Colonelscout312
The Descendant of Tiber Septim.
Can any skyrim roleplayers give me any tips?
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I really wanna roleplay in skyrim, but I don't know how. Help!
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Naginata
Huntress of the Shadows
Basically you just think of an idea and then you embody it 
There's really no specific way to roleplay, you just think of something and then you get yourself into the mindset of it and make your character follow a certain story that you create. Say you want to make a fugitive character that is a huge thief; obviously since you're a fugitive, you wouldn't want to enter cities, unless you do it super stealthily and only to steal. And naturally, you'd join the Thieves Guild if that's what your character wants to do. It's all about creating a story and going with it. I recommend doing a "rags to riches" idea, where you work from nothing and try to make money, but only through simple things like woodcutting, farming, fishing, average daily tasks, and no dungeon raiding; makes it seem like you're a resident of Skyrim, just trying to make a living
There's really no specific way to roleplay, you just think of something and then you get yourself into the mindset of it and make your character follow a certain story that you create. Say you want to make a fugitive character that is a huge thief; obviously since you're a fugitive, you wouldn't want to enter cities, unless you do it super stealthily and only to steal. And naturally, you'd join the Thieves Guild if that's what your character wants to do. It's all about creating a story and going with it. I recommend doing a "rags to riches" idea, where you work from nothing and try to make money, but only through simple things like woodcutting, farming, fishing, average daily tasks, and no dungeon raiding; makes it seem like you're a resident of Skyrim, just trying to make a living 
Wetigos
Member
Theres a ton of immersion mods fit for roleplayers, like Realistic needs and diseases, and Frostfall.
Those mods make the game feel alittle more realistic, which is great for roleplaying.
I dont roleplay often, but when i do i tend to set up alot of rules for myself regarding things such as traveling and sleeping, eg only using carriages/walking to places, no fast traveling, and only sleeping to pass time instead of using the wait system (it just doesnt feel very realistic to me that my character would stand outside a shop for 48 hours repeatedly, waiting for their inventory to restock.)
Those mods make the game feel alittle more realistic, which is great for roleplaying.
I dont roleplay often, but when i do i tend to set up alot of rules for myself regarding things such as traveling and sleeping, eg only using carriages/walking to places, no fast traveling, and only sleeping to pass time instead of using the wait system (it just doesnt feel very realistic to me that my character would stand outside a shop for 48 hours repeatedly, waiting for their inventory to restock.)
Daelon DuLac
How do you backstab a Dragon?
It's a lot easier when you're on PC, but I do it on my PS3 now (after many months of hack and slash and blast action).
Personally:
1) I start with a backstory. As I'm limited as to reasons why I might be on that dern cart, I have started to skip it and just have a reason for being in Helgen when the dragon attacked. Example: My Ingin Thorne was born there and had just returned from the Mage's College in Cyrodil. Her parent's were killed during the attack. Thus she had a reason for having some knowledge of Skryim in general. I made her from a well-to-do and well-educated family so she knew the cities generally speaking and had been in Cyrodil for about 7 years so wasn't terribly familiar with new politics in Skyrim.
2) Decide what kind of character you want to play in general terms: a thief, a mage, a rogue, a warrior, etc... That can lead you to where you want to really start the game.
3) Decide what it is you enjoy doing, be it alchemy, magic, swordplay, etc... and play your game accordingly.
4) A good idea is just to wander about Skyrim for the first 15-20 levels just exploring and having encounters (don't do any quests). It will give you a good idea what you want to do and where you want to base yourself.
5) I always RP as if they were relatively normal people. Make sure to get 4-8 hours of sleep a day (to me it doesn't matter if it's night or day, but it might to you). Be sure to eat and drink on a regular basis. Etc... I sometimes use the one where, if it's raining or snowing I seek shelter and hunker down.
6) Don't always choose the default answer when you're having conversations. Sometimes the other alternatives can lead to interesting places.
Just a few thoughts. I use a lot of RP rules and do a lot of things to make it more realistic for me, but each RPer has their own methods.
You might want to check out the RP section of the forums. They have some great ideas!
Hope this helps a little.
Personally:
1) I start with a backstory. As I'm limited as to reasons why I might be on that dern cart, I have started to skip it and just have a reason for being in Helgen when the dragon attacked. Example: My Ingin Thorne was born there and had just returned from the Mage's College in Cyrodil. Her parent's were killed during the attack. Thus she had a reason for having some knowledge of Skryim in general. I made her from a well-to-do and well-educated family so she knew the cities generally speaking and had been in Cyrodil for about 7 years so wasn't terribly familiar with new politics in Skyrim.
2) Decide what kind of character you want to play in general terms: a thief, a mage, a rogue, a warrior, etc... That can lead you to where you want to really start the game.
3) Decide what it is you enjoy doing, be it alchemy, magic, swordplay, etc... and play your game accordingly.
4) A good idea is just to wander about Skyrim for the first 15-20 levels just exploring and having encounters (don't do any quests). It will give you a good idea what you want to do and where you want to base yourself.
5) I always RP as if they were relatively normal people. Make sure to get 4-8 hours of sleep a day (to me it doesn't matter if it's night or day, but it might to you). Be sure to eat and drink on a regular basis. Etc... I sometimes use the one where, if it's raining or snowing I seek shelter and hunker down.
