Why is CM "MRP"?

[Blazerules]

So the server is listed as "Medium RP" however after quite a few rounds I fail to see how this is the case.

For the most past 99% of the RP that happens is the probably bad at his job commander who tells us what we have to do at the briefing.

The rest of the round is essentially no rp and maybe low rp is you are very lucky. This server is literally not any different than any other low rp server when it comes to the roleplay going on, heck it has less RP than them from time to time.

I am genuinely curious if there is a unlisted CM server that you have to whitelist for to access to get that MRP experience. I'm probably wrong but it's worth a try.


You can't even get a bunch of friends/ransoms from other servers for a HRP squad since you'd need RNG on your side. So you can't really get any RP through that way. It also looks like its frowned upon which is quite sad since I'd like to RP on CM.

So in conclusion am I missing something? Did I accidentally end up on a no rp/LRP CM server by accident or what? I'm confused.

[Jeser]

Well, it's almost impossible to RP on planet. Except for FoB, maybe. Though, Sulaco has possibilities to do that untill it gets boarded by someone.

[Simo94]

on planet side if you stop even for 2sec to RP something you will get hugged and decaped horribly

[Jeser]

on planet side if you stop even for 2sec to RP something you will get hugged and decaped horribly

Exactly. NO ONE would risk to die 10 mins after deploying and lose possibility to play as marine for the rest of 1,5 hours (minimum) round just for 5-30 seconds of RP.

[Blazerules]

Even on the ship there is no RP. Everyone rushes out of cryo to get dressed so they have a chance at attachments since those are about as limited as air in the vacuum of space.

Maybe someone goes to eat first, silently munching on food as fast as they can before running off but that's it.

I don't think people ever find time to RP on CM (although that's because nobody bothers to. Which is clear by the way people act ICly) hence why I'm wondering if there is a MRP CM server that can be accessed.

Honestly if this IS the "medium RP" server it should be changed to Low RP because that's what it is at the best of times. Since calling it MRP is very misleading.

[Jeser]

CM is just...not quite a server where you can relax and have tea and RP. Slow one are one of first to die here.

On your question.

Welp, I think, no one really care about MRP/LRP server status since it's best action SS13 server and people come here for action, when they get tired of civillian RP servers.

[Blazerules]

True. I just think that roleplaying CM would only make the server more fun but sadly the only CM server is this.

[Toroic]

If you don't think CM is medRP, I'm not sure you're clear on the distinction between the categories.

Low/NoRP: players use OOC knowledge, can refer to things by OOC terms, there's no sort of naming rules and mechanically everyone can do everything

MedRP: Players are expected to stick to IC knowledge, have naming rules, and only do things their character could reasonably be expected to do (aka, standards aren't allowed to build the FoB or do surgery), and aren't allowed to speak in OOC terms.

HighRP: a place for the unrobust to pretend they're a 22 year old furry brain surgeon/master engineer and generate drama because a man pretending to be a female catbeast "cheated on them." People are expected to do their job but not well, because the unrobust antags will complain if they're not effective, and the rest will complain if they are.

Clearly, CM is medRP.

[Renomaki]

Low/NoRP: players use OOC knowledge, can refer to things by OOC terms, there's no sort of naming rules and mechanically everyone can do everything

MedRP: Players are expected to stick to IC knowledge, have naming rules, and only do things their character could reasonably be expected to do (aka, standards aren't allowed to build the FoB or do surgery), and aren't allowed to speak in OOC terms.

HighRP: a place for the unrobust to pretend they're a 22 year old furry brain surgeon/master engineer and generate drama because a man pretending to be a female catbeast "cheated on them." People are expected to do their job but not well, because the unrobust antags will complain if they're not effective, and the rest will complain if they are.

Pretty much this.

MedRP is the perfect blend of casual play and decent roleplaying. You don't have to worry about writing a massive backstory to explain your avatar, avoiding plot holes, and heavy acting to the point of doing dumb things not because YOU wanted to do things that way, but because of your AVATAR. On the other hand, you don't have to worry about blatant powergamers, weens, and frat boys who just want to fuck about and troll you without consequence.

