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School Of Dedicated RPers Captain
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Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2012 10:11 am
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What is this guild about?
The SDRP is a general roleplaying guild dedicated to improving our members' skills in both writing and role play as well as hosting quality RPs for all interests and skill levels. Whether you just heard about RP or you've been playing for decades, no matter if you play high fantasy or high school we encourage everyone to come in and join the fun.
Once you join you'll have the opportunity to play in existing guild RPs or even start your own in the main forum. The main forum is also a place to chat with the other members and advertise RPs and RP related shops or other RP guilds. We also have a dedicated One-on-One RPs subforum open to all members and you can ask questions in the QnA subforum or meet our members and find RP mentors or mentees through the SDRP Mentorship Program.
Our goal here is to provide a community where RPers of all levels can network and learn from each other to improve all aspects of the game while having fun and making friends in an open, accepting environment. If you're just here to have fun that's ok too. We host a variety of RPs created and run by members just like you at all skill levels and in many genres. Check the main forum for current events, contests, and active or new RPs and trending discussions. You can even start your own RP in the main forum, though it's recommended that you start the thread title with "RP[New]" so we know it's a new RP.
What makes us different from Barton Town? The community. Here you're not just another username in a sea of thousands. We have a dedicated Crew willing to answer questions and help when you need it. We have friendly, committed members willing to run and play in RPs of all kinds. We host events and challenges to bring us all together so if you jump in and participate you'll soon make friends.
So how do you join? Easy. Just copy the below questions then click the join link near the top of the page to give us your answers. They don't have to be long or elaborate, just honest answers to all of the questions. Some of them just need a yes or no. We don't accept incomplete requests but if you actually answer our questions (and are nice about it) we won't turn you down - no matter what the answers are.
*If you've submitted the join request but forgot to include the questions below, please send a PM to School of Dedicated RPers with your answers to these questions.
Quote: 1.) Have you read the SDRP Guide? 2.) How long have you been a member of Gaia? 3.) What is your experience in RPing? (include what got you started, genres/RP types you like, GMing experience) 4.) How did you find the SDRP? 5.) Why would you like to join the SDRP? 6.) Is there anything you would like to do for the SDRP? (tutoring, artwork, advertising, donation, affiliation, etc)
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School Of Dedicated RPers Captain
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School Of Dedicated RPers Captain
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Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2012 10:12 am
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What are the rules of this guild?
Now that you're sure you want to join, let's go over some of Gaia's most important rules. You should follow the Gaia TOS wherever you go on Gaia. When you break the Gaia TOS we will not only ban you from the guild but report you to the Gaia Moderators. This is only a summary/rewording of some of their rules. Read the Gaia TOS.
Gaia TOS Summary:
1) NO CONTENT ABOVE PG-13 ANYWHERE ON GAIA. That includes PMs. Do not link to material above PG-13 outside of Gaia. Do not suggest taking adult content to PMs. Do not suggest keeping things PG-15. Gaia is PG-13 ONLY.
2) Do not harass people or be obnoxious; be nice.
3) Give credit where credit is due. Get permission and credit the original creator. Do not post content and claim that you made it if you did not make it. That includes recognition of the fandom creators for fan based works, even if you think it's obvious.
Now for the SDRP's rules:
1) If you spam the guild once we will lock the thread; twice, and we might ban you.
2) If we think the setup for your RP is inappropriate, even if it doesn't break Gaia TOS yet, we will lock the thread. This includes saying that your RP is PG-16, saying to take romance to PMs (both of which actually do break TOS), and heavy master/slave themes.
3) If you PM us asking to be an affiliate but do not include a link, we will ignore your request.
If you see anyone breaking these rules, please report them to us with links to show us what they have done. If it is in PMs then use the Report This PM button.
Wall of Shame
People we've kicked out:
Frank_36912 - multiple cybering
emopunk14: cybering
NightWerewolf: cybering
bandit2113 - spamming/inappropriate content
emo_sinner - cybering
hayhay9876 - cybering
colonialboy - invitation to cyber
1RawFeNriS - being incredibly obnoxious
tH3wAyY0UrInN0c3Nc3TaSt3S - cybering
Blood_ Covered_Pheonix - cybering
Crislane - spamming
xXBisexual FlanXx - Harassment
Red Phoenix48 - Harassment
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School Of Dedicated RPers Captain
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Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2012 10:34 am
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What do I post where?
PUT IT IN THE MAIN FORUM
If you're wondering where to put your posts just put them in the main forum. A member of the Crew will move it for you if it shouldn't stay there. For now we are letting all posts get some time in the Main Forum so they get noticed.
The only posts that should not go in the Main Forum at this time are:
Below is an explanation of what all the subforums are for. Note, the majority of them are archives so you shouldn't be posting very much outside the Main Forum.
