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Starstruck -> RE: Can You guys explain more? (5/17/2013 16:07:52)
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If you've read through each step already, it is entirely possible to read through what other people have submitted, particularly if it says "approved" at the top of the post. It's fairly simple to make your way through the RPing idea.
First step is to create a bio, or as Isis loves to say, bio'. I'm not sure why that apostrophe is there, but she puts it on a lot of things o.O Bio creation is one of the simplest parts of making a character, provided you already know what kind of character you'll make (see a few of the other threads for a more abstract discussion on how to make a character interesting). The following is rather bare-bones, and you may want to include other categories as the DM/GM requests or you feel is necessary. For instance, I have had characters on mounts with a short other section "Mounts:". Experiment with a format you like.
Name:
Race:
Appearance:
Weapons/Equipment:
Skill, Spells, and Abilities:
History/Biography:
I find myself never needing an "other" section, but if you need it, don't hesitate to add it.
The second stage is currently a rather controversial issue. At the very least, it is meant to represent collaboration between RPers, both OOC (out of character) and through PM. When you make a post, it is the general idea to consult whoever is affected by your post to make sure that you are not infringing upon your character's actions!
For instance, if I post my Lizzy Tamlin suddenly turning to attack TormentedDragon's Silissa and say "Lizzy suddenly rolled to the side and blew a dart that hit Silissa on the side of the neck," that would be bunnying, or taking control of another's actions. I forced Silissa to not dodge. Another rule I broke is that I god-modded, and made Lizzy go God Mode for a short time, completely destroying any chance for retaliation and instantly dropping a terrifying 20-foot-long snake woman. Generally, RP fights are cordial and fair.
But the other thing I did was I didn't consult TormentedDragon about any of this, or he most certainly would have provided some fair objections to Lizzy's actions. "Silissa would have seen it coming." "Why does Lizzy want to attack Silissa anyway?" "How did she hit Silissa but miss the Beast?" "How fast does the dart go, and how did she tumble so far so quickly? She was far away from Silissa, I can't see how the wary snake-woman would not be able to dodge that." Because I didn't talk to TD about anything, my post was not only inaccurate, but also broke several rules.
The teaser trailer in Step 2 is a way to prove that you have collaborated with others. Don't think too much of it.
The third step is the most fun step. You have to write a post, a short couple paragraphs of fun words, in order to supply "in-fun-mation" *shot* to your fellow RPers. Have you ever broken out the RP in your backyard with friends or siblings? "I AM A NINJA WITH A BIG KATANA, HYAAAAH" and then the epic sword fight? Well, in RPing on forums, you get to exercise that skill while also flexing your writing muscle. It's a little less lighthearted, though, as you really are a ninja with a really big katana (if you so choose to be - as you accumulate experience, you'll find that the weirdest characters are the most fun to play). Or a giant fish in a mechanical suit. Or a word who escaped from a dictionary. Or even a Gryphon!
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask! We are a friendly community, and we are always happy to help newbies get into the RP forums. Fresh blood tastes the sweetest, as I always say. Hehehehehe....
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