

He's in the business degree field razz he knows everything to know about money and business ^^ I intend to make him my personal Business Manager when i start mine >.>


Oh trust me, I aint got the time razz

But keep us posted if you buy a car.
PostPosted: Tue Dec 06, 2011 12:13 pm


mrgreen Oh, I will. I will.

EDITZ: Oh, and I just read that OOC comment. I must say, that was rather rude... A bit of prejudice, I'd say? Anyways. I'munna try. I just gotta get through finals first. DX

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PostPosted: Tue Dec 06, 2011 3:35 pm


^_^
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