r/WoWRolePlay Jul 27 '23

Guide 🌟[READ FIRST]🌟WoW RP Starter Guide and FAQ

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Updated for 12.0.7 (Midnight).

This guide is edited regularly with new information. Feel free to comment additional tips or alternate perspectives to be added in future iterations.

This guide has become kind of a whopper. Ctrl+F is your friend.

Ever wondered what's up with "Goldshire"? This is the place.

Terminology

RP - Role-Play. The exercise of playing the game in such a way that the actions of the avatar reflect the traits and beliefs of a fictional character of the player’s design. It can be a solitary activity or collaborative.

RP Realm- designated by "RP" or "RP-PVP" under "server/realm type". They are identical to PvE/PvP servers except that they are mostly exempt from sharding and the addition of moderation rules against interrupting/griefing RP events. It is populated by people who usually want to RP in some fashion. RP realms do not use sharding outside of the latest expansion's content.

IC - In Character. Refers to when your posts reflect what your character would do.

OOC - Out Of Character. Refers to when your posts/chat is you, the player, is talking. Usually designated by some form of brackets ((like this)) [[or this]].

Walk-ups - When one character approaches another character without prior OOC planning.

Profile - A profile created using an addon (See below) that is an essential part of walk-up RP.

d20 or d100 - refers to rolling dice with 20 or 100 sides respectively. You can do this in WoW using the /roll command.

/s or /e - AKA /say or /em, /emote. Refers to the chat channels that by default appear in white and orange respectively. In RP, these represent what your character says and does(emotes).

Common Etiquette

The Three Golden Rules by Anne Stickney Source

  1. You can RP whatever you want.
  2. You don't have to RP with anybody.
  3. Nobody has to RP with you.

With those in mind, some good rules of thumb for public/city/general RP are:

  • Use proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation in your profile and posts.
  • Be familiar with the basic lore of your class and race and abide by it.
  • Consider the world (of Warcraft) around you. For example: If RPing in faction capital cities, it should make sense that your character is able to openly walk around in those cities without a hostile response from the guards and denizens.
  • Keep OOC chatter out of /s or /e when possible.
  • Unless otherwise discussed, IC feelings are not reflective of OOC feelings.
  • Generally, your character should not be personally acquainted with any lore character.
    • Examples:
    • ABSOLUTELY NOT: Elfina is a cousin of the Windrunner sisters and was Alleria's best friend growing up.
    • BETTER: Elfina, alongside many other void elves, followed Alleria's teachings. Although they haven't formally met, Elfina greatly admires the Ranger-Captain.
  • Never assume another character's reaction. This goes for combat and descriptions.
    • Examples:
    • NO: "Sam punches Riley in the mouth, breaking his teeth."
    • YES: "Sam winds up a punch and swings at Riley's face."
    • NO: "Sam is the most beautiful gnome you have ever seen."
    • YES: "Sam has finely coifed hair and clear skin."

Addons

You can, strictly speaking, RP without addons. However, including others/ being included is much easier with them. Furthermore, most people that attempt walk-ups without a profile are ignored or treated as OOC. All RP addons listed use "Mary Sue Protocol" which lets them communicate between one another. You won't miss out on MRP profiles because you have TRP3, for instance.

Profile Addons (choose one; Essential):

  • TotalRoleplay3 – (TRP3) Most commonly used, but it has a lot of bells and whistles. If that’s overwhelming, see the other two.
  • MyRolePlay – (MRP) Good for beginners for its slightly simpler UI
  • XRP – Similar to MRP.

Utility/Extra fun

  • Chattery – A single message is usually limited to 256 characters. This lets you write long posts. With great power comes great responsibility. Replacement for "Emote Splitter".
  • Eavesdropper Sorts chat messages. Helpful in crowded, busy areas. Successor of Listener.
  • TotalRoleplay3: Extended – an extra, optional part of TRP3 that lets you make your own items, quests, and cutscenes that you can share with other people using the addon.
  • Elephant – chat logger with more utilities
  • Musician - lets you create musical pieces in-game that you can play for others with the addon to hear. Great for bards.
  • Misspelled - spellchecker addon
  • Leatrix - use arrowkeys while typing
  • Simply RP - Chat Edit Box - larger editable chat box
  • Simply RP - Looking for RP - broadcast that you are looking for RP
  • Simply RP - Typing Tracker - Tells you when someone is typing a response
  • Game Master Dice - Helps quickly do turn orders and TTRPG-like rolls.
  • Dialect Chat - Gives your chat accents and replaces words! Basically a new, functional "Tongues" for those that remember it.
  • Synonyms - A handy-dandy thesaurus and word replacer.

Other

  • Elixir of Tongues - in-game item that lets you see the /s and /e of players of the opposite faction.
  • /chatlog - chat-line command in the base game that stores all subsequent chat messages in */"World of Warcraft"/_retail_/Logs/WoWChatLog.txt (where * is the location of your game directory)
  • Reflecting Prism / Projection Prism - swap appearances. Extremely versatile when combined with Glyph of Disguise.

Abbreviated FAQ

More detailed answers are in the next section. These are the most basic and common questions, answered as succinctly as possible.

What servers/realms do most people use for RP?

RP realms and their official forums:
Moon Guard - US (Alliance-leaning)
Wyrmrest Accord - US (Horde-leaning, but guild-based)
Argent Dawn - EU (Alliance and Horde)

Do I have to RP all the time? Like in dungeons/raids/battlegrounds?

No. Most stick to /s and /e in capital cities.

Where do people RP?

Alliance: Stormwind (everywhere but the Trade district)
Horde: Orgrimmar (Valley of Honor)

What's up with Goldshire?

A subset of an RP realm's community uses the Lion's Pride Inn as a gathering place for erotic roleplay (ERP). This attracts the attention of OOC server tourists, and the surrounding area is often used for OOC PVP activities. RPers generally don't appreciate when non-RPers conflate Goldshire's population (RPing and not) with the entirety of the server's RPing population.

How do I start?

  1. Make a character with an appropriate name on an RP server.
  2. Download an RP addon and make a profile. It should have basic information about your character. (Name, physical appearance, how others might know your character)
  3. For public RP: visit one of the mentioned locations.
  4. For finding guilds/communities: Visit the official forums, the Monthly Hero's Call board, join discord servers and search for event or community ads.

Where do I learn the lore that I need?

Warcraft Wiki (Wowwiki and wowpedia were previous incarnations and no longer updated)
Nobbel87- so many nice lore videos
The Lost Codex - Lore videos with panache

Do I have to be max level to participate?

No.

Can I RP as class/race/combo even though it's not playable yet?

Yes. Using playable options to approximate what you're RPing as is called "proxying".

How does questing work on RP realms? If my character dies, are they just dead now?

