Post by Rit on Feb 28, 2006 16:04:04 GMT -5
This Guide is handy for newcomers to rp, and a nice refresher course for those of us who've aged. It's very important for new members to look at it, though, because it shows our standards for roleplaying. You don't need to be perfect, but at least reading this will guarantee some benefits.
.::The Profile::.
Name:
This is a world that isn't a human one, correct? Well, most people prefer a name that isn't human either. I recommend something like Blade, Hace--whatever you can think of. But BE ORIGINAL. A cool, creative name is the best for starting a character. Try and make it fit their personality, if you can.
Age:
How much history you have generally applies to how long your canine has lived. If they're six months, and their already had a mate, pups, been rejected and killed, please think again. Most likely they'll be three to six if you want them to have a major past. Don't be afraid to make them old! Not all dogs wandering the streets can be in their youth prime. Besides, an older mutt knows much more than a younger.
Sterotypes in Genders:
Nearly every time I join a canine rp site, I see at least ten of the most beautiful females on this planet, and ten of the strongest males. Ah---no. Maybe your bitch can be good at heart, and tries to help, but she had a problem with lying. Or maybe your male isn't actually evil, he's just a bit greedy and only cares for his mate, or whatever. Those are just examples of some good ones I've seen, but as the theme seems to be with this; be creative.
Personality:
Add taste to your posts. Your own personal thing. A dog’s history, along with the others they’ve met, form them. Their surroundings and experiences mold who they are, which is usually so complex that not even they can figure out who they actually are. What are your characters faults? What are the good things about them? Strengths, weaknesses? What have they done in tough situations? Ask these questions when making a personality.
Description:
The things you need to look at when making a description are: what size, what colors (fur, eyes), how strong/frail, what kind of canine do you have (breed and heritage), and how can I make it original. Add scars and other marking only after you’re done with this, it’ll make it a full being besides just a bundle of scars. ((PS. pay attention to the gender and breed for this. A female would not be 150 lbs, for ex.))
History:
This is the hardest. You need to think of experiences. You can get these through real happenings, or use your imagination to think up some. Real is safer, you know it’s possible. (I understand you haven't lived a dog's life, just think about it.) After you think of those, muse on what your character did after, and how did they feel about it. Their personality and past come hand in hand together. Be totally creative though. Many dogs are abandoned as a pup, asking to be sheltered by someone else. Most of the time, the designated guardians don’t want a pup, but there are exceptions. Describe each and every character that came into your charrie’s life. Whether it be mate, sibling, friends, parents...whatever. They have a personality too. How does your character interact with them?
.::Posting::.
Grammar!!:
Try using spellchecker/Word for spelling, and if you need a descriptive word, most Word programs have a built-in thesaurus. If you right-click the word, at the bottom you’ll see ‘synonyms’, and that will give you a list to choose from. Always, ALWAYS, look over your post when you’re done with it. Grammar mistakes are a sign or laziness, and that is something no one wants.
Tired?:
If you're tired, and don't think you can make a good post, then don't. Don't post. It'll wait till tomorrow, and even the day after that if you're lucky. Don't be in a rush, strange as it seems, these things take time and the right frame of mind.
Personalizing Your Post:
Many people decide to put their front in colors, which is good because you can tell the difference between theirs and others. But the most annoying thing about changing your front and such, is the glow. It makes it hard to read, along with the tiny font some novices think are cute, but the whole point is to read them. Readable--good, great. Glowing pink and orange, cursive, and the smallest size you can type--not so good.
Poetic Form:
Some rpers choose
to type their posts
like this. To them, I
think, somehow this
makes it more romantic
and lushly poetic.
WRONG.
That is so irritating, as gorgeous as it may appear. Leave that kind of form to real poems, not roleplay.
All right, that's all for now folks. If you have any suggestions or comments, don't be afraid to ask them by PMing me.
.::The Profile::.
Name:
This is a world that isn't a human one, correct? Well, most people prefer a name that isn't human either. I recommend something like Blade, Hace--whatever you can think of. But BE ORIGINAL. A cool, creative name is the best for starting a character. Try and make it fit their personality, if you can.
Age:
How much history you have generally applies to how long your canine has lived. If they're six months, and their already had a mate, pups, been rejected and killed, please think again. Most likely they'll be three to six if you want them to have a major past. Don't be afraid to make them old! Not all dogs wandering the streets can be in their youth prime. Besides, an older mutt knows much more than a younger.
Sterotypes in Genders:
Nearly every time I join a canine rp site, I see at least ten of the most beautiful females on this planet, and ten of the strongest males. Ah---no. Maybe your bitch can be good at heart, and tries to help, but she had a problem with lying. Or maybe your male isn't actually evil, he's just a bit greedy and only cares for his mate, or whatever. Those are just examples of some good ones I've seen, but as the theme seems to be with this; be creative.
Personality:
Add taste to your posts. Your own personal thing. A dog’s history, along with the others they’ve met, form them. Their surroundings and experiences mold who they are, which is usually so complex that not even they can figure out who they actually are. What are your characters faults? What are the good things about them? Strengths, weaknesses? What have they done in tough situations? Ask these questions when making a personality.
Description:
The things you need to look at when making a description are: what size, what colors (fur, eyes), how strong/frail, what kind of canine do you have (breed and heritage), and how can I make it original. Add scars and other marking only after you’re done with this, it’ll make it a full being besides just a bundle of scars. ((PS. pay attention to the gender and breed for this. A female would not be 150 lbs, for ex.))
History:
This is the hardest. You need to think of experiences. You can get these through real happenings, or use your imagination to think up some. Real is safer, you know it’s possible. (I understand you haven't lived a dog's life, just think about it.) After you think of those, muse on what your character did after, and how did they feel about it. Their personality and past come hand in hand together. Be totally creative though. Many dogs are abandoned as a pup, asking to be sheltered by someone else. Most of the time, the designated guardians don’t want a pup, but there are exceptions. Describe each and every character that came into your charrie’s life. Whether it be mate, sibling, friends, parents...whatever. They have a personality too. How does your character interact with them?
.::Posting::.
Grammar!!:
Try using spellchecker/Word for spelling, and if you need a descriptive word, most Word programs have a built-in thesaurus. If you right-click the word, at the bottom you’ll see ‘synonyms’, and that will give you a list to choose from. Always, ALWAYS, look over your post when you’re done with it. Grammar mistakes are a sign or laziness, and that is something no one wants.
Tired?:
If you're tired, and don't think you can make a good post, then don't. Don't post. It'll wait till tomorrow, and even the day after that if you're lucky. Don't be in a rush, strange as it seems, these things take time and the right frame of mind.
Personalizing Your Post:
Many people decide to put their front in colors, which is good because you can tell the difference between theirs and others. But the most annoying thing about changing your front and such, is the glow. It makes it hard to read, along with the tiny font some novices think are cute, but the whole point is to read them. Readable--good, great. Glowing pink and orange, cursive, and the smallest size you can type--not so good.
Poetic Form:
Some rpers choose
to type their posts
like this. To them, I
think, somehow this
makes it more romantic
and lushly poetic.
WRONG.
That is so irritating, as gorgeous as it may appear. Leave that kind of form to real poems, not roleplay.
All right, that's all for now folks. If you have any suggestions or comments, don't be afraid to ask them by PMing me.