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« Thread Started on May 8, 2007, 8:46pm » | |
I know that all of those who sign up are rather familiar with How to RP, but for those who aren't, I thought I'd give you a few rules/advices to start with. The first few things I'll mention are, like said, rules. Please, try to follow them. As for the later section, they are simple advices that might help you with your RPing.
Rules
1. We all know english, so try to write correctly. Okay, mistakes are normal, we all make some so I'm not saying that your posts have to be perfect, the whole point of this is having fun, but it's hard to have fun when you actually have to spend 5 minutes trying to guess what the other person said. If you notice, at the bottom of the posting box, there's a small 'Spell Check' button. You can use it.
2. No net talk, as in try to write full words (u know wot i mean, try to keep ur writing normal...) or SPEAKING ALL IN CAPS or with d.o.t.s or c,o,m,ma,s or s p a c e s or w-h-a-t-e-v-e-r else there is. @l$0, ! b£l!£v£ w£ @ll h@v£ n0rm@l k£yb0@rd$, so write with real letters.
3. Don't pop out of nowhere if there's no point in being there. If, let's say, Phoebe and Piper are talking in the kitchen of the manor, and your character is by no means related to the Halliwell, don't come randomly in the post and interupt them. Try to give your character a purpose when he comes in the middle of a 'private' post.
4. Before you post, you HAVE to complete your profile. This is going in the normal rules too. I am not asking you to wait until I aprove your profile before you start posting (unless there are some big changes to do, but in that case I will warn you, I'm on everyday), but it doesn't mean you have to slack on it. No profile, no posting. If you have a problem making it or if you are short on inspiration, PM me or a mod, or even take a look at the other profiles (without copying them, obviously). It helps a lot.
Advices
1. If you are not sure where to start, wait for someone to make a thread instead of starting one yourself. It always helps to get your imagination working and it's easier for those who are starting.
2. Some places are easier to start with than others. Anybody can take a stroll in the park or enjoy the beach, but sometimes it's harder to find something to say - and to have someone answer your post - if you post somewhere where the possibilities are limited, like in the Buckland Auction House, or in the Diamond Height Hall. Make it simple for you as well as for others.
3. You don't have to write six lines long paragraphs if you have nothing to say. They are still nice because it gives more description, but if it's not something you're used to or able to do, you don't have to. One liners are allowed, though it's still nicer when there are at least two words and more in the post.
4. If you feel like your character is being ignored or not talked to, PM someone to ask them to RP with you. No one's gonna bite you. However, if that person doesn't answer or says no, don't start harrassing them - everybody has the right to decide for themselves. If someone doesn't want to rp with you, then so be it, try to find someone else, and who knows maybe that person will change her mind later on.
These rules/advices might change at some point - as in some will be added, but none will be taken away. They are rather simple rules, try to follow them if you don't want your posts deleted - which I will do if I really have to, though I don't want to.
So know that you now what to do, get posting!
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