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Well, that's understandable, Claymore. The spelling mistakes you speak of - especially being non-English -- those are fine, I'm not saying that "bad RPrs" are the ones who spell bad or don't know proper English... they can't help that, as I'm sure you already know.



That is what I was getting at - RPs that are like that, are the ones that could use some help.

I used to roleplay here. The last rp I was in was with Pirkka_Fin named Quiet Wind where everyone had eventually dropped out with only 2 rpers left. Ended up as "sticky" labeled as "a very good example of quality roleplay". I had to leave for a while and when I got back it was gone after a while. I thought that was very unjust... It was actually interesting and I liked roleplaying in it, I hadn't roleplayed on this site for ages.

True, many people should put more work into what they post, to make it look less like "a chat on whims." Every roleplay becomes what the rpers make it, and if people don't put much thought into what they post the other roleplayers are disappointed or loose interest.

Your example is good, but there have been many. Really depends on the people and how strict the "minimum" or "maximum" rules are.

You're very right, Catadventure... Pirrka is one of the best RPrs I've ever had the pleasure of RPing with, and it's sad when a great RP dies out. And I think you're also correct about minimum and maximum rules - it really depends. Plus, every has their own opinion.

Interesting- I'm on someone's Best Roleplayer List xO

Anyway to my option of Roleplaying 'round here.

This all goes around with one thing, WITH one and only thing: Romance

This will keep players active, if there is one good chick in the game every male character's head is turned toward the female's action, those who are arrogant from personality will get disliked and almost thrown out of the game- that WAS when I used to play here of course xP.

No, the real idea of roleplaying isn't driven by Romance, but by the plot, god modding happens even that it is forbidden, yes I've roleplayed in a fighting thing which takes HECK lot of time to Cordinate each attack right in 3 Dodge fights, those fights aren't easy, one god like, post modification or then out, if three dodges are used, bam your character is dead, simple as that.

Romance keeps things attractive. But I wish to see romance starting after few things "Courageful act" is one "Protection" and also those that warms the player's character's heart, not only "Charm" and kind words should do the trick. I know that my English isn't the best one, plz I dont' complain that's why you see me posting since I'm learning it. Also I wish to point out, one liner posts are like "Ugh why do I bother" things- I feel no muse on replying on someone's one liner- simply they annoy me. I KNOW that some players are just "Learning to" Roleplay. Also one thing. Each character has its own dark side, like my main character. Boy his shy and quiet type, he stays like that all the time, if there is a evil wolf like a Rip example from Wolf's Rain, Tsume was an arrogant guy, he always snapped at the others and was like "Big deal' aint my problem" it was his character.

If there is a annoying character in the game, it doesn't make that the player is angry at you or anyone, the character just is what it is.

EVERY PLOT I say EVERY PLOT is interesting, it all depends how it goes onward...if 'love' comes too early it ends the muse, the game should go forward all the time, was it unorginal or a familiar. The one who started it, should be respected the one who 'owns' the game works as well as the 'game master' or game 'admin' so he or she has authorized premission to throw blockades, stuff what will slow the pace down to combat or to fights, bad weathers etc. The other players should not do those things, they will distract the plot planned by the game 'admin'

Aye My roleplaying skills really depends from my muse, I can write a big post because I like to add much detail into it, usually my real life characer tends to write everything needed into a small post...which is a sad thing xP Comes from school A math, got to love it.

Secondly, every player should not post useless posts, OOC posts if you are going somewhere, just vanish it is rude I know but what can others do? Just wait.

Posting order is also great thing. IF Two players marches forward RPing leaving others behind, sadly those others like CAN NOT take any part of the game anymore so they drop out.
Drama can be added when someone's character dies if the player wants to get out of the game to save time...or when someone close Game 'admin's' new character dies or something like that...remember to keep the game going on all the time following the plot, extra comes anyway, and romance should be saved for the end or the middway- even if romance borns the plot should still keep going.

Agrees totally with KodiWolf- Your better than I am in Roleplay skill anyway <3

Ty <3

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I completely agree with you, however there are certain factors that might prevent you from writing long posts. I don't really mind that other people do, and I am a heavy RP'er. The fact remains, however, that we writers have some called "muses" which is basically our perception and inspiration to write something. Whenever we have short replies to any RP threads, we call that "Having no muse". Short posts can be just as informative as long posts, and I could write *Wolflux stands up* in a thousand different ways, but a long paragraph of that sentence is pointless. For instance:

Wolflux stands up slowly. His muscles helps him get up, while he reaches for a standing position.

That is still just the same sentence, but longer. But you can make it more informative by adding some verbs.

Wolflux yawns as he stands up. His muscles are struggling to put him into a standing position, because he is still very sleepy. Ultimately, he gets up and peers around, then he walks away and fades into the woods.

The above is what I would consider a correct way to describe something, but if you're just going to say "Wolflux stands up", just say it.

