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Post by Snoe on Nov 11, 2016 1:14:38 GMT
1. Respect your fellow writers. They are here to enjoy writing as much as you, so allow them the same courtesy that you expect shown towards yourself. Those found being abusive, insulting, or otherwise proving difficult will find themselves banned.
2. No affecting other players without their permission. You can describe what your character does, but not what effect it has on another player. e.g.: If you throw a punch, it is up to them whether it lands.
3. Respect the setting of the game you're roleplaying. Unless you are specifically playing a blended game, follow the physics, available powers, and other characteristics of the original work. Avoid overpowered characters unless appropriate.
4. Introduce yourself and ask if you want to join a scene. If you want to join a scene being played out between specific characters, PM their players with your ideas and wait for their consent. You may write a solo scene in a public RP at any time.
5. Include all relevant info about a new RP in the first post. Any individual requirements for an RP - limited powers, expected themes, specific setting, etc. - should be included in the first post. The game(s) used must be stated in the title of the thread.
6. R-rated (ultra-violent/erotic) RPs must be in the Mature RP Category. The Mature RP Category requires Admin permission (see groups in your profile to petition access.) All roleplayers, and all characters used, must be 18 or older. Please only use game settings that already have adult content.
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Post by sashira on Nov 14, 2016 4:40:28 GMT
Here are some examples of how to apply the rules.
#2 - When writing half of a conversation, it's difficult not to describe the other character's reactions. If you describe how your character believes them to be reacting, that's fair because the other writer has a chance to correct that impression. It gives room for writers and their characters to predict the other better as they get to know each other. When writing fight scenes, respecting each other to the point where no one gets frustrated and insists they win is victory... but with no pain, it's not as interesting. The real win is collaborating well enough that both get beat up, and tell a good story. It can even be fun to have a delusional character who reacts to things the other character is not doing, as long as the other players know what's happening and their characters don't until told.
#4 - In a Closed RP, ask before you post. In an open RP, you can introduce your character to a neutral area, do something exciting, and wait for someone to take the bait. Barging into a scene between specific characters in an open RP is technically allowed - if they're in an alley you can stumble in, if they're in an apartment you can break down the door - but in practice it doesn't make for good collaboration. It's helpful to write people who have an existing plotline in an open RP and ask how you can get involved, or give suggestions about how you can be. When creating open RPs, it helps to think about either common areas where characters can mingle and meet, or a common cause where anyone can apply. A bar where everyone can talk or a company that's hiring can give new characters an easy way in to the plot.
Please ask about other things as they come up. I've done a ton of roleplaying, and want to help everyone here have fun.
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