And even then, just because it is MedRP, doesn't mean there isn't good roleplay. Those that know me know that I am a pretty decent RPer, both in vanilla and in CM, and I often try my best to behave according to my job. A commander who does janitor work because he was bored is very OOC, after all, just as an MP who tases people for his own personal amusement, or a marine standard who bosses around everyone when he doesn't have the rank for it. And don't get me started on those that take a job and than don't do it..

From my personal experience, in CM, it is more about having the RP find YOU than you finding the RP. You will find those moments every now and then while on the mission, you just have to wait for it.

[Blazerules]

I dunno for some reason that seems like a definition you made up. Honestly no rp shouldn't even be interchangeable with low RP since low RP implies that RP is happening. Although the post reads like a joke so... I guess I missed the joke.

As for decent roleplay? I dunno about that. CM does play more like low RP with nothing going on, at least not going by the outlined "definition" of what low RP is. Then again everyone seems to have a different definition for it on SS13 for some odd reason.

[LordLoko]

A low RP server would NEVER have RP guidelines like CM has

http://cm-ss13.com/viewtopic.php?f=57&t=5093

If Hippie released RP guidelines they would burn into the ground.

[Feweh]

Go play Hippie for a few rounds, come back to CM and youll understand the difference.

[TeknoKot]

MedRP: Players are expected to stick to IC knowledge, have naming rules, and only do things their character could reasonably be expected to do (aka, standards aren't allowed to build the FoB or do surgery), and aren't allowed to speak in OOC terms.

HighRP: a place for the unrobust to pretend they're a 22 year old furry brain surgeon/master engineer and generate drama because a man pretending to be a female catbeast "cheated on them." People are expected to do their job but not well, because the unrobust antags will complain if they're not effective, and the rest will complain if they are.

Clearly, CM is medRP.

Nah, CM is more like a shitfest between low and medium. You can easily get warned/noted/banned for just doing something that "breaks guidelines of roleplay", i.e saving a marine who's being slashed to death by an MP(pretty sure this moderator who's reading knows what I'm talking about, not you Toroic) as well as just, shooting one window?..

[Toroic]

I dunno for some reason that seems like a definition you made up. Honestly no rp shouldn't even be interchangeable with low RP since low RP implies that RP is happening. Although the post reads like a joke so... I guess I missed the joke.

As for decent roleplay? I dunno about that. CM does play more like low RP with nothing going on, at least not going by the outlined "definition" of what low RP is. Then again everyone seems to have a different definition for it on SS13 for some odd reason.

I'm interested to hear your definition then. Individual players on CM do low RP actions and say low RP things, and then get talked to by admins about it to raise us to MedRP. Individual players can do highRP but also have a job to do. It's the military, not a summer camp, so sitting down and talking for 20 minutes while eating isn't part of the plan.

CM is generally #1 or #2 most populated listed server, and despite being medRP and everyone having guns. 2-6 staff can't catch every player every time, and we recently had a day with 150 players.

If you're looking for long-winded snowflakes talking about how special they are with their heterochromatic eyes and neon fur colors, I would recommend baystation.

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My personal philosophy is that the priority is

1) That the round isn't ruined by shenanigans

2) That allowed shenanigans are funny or awesome enough to cover for any suspension of disbelief.

3) That players have fun

I still remember when you were jamming on the piano surrounded by girders while xenos were assaulting the sulaco and it was hilarious for everyone involved.

[TeknoKot]

My personal philosophy is that the priority is

1) That the round isn't ruined by shenanigans

2) That allowed shenanigans are funny or awesome enough to cover for any suspension of disbelief.

3) That players have fun

I still remember when you were jamming on the piano surrounded by girders while xenos were assaulting the sulaco and it was hilarious for everyone involved.

Well, that's how you view, whilst there's other staff who will look differently, which is a huge problem. A lot of rules and even the awful RP guideline needs changes.

[Jeser]

The worst staff is the one, that follows letters, but not the spirit of rules. Hopefully, it's not often we get such people in staff.

[Martzin]

CM generally isn't an utter shit-fest like a low RP server tends to be such as Hippie Station. And I don't know what you've seen, but marines still continue to RP to some degree even as the planet becomes totally hostile.

[Edgelord]

Go play Hippie for a few rounds, come back to CM and youll understand the difference.

^^^^