00.) The Main Forum
This is where all RPs (and most threads) should get their start. Look here for the new and active RPs as well as current Events and Challenges and current chatter. Post new group RPs, discussions, questions/suggestions about the guild, advertisements - anything RP related. Posts will be moved out of the main forum to the appropriate subforum after they've had their time in the sun.
01.) SDRP Tutoring Academy
Coming Eventually
Our new tutoring program which will run one-on-one and group RPs all about teaching players how to RP. Since this is the School of Dedicated Role Players we're offering an extensive catalog of quality courses in a persistent RP world where you can hone your skills and generally hang out with other guild members in an academic setting.
02.) Questions and Answers
This is for posting questions, advice, exercises, and classes. Everything in here is about helping people improve.
03.) One-on-One RPs
This is for RPs that only have two players and will not accept more. One-on-One RPs should start here (though search threads can go in the Main) and will be moved here if they are put in the Main.
04.) Setting and Story Development
Post setting and story ideas here for help. GMs may use this subforum as a place to construct their RP threads to be moved into the Main forum once completed as well as a place to keep lengthy world reference posts.
05.) Character Profiles and Development
Post character profiles here for help. GMs may use this subforum as a place to collect character profiles.
06.) General Archives (inactive non-RP threads)
We move threads that are dead but we want to keep to this subforum. Don't post here, silly!
07.) Events and Challenges (archive)
Past event and challenge threads are moved here once completed. Upcoming event and challenge threads may be drafted here as well so DON'T post in them.
08.) Level 0 - The Red Zone (archive)
Do NOT post new RPs here. RPs in danger of being deleted for lack of activity and/or effort are moved here from the main forum. See inside for more details.
09.) Level 1 - Casual RPs (archive)
Do NOT post new RPs here. Casual RPs are moved here from the main forum once they are no longer active. See inside for more details.
10.) Level 2 - Intermediate RPs (archive)
Do NOT post new RPs here. Intermediate RPs are moved here from the main forum once they are no longer active. See inside for more details.
11.) Level 3 - Advanced RPs (archive)
Do NOT post new RPs here. Advanced RPs are moved here from the main forum once they are no longer active. See inside for more details.
12.) OOC: Chat, Discussion, Advertising
Come here to chat, discuss, and advertise RPs and RP-related things. Or anything really, this is the OOC place to be social and generally hang out.
13.) SDRP Directory
A place to keep up with members and get to know the SDRP Crew and Tutors. Every member is encouraged to make an introduction post here and use that to let us know what's going on with you. Crew and Tutor threads will be stickied so you can find us.
14.) Crew Archives
LOL, don't try to come here unless you are Crew.
15.) Secret Crew Stuff
LOL, don't try to come here unless you are Crew.
16.) Announcements (archive)
Past announcement threads are moved here once out dated. Upcoming announcements may be drafted here as well so DON'T post in them. You may request an announcement for your RP here.
The following are our RP subforums. If you are interested in having a subforum for your RP send a PM to the guild mule (School Of Dedicated RPers) and outline your idea, even better link to a great setup, and we will consider allowing you one.
17.) RP - Empty
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Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2012 10:48 am
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How do I start an RP?
Every guild has its own set of rules and this one may be different from any that you have seen before so you may have a few questions about how we do things around here. We hope to answer the ones on starting/running RP threads here but if you find you've still got questions after reading this thread (and the FAQ) then feel free to post your questions to the General Chatroom or QnA subforum.
Who Can Start a Role Play?
Any member may start an RP at any time, no matter your level of experience. You do not need permission though we do encourage everyone who is interested in starting an RP to read the advice that we have for you here in order to get the most out of your RP. We love to see people improving and giving their best when they start or join an RP here.
Where Do I Post an Idea for an RP?
If you're just throwing out an idea for someone else to run with, requesting RP partners, or recruiting for a preexisting RP that belongs in the OOC Subforum but for now you can start it in the Main forum.
If you're wanting to develop a new RP or story but aren't ready to run it yet, that belongs in the Setting & Story Development Subforum but for now you can start it in the Main forum. We encourage you to use the Setting subforum for building your RP then you may request a Crew member move it to the main forum once finished. We also encourage you to ask for help with your work here and to offer help to others.
Where Do I Start an RP?
All RPs should start in the guild's main forum. You can find the main forum by clicking the "Guild Forum" button near the top. You were probably in the main forum when you found this thread. If you post your RP anywhere other than the main (or development) forum, your thread will be LOCKED. Following guild rules makes less trouble for us all.
How do I Start an RP?
First look through the existing RPs to see if there's one you'd like to join and to get ideas. If you still want to run your own have a look at the RP Standards in each of our Level subforums (linked below) to get an idea of what level you would like to play at and what is expected there. Once you've got all your ideas just make a thread in the main forum laying out your RP concept, joining procedures, and any other setup information you may have - the more the better.