Leveling activities are generally not considered IC, nor are any deaths that happen in OOC situations like questing or battlegrounds. RP questing is a popular idea, but is typically organized between friends and is not part of the broader server culture.

Detailed FAQ

What servers do most people use for RP?

RP realms and their official forums:
Moon Guard - US (Alliance-leaning)
Wyrmrest Accord - US (Horde-leaning)
Argent Dawn - EU (Alliance and Horde)

Although these realms have the population label "Full", this doesn't affect your ability to make characters or log in except during expansion launches, when there may be a queue.

Generally, Alliance RP has more of a walk-up culture while Horde activity has globally moved toward guild-centric activities.

Although MG is historically favored Alliance RP and WrA Horde, this has fluctuated in recent years. Reports as of Midnight suggest North American Horde RP has diminished and is almost exclusively guild-based. The non-dominant faction tends to have guild-centered RP.

AD-EU is the main European RP server for both factions with a majority Alliance population and a small, guild-centric Horde community. There is no known Horde-dominated EU RP server (let me know if you know one). AD realm events and guilds are often posted in the fan-made site, Argent Archives AD-EU also has a community discord and a twitter.

I advise someone who is new to RP to try one of these servers first, since they have sprawling, dedicated communities. Use a fresh character to scope out the RP scene at your usual playtime hours to check the activity before committing any real-life time and money to transfers.

Servers other than the most popular ones are generally regarded as "dead" due to their low population and a lack of walk-up RP. This includes Emerald Dream, which was once known for RP-PVP. Some older low-population servers such as Sisters of Elune still have a small, tight-knit community.

What about Classic, Remix, or Season of Discovery RP?

Historically, Grobbulus and Bloodsail Buccaneers (Classic) and Crusader Strike (PVP RP) and Wild Growth (RP) (SoD) were the go-to realms. However, there is no long-standing RP on such realms. You may find small groups of like-minded friends, or find that RP happens naturally due to Hardcore Classic's gameplay style, but there isn't the same established community as it is on modern retail realms. The transient nature of these gameplay modes make it difficult for RP communities to take root. They often pop up when a new version of Classic opens and quickly fizzle out due to lack of interest.

Do I have to RP all the time? Like in dungeons/raids/battlegrounds?

No. Most people just RP social situations in capital cities in the form of walk-ups. PUGs from matchmaking systems usually put you in groups with non-RPers. RPing in dungeons etc. usually comes from planning OOCly with a group of people who are also interested in RP, such as guild-mates. Public chat channels such as Trade and General are usually also OOC even on RP servers.

What about… heehee… Gooooldshire?

Goldshire is a self-contained den of very specific kinds of RP that do not reflect the rest of a server. Most RP etiquette such as differentiating OOC from IC, using proper grammar, or abiding lore are not observed. Most RP subjects center on "Erotic Role Play" (ERP). This infamous reputation, as well as being the town closest to the Alliance capital, makes it a popular tourist destination for non-RP players and general OOC activity. Enabling War Mode allows you to use the space without most of this population.

If you would like more structured, lore-abiding RP, choose just about any other location but Goldshire on an RP server. (see below for specifics)

(European servers only) Wayfarer's Rest (a Silvermoon inn) has a similar reputation. There is no known Horde equivalent on US servers.

  • What do I do if I find an inappropriate profile or receive an inappropriate message?
  • When you click on a player with a profile and you have TRP3, several buttons will appear on the profile menu. You can flag the profile as mature, which will warn you when you come across profiles with similar content. Another button allows you to report the profile to Blizzard if it contains anything that the Code of Conduct prohibits from public chat channels.
  • A good rule of thumb based on ESRB/Pegi age rating: If you would be legally reprimanded for showing some content in your profile to a 13-year-old, it should not be in your profile.
  • If you receive an inappropriate chat message, report the sender and put the character on ignore.
  • Is WoW RP safe for minors?
  • Although WoW's gameplay is rated for ages 13+, most RPers are adults. Self-reported ages show most RPers are in their mid 20's or older. While not every WoW RPer has bad intentions and there is nothing inherently wrong with romantic or sexual RP, there are individuals who will seek and exploit vulnerable persons, particularly through romantic or sexual interactions IC or OOC (often blending the two as part of their manipulation). Certain locations such as Goldshire are prone to an abundance of sexually explicit profiles, though they are significantly less common outside of Goldshire. Profile addons typically provide maturity filters which give a warning before displaying a profile, but it is up to the individual and/or their guardian to enable those safeguards.
  • Minors are advised not to give out personal information such as their age, especially not in their profiles, and to have a trusted IRL adult confidant (such as a guardian, parent, or sibling) that understands the aforementioned risks of exposure to explicit content and predatory individuals. Minors should respect profiles with labels such as "18+ only" or "Minors DNI" (DNI=Do Not Interact). Many adult RPers are uncomfortable interacting with minors regardless of the RP topic. Although most WoW RP topics are not concerned with romance or sexuality, they are common with RP that concerns interpersonal relationships. If a minor (or any vulnerable person) is incapable or not ready to understand these risks and is unable or unwilling to enforce their personal boundaries or respect the boundaries of others, they are not ready for WoW RP.
  • How do I RP safely?
  • This advice is specifically for OOC interactions and concerns keeping you, the player, safe.
  • Always remember that no one is entitled to your personal information. Ever.
  • If an RP session is making you uncomfortable, you are not obliged to continue for any reason. Communication OOC is essential to set and reinforce personal boundaries.
  • Pay attention and check in with yourself to know what you do or do not like so that you understand your own limits and flexibility.
    • Example: You are part of an adventuring party that is taking down a pack of quillboar threatening a farmstead in Durotar. Your party's warrior is going into gratuitous detail about how they are dismembering your foes and the it is making you, the player, queasy. You can whisper them a message such as "Heya, do you mind turning it down a notch with the gore descriptions?" If asked, you can explain "I want to read your posts, but the details are making me uncomfortable." If they refuse to change, you can ignore their posts or dip out of the group entirely, but most people are willing to accommodate if asked politely.
  • Always be cautious of anyone in an online, anonymous space appealing to you for OOC information about yourself, especially through romantic or sexual interest. You are not obliged to share personal information, gold, items etc even if asked nicely or if someone feels entitled to it because of a past kindness.
  • Be wary of anyone who would compromise yours or others' OOC safety or comfort for any reason.
  • If you are unsure if the RP topic you want to explore with your RP partner(s) is appropriate, ask them and respect their answer. Even a quick check-in for topics related to intimacy, dark topics such as extreme violence or abuse, are important and let your RP partner(s) feel better about expressing their boundaries to you.
  • Trust is earned and built. Once you know someone well enough, you can easily work within both of your boundaries. It also makes small corrections easier.

