Kaizure Posted February 2, 2019 Report Posted February 2, 2019 For a while, I contemplated the idea of making videos to show examples of how to RP a situation properly, and how to avoid rule breaking... and while short videos can certainly be made to give people an idea, the trouble with videos is: firstly not everyone will watch them, and second they won't cover every scenario someone can come up with. Something that was done in previous communities I've been a part of is: they would host OOC RP classes so people can watch and/or engage in an RP example to get a better idea on how to RP a specific situation properly. Mind you it was never done in a GTA 5 server, so I don't know how people would feel about an idea like this, but generally it seems like a well received idea with the other communities I've been in because it helps people understand what is and is not okay, as well as stopping problems before they start. I know the policy is that when we're on the server, we're to be considered IC everywhere we go... but perhaps for a few hours every weekend, we could designate a specific spot as an OOC zone for the sake of having an OOC RP class to discuss / practice different topics? I don't know if Fort Zancudo serves any criminal purposes, so my thought is: this area would be perfect for said OOC sessions because the hangars can be used as 'classrooms', and the wide open runway areas can be used for simulated chase scenes and such to help ease people into the idea. Only trouble I can imagine is: we'd probably need an admin on-site in case someone got downed during VDM examples or some such. I don't want admins to feel like they are being forced to sit through classes they don't feel like doing, so naturally this will all fall to how the admins feel about this idea and if they feel it's worth investing time into. 1
Umbracato Posted February 2, 2019 Report Posted February 2, 2019 (edited) This was a thing back on the old GTA SA server that I was part in. There was a team called the Community Advisory team. They are basically like supports in ECRP, but has commands and duties that promotes teaching players how to RP effectively, or how to do things in the server the right way. The team consisted of a Chief Community Advisor and committed helpers of the community that basically has commands that lets them TP into a person who is asking for help OR into a person who got warned/OOC prisoned for his wrong doing, immediately pausing the RP. They can also be TP'd into another dimension or VW to avoid messy situations. The advisor then basically teaches the person on what he's confused about or on what he did wrong. There was also instances that there are joint OOC RP lessons if there's 5 or more people willing to be taught. They were invited in TS too. It was really effective in the first 2 years but soon after, it died down and became a go-to team that asslickers join in order to get Admin positions in that server. Edited February 2, 2019 by Umbracato 1
Kaizure Posted February 2, 2019 Author Report Posted February 2, 2019 43 minutes ago, Umbracato said: It was really effective in the first 2 years but soon after, it died down and became a go-to team that asslickers join in order to get Admin positions in that server. I certainly don't want this to become that. While it sounds helpful to have a staff team dedicated to teaching people, I like the idea of every-day players hosting the class, not so much admins. I mean it couldn't hurt to have admins present to confirm what is and is not a rule violation, to clarify things and to revive people when need be, but I really want this idea to be directed more towards players helping players. I'm not personally interested in an admin position myself, I'm just someone who's been RPing for a long time and wants to help the players improve so we can all have a better experience.
Denni Posted February 2, 2019 Report Posted February 2, 2019 +1. Though I think people should just try roleplay at their best and follow rules.
Swifty Posted February 2, 2019 Report Posted February 2, 2019 I think I'm on the fence on the core suggestion of OOC classes, but that's simply down to the logistical challenges I see arising from such an event. I'm definitely all for more tools being available for new players in need of help, rather it be because they have question about a current RP scenario they are in or they just have question about clarifying a rule or how X command works.
Brixton Posted February 3, 2019 Report Posted February 3, 2019 -1. If something like this happened, we should merely expand the duties of Support Staff. There is no need for an OOC RP class as you need to know how to roleplay to even get into the server. Giving multiple examples of roleplay through /me /do example and questions. If you dont know how to roleplay and your on the server, my only question is, who did the quiz for you?
