One of my biggest influences was [@Asyrdar], who unfortunately doesn't roleplay anymore. He sparked my love of medieval fantasy worldbuilding. Other than that... most of the people I learned to roleplay from were never members of RPG. I came here already moderately experienced. 

These days, I seem to be taking a page out of [@HeySeuss]'s book when it comes to Interest Check formatting. :hehe 

Can't really think of anything else. The best roleplayer I've ever seen went by the name [b]dsmith[/b], but he left RPG years ago, never to return. I haven't been able to track him down anywhere else.