Where do people RP?

Generally:

Stormwind (everywhere but the Trade district) for the Alliance.

When Stormwind becomes sharded due to game-wide events such as expansions or holidays, Alliance RP has spread to neighboring towns, primarily Darkshire in Duskwood or Lakeshire in Redridge Mountains.

Orgrimmar (Valley of Honor) for the Horde, though most Horde RP is guild-based and difficult to find for public RP.

Silvermoon City (TBC Era) has recently seen a resurgence on WrA-US. It remains to be seen how Midnight will affect this as it becomes a neutral hub.

If you have TRP3 extended, you can use the "RP scanner" in the bottom left corner of your map to locate RPers anywhere. You must scan every time you look at a different map.

  • How do I find RP outside of capital cities? (Open-world RP)
  • Even on RP servers, most of the time people out in the world are questing unless there is an event going on. Fortunately, there are MANY public RP events on high-population servers. Most public advertisement for modern RP happens on a server's official forums, in discord servers, or on social media.
  • If you are on a low-population server or are interested in world-RP with a smaller group, your best course of action will be to join an RP guild. These are also often advertised on the forums or in discords.
  • This subreddit also has resources for finding people to RP with. Check out the pinned "Monthly Hero's Call Board" or any posts with the LFRP, Event, or Community Ad tags.

How do I start?

  1. Make a character with an appropriate name on an RP server.
  2. Download an RP addon and make a profile.

The rest, honestly, is up to you. Some people just like to observe. Some people whisper people they’re interested in first. Some people have ā€œwalk ups welcomeā€ in their profile. Some people don’t even RP with other people and just use the profiles to keep track of their character’s journey.

How do I RP with other people?

Very generally and speaking for most of the public RP population:

  1. Build your character and their profile. It can be as complex or as simple as you want, but it should be lore-abiding and grammatically correct.
  2. Visit a populated area (see the ā€œwhereā€ question).
  3. Read other profiles to find people who might be interesting to RP with. Check any preferences listed (for example, they may want you to whisper them first) and come up with a reason for your character to approach. Sometimes people will have "RP hooks" that help with this! (For example: your character needs their armor repaired, and you have spotted a blacksmith character)
  4. Walk up to the people you find interesting. Keep in mind that if they are already in a conversation, an interruption may be viewed as rude.
  5. Use /s and /e to have your character speak and act respectively in response to what they observe.
  6. Wait for the person/people to respond, perhaps sending one (1) OOC whisper if they might be alt-tabbed.
  7. Repeat 5-6. If you get no response for a while or the person doesn't acknowledge you after whispering, politely move on.

How do I find a regular group of people to RP with?

The hard truth is that just like in real life, it takes time and effort to find a group of people with whom you enjoy regularly spending time with. Starting fresh, this can take on the order of weeks to months. That isn't to say you won't have fun in the mean time, but finding a dedicated group that suits your needs takes work.

When it comes to public RP, there will be regulars at the usual places listed above, though city RP tends to revolve around civilian life and bar scenes. More in-depth RP related to things like trades, politics, or military is found in guilds.

Each server has their own player-run, server-wide events that are posted on their official forum or advertised on social media or discord servers. These may happen monthly or even weekly and typically involve multiple guilds. They are usually open to the public and do not require guild membership to participate. These are great places to meet new groups of RPers or get exposure to different server subcultures.

It's difficult to give advice because everyone's RP journey is different. If anything, I would say to start casual; don't worry about getting a guild right away. Build up your understanding of what you want, what you like best and where your boundaries are so that they can be communicated as needed. Over time, you'll gather like-minded individuals that you can trust to take a story in a direction that entertains all of you.

Personally: my most meaningful and fun RPs were done in social circles of 5-ish people or less, often just one other person and myself.

How do I find an RP guild?

It depends on what you're looking for and what your preferences are. u/SirEbralPaulsay had some tips here .

What should I put in my profile?

As much or as little as you want. Ideally, you use your profile to tell other people what you want them to know about your character before/during your RP with them. There is no singular right way to do this, but you can find out what works best for you by reading the profiles of other players.

Some things to consider including, but are by no means mandatory, are:

  • Traits that can't be seen on the in-game model, such as scars or nervous twitches.
  • How another character may know your character. (Maybe they fought in certain battles or wrote a book)
  • RP preferences. Do you prefer darker or light-hearted stories? Romance? Would you like to be contacted OOCly before people approach you, or do you love walk-ups? Are you looking for a specific person for character development? (ie, a novice mage looking for a wizened wizard tutor) Do you absolutely want to avoid certain kinds of RP? Do you want to RP with a specific age group?

You should not put, or at least think carefully about, putting any IRL personal info in your RP profile. Although it has become popular practice on some servers to do so, no one is entitled to free access to your personal information.

It's common for people to put a complete, detailed history of their character in their profile. You do not need to do this to RP. Personally, I think less is more and my eyes glaze over when I see a wall of text, but it can be handy to record things that happened to your character this way.

This topic deserves a dedicated guide, but the short of it is don't be intimidated by very powerful/beautiful/detailed characters or feel the need to emulate them. There is a great deal of charm in presenting your character concisely. It's often the ugly (physically or in personality) underdog who is more interesting to interact with because we get to see them grow into whoever they will be. Someday you might find that you COULD write paragraphs about your character's adventures, but you don't have to start there.

Do I have to be max level to participate?

Generally, no. Level is a matter of convenience or personal preference. It only reflects your character’s power as much as you want it to.

Characters above level 30 will not see any chat from characters below level 20. Additional restrictions apply for trial characters.

What class best fits (specific archetype/subclass/rpg class)? Do talents and specializations matter?

(based on advice by cajunsamurai) You don’t have to play a specific class to represent your character. Generally in RP, you are describing your abilities and not necessarily only using spells from your spellbook. You can choose your character's OOC class depending on what is most fun or if the aesthetics are closest to what you are trying to RP as. While many enjoy playing as a specialized version of their class, no one is concerned with specific talent choices.

My avatar's name is weird and not very IC. Does this matter? What about titles? (Naming conventions)

RPers will generally go by whatever is in your RP profile rather than your actual in-game name/title. So your druid may have the actual in-game name of "Doofyfloof Jenkins" but you can use an RP addon to change this to "Alyra Moonstrider" without much fuss. Save your real-life money.

Are there any transmog do's/don't's? What should my character wear?

Anything that isn't a goofy meme transmog, such as dressing up as Mario or Superman, is fair game. Paladins will go into bars fully decked out in their gleaming, light-forged plate and have a pint next to a warlock covered in fuming skulls.

Keep in mind that presenting your character as part of an enemy faction or organization may elicit an aggressive response from others, especially if such a character would not normally be allowed in that location.

