Post by twom on Dec 24, 2012 18:54:47 GMT -6
Be true to your character, not to the human that drives the character. Role-playing is based on this principle. Race considerations are very important. If your character is a Demon, then your character should be a sadist and not save little kittens and angels from harm, actions like this ruin the roleplaying environment. Think this through when selecting a race. It is perfectly acceptable to create a character that is very similar to yourself. What IS important is that you are true to the character and not your real self in role-playing. If you’re true to the character, you are helping build the role-playing environment.
If a Demon comes to you and speaks of how he loves to save sweet little kitties out of trees, hand him a copy of these tips. If you want to be a do-gooder, pick an angel; choose a race for your character that fits your desire, not the other way around.
Give your character some time to grow and join with others in adventure, not just chatting about where the monsters are. Build chapters in your characters life. When you do this, you are helping to build the environment for everyone! Remember, you are not alone. The more you "get into it", the more you drag others "into it".
Be True to the situation
If you just gotten beaten down to an inch of your life.....roleplay the situation, dont go OOC after this, your wounded, well act wounded. Use the build to help you, have your friends take you to the hospital to get in one of the beds, limp into the diner for some nourishment. Get a copy of the wheelchair out of the hospital and ride around in it. If something happens to you ic, then you should be responding.
Be Polite & Respect Other Role players
Give people a chance to respond to what you say. While this probably goes without saying, treating other players with respect is something that should always be done. The point is, treat the player themselves (not the character) the same way you would like to be treated yourself. Please also see godmodding.
Beware of Godmodding
Godmodding is either trying to control another person's character or making a character who is too perfect or too powerful. Make sure when you roleplay that you describe only your character's actions and responses to other character's actions. Don't make a character who knows everything, can do anything, and be careful when creating their skills and abilities; everyone has limits and they should be reasonable. Since this is a fantasy SIM, your character can have more skills than common sense allows in the real world, but there still should be limits to those skills. For example, your character shouldn't be a genius computer hacker who is a 10th degree black belt in karate and can speak 10 languages fluently all at the same time. Picking one super talent is acceptable, but choosing all is going a bit overboard. Never roleplay permanently disfiguring someone’s character; ripping out a fang, cutting off an ear. In your mind they may grow back, but that may not be the beliefs of someone else. Always, always get permission.
Respect the Word
The more you put into it, the more your roleplay will be respected.
Emoting can really enhance communicating your emotional state in roleplay. Typing in observable behaviors that others can see will add meaning to your words.
For Example :
The Difference between
[15:58] Poblano Beauchamp: Hello Miss
[15:59] Poblano Beauchamp walks up enthusiastically smiling " Hello Miss "
[15:59] Poblano Beauchamp digs his toe into the ground and looks down shyly " Hello Miss "
Not all people are mind readers so “emoting” what you are actually thinking is a bit inappropriate.
People tend to frown upon not forming full words, for instance saying OMG instead of “oh my god”.
Do not use chatting devices that make you talk in another language so people cant understand you. These devices have been highly abused and you could be thought of as rude and it’s very unproductive to roleplay. If you are just looking for a way to speak to your friends without anyone knowing, use IM.
Format your speech verses your movement. If you use proper formatting then your intent will be clear to everyone.
Limit your OOC (out of character) chat as much as possible in all roleplay areas. If necessary to say something OOC, then you should mark it.
For example:
Sesha gripped her wand tightly as she pushed it to his throat. Her jaw clenched with anger so that she could barely say the words "You thought you were so clever. "
((OOC: Is it ok if I scar your throat?))
Playing pretend: Kids have it figured out. One kid will say “hey Let’s play cowboys and Indians” The other kid will say “ok I will be the cowboy” The other will say “ok I would hide behind that rock and jump out and try and scalp you” Then the cowboy will say “Ok then I will get free and lasso you” It wouldn’t work so well if some kid dressed like an Indian just suddenly tried to jump out at a kid walking down the street as a cowboy. Learn to plan and discuss your rps beforehand, at least loosely.
