Vintage Story RP Research

I actively participate in gaming RP (or have in the past)

I like the idea of RP, but haven't actively participated

How familiar are you with Dedicated Roleplay (RP) in multiplayer gaming?

Core RP Profile & Vintage Story Experience

Yes, I currently play or have played on one

No, but I play Vintage Story and want to try an RP server

No, I have no interest in Vintage Story RP

Light RP (Casual interactions, in-character optional, heavy focus on base gameplay)

Medium RP (In-character during interactions, but game mechanics dictate pace)

Serious RP (Strictly in-character, deep backstories, text/voice-only immersion)

Event-Based RP (Casual survival day-to-day, organized story events on weekends)

Have you played on a Vintage Story RP server before?

Open Access / No Whitelist (Jump right in and play; rules enforced after joining)

Light Screening (Quick Discord reaction rules check or basic character name approval)

Standard Whitelist (Short written application checking rule understanding and basic backstory)

Strict / Heavy Whitelist (Detailed lore backstory, written scenarios, or short voice interview)

Communication & Interaction (Proximity Voice Chat, Emotes, Card/Tabletop Games, Musical Instruments)

Aesthetics & Customization (Expanded Clothes/Tailoring, Cosmetics/Hair, Race/Model Tweaks, Decorative Furniture)

Farming & Culinary Arts (Expanded Food, Cooking/Baking, Brewing/Alcohol, Herbalism/Tea)

Professions & Class Systems (Skills/XP Trees, Specialized Profession Perks, Class Restrictions, New Classes)

Hardcore Survival & Health (Thirst Systems, Body Temperature/Fatigue, Detailed Medical & Bleeding)

Combat & Warfare (Realistic Combat Overhauls, Shields/Parrying, Firearms, Siege Weapons)

Fantasy & Lore (Custom Magic Systems, Non-human Races, Temporal Engineering, Monster Overhauls)

Dynamic (Doesn't matter as long as server performance and ping remain smooth)

No RP / Hesitant

Too awkward or uncomfortable staying in-character

Bad past experiences (elitism, admin power-trips, cliquey groups)

Overly strict rules (e.g., forced class locks, banned gameplay mechanics)

Prefer pure survival / progression without story distractions

Time commitment (writing deep backstories, application forms)

Player-run economies (trading posts, specialized shops)

Town / Settlement building with other players

None of these/I strictly want pure survival

I'd answer the Concepts & Game Mechanic Questions

I've answered enough information to cover my thoughts. Take me to the closing question

These are all the required questions of non-RP players, but there are concepts and game mechanic questions if you'd be interested in spending more time on research

Vintage Story RP Veteran

Unexpected world wipes / short server lifespans

Admin favoritism / inconsistent rule enforcement

Too much focus on grinding, not enough RP

Cliquey groups / hard to join established storylines

Are you generally satisfied with what's available for Vintage Story in terms of RP servers?

What do you ENJOY most about current Vintage Story RP servers?

Prospective RP Players

Intimidated by complex backstories or lengthy applications

Haven't found a server that matches my pace

Don't know where to find good server communities

Vintage Story RP Research

How familiar are you with dedicated roleplay in multiplayer gaming?