What’s a RP or RPPvP Server?

Not sure about what a RP or RPPvP server is? For alot of people not used to role-playing, knowing what an “RP” Server is hard to understand. Not everyone who plays on a RP Server role-plays, some have friends that do and came to be with them. Some like the idea (or the notion) of a more “stable” and mature server without the hassles of the other types of servers. Amazingly, some people actually come to role-play - really! *grin*

So Sullivan, what’s the difference between this and a normal server? (or Dood? 411? )

RP Servers are for those who like the role of a character that resides in the world. It can be a great departure from the normal servers and a good outlet for your imagination.

Blizzard’s handy-dandy explanation of what a RP Server is can be found half-way down this page via this link: http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/info/basics/realmtypes.html

“If you enjoy role-playing (RP) and would like to imagine that you are an inhabitant of a fantasy-based world, then a role-playing realm may be for you. Please read our Role-Playing Policy before you start playing on an RP realm. Players who choose to play on an RP realm should abide by the Role-Playing realm policies and remain in-character at all times.

Role-Playing realms give players the chance to develop characters with a backstory who do not go blindly from quest to quest, but instead assist or hamper the efforts of others for reasons of their own. As far as game mechanics are concerned, there is no difference between a Role-Playing realm and any other realm. You don’t get special benefits or special hindrances other than the behavioral rules you agreed to when joining a Role-Playing realm.

Role-Playing realms can either be Normal realms or Player vs. Player realms. When a Role-Playing realm is Normal it is called RP; all game mechanics are the same as on a Normal realm. When a Role-Playing realm is a Player vs. Player realm also it is called RP PvP, and again, all game mechanics are the same as on a Player vs. Player realm (for example, on an RP PvP realm you still can not attack members of you own faction even if it would sometimes make sense from a role-playing point of view).”

Pros: If you want to create a “real life” for your character, a Role-Playing realm gives you the best opportunity to do that. You can count on many other players to support you by role-playing their characters too.

Cons: There are no automatic game rewards for role-playing, and no game mechanics are altered (if you give a rose to a felhound it will still try to eat you). Not everyone will act as you would like and the experience can sometimes be frustrating.

Sentence to remember:
“If I choose to play on a Role-Playing realm, I will act and speak as my character should in the World of Warcraft setting.”

But I like to PvP and Raid - You know - Kill stuff!
You can Raid, PvP, PvE and -still- RP. Light to Heavy, it can work. It’s up to you, the guilds/groups you are with, and what works for your playstyle.

Please read the RP Policy:
http://www.blizzard.com/support/wowgm/?id=agm01725p

Also:
http://www.blizzard.com/support/wowgm/?id=agm01722p
http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/info/basics/benice.html
http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/info/basics/partyrules.html

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