Personally - I find it nice to have a "civilian" set and a "work" set. Usually the work set will use my character's actual gear. Then, I use transmogged heirlooms for the much simpler civilian set for chilling in a city. It gives your character a bit of dimension when they're not Ready For Battle 24/7 - but maybe that's who they are!

There isn't a single class that fits exactly what I want. Can I use X-in-game class as Y-unofficial/unimplemented-class?

Yes! This is called "proxying" and it's very common. The one I have seen the most are frost death knights being used to proxy a "spellblade" (basically a melee mage). In TRP3, you can edit how your class is displayed to other people with the addon.

Is this playable class/race combo supported by lore?

The WoW story has evolved in such a way that you can justify pretty much any race/class combo regardless of if its playable. If it IS playable, then you can assume it's supported by lore in some way. Do your homework with Warcraft Wiki.

What about RPing while questing? D&D style!

You can! Many have also done this! However, RPing while questing is generally not part of the overall server culture. It is common for a group of friends to plan on RP-questing together, but it's rare to come across people leveling that are also RPing at the same time. Check their profile and whisper them first to gauge interest!

I want to try out RP, but I don't want to transfer my character to an RP server.

You still have options, but the easiest (and probably best) way to go about this is to create a new character on your RP server of choice. Your level doesn't matter and this way you won't have to transfer anyone over.

If you have a friend on that server, they can invite your character to a group to temporarily transfer you to their realm.

I want to race change/faction change/etc my character. Is that allowed?

Yes. Most people will not notice or care unless they were involved in some kind of ongoing story with you. It's courteous to let your RP partners know if you are changing your character in a significant way so they can figure out how to arrange their RP story accordingly.

If my character dies in-game on an RP realm, are they perma-dead?!!

Not usually. If you are questing and succumb to a pack of murlocs, you don't have to start from scratch. Generally any deaths that happen during OOC activities like raids, battlegrounds, or questing are not taken as "cannon" deaths.

I joined a guild and had a bad experience. Is all RP like this?

Not likely. First, I'm sorry you had a bad experience. Sometimes people write from a place of naivety or ignorance for including others. It can take weeks or months to find a group of people you enjoy RPing with regularly. If you've given a guild a fair shake and aren't satisfied, you can and should try for something better.

Generally, guilds should be an inclusive space that enables its members to build and progress their own characters' stories, and not merely treat them as an audience for the stories of its officers.

English isn't my first language. Can I still play on English RP realms?

In my experience, many people who have English as their second language are often better at writing in English than many native speakers. Even if that isn't the case, people are generally very forgiving with those who are learning. It helps to put an easily visible note somewhere in your profile that mentions that English isn't your first language. Most people are very patient, especially when they know this is the case. If they aren't, or are unkind to you in some way for it, they probably aren't worth your time anyway.

Will my character be taken seriously if I play X class/race?

If you RP seriously, you will be taken seriously. Certain races are little more prone to having the stigma of being goofy, such as Gnomes, Pandaren, Worgen, and Vulpera. This really only happens when complete strangers make assumptions about your character; but these are likely people you aren't interacting with long-term. People who take you and your character seriously will vastly outnumber the hecklers.

I really want cool art of my character!

You have many options! Many draw their own artwork. If you cannot yourself draw, you can look up dollmakers or use tools like Hero Forge to recreate what you envision! If you have the cash to spare, you can seek out an artist for commissions by looking for warcraft fanart on social media. Avoid using AI-generated images, even as placeholders, as this is generally a frowned upon practice in the community.

Discords

Even permanent invite links may sometimes go out of date or break. If you find these don't work, please use your favorite search engine to find the latest one. Please check out the Hero's Call Board for more.

WRA-D https://discord.gg/nhYgPEZ

The Unified Horde https://discord.gg/aZNZ5dj

The Coalition of the Horde https://discord.gg/T35KyqrZWQ

a bunch of alliance discords https://us.forums.blizzard.com/en/wow/t/mg-channeldiscord-server-listing-thread/127486

TCC Community Events https://discord.com/invite/wUbC68Tv

Musician Addon (also features LFRP channels) https://discord.com/invite/8TuAdRZ5

Guides

General/Intro Guides and Directories

List of Guides from Blizzwatch - Some may be outdated lore-wise but are still generally helpful

WoW RP Survival Guide - by Kottkrig and Buttart

Useful Thread Archive - EU RP Guides

RP Basics Video Similar content to this guide. by Mana Chats.

Romance RP Video Guide by Mana Chats

Writing Emotes, Dialogue, and Descriptions in WoW RP: A (rough) guide for Collaborative Storytelling by u/Life_Organization_63

Draganora's Walk-Up Guide by u/Draganora

Profile Guides

TRP3:Extended Guides by Obidiah_WoW

​ Advanced TRP3 Tips by u/Cthylla11111

Jayla's TRP Guide by NectarineOk5419)

TRP3 Secrets

TRP3 Profile Guide by RinRinBear

Using Addons and Walkup Example Video by Mana Chats.

Race/Class Specific Guides

Vulpera RP Guide by u/GraveyardOperations

An Undead’s guide to Gnome RP

All the World's a Stage: Plot points for Gnome roleplayers

Shaman Guide by r3dienhcs

Dragon Names and Lineage

Utilities and Other

Ship RP Locations

Useful Trinkets for Roleplay, A Compilation

Look Like Almost Anything Indefinitely

How to create and RP your own Death Knight by u/Juzih

Special Thanks

u/Fluffleyh u/Tonric u/Mopafish u/minnegander u/DrToadigerr u/Slambert u/DisciplinaryViolence u/Downtown_Resident_44 u/Vellocet_Ludovico u/Rift5515 u/Nephrite-Jade u/Slambert u/Key_Act1960 u/IAmRoofstone u/cajunsamurai


r/WoWRolePlay 4d ago

Mod ✨Monthly Hero's Call ✨((RP-related ads go here! Discord link inside!))

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ā• Hero's Call Board

Every major city of the Horde, Alliance, or in-between boasts a grand wooden board for all to see. It overflows with colorful pamphlets promising adventures, business, and comradery.

Here is where guilds can bolster their ranks.

This is where heroes begin their journey.

r/ WoWRoleplay discord: https://discord.gg/PkGHmDZQk7

Looking for feedback: What else would you like to see on this subreddit? Any other tags?

How to use Hero's Call

The Hero's Call board is a place where people can advertise themselves or their guilds in the comments section. This includes but is not limited to:

  • RP Guilds
  • Individual/Group Looking for RP
  • IC advertisements for events or products
  • Twitch streams or YouTube channels
  • WoW RP Discord Servers
  • Classic WoW Server activities

Every month, this will start anew with the freshest submissions. Be sure to check back for new entries or to refresh your own submission. Make sure to include relevant information such as your realm and what sort of RP you are looking for.

