It came to my mind out of nowhere really, but I thought it might be an interesting topic to discuss/see how many people utilize these things.
I have noticed that there are many things that can aid towards creating a cohesive team of players in a roleplay; similar interests, instilling friendship rather than a sort of business-like relationship, etc. But one that has seemingly popped up more often lately is the use of chat rooms outside of RpG. Outside of the OOC.
Skype groups, IRC rooms, you name it. From what I have seen, roleplays that utilize these more often create a more connected player base. They interact more as friends, leading to a more fervent interest in the roleplay as a whole.
What does the rest of RpG think of this? Do you see that same thing happening? Do you think it is an effective/useful tool? Do you use a chat group/other method?
I have noticed that there are many things that can aid towards creating a cohesive team of players in a roleplay; similar interests, instilling friendship rather than a sort of business-like relationship, etc. But one that has seemingly popped up more often lately is the use of chat rooms outside of RpG. Outside of the OOC.
Skype groups, IRC rooms, you name it. From what I have seen, roleplays that utilize these more often create a more connected player base. They interact more as friends, leading to a more fervent interest in the roleplay as a whole.
What does the rest of RpG think of this? Do you see that same thing happening? Do you think it is an effective/useful tool? Do you use a chat group/other method?