Whenever planning a story do not make the story based around you. No one wants to play out a storyline that leads up to you being the grand master hero of the city everyone worships. Write a generic story that includes many people.
One thing that isn't too fun is when one person tries to decide everything.
Make sure to let the other roleplayers decide on actions involving their character.
If a Demon comes to you and speaks of how he loves to save sweet little kitties out of trees, hand him a copy of these tips. If you want to be a do-gooder, pick an angel; choose a race for your character that fits your desire, not the other way around.
Give your character some time to grow and join with others in adventure, not just chatting about where the monsters are. Build chapters in your characters life. When you do this, you are helping to build the environment for everyone! Remember, you are not alone. The more you "get into it", the more you drag others "into it".
Be True to the situation
If you just gotten beaten down to an inch of your life.....roleplay the situation, dont go OOC after this, your wounded, well act wounded. Use the build to help you, have your friends take you to the hospital to get in one of the beds, limp into the diner for some nourishment. Get a copy of the wheelchair out of the hospital and ride around in it. If something happens to you ic, then you should be responding.
Be Polite & Respect Other Role players
Give people a chance to respond to what you say. While this probably goes without saying, treating other players with respect is something that should always be done. The point is, treat the player themselves (not the character) the same way you would like to be treated yourself. Please also see godmodding.
Beware of Godmodding
Godmodding is either trying to control another person's character or making a character who is too perfect or too powerful. Make sure when you roleplay that you describe only your character's actions and responses to other character's actions. Don't make a character who knows everything, can do anything, and be careful when creating their skills and abilities; everyone has limits and they should be reasonable. Since this is a fantasy SIM, your character can have more skills than common sense allows in the real world, but there still should be limits to those skills. For example, your character shouldn't be a genius computer hacker who is a 10th degree black belt in karate and can speak 10 languages fluently all at the same time. Picking one super talent is acceptable, but choosing all is going a bit overboard. Never roleplay permanently disfiguring someone’s character; ripping out a fang, cutting off an ear. In your mind they may grow back, but that may not be the beliefs of someone else. Always, always get permission.
Respect the Word
The more you put into it, the more your roleplay will be respected.
Emoting can really enhance communicating your emotional state in roleplay. Typing in observable behaviors that others can see will add meaning to your words.
For Example :
The Difference between
[15:58] Poblano Beauchamp: Hello Miss
[15:59] Poblano Beauchamp walks up enthusiastically smiling " Hello Miss "
[15:59] Poblano Beauchamp digs his toe into the ground and looks down shyly " Hello Miss "
Not all people are mind readers so “emoting” what you are actually thinking is a bit inappropriate.
People tend to frown upon not forming full words, for instance saying OMG instead of “oh my god”.
Do not use chatting devices that make you talk in another language so people cant understand you. These devices have been highly abused and you could be thought of as rude and it’s very unproductive to roleplay. If you are just looking for a way to speak to your friends without anyone knowing, use IM.
Format your speech verses your movement. If you use proper formatting then your intent will be clear to everyone.
Limit your OOC (out of character) chat as much as possible in all roleplay areas. If necessary to say something OOC, then you should mark it.
For example:
Sesha gripped her wand tightly as she pushed it to his throat. Her jaw clenched with anger so that she could barely say the words "You thought you were so clever. "
((OOC: Is it ok if I scar your throat?))
Playing pretend: Kids have it figured out. One kid will say “hey Let’s play cowboys and Indians” The other kid will say “ok I will be the cowboy” The other will say “ok I would hide behind that rock and jump out and try and scalp you” Then the cowboy will say “Ok then I will get free and lasso you” It wouldn’t work so well if some kid dressed like an Indian just suddenly tried to jump out at a kid walking down the street as a cowboy. Learn to plan and discuss your rps beforehand, at least loosely.
Whenever planning a story do not make the story based around you. No one wants to play out a storyline that leads up to you being the grand master hero of the city everyone worships. Write a generic story that includes many people.
One thing that isn't too fun is when one person tries to decide everything.
Make sure to let the other roleplayers decide on actions involving their character.