I won two, so here's a little advice FWIW

November 19, 2015 07:06AM
Treyliu and Kwoalewei. I've had 4-5 fairly serious characters over the last ~5 years (haven't really played since Kwoa). I have had no real trouble winning RC when I tried for it, other times was more just wanting a PK focused build. I have had zero OOC connections or any outside contact with imms. I don't get involved on the boards much, wouldn't be surprised if there were quite a few other RC winners in a similar boat...

My "secret" was that I tried hard to develop a role and stuck to it, let it evolve through interactions and growing the character, and spent some focused time writing each entry until I felt they were easy to read and told a story.

For me it's about 1) concept (storyline), 2) writing it up well in a brief way that captures that concept and is enjoyable to read and evolves over time, and 3) executing the role in terms of observable RP. If you can do these 3 things it's really not so hard. #2 is probably the hardest for people (but doesn't necessarily matter so much if you do #1 and #3 well).

Biggest tip I can give is spend some time first thinking it up, then writing it up, and really try to make it short but to the point like every sentence has to be important. Make it a fun creative writing task in some down time, preferably an entry or two before you hit PK range. I used it as a warm-up exercise when I had to do other writing for my job. Also, I feel adding the first role or two early (before level 10) is important, as it makes a statement that you are committed and sets the tone for future growth. Lastly but also critical, cover the bases as others have suggested elsewhere-- somehow incorporate why you are that class/spec/align/ethos/cabal/religion through backstory and character developments. Then update for major milestones.

If you do the above you may not win right away. Patience is the last factor.



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 11/19/2015 07:09AM by Yarrow.
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TJHuron November 17, 2015 06:52AM

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saagkri November 18, 2015 08:55AM

Thanks for answering all. For me

TJHuron November 18, 2015 05:59AM

I won two, so here's a little advice FWIW

Yarrow November 19, 2015 07:06AM

Post more so I can PM you. (n/t)

wrathpuppet November 19, 2015 08:48AM

Never won a RC. Oh well. (n/t)

Gaplemo November 17, 2015 07:54PM

Now if they gave awards for deleting... (n/t)

torak(VIP) November 18, 2015 08:16PM

4, none in the last 5 years. Then, 4-5 effort, now 0-1. Haven't entered one in 4 years (when was Laesron?). Nope. NT

Sam November 17, 2015 06:05PM

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Quixotic November 17, 2015 04:54PM

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Murphy November 17, 2015 03:50PM

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Demtok November 17, 2015 02:49PM

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jalim November 17, 2015 01:32PM

22? And 17 were greater than 5 years ago?

KoeKhaos November 19, 2015 04:24AM

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Bemus-ed November 17, 2015 12:41PM

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torak(VIP) November 17, 2015 12:31PM

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Isildur(VIP) November 17, 2015 12:33PM

Good old days. (n/t)

Doof November 17, 2015 10:42PM

Can try that later when I get home from work (n/t)

torak(VIP) November 17, 2015 12:38PM

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dubs November 17, 2015 10:41AM

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Isildur(VIP) November 17, 2015 10:15AM

looked up all of mine. txt

Isildur(VIP) November 17, 2015 12:07PM

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bloodmoon November 17, 2015 09:45AM

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KoeKhaos November 17, 2015 08:15AM

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daurwyn(VIP) November 17, 2015 08:05AM

Wait, you get feedback?

orbain November 17, 2015 08:16AM

Feedback

wrathpuppet November 17, 2015 08:42AM

Feedback

wrathpuppet November 17, 2015 08:42AM

Where?

orbain November 17, 2015 08:47AM

Like this...

wrathpuppet November 17, 2015 09:03AM

Cool, but...

orbain November 17, 2015 10:22AM

Re: Role Feedback.

iunna November 17, 2015 07:00PM

Been a while since I've seen your name pop up. How ya doing? (n/t)

bloodmoon November 17, 2015 09:19PM

Most IMMs don't give feedback sadly. (n/t)

wrathpuppet November 17, 2015 11:03AM

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wrathpuppet November 17, 2015 07:20AM

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