Much to my dismay, however, is how many roleplaying threads there is, which has so much potential, but is dying. This really saddens my heart, and there are several threads I'd like to revive. Alas, I cannot.

I still agree with you, but there are certain times when short posts can't be avoided. For instance, if you have little time, no muse, or similar.

Well thought-out rant, but not without its holes.

As for the webspeak; if you ever see any of it without Ooc:// in front of it, or anything that indicates OOC speech, you should PM me about it, and I'll correct the concerning individual. (remember the link)

This really didn't bring up anything new to me.

Pirkka!!! I didn't think you came here at all, any longer!

You obviously still have your RP skills, though! You have a lot of points - "every plot is interesting" You are right... everything will interest at least one other person. I see what you mean when talking about how characters will just disappear - the RPrs will just leave because they don't think the RP is getting anywhere. What should people do it about, it though? DO you have any suggestions? If I were a person who wanted to drop out, I would PM the creator and ask them what was going on, if the RP was still happening... I've done it once before.

Yep, you're on my list!! XDDD

And I can't have better RP skills than you! No way...! You're a very good RPr!


OK, I think I see what you mean Wolflux - you are very right. I do that when I RP... if I don't have much to say, I imagine the character's every move... and make the post more detailed. I suppose all I am really doing is making the post longer, and take more time to read.



No... I haven't come across anyone who hasn't used the "Ooc://" yet. But I'll let you know if I do.

I voted that I like the Rps Just fine.



I agree... also, some Rpers are young and new to it, and still dont know how to really put "wolflux stands up" into something better...

Ill use myself as an example...
I was a HORRIBLE HORRIBLE HORRIBLE roleplayer. I used to one sentance roleplay all the time...
But the more I learned from others and Rped, the better I got. It didnt take long for me... but everyone has their own speed at learning...

and no offence to anyone here...
but their are even some adults that cant Rp good... because their just not good at it... but that doesnt mean we should bash them and hate them for it... They Probally enjoy it as much as the advanced Rpers do, thats why you put in Rules.. thats what rules are for, to keep the Rpers you want to Rp with and Put out the ones you dont... these rules for example.

* Keep Rping lines over (Any number you prefer) no less unless you run out of Ideas or have no muse.
* No mates, No Crushes, No Love. This will Possibly be changed in the future, but in the begining no.

* Break these Rules and you will be taken out of the Rp.

Remember, this Rp site is for All Age groups, all types of people... we can't say who can and cannot Rp, the only thing we Have the power to do is set rules and limitations. Im sure every person Rps because they Enjoy to... they arent forced to, so the obviously like it. No matter the length, they like to.

I see it this way, those who want Advanced Rping, and to keep thing going... is to keep rules.

Those who dont really care if its advanced or not, will not set these rules... and the others who agree with join their roleplay...

these are my views. My Thoughts. If you agree, im glad. If you dont... then I hate you. J.k... if you dont, then Its fine, everyone sees differently. ^^

Yes, One of the best things to do is encourage, and support those who need help getting better and its not like were the only ones teaching them. School, Life, other things help with this. It just all depends on how long they take to process it. ^^

But seriously :O You made me really think you were an experienced roleplayer ^^

Anyways, Kiwa's right about the encouragement.

I'm, however, always a supporter of writing "Ooc:// No muse =/ " whenever I run out of ideas, and it forces me to make a short post, and I think this should become a rule.
Anyway, I agree with the OP and Kiwa. Encouragement and teaching is the only thing that will ever teach green roleplayers to become better.

Yes... I was never against any of these things... people's responses are kind of making my post sound different than what I had intended it to be, though... I didn't say there shouldn't be any of those topics that seem so popular (if it's so popular and so much used, apparently people enjoy them!), or that there should only be "good" RPrs... I understand everyone has to learn to RP... I'm not saying they need to try harder. All I was attempting to get at was that the majority of people (and I think this has finally changed... I may get this topic deleted, since it's seeming pretty pointless now) were not trying to get better, that they would just post short stuff, and go on and on and on about things... that apparently worked out fine for most others. It just left some of us wondering where they were getting to. But, frankly, I think this has disappeared after a while... people are trying harder now, I don't see so much of this... so this topic may just disappear soon, since it'll be useless and old news.

i think it is unfair to say that they are people who are not good enough rp ...i mean what if that person didnt have a great imagination or didnt want to make people read through page after page of rp before replying. i respect all rp players whether they are novice or "professional"for some people typing all that rp on keyboard is tiring...


but its your opinion and i respect that.. i dont agree with rp who just write two words

eg

person1: *he rushed through the glade the blood pumping through his veins immensly(spelling?)he looked back quickly*

person2: *yawns*

Yes, i do not either agree to saying there are "people who can't RP well" since that's not right. It's their opinion, and everyone else's opinion. people seem to like what everyone is coming up with... apparently, everyone is liking a lot of the same things at the moment. I don't have a problem with that - it's fact, and that's all there really is to it.