Anyone want to write an RP FAQ? - Page 2 - Rape Board

NightStalker73au · 03-21-2007, 03:03 PM

1. Tenses
Pick one for yourself and stick with it. Not everyone in the thread has to use past tense or present tense. However, if you start with past tense, stick with it. Don't use a different tense every other post.

2. Point of view
What point of view should I write it in? First person or third person? It doesn't matter what POV you use, just pick one and stick with it as well. Again, it doesn't matter what everyone else in the thread is using either.

A caveat for both of these points: If the thread has been predominantly one tense or POV, then it's usually more comfortable to pick those up and run with them.

3. Formatting
You are part of a story, so it should be written as a story. Not because the great KM says so, but simply because people will be reading this, including yourself. Using paragraphs, as I've used here, and standard writing, will go a long way to making a better RP. This is a clarity issue, not a style issue: you're communicating not only with me the reader, but with other players, and you don't want them to misunderstand you. Clarity is more important in an RP than individuality.

4. Mechanics of writing
Icky things like spelling, capitalization, grammar, and punctuation. No one here expects perfection. No one expects anyone else to go out of their way to make sure everything is as good as it gets. The expectation is, however, that you try to use your best mechanics, rather than just lazily throwing something down and posting it. You aren't working 'real time' here: you have enough time to stop and read over what you've written to correct any glaring errors that crop up. Or, if you don't trust your proofreading skills, you can even paste what you've written into a word processor and run a spell and/or grammar check on it.

Louise · 03-21-2007, 03:09 PM

WOW...this is fantastic stuff Night! Though I feel I am terrible for breaking the rules below...whats my punishment?

Quote:

Originally Posted by NightStalker73au

1. Tenses
Pick one for yourself and stick with it. Not everyone in the thread has to use past tense or present tense. However, if you start with past tense, stick with it. Don't use a different tense every other post.

2. Point of view
What point of view should I write it in? First person or third person? It doesn't matter what POV you use, just pick one and stick with it as well. Again, it doesn't matter what everyone else in the thread is using either.

A caveat for both of these points: If the thread has been predominantly one tense or POV, then it's usually more comfortable to pick those up and run with them.

NightStalker73au · 03-21-2007, 03:14 PM

Louise no punishment from me.

They are only guidelines and the main thing is if your writing partner is not too affected then no harm done.

RapeU · 05-01-2007, 09:44 AM

I think it's better for people new to roleplay to figure it out for themselves. That way the person can have a better idea of what to do and what not to do. That's what I did. When I started I sucked bigtime. Now after doing it hundreds of times I'm better at it.

SecretObsession · 08-26-2007, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by RapeU

I think it's better for people new to roleplay to figure it out for themselves. That way the person can have a better idea of what to do and what not to do. That's what I did.

Same here. I also jumped in a little unsure. I would have loved having a chance to read these guidelines BEFORE I made an ass out of myself.
Unless i'm going to be punished for it, then it's all good

ishkara · 08-26-2007, 08:57 PM

hahah yeah i should have probably read these guidelines before i started, i think ive swapped around tenses and other naughties like that
plus im a science student so i suck at spelling heheh

ikizler elektronik · 08-28-2007, 03:43 AM

tenkyuu

rvplymates · 05-07-2008, 02:02 PM

That sounds so much like the rules at my home site, I could give the admins a copy of them to pick and chose what they might like to use, if they want to let me know and give me an email address I would be glad to send them.

But aside from that how about an adopt an newbie kind of thing. When they come in you could list them or give them out to your volunteers, they would rp with them and give them a taste of the site. I am of course an adope a newbie person on my home site. It really works, it makes them feel comfortable and then after they work with the adoptor they have the confidence to get out there and rp with others.

thebarber69 · 05-23-2008, 06:40 AM

Well how about this, making a thread that is for people looking for partners in RP, and giving a brief description of what they want to do, then linking up with those that wish to write with them. I know other boards do this so maybe this might be a good thread to start, this way some can sound out there partner, and get connected with one easer.

Just my two cents worth, but it might be a better way to do this.