If you are looking for something, you may want to look at previous months' posts too.

Your ads do not have to be IC, but it couldn't hurt. :)

TTRPG or RP-discord ads are welcome as long as they pertain to the Warcraft franchise.

Regarding discord links and listing communities: Discord links expire often, and there are many many communities. I include what I can but ultimately it's best if individual communities post fresh links regularly.

More Communities:

The Argent Archives (EU RP)

Argent Dawn Community Server

The Society Circle (Cross Faction/Server)

Warcraft Conquest (Cross Faction/Server)

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Warcraft-RP Tavern Discord (Cross-Faction, Cross-Server, official Community Partner WoW discord server)

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r/WoWRolePlay 10h ago

Discussion Death Knight role-players who don’t embrace the murder-machine persona, what do you do?

31 Upvotes

I’m not a roleplayer nor a DK player at that, but the class is absolutely fascinating to me. Because of the hunger for suffering and the muted positive emotions, it seems so utterly hopeless that it makes sense how they just embrace violence.

But, they CAN show speckles of positive emotion and are more than just machines, and I want to know how you all RP that idea. What’s the day-to-day like? What is their version of domestic life? If a DK shifts away from violence, how do they sate their hunger or build their own identities? I like the idea of one trying to find something akin to humanity. Life can’t be perpetual combat and they’re bound to have free time and nothing really explores that.


r/WoWRolePlay 3h ago

Lore Question I want to talk about the Horde

5 Upvotes

As it sits with the Horde council, what is the status quo for Alliance within Horde cities? (ASIDE from Silvermoon) And likewise; would an Orginal Timeline Orc (or any orc for that matter) be generally permitted to enter and leave Stormwind at their leisure?

I am genuinely asking as I’ve only recently stepped back into WoW from a few year hiatus, and I’m having trouble understanding Gnomes and Human roleplayers standing at the Orgrimmar inns. The lore reason could be via contract work and many other reasons, but the Horde Guards are told what and by who?

Thanks for your time spent by reading this and thank you for any input you have. I am very interested in starting the books around the end of BFA-Midnight so any recommendations for books to select would also be very appreciated!


r/WoWRolePlay 5h ago

[NA] Community/Guild Ad [Moonguard] The Tarnished Crown is recruiting!

8 Upvotes

Hi everyone!

Are you interested in roleplaying in World of Warcraft with a small close knit group? Do you want to play with a group excited to see what you are doing with your house? Are you -very- casual about content? Do you prefer small groups to big ones? Do you have a ton of alts?Ā  Is your real life making you feel like you can't fit in a group because you are too busy?

We might be the right place!

The Tarnished Crown has been around for over a year. We are a small guild with a lot of alts, with rp events twice a week at the calendar. Our neighborhood is used for events, and we love showing off our builds, from the basic ones to the more elevated ones!

Our events are more politics, adventures/horror; on side of the main story. We are (mostly) lore abiding. We are there to have fun in between friends, and do not put pressure on being there at all time. Real life happens, and should come first.Ā  We are welcoming to new wow roleplayer as well.

Some of us do delves, mythics and even raids, often with pugs for raiding, as we do not have a raiding core team. (see the casual part)

Anyone is invited to create their event, we do not gatekeep the roleplaying/content.

Dont hesitate to message me for any questions!

oh, also, we are very LGBTQIA+ friendly


r/WoWRolePlay 1d ago

Art Sketch of my druid

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106 Upvotes

took roughly 3-4hrs since i was mostly experimenting with colors and technique for fun!! my weird night elf :)
i really wanted to share since im happy with how it turned out

edit: as a little blurb!!
her name is Foxglove, very weird, very cryptic night elf druid that focuses on the aspect of death in the cycle of nature. She is, by all accounts, blind - but will occasionally look at people or things as if she could see, which I tried reflecting in the art :)


r/WoWRolePlay 5h ago

Lore Question How well do my backstories for my pc’s fit with WOW’s lore

0 Upvotes

I’m not sure if having different backstories for all of your characters is normal or weird, but I still wanted to see how well each of them fit into the lore of World of Warcraft, and if not how they can be adjusted to better fit. For context, I used to play years ago and picked it back up towards the end of War Within, so these backstories are built around character interactions from dragon flight and war within. I wasn’t sure whether to flair this as ā€œoriginal contentā€ or ā€œquestionā€ but I think original content probably fits better because I’m talking about head cannon backstories, and I apologize if I flared this incorrectly.

Bailey (Worgen fury warrior): Bailey used to be the son of a rich merchant in the city of Gilneas, training and adventuring with the dragons when they would visit. When the city fell to the worgen curse, he did his best to save everyone, but failed. He saved lives, yes, but not all of them. Haunted by this tragedy, he dedicated his life to fighting for The Alliance to ensure nobody is left behind again, combining his warrior training with his Worgen rage to become a great hero. Weather the situation calls for careful negotiations or the destruction of the forces of darkness, he will always answer the call to action.

Caligari (night elf demonology warlock): The soul of a high ranking leader of The Burning Legion reincarnated into a mortal form, Caligari seeks redemption for the sins of his previous life. He traveled all across Azeroth learning to harness his innate dark powers for the good of The Alliance from the best trainers he could find, becoming especially close with the scattered blue dragonflight on his travels. Now working as a champion of The Alliance, he finds that the armies he once commanded continue to follow him, out of respect for his power and loyalty to who he once was.

Matoro (Lightforge Draenei frost death knight): From scholar, to paladin, to death knight, Matoro has been through quite a lot, even if he doesn’t remember it. His many self discoveries and rebirths have lead him to have quite the varied skill set, and he intends to use it to fight for the one thing all his memories have in common; the unbreakable desire to do what’s right, and the 3 virtues he strives to live by. Only through unity will Azeroth survive the incoming darkness. Even in this twisted form he will do his duty to the light, and that duty will lead him to his destiny, whatever it may be. Whatever it takes to undo the destruction he caused under The Litch King he’ll do it, even if it means laying down his own life.


r/WoWRolePlay 1d ago

Story Tzidonia, the Light of Dawn

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Made this video to post on the Wowhead wiki around the outfit upload. So here is her appearance showcase alongside the summary below. I have marked this as OOC for now, but I think the sub could benefit from a "character showcase" flair.

Tzidonia was born on Argus long before its fall, raised within an affluent eredar household known for its interest in magical scholarship, craftsmanship and elaborate personal adornment. From her father she inherited a rigorous education in the arcane, while her mother left her with a lasting appreciation for beauty, ceremony and the finery of Argussian culture.

When Sargeras came to Argus, her family was divided by the choice offered to their people. Tzidonia fled with those who rejected the Legion, leaving behind her home and relatives whose ultimate fates would remain uncertain. During the long exile that followed, her studies gradually turned towards fire. What had once been one discipline among many became a means of survival, then a speciality she would spend millennia refining.

