The Object of Role Playing

[Lukario]

This is an abridged guide on how to properly construct and conduct a role-playing thread. In this guide I'll outline the basics on what you should do. Since this system is so versatile, there really is no agreed on set of rules, but this guide should give you a general understanding on how to role-play correctly.

ALL FORUM RULES APPLY IN ANY RP THREAD. NO EXCEPTIONS.

If you have any questions, please feel free to send me a Private Message.

I. What is Role-Playing?

Role-playing is anything you want it to be based on telling a story. It really just takes a good imagination and someone with an idea. You can also think of it as a live movie, where you can act out scenes and things such. Anyone can write an RP thread and they can be really fun to get into. Role-playing really isn't some big, scary thing. It is more like telling a story if you want to make it in literal terms. Role-playing sounds better, though.

a. What is a role-playing thread

I'll describe this one short and sweet. A role-playing thread is like a book. There's the intro, the body, and the conclusion. There is lengh to a book and your RP thread should have that too. By that I mean quality of posts and longevity of threads.

b. What do I write when I start a role-playing thread?

When creating an RP thread, you should give a brief introduction of your story, so that members may be able to understand the point of your story. It also helps to make your thread title have something to do with your story. It may also serve well to add RPG to the thread title as to attract potential players. You should try to be original, though. Make a story that is interesting. Most people would not want to participate in an RP about flipping burgers. Use your imagination.

c. What do I do when I want to post in an RP thread?

Make sure that you are staying on the topic of the thread specified by the creator of the thread. They have jurisdiction over their thread, and what they say goes. Should you have a concern over a member's decision, you may contact any staff member and they can review the situation.

Even if not explicitly stated, do not spam the thread. This means do not make one or two word posts. In fact, do not post one line. Your story should have enough substance to be able to move along at a decent pace. An RP thread is not a game of chess: you do not make a move and wait for the other person to respond. Make your character progress; do stuff. Remember, all site rules apply in all RP threads.

d. Where can I make my character?

Should your story require you to create a persona (player), you may do so in the RP thread.

II. ABB (Active Battler Bios)

NOTE: This can simply be done in the actual RP thread. This is a basic outline on how you should create your character.

a. What is an ABB

An ABB is a biography that you create for a character that you use in an RP adventure. You can design the character to be whatever you want, as long at it meets the terms of the RP thread. An ABB also is used for when you battle another person who has an ABB, but I don't think anyone here would want to do that because it is kind of complicated and even I don't know that much about it. For general terms, an ABB is used in RP threads

b. Posting in an ABB

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c. What should I include with my ABB?

In a general RP thread, most of these fields will probably be needed. This is an explanation of those fields.

Things to include:

Name: The name of your character
Age: The age of your character
Sex: The gender of your character
History: A description of your character's past
Personality: How your character acts
Appearance: How your character looks
Weapons: If any or if specified in the RP thread
Magic: If any or if specified in the RP thread

d. How do I indicate my ABB?

Simply put (ABB) at the end of the thread title.

Last Revision: December 20, 2008

Thanks,
Lukario