Welcome to GTRO 2.0

We are an RP group based on Ragnarok Online. You do not need background knowledge to join the group - everyone is welcome! We highly encourage participation, however events are not mandatory.

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    18+ | Casual | Sandbox | Semi-plot (optional) | Medieval-Fantasy | Community Focused | Achievements & Activity-based System
    Art & Literature both welcome

    Setting

    An open world high fantasy setting. After 1,000 years of peace and prosperity, monsters and gods have begun to unleash their wrath upon the land. Political turmoil is rife. Despite all this, bands of brave adventurers have taken up swords and spells to restore order amidst the spreading chaos.This is the world of Midgard. It consists of three main countries: Rune-Midgard, Schwartzvald, and Arunafeltz.
    The realms of Asgard, Yggdrasil, and Niflheim also exist, but are generally only available in special cases.    Our CHEAT SHEET has a quick overview of each city as well as extra locations not included here.
    We also have a WORLD GUIDE that is specific to the group which includes a timeline, factions, notable people and more!    For more information click on the name of the cities.

    Character Creation

    Guidelines:
    ● The minimum requirements for the visual application is a clean sketch of a full body with flat colours    ● Hair and eyes can be any colour● Class outfits can be modified, but keep it recognisable. A folder with all the Class art can be found here.● Try to use existing headgears and weapons! You can find headgears and weapons at Divine Pride and RateMyServer. Headgear/weapon designs can also be modified and stylised.● Weapons and halter lead mounts do not have class restrictions within reason. The only mount restrictions we have are class-specific mounts (Crusaders and Grand Pecos, Rune Knights and Ferus, Royal Guards and Gryphons etc.)● Pets are allowed but please no MVP pets!● You do not have to draw your own app, but make sure you credit whoever draws it for you. Absolutely no tracing, stolen art and AI-generated images!If you are unsure about anything, check in with the mods!

    Download the Visual App HEREName: First name + Last NameAge: No minimum age but be reasonable for your main character(s), e.g. a 5 year-old character would be better suited as an NPCBirthday: Write the name of the month too, not just numbersGender:Race: Human, doram, elf, or any other that fits with game mythology. Check with mod if unsureHeight: cm / feet [Be reasonable; approx. 130cm max for Dorams, 115cm on average.]Class: List of available classes. Note that Doram race can only be a Summoner or Spirit HandlerHometown: Canon locations only. Check the Settings page for a list of locationsPersonality: Bullet points or paragraphsLikes/Dislikes:History: External links if it's too lengthy for Discord. e.g. Toyhouse, Google Docs. You can keep parts of it hidden, but please at least tl;dr the hidden section for the mods so that we know that it isn't lore-breaking or OP!Trivia: (optional)

    NPC System

    NPCs, or Non-Playable Characters, are side characters used to facilitate roleplays as well as to support your character's story. Some examples are family and friends of Player Characters, characters that work as guards or run shops in certain cities, antagonists and more!NPCs mostly follow the same rules as Main Character creation rules, HOWEVER they do not necessarily need to have a class. In addition their RO class outfits do not have to follow official designs, however do keep it to the theme of the world setting.NPC Guidelines & Restrictions:
    ● You must be Level 10 and have completed the DREAM TUTORIAL EVENT to create an NPC. Please send in an App Submission ticket before submitting your NPC to the group.
    ● They do not count towards the Level Tracker (e.g. RPing/drawing/writing the NPC ONLY will not be counted)
    ● Cannot be the main participant in EVENTS, QUESTS and RAIDS
    ● Cannot sign up for spotlights or guilds
    ● Can create quests, but this will not count towards the Level Tracker
    ● NPC slots are unlimited!