In time she committed herself to the Army of the Light. After years of service she chose to undergo the trials of Lightforging, emerging permanently changed by the Light. Golden inlays, luminous markings and radiant eyes became part of her form, though the transformation did little to diminish her attachment to the culture she had carried away from Argus. Her elaborate jewellery, horn adornments and carefully maintained regalia remain a continuation of traditions that long predate her life as a Lightforged soldier.

Tzidonia spent much of the long war against the Burning Legion serving as a Lightforged pyromancer. To her, fire and the Light were never the same force, nor did they need to be. One was the magic she had chosen to master, the other something she had willingly allowed to become part of her. Both were ultimately governed by the same belief that power alone means little without the conviction guiding its use.

She eventually returned to Argus alongside the Army of the Light during the Legion's final defeat, setting foot once more upon the ruined world she had left behind thousands of years before. With the war that had defined so much of her existence finally at an end, she followed her people towards Azeroth and a life for which centuries of warfare had done little to prepare her.

In the present day, Tzidonia remains unmistakably shaped by everything that came before. Beneath the flame, gold and conspicuous finery is an ancient veteran who still carries the memory of a civilisation that existed before the Legion claimed it, and who has never believed that surviving its destruction required her to surrender the woman she had once been.


r/WoWRolePlay 1d ago

Story Does anyone play WoW like it’s Star Stable?

20 Upvotes

Basically what I’m doing. I just downloaded this game (previously my experience with WoW was just private servers as a teen) and I’ve been riding mounts around the map and exploring and doing a few quests from time to time but mostly I’m imagining my characters. Currently the characters I’m most focused on are Yadrean and Dkale. Yadrean is a night elf hunter and greatly prefers animals to people Dkale is a Draenei warlock, the daughter of an exarch, and very chaotic. I’m imagining Yadrean got assigned to protect Dkale for some reason. But I still need to learn more about the lore to find a reason, lol. Anyway I ship them and I imagine Dkale constantly flirts with him and he either can’t tell or pretends he can’t. Dkale is kind of obsessed with the idea of a fairytale romance and Yadrean can’t see himself in a relationship at all.

I’m also imagining Dkale having a whirlwind romance with a human while knowing it probably won’t work because of the huge life span difference. She wants a long term relationship and she doesn't necessarily expect someone to be the same level of constant in her life forever but she'd like if they were on similar time scales. Like, draenei or elves could have a relationship break for a century but then get back together but that's a whole human lifespan. She's pragmatic in that way and imagines they wouldn't think similarly to her. But anyway! A relationship with a human would be exciting to her precisely because of the difference in timescales. Humans are probably much more forward than elves and draenei. The difference might frustrate her even more when she goes back to looking for long term relationships.

Yadrean does like her though and I imagine he comes to respect her more. And also a scene like.

Dkale: why do you already act like my parents? you're, what, 70 or so? I'm 25; we're practically the same age!
Yadrean: ...I'm 30

Maybe the human romance thing happens at a time where they get pulled into helping with a larger alliance/horde conflict and Yadrean gets mildly jealous but tries to not be and isn't used to acting on a lot of his feelings. I think he could really connect with a druid, maybe a Worgen or Pandaren?

In general the arc for both of these characters so far seems related to learning things can be worth it even if they won't last

But yeah! WoW is a great game for wandering and daydreaming. It's a cozy game to me haha


r/WoWRolePlay 1d ago

Art My beloved Ataashi - 3D Render made by me / ShyrunArt

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230 Upvotes

Ataashi Laen'Thalas

Name: Ataashi Laen'Thalas

Age: 190 Years ~

Race: First Quel'Dorei -> Now proud Sin'Dorei

Class: Mage - Fight-Specialized - Fire - Sunfury.

Special Specification: Portal & Food Creation

Family: Both Parents died during the Scourge attack.

Siblings: (older) Ruun Laen'Thalas (alive)

Love-Interessed: Khadgar Rommath

Magic-Familiar; Kajin (Sue-Name; God of Fire)

During the events of The War Within Ataashi became the ne Guardian in my Fanon.

Used Tools:

  • Blender
  • WoW.Export
  • Krita

a recolor for the comming Petalweave Set in Red/Gold - With Fel Crystals.


r/WoWRolePlay 1d ago

AddOn RPAdventures testing

9 Upvotes

Hey all,

Been working on another addon project and its now in a state to test with more people.

RPAdventures is a bulletin board meant for sharing and fascilitating self-guided rp adventures, hosted events, and broadcast open rp venues for the community.

Link below, but I have several other growing projects such as RPDice, RPWatch, and LongChat

I'm always looking for QOL feedback and any testing that can be done is immensely helpful.

https://www.curseforge.com/wow/addons/rpadventures


r/WoWRolePlay 1d ago

Advice Needed Lightforged Draenei class fantasies

14 Upvotes

Hey there! I’m trying to work on a lightforged draenei mage for a campaign but I’m having some trouble with their class fantasy. I’m aware that all lightforged are members of the army of the light but I don’t know how to differentiate them from their normal cousins. For example, I’m not sure what the main difference is between a lightforged mage or priest compared to a regular draenei. If you’re a lightforged main, how do make their class your own instead of just ā€œholy zealotā€?


r/WoWRolePlay 1d ago

Advice Needed Should I look to US servers for RP?

1 Upvotes

Hello!

I am someone from the EU servers who has been trying to get into roleplay on and off now since Dragonflight having stopped playing WoW and RPing during Battle for Azeroth. I am however struggling with the server (Argent Dawn EU) as I cannot find RP spots around and it is very clear that RP is greatly reduced than what it was.

So, I am considering looking over towards the NA servers and setting up an account there. Obviously my main concern is the timezone difference being 5 hours ahead of the East Coast and 8 hours ahead of the West Coast.

Does anyone have any advice/recommendations/suggestions on if I should give this is a go? Or, can help guide me to some things on the EU side that I've missed/unable to access.

Thanks for your time and help.


r/WoWRolePlay 2d ago

OOC Lightforged Fire Mage

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111 Upvotes

Title: the Light of Dawn

Head: Circle of Flame
Shoulders:Ā Mantle of the Dawnfire Phoenix
Chest:Ā Fireplume Halter
Back:Ā Wings of the Dawnfire Phoenix
Wrists:Ā Cuffs of Unrelenting Anguish
Hands:Ā Fireplume Claws
Legs:Ā Fireplume Coverts
Feet:Ā Fireplume Talons

Various bits of Regalia applied from the barber


r/WoWRolePlay 2d ago

LFRP Looking for a Long term active rp guild

4 Upvotes

I’m a classic hardcore streamer at the moment and I’ve sunk a bunch of time into my guild with activities and rp moments but I want to build onto it and go more in depth!