6) Don't always choose the default answer when you're having conversations. Sometimes the other alternatives can lead to interesting places.
Just a few thoughts. I use a lot of RP rules and do a lot of things to make it more realistic for me, but each RPer has their own methods.
You might want to check out the RP section of the forums. They have some great ideas!
Hope this helps a little.
Chadonraz
Well-Known Member
Immersion mods like Frostfall, RND and iHUD definitely help. Also setting your timescale to 10 or so instead of the default 20, so that the days don't go past so fast (hey, that rhymed).
Those are for PC only, however regardless of platform you can give your character a personality (likes/dislikes, quirks, fears etc.) and even a backstory (doesn't need to be long or complex).
Definitely stop/limit using fast-travel. I don't even use carriages, except under special circumstances.
Again for PC only: you can try installing "Touring Carriages" for a more immersive carriage experience, but be wary of... imperfections. Speaking from experience here.
Other limitations (no crime, no magic, no sneaking etc.) can work wonders, too. Find a way to tie them to your character's personality and/or backstory.
I recently played a character utilizing all three limitations I just mentioned, and it was great fun.
If you don't mind talking to yourself, you can react and respond to events and NPCs as if you were your character. Don't pick the dialogue option you yourself would choose, but instead "listen" to your character.
I find it impossible to play a game like Skyrim without ever saying anything.
Those are for PC only, however regardless of platform you can give your character a personality (likes/dislikes, quirks, fears etc.) and even a backstory (doesn't need to be long or complex).
Definitely stop/limit using fast-travel. I don't even use carriages, except under special circumstances.
Again for PC only: you can try installing "Touring Carriages" for a more immersive carriage experience, but be wary of... imperfections. Speaking from experience here.
Other limitations (no crime, no magic, no sneaking etc.) can work wonders, too. Find a way to tie them to your character's personality and/or backstory.
I recently played a character utilizing all three limitations I just mentioned, and it was great fun.
If you don't mind talking to yourself, you can react and respond to events and NPCs as if you were your character. Don't pick the dialogue option you yourself would choose, but instead "listen" to your character.
I find it impossible to play a game like Skyrim without ever saying anything.
Aren_Direfrost
Member
Role playing fun if you do it right just figure out what kind if character you want to play come up with a basic back story and decide what kind of personality he/she has really think about their motivations and tryto make it different from your own these pages helped me a lot when I first starte to role play
http://hubpages.com/hub/roleplaying-skyrim
http://hubpages.com/hub/skyrim-interesting-character-builds
Aren Direfrost... Witchhunter
Aren_Direfrost
Member
Aren Direfrost was my first role play build he was a with hire from a clan in high rock he was progeny from a young age this made his older brother jealous. When his father died on a raid of a high rock witch coven Aren fled fearing for his life going first to cyrodill where he was hired as a sell sword to make a little money. When he saw how this private military company operated however e was appalled and fled once more to skyrim where he was mistaken as a thief and picked up. This is a basic backstory just come up with something like that an try to think of your characters motivation and how their past has effected their personality and choices
Aren Direfrost... Witchhunter
Aren Direfrost... Witchhunter
sticky runes
Well-Known Member
I think it's a good idea to plan out what your new character's major goals will be.
What skills will you focus on?
What quests do you feel suit your character's personality?
Which guild or faction will you join?
Will you take a side in the war or try to remain neutral?
Which NPCs will you form friendships with?
Will you be establishing a home in any particular hold? If so, what will be your reason for choosing that place?
I find back stories quite difficult to come up with, because I haven't played any other elder Scrolls games, so my knowledge of countries other than Skyrim is VERY limited. So it may be easier to imagine your character already lived in Skyrim before he or she was captured and taken to Helgen. Sure, all characters in the game are programmed to talk to you as if you've met them for the first time, but I just imagine different dialogue happening at certain events. It's kind of important to not let your imagination be completely restricted by how things occur in the game.
What skills will you focus on?
What quests do you feel suit your character's personality?
Which guild or faction will you join?
Will you take a side in the war or try to remain neutral?
Which NPCs will you form friendships with?
Will you be establishing a home in any particular hold? If so, what will be your reason for choosing that place?
I find back stories quite difficult to come up with, because I haven't played any other elder Scrolls games, so my knowledge of countries other than Skyrim is VERY limited. So it may be easier to imagine your character already lived in Skyrim before he or she was captured and taken to Helgen. Sure, all characters in the game are programmed to talk to you as if you've met them for the first time, but I just imagine different dialogue happening at certain events. It's kind of important to not let your imagination be completely restricted by how things occur in the game.
Daelon DuLac
How do you backstab a Dragon?
I agree. Since I have Oblivion now I have a better background, but I do find myself talking to NPCs non-dialogue-wise all the time. What's frightening is when they answer! Oh those voices in my head...
Colonelscout312
The Descendant of Tiber Septim.
I have already done a lot of that stuff, bit I don't talk out loud cause I live with my mom and brother and know that that can be annoying to others, so I just talk in my head. Thanks!
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sticky runes
Well-Known Member
oh yes, keep all conversations in your head. But I do swear out loud when I get annoyed at something in the game!
Aren_Direfrost
Member
Daelon DuLac
How do you backstab a Dragon?
In your head? Really? Maybe that's why my neighbors and family have been giving me weird looks lately. Now that I think about it... even the cat has started to avoid me. Hmmm....