User blog:EllenEagle/Mahjarrat Rant

I wrote this for the introdiction of my Mahjarrat Lore Guide on the forums, and this is the first post that I wrote. I'd like to share it; I feel it's pretty valid for people who want to play a Mahjarrat, so why not share it here? :o

STOP RIGHT THERE, 42 SCUM.

Before you read this thread any further, I have a question to pose to those who want to Roleplay Mahjarrat. If you don’t, then see post two.

Now, for the rest of you...-

Why do you want to Roleplay a Mahjarrat? Seriously, think about it.

Is it because you enjoy the storyline, or is it about the fact that you can say that you have a giant skeletal badass?

Is it because of the interesting aspects of having a character with power, or the fact that you can wave that power in other character’s faces and kick their asses in Falador?

Are you going to Roleplay it in ways to enhance storylines, or are you going to force your character into the story in order to prove your "superiority"?

Is it because of the fact that your character is going to have a /large/ secret about it’s origins or race, or are you going to preach Zaros to the masses?

Are you going to accept that your character /is/ defined by lore and basic roleplay ettiquite, or do you think that because you’re the next Zemouregal that you are exempt from courtesy? (Though we all can agree that Zemouregal has swag.)

Are you going to consider religious and ritual politics; or are you simply making your character in order to be a Zarosian? (Rant to come.)

If the latter of any of these questions is correct, then you need to slap yourself in the face and NOT play a Mahjarrat character. This seems harsh, but it’s needed. MANY people have seen Mahjarrat characters played solely so a person can be the top of the food chain. Roleplay is not about that. It SHOULDN’T be. If you want to go around acting like a badass killing people, then I ask...- No, I BEG you.

Play a different race. Mahjarrat characters have a reputation for DOING THOSE THINGS

STOP.

RIGHT NOW, STOP.

STOP DOING THOSE THINGS.

If you are NOT here to wave your giant skeletal, erm, parts around, or to confirm that is okay to do the Funky Skeleton in the Rising Sun Inn, then I fully invite you to read on.