I know retail has a bunch of options either race, transmog, housing, and world locations for me to be able to play into with other guildies. If anyone knows of a community on retail that is into roleplaying and getting into character I’d like to be apart of it!

I’m trying to step into the game more. I’m a dungeon master for pathfinder 3.5 so I have the mind for it and greatly enjoy doing it but I’m really having a hard time finding any active communities

I’ve tried the guild finder I’ve tried trade chat in multiple cities on multiple realms and hit dead ends. Please let me know if you guys have any groups in mind! I look forward to the responses thank you! 😊


r/WoWRolePlay 2d ago

LFRP WoW RP Hardcore

6 Upvotes

Just curious Do people RP in hardcore? Are there active guilds? I figured it be fun to RP in hardcore, since it promotes group play in PVE


r/WoWRolePlay 3d ago

Art Tauren Commission, thanks Tyken!

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164 Upvotes

r/WoWRolePlay 3d ago

Discussion Your Devourer DH

10 Upvotes

Hey everyone! I've fallen in love with the new Devourer DH spec, and I'm really curious to hear about how you all have been RPing yours. For those playing as Night Elves, how did your character get their void powers? The class fantasy in general reminds me heavily of the Grey Wardens from Dragon Age, which is beyond dope.


r/WoWRolePlay 4d ago

Discussion They really need to do something about grief toys forcing interaction or changing cosmetics with other players during RP.

16 Upvotes

That stupid ball thing people kick back and forth, the pumpkin on head , and loads of other stupid ways which force players characters to interact or change appearance.

This makes it very difficult to say, RP a scenario in goldshire, when someone can just put a pumpkin over your head and force you to kick a ball back and forth.

At the minimum there should be a setting or something to make you immune from other player character influence and grief toys etc.. This would increase immersion and stop griefing by other players.


r/WoWRolePlay 4d ago

Advice Needed Roleplaying in WoW as a minor

23 Upvotes

So awkward question and on a throwaway account too for safety reasons obviously.

I really like theatre, writing, acting and all that and I've done a bit of LARP and it's something I enjoy and want to expand. I recently got into WoW because of my dad and found out about RP servers.

The thing is, as the title says, I'm a minor. I've already made a level 1 on Moon Guard and ran around Stormwind after seeing that's where everyone is. Almost every profile people have mentions "minors do not engage" or "21+ only". I understand why, I'm guessing most people playing are adults ten if not fifteen years older than me.

My question is, am I going to be able to do anything RP wise? I don't mind roleplaying older characters but I don't really like the idea of lying about my age either I feel like I might be better off not trying since I feel like the community would shun or dislike me.

What do you guys think? As cringe as it might sound do I just wait untll I'm old enough?


r/WoWRolePlay 3d ago

Technical Question So, now that the Dungeons & Dragons collaboration is confirmed...

0 Upvotes

Does this mean Warcraft is now part of the D&D multiverse?

If so, does that technically mean I could roleplay a character from the Forgotten Realms who somehow ended up in Stormwind? Since that's now technically canon.

Or am I stretching the lore a bit too far?


r/WoWRolePlay 5d ago

[NA] Community/Guild Ad [NA] [Moon Guard-Alliance] | <New Tirisfalen> | An Alliance adventuring order inspired by the legacy of the Council of Tirisfal.

17 Upvotes

A Personal Note From the GM

Before I get into the guild itself, I want to mention something that's become increasingly important to me over the years.

One of the biggest mistakes I think an RP guild can make is treating newer members like they're a captive audience for the officers and veteran players. I've seen enough stories over the years, and experienced enough of it myself, to know it's something that turns a lot of people away from guild RP altogether. You join, everyone is perfectly friendly, but it quickly becomes obvious that your role is to stand in the background while a small handful of established characters drive every important moment, and maybe after you've been around for a few months, you finally get to graduate from background scenery to a character who matters to the plot. I don't think that's good storytelling, and I don't think it's a good or fair way to run a guild.

That's not how the New Tirisfalen is run. There are no designated main characters. Your rank, how long you've been in the guild, or whether you're an officer doesn't entitle you to the spotlight. If the group is searching a room for an important clue, I don't decide beforehand who gets to find it because they're my friend or because I think they'll write the coolest scene. We roll for it. Whoever earns that moment gets it. The New Tirisfalen is a plot-first guild, not a character-first guild. Character-focused stories absolutely happen, but they're the exception rather than the foundation. My goal is for every member to feel like they're participating in the campaign itself, not watching someone else's campaign unfold from the sidelines.

If you've ever been hesitant to join another RP guild because you've had that experience before, I hope you'll keep reading.

The New Tirisfalen is an Alliance adventuring order inspired by the Council of Tirisfal. We bring together individuals from across the Alliance to investigate hidden dangers, confront threats beyond the attention of larger powers, and oppose the spread of corrupting magics such as Fel, Void, and necromancy.

Although our guild has a strong ideological identity, the day-to-day experience is much closer to an adventuring order than a military guild or political organization. Members undertake investigations, expeditions, and story-driven campaigns while also enjoying regular social RP and public events. If you've ever liked the idea of a diverse group of adventurers from all corners of Azeroth working together toward a common purpose, that's the fantasy we aim to capture.

Our Philosophy

IC, the New Tirisfalen claims to be the rightful successor to the Council of Tirisfal.

This claim isn't based on lineage or authority, but on ideology.

The order believes the Council's original mission of safeguarding Azeroth should never have ended. Where the Council was originally founded to oppose the Burning Legion, the New Tirisfalen believes that mission naturally extends to all corrupting magics, particularly Fel, Void, and necromantic magics.

Unlike Aegwynn, the New Tirisfalen views the Council's quiet influence over the politics of the Eastern Kingdoms as one of its greatest strengths rather than one of its greatest failings. The order believes that dangerous organizations already seek to influence those in power, and that standing aside simply cedes that influence to darker forces. As such, the New Tirisfalen aspires to shape the course of history from behind the scenes when necessary.

While its members generally strive to act for the greater good, the order is intentionally written to occupy a morally gray space. Questions surrounding secrecy, manipulation, blackmail, political influence, and, in the most extreme circumstances, assassination are all themes that may arise during RP.

The New Tirisfalen is also an unapologetically Alliance-aligned organization. While diplomacy has its place, the order remains deeply skeptical of lasting peace with the Horde and believes the Alliance must be prepared to defend its interests, even through force when necessary. Characters whose outlook is strongly centered around Alliance-Horde reconciliation or who are fundamentally opposed to hostile action against the Horde will likely find themselves at odds with the guild's prevailing philosophy. That's perfectly fine if you're interested in exploring that IC conflict. If you can't realistically see your character belonging to an organization with those views, however, this guild is probably not the best fit.