    Download the Visual App HERE. The visual app only needs to be a half body.Name:Age:Gender:Race:Height:Hometown:Class/Job: Optional since some wont have any RO classBio:NPC Role: In just a few words, tell us what role this NPC serves in fostering RP/supporting your PCs

    GROUP FEATURES

    Level System | Events | Spotlights | Casino | Kafra Lottery
    Guilds | Player-created Lore | Confessional | Quests | Battlegrounds

    ● Level System: Instead of having a group currency, we use a 'stamp card' system, known as levels. You can earn levels by doing various activities to unlock cool stuff!● Events: Run by mods that run for two months with a month break in between each event.
    The very first event will be permanent and is required if you would like to use the Level System.    ● Spotlights: Sign up to have a character featured for a month. Players are encouraged to draw/write about the featured character!● Casino: We love gambling. Play mini games to earn Poring Coins which can be used for items in the Casino Shop and the Kafra Lottery. Note: we do not promote addiction.● Kafra Lottery: AKA gacha, because we love to suffer. Use your Poring Coins to test your luck! May RNGesus be with you.● Guilds: Players create their own guilds and recruit other characters! Guilds have neat benefits and are a great way for characters to socialise.● Player-created Lore: Character updates that affect the world's setting, such as events that happened in headcanons or roleplays. Create lore that helps build the group's setting for everyone!● Confessional: Characters can confess their juicy gossip sacrilegious sins to the Church of Odin. However the High Priest may release these to the public.. These leaks can be used as RP/HC starters!● Quests: Permanent prompts are created by the mods. Characters can also submit requests that other players can join. Does your character need help looking for the world's best noodle dish? Trying to find a lost pet? Get creative!● Battlegrounds: Inspired by Art Fight, we have a channel dedicated to Draw/Write The Character Above You!More information for each feature is available in our Discord server.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Q. I've never played this game. Can I still join?
    A: Yes! You do not need background knowledge as we have resources that can help familiarise you with the world. Staff and veterans are RO nerds more than happy to help you out so don't be afraid to ask!    Q. Is this group's setting a MMORPG style?
    A: Although our group is based on Ragnarok Online, the world itself is not an MMORPG. Think of it as a medieval fantasy setting.    Q. How technologically advanced is the world?
    A: It varies on the country. Check out our lore docs for more info!    Q. Does my character have to start off as a Novice?
    A: You can start off as any class, and they can also advance classes! You can also change class branches in the group (e.g. Knight -> Acolyte) however they won't retain their old skills if they switch branches.    Q. Can my character be any race?
    A. The playable races in-game are Normans (human) and Dorams, however you can pick any race that fits with the mythology such as elves and other demi-humans. Best to check with a mod!    Q. Can my character be from any background?
    We are not strict with backgrounds as long as they fit with the world's setting, but please refrain from having a royalty background as it can clash with the existing lore. However they can be nobility. If you are unsure, don't be shy to ask the mods!    Q. How many characters can I have?
    A. You can start off with two characters at the start and unlock more slots later.    Q. I don't have time to grind art/literature to farm RP currency.
    A: Good news! We want to promote group activity, so instead of an economy system we have a stamp system. You can earn stamps by doing various activities, not limited to submissions, to unlock cool stuff!    Q. Do I have to be super active? Are there activity checks?
    A: No, you do not have to be super active. However, we would like to see our members chat once in a while! There will be activity checks every now and then, but they will be very easy to pass (just click a button).    Q. Why are some of the towns/places are spelt differently?
    Some official servers couldn't settle on one localisation, so there ended up being several ways to spell the same thing. Feel free to use any spelling variation!    Q. Is Ragnarok the Animatio-
    A: We do not talk about that anime.    Q. My question isn't here!
    A: Drop by our Discord server and feel free to ask your question(s) there!

    Rules

    ● This is an 18+ group. You must be age 18 or older to join the group. Mature themes are allowed, but no explicitly NSFW discussions or content in the server. Sensitive or triggering content should be spoiler tagged and kept to a minimum.● No inappropriate language. Keep use of profanity to a reasonable minimum. Any derogatory language towards any user is prohibited.● Respect each other. Harassment, hate speech and hateful conduct will not be tolerated. Keep personal drama out of the server. Avoid discussing political and religious topics in the server.● Art theft, tracing, and AI generated images are not allowed. Give credit where its due.● Follow the channel-specific guidelines. Each channel has a description or pinned message on how to use them.● You must follow Discord's Terms of Service and Community Guidelines.● Follow general roleplay etiquette. No god-modding, metagaming, ship-chasing. Respect each other as everyone has different levels of experience with roleplaying.
    Always ask for consent!    ● Do not exclude people from conversations. This also applies to roleplays. Be considerate and give others the chance to jump in, and talk about turn orders if desired.● If you see something against the rules or something that makes you feel unsafe, let staff know. We want this server to be a welcoming space!