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steet · **Posted:** Thu Sep 01, 2005 1:54 am

I know that I'm not a specialist at all of roleplaying, but...
Your posts are way too short. I'm sorry but everyone here seems too lazy to put more than one sentence for a post...
And yet, there have always been this in the guidelines :

Post Length
Posts should be a minimum of four sentences. This is not a requirement, but four is a resonable enough number for a roleplay post.

So, make an effort, because by adding so many empty posts, you're only wasting space in the database. Or else, go to the roleplay shout box, because this is a forum so you should put more content in every message.
Also, you should respect the other rules of the forum, such as "no writing in SMS" for example...

However, there has been a few updates to this subject, because of a topic which is now deleted. I will put it here.

Luxury Wolf wrote:

There are somebody complaining about the fact that some of us are unable to write posts longer than a line, if not two, from time to time. I would like to make some things clear on this point. First, a quote from a rant thread made by Kodiwolf-BF-RMW, where I posted this:

Wolflux wrote:

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.

Kiwa came up with an excellent answer;

Kiwa wrote:

Wolflux wrote:

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.

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 good enough reasons to be patient with the newbies, and help them on their road to become a better roleplayer.
Also, I will not be bothered with these so-called "short posts", unless they are less than 30 characters in length.
(F.ex: "Sunrays..." she said.)

Anyway, the point with this thread is; don't get annoyed at short-posts, or newbies. Instead, help them and teach them how to really do it.

- Wolflux

I included this here, because these are nice tips on how to deal with short posts when they occur, and how to avoid them. (and yes, I did delete the topic because this topic can host the message, and it frees some space as well)

velvet(Loz) · **Posted:** Thu Sep 01, 2005 5:19 am

Yeah thats a good idea, and by making it at least 4sentences it makes the roleplay alot more interesting.

JennaWolf · **Posted:** Thu Sep 01, 2005 2:28 pm

Ok,I'll rember to make you rp 4 sentence long,great Idea Steet!

Kalgorn · **Posted:** Fri Sep 02, 2005 4:48 pm

yea that's reasonable. Ill make mine longer from now on. Just curious about one part though. Is there a limit of how many topics,forums, replys, posts, ect...?

steet · **Posted:** Sat Sep 03, 2005 1:49 am

Not really, but I think of removing all the old roleplay topics (and also cut the very long games topics) in order to save space in the database.
About posts, just don't forget to not double post.

Anayu · **Posted:** Tue Sep 13, 2005 5:59 pm

*Nods in agreement with Steet.* It's also a lot more fun to make longer posts. I don't know if this is the writer side of my brain talking (writer side, ha. If I had known I would ever say that when I was younger I would have been amazed.) but the more descriptive you make your posts, the more alive they become in your mind. You can picture the scenario just like a movie playing right in front of you on your computer.

BlackwolfWSP · **Posted:** Sat Sep 24, 2005 3:11 pm

Thats a very good idea because some people only do like one sentence,no prob with that cuz sometimes you can loose interest,but when its longer it is better

Kalgorn · **Posted:** Sat Sep 24, 2005 3:40 pm

Yea, More is always better

*Star* · **Joined:** Sat Oct 08, 2005 6:14 pm **Posts:** 126

Nobody follows these rules. 0.o

Anayu · **Posted:** Mon Oct 17, 2005 2:14 pm

I wouldn't say that nobody follows them. I see plenty of people abiding by the rules and only some here and there that choose to ignore them. Though just because someone does ignore them, it doesn't mean that everyone should or that they don't matter anymore. Rules are still rules, regardless of how many or how few people pay attention to them. And I'd really think the rps would go a little more smoothly if people did pay more attention to them.

Kalgorn · **Posted:** Mon Oct 17, 2005 5:39 pm

ok i do alot of 1 liners but i try to make them paragraphs and more than often they come out being only about 3 lines.

*Star* · **Joined:** Sat Oct 08, 2005 6:14 pm **Posts:** 126

No offense to anyone, but this site has the worst set of RPers I've seen in my life.

Kalgorn · **Posted:** Mon Oct 17, 2005 5:51 pm

Sorry im not perfect

*Star* · **Joined:** Sat Oct 08, 2005 6:14 pm **Posts:** 126

I'm not perfect either. You're actually one of the better ones, but Aniu Blade is the best, definitely.

Kalgorn · **Posted:** Mon Oct 17, 2005 5:57 pm

Oh, sorry bout that. I thought you were referring to me. Sorry

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