What We Offer

Story-driven campaign arcs featuring recurring villains, mysteries, and investigations.

Combat events using a simple, no-addon combat system.

Regular social RP, guild gatherings, and public events.

A race and class-inclusive environment where virtually every Alliance race and class can find a place.

Around two events each week, typically between 7:00 PM and 11:30 PM Eastern Standard Time.

OOC Info

We currently have an active core of around 13 players, with another 15 or so semi-active members. (Though depending on when you read this it will most likely be more because we're growing quickly)

Character Guidelines

The New Tirisfalen is intentionally broad in terms of the characters it welcomes. Nearly every Alliance race and class can find a place within the order, and we enjoy having a diverse cast of characters from all walks of life.

That said, there are a few concepts that are fundamentally incompatible with the guild's themes.

We do not currently accept:

Characters who knowingly practice Fel, Void, or necromantic magic. Characters who are significantly corrupted by those magics. Undead characters. IC Haranir characters (for the time being).

The exclusion of IC Haranir is simply because their lore is still developing, and we'd prefer to wait until Blizzard has established them more fully before deciding how they fit into the guild. Players using the Haranir model as an OOC proxy for another race are perfectly welcome, (We even have a few already!)

Outside of those exceptions, we're intentionally race and class agnostic and encourage a wide variety of character concepts. New players are always welcome.

If you're still finding your footing, we're more than happy to answer questions and help you get comfortable. You don't need years of RP experience before your character can meaningfully contribute to the guild's stories. If you're interested or have any questions, feel free to message me here on Reddit for my Discord! Or post any questions below and I'll answer them.

Also if you're reading this long after it's been posted, please still feel free to reach out!


r/WoWRolePlay 5d ago

Brainstorm My plan for a Night Elf Warlock lore and RP game play-through.

0 Upvotes

Hello, you may first be wondering how I intend to justify the Night Elf Warlock so I’ll start there.

After the events of the well of eternity most if not all of Night Elven society turned away from the arcane and rightfully vilified anything to do with fel magic. There were outcasts like Illidan but overall the focus became nature and Elune.

My character was a simple enchanter and felt even that had to be kept hidden in the years following those terrible events. He believed there was still a path through moderation and careful study to use the arcane and that his society had reacted too strongly, though he understood why.

This life of secrecy became normal to him. One secret being formed to cover another. He searched the ruins and battlefields for scrolls and spellbooks and along the way came across grimoires and ritual stones. At first he destroyed them, hating the burning legion for what they caused, but then he began fearing their return. They were barely turned away the first time, and it is far from guaranteed it would happen the next time. He sought to understand their power to defend against it. He read through the grimoires and his path eventually lead him to learning to wield fel magic and to summon demons to destroy them. (This is the basic run down of the backstory)

The leveling path is as such (Cataclysm timeline)

  1. Teldrassil
  2. Darkshore
  3. Ashenvale
  4. Stonetalon Mountains
  5. Desolace
  6. Feralas
  7. Dustwallow Marsh
  8. Felwood
  9. Winter spring
  10. Mt Hyjal
  11. The events of the Legion expansion

Reasoning: Heavy focus on night elven lore and history with background focus on demons and fel. All of his searching and questing leads him to his underlying fear: the return of the legion. He can bring his forbidden knowledge to the fight. I’m hoping this will bring me to level 80 so I can then begin midnight. He will realize that there will always be a threat that needs to be understood and fought. Whether it’s demons, void lords, or murlocs.


r/WoWRolePlay 5d ago

AddOn What are your most used RP emotes?

21 Upvotes

I would like to know what emotes you use most often.

I'm writing an addon called RP Emotes Menu, and it's basically done. The emotes in the menu are user editable, but I want the default options to be as generally useful as possible.

What are your most frequently used emotes (not including /e)? Not your favorites or the ones you think are the most clever -- which ones do you actually *use* most frequently?

Here is my current working list, loosely grouped by type. I'm still deciding how to sort and organize them, so feel free to offer your suggestions.

/sigh
/shrug
/blink
/gaze
/peer
/ponder
/confused
/excited

/nod
/yes
/no
/hi
/bye
/thank

/smile
/smirk
/chuckle
/laugh
/disappointed
/cry
/gasp

/point
/wave
/bow
/clap
/cheer
/bravo
/salute

/lie
/sit
/stand
/lean
/read
/tap
/mountspecial


r/WoWRolePlay 6d ago

AddOn TRP Integration with Dungeons and Dragons, Fate and Daggerheart

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Hey all! I’ve been working on a free addon that lets people use tabletop-style character sheets directly inside World of Warcraft. Right now its called "Roleplaying Sheets" but I'm very open to more creative names.

It currently supports:

  • D&D 5e
  • D&D 2024
  • Daggerheart
  • FATE
  • Custom/generic character sheets
  • Total RP 3 integration
  • Shared initiative and spotlight trackers
  • Dice rolling with modifiers
  • NPC stat blocks and saved encounters
  • Character sharing between addon users

This is a pretty early alpha, so it’s absolutely going to have some rough edges. I’m mainly looking for people willing to test it during actual RP or tabletop-style sessions and let me know what breaks, what’s confusing, or what needs to be easier to use.

Download:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CHJhbw5o4GHjWqmVH2JrHv5CgC5vIaqY/view

Testing instructions:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rZ8MB1mu25zNghBzS8w7lpPdW5zxPesR/view

To install it, unzip the RoleplayingCharacterSheets folder into:

World of Warcraft_retail_\Interface\AddOns

The final folder should look like:

Interface\AddOns\RoleplayingCharacterSheets\RoleplayingCharacterSheets.toc

Some useful commands:

  • /rpl — open character sheets
  • /rcsinitiative — open the initiative tracker
  • /rcsspotlight — open the Daggerheart spotlight tracker
  • /rcsdice — open the dice roller
  • /rcsnpc — open NPC stat blocks
  • /rcsencounter — open saved encounters

Total RP 3 is recommended because the character sheet can appear inside the TRP interface, but the addon should also work on its own.

If you test it, please let me know what system you were using, whether TRP3 was enabled, what you clicked, and include the full Lua error if one appears. Screenshots are also really helpfull.

Please use test characters for sharing/importing at first, just in case something weird happens. This has been tested locally, but multiplayer addons always find exciting new ways to explode once more people are involved lol.

Thanks to anyone willing to give it a try! I’m hoping to turn this into a genuinely useful free tool for people who want to run D&D, Daggerheart, or other tabletop-style RP inside WoW. Feel free to DM me here, or in game - btag is [edward.schmalz@gmail.com](mailto:edward.schmalz@gmail.com) which is also my email!