Does RP even matter?

[fencore]

I suppose the point of the argument is what we really consider to be roleplay. In my eyes, there's two applicable sets of ideas that our roleplay is intended to possess.

1. Conversational RP. This is where you chat with those around you, be they friends or enemies, and further your character's story.

2. Just going out and doing your job. Being traffic through the systems, trading, getting pirated, pirating, mining, shooting at lawful/pirates. Just generally upholding the regular actions of what your character is supposed to be doing.

While having someone who does both is fabulous, I'm of an opinion that the second is the more important aspect. There is absolutely some player consideration to be had when playing your role, but that role still exists. Roleplay doesn't always have to be about life stories before the antimatter gets unloaded.

That said, let's try on this new hat...

Let's watch the attitude. This can be a civil discussion without throwing insults.