03-21-2007, 03:03 PM	#21
NightStalker73au Alone Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: In The Darkness waiting..... Posts: 587 Reputation: 963	1. Tenses Pick one for yourself and stick with it. Not everyone in the thread has to use past tense or present tense. However, if you start with past tense, stick with it. Don't use a different tense every other post. 2. Point of view What point of view should I write it in? First person or third person? It doesn't matter what POV you use, just pick one and stick with it as well. Again, it doesn't matter what everyone else in the thread is using either. A caveat for both of these points: If the thread has been predominantly one tense or POV, then it's usually more comfortable to pick those up and run with them. 3. Formatting You are part of a story, so it should be written as a story. Not because the great KM says so, but simply because people will be reading this, including yourself. Using paragraphs, as I've used here, and standard writing, will go a long way to making a better RP. This is a clarity issue, not a style issue: you're communicating not only with me the reader, but with other players, and you don't want them to misunderstand you. Clarity is more important in an RP than individuality. 4. Mechanics of writing Icky things like spelling, capitalization, grammar, and punctuation. No one here expects perfection. No one expects anyone else to go out of their way to make sure everything is as good as it gets. The expectation is, however, that you try to use your best mechanics, rather than just lazily throwing something down and posting it. You aren't working 'real time' here: you have enough time to stop and read over what you've written to correct any glaring errors that crop up. Or, if you don't trust your proofreading skills, you can even paste what you've written into a word processor and run a spell and/or grammar check on it. __________________ I stalk the night, looking for her My next victim to take away from here She will be the prize to my collection A joy for me to hold and use at my discretion I belong to the night, stalking it and surveying taking what I need to suffice my desires I am the NightStalker

03-21-2007, 03:14 PM	#23
NightStalker73au Alone Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: In The Darkness waiting..... Posts: 587 Reputation: 963	Louise no punishment from me. They are only guidelines and the main thing is if your writing partner is not too affected then no harm done. __________________ I stalk the night, looking for her My next victim to take away from here She will be the prize to my collection A joy for me to hold and use at my discretion I belong to the night, stalking it and surveying taking what I need to suffice my desires I am the NightStalker

05-01-2007, 09:44 AM	#24
RapeU Yes = No. No = Yes Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 2,412 Reputation: 33359	I think it's better for people new to roleplay to figure it out for themselves. That way the person can have a better idea of what to do and what not to do. That's what I did. When I started I sucked bigtime. Now after doing it hundreds of times I'm better at it. __________________ Stories I have written. The Red Rose Rapist short stories Roses Are Red, Violets Are Blue, Sugar Is Sweet, The Rapist Is You!? The Kidnapping Chronicles The Hunter, Huntress, LK, The Masked Marauder, Melinda's Tale, and The Masked Marauder II - Allen's Revenge Other Stories At My Cousin's Wedding

05-23-2008, 06:40 AM	#29
thebarber69 Privileged Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Mid Atlantic East Coast Posts: 366 Reputation: 1331	Well how about this, making a thread that is for people looking for partners in RP, and giving a brief description of what they want to do, then linking up with those that wish to write with them. I know other boards do this so maybe this might be a good thread to start, this way some can sound out there partner, and get connected with one easer. Just my two cents worth, but it might be a better way to do this. __________________ Oral arts, and G-gasms, It's not just a Job, It's an adventure!!

08-26-2007, 08:57 PM	#26
ishkara Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 70 Reputation: 73	hahah yeah i should have probably read these guidelines before i started, i think ive swapped around tenses and other naughties like that plus im a science student so i suck at spelling heheh

08-28-2007, 03:43 AM	#27
ikizler elektronik Banned Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 2 Reputation: 10	tenkyuu

05-07-2008, 02:02 PM	#28
rvplymates Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: In your fantasies Posts: 1,024 Reputation: 5043	That sounds so much like the rules at my home site, I could give the admins a copy of them to pick and chose what they might like to use, if they want to let me know and give me an email address I would be glad to send them. But aside from that how about an adopt an newbie kind of thing. When they come in you could list them or give them out to your volunteers, they would rp with them and give them a taste of the site. I am of course an adope a newbie person on my home site. It really works, it makes them feel comfortable and then after they work with the adoptor they have the confidence to get out there and rp with others.