Please use the following format to title your RP (to prove that you have read our rules):
Title (New | status | genre)
RPs should be listed as New. Crew will assign a level once the RP has gone for a few pages. Do not assign your own level. A list of standard statuses are provided below. If you do not use this format one of the Crew may change your thread's title to follow the format. Examples include:
Thread Title (New | Open/Accepting | Fantasy)
Very Much Longer Thread Title (N | O/A)
The abbreviations are to facilitate longer titles on account of Gaia's restrictive subject lengths. Long titles may omit the genre.
RP Status List:
[N] New - should be on all RPs until they reach 10 pages, then Crew will assign a level.
[UC] Under Construction - RP is not ready for players to look at. Should only be used while developing RP threads.
[A] Accepting - taking in new players
[F] Full - not taking new players. This may be left out of the RP title. Instead, simply do not flag the RP as Accepting.
[O] Open - players may post to the RP thread. Also you should have a "This RP is now open" post in the thread when you add this tag.
[C] Closed - players may not post (generally waiting to begin). This may be left out of the RP title. Instead, simply do not flag the RP as Open.
[H] Hiatus - players may not post but it should come back soon
[D] Dead - players have stopped posting and/or GM has abandoned thread
Protips:
- Don't use small fonts, it kills our eyes.
- Don't use bright colors, these also kill our eyes.
- Put more than one post into your setup. We strongly suggest including rules and a character submission procedure as well as world information and game mechanics (each a separate post).
- Use a spellchecker and watch your grammar. We're not grammar Nazis but good writing is a big part of making a good RP.
Multiple Thread RPs
Some RPs use separate threads to keep track of character profiles, world references, and OOC chatter. Character profile threads should be put in the Character Profiles and Development subforum, their title should include the RP title, and they should link to the RP somewhere in the first post of the thread. World reference threads should be put in the Setting and Story Development subforum, their title should include the RP title, and they should link to the RP somewhere in the first post of the thread. OOC threads can be started in the main subforum but their title must follow this format: OOC - RP Thread Title. You may use a short version of the RP title and have things after it but if you do not follow this format the Crew will change your title.
Where Did My RP Go!?
If you posted your RP in the main forum, you did the right thing! Once an RP runs in the Main forum for a while, the Crew will take a look at it and assign it a level, which will be added to your RP's title. They may also change your title to fit our standard title guidelines. You should get a PM about this when it happens so it shouldn't be a surprise but in case you missed it give the Main forum a look to be sure your title just hasn't changed.
If you still can't find your RP then it was probably archived for inactivity. Our Crew (try to) move inactive threads out of the Main forum on a periodic basis. If your thread has not been posted to in over 6 months or fell off the first page it may be moved to the appropriate Level archive. There are four subforums that your RP might go to: Level 0 - the Red Zone, Level 1 - Casual, Level 2 - Intermediate, or Level 3 - Advanced.
What are These Level Things?
Many RP circles use the terms literate and semi-lit to mean many different things. Rather than add a new layer of meaning to those already abused terms, we decided to create a Level system to define the overall quality and challenge of the RPs run here.
Level is determined by looking at the quality of several aspects of the RP in question but it all boils down to how much effort was put into it. We generally place the level of an RP by the setup as the level of the setup will tend to attract players at the same level. However, the players in an RP can raise or lower the level so we wait until an RP has a few pages before placing it. Long running RPs may outgrow their initial placement as GM and players advance skill through practice. Please contact us if you believe this has happened in your RP or if you disagree with where the RP has been placed. Please keep in mind the guidelines below. Just because an RP is "literate" does not mean that it belongs at a higher level.
Level 0 - the Red Zone: These are RPs that do not meet even the most basic standards of effort and quality. You do not want your RP to end up here.
Level 1 - Casual: These are RPs that have put in the minimum of effort to create a casual story that demands very little from its players and exists only to have fun. This is a good beginner's level but even advanced players can enjoy Casual RPs.
Level 2 - Intermediate: These are RPs that put more than the minimum of effort into creating a developed story with interesting characters that requires some work from its players and strives to do well. We hope that most our RPs can be at this level.
Level 3 - Advanced: These are RPs that go above and beyond the minimum of effort to create an engaging story with developed characters and rich worlds that require a high level of commitment from its players to achieve goodness.
Mixed Level: These RPs usually have advanced level setups and experienced GMs but have lower (or staged) commitment requirements and encourage players of all levels to join, making them accessible to beginners as well as veterans.
Note that the deciding factor between these levels is effort not length of posts or use of big words. See the 'About this Subforum' sticky in each level for more detailed information on that level's standards of quality.
How Do I Get My RP Moved Up?
Sometimes an RP will grow out of the level it started in. These RPs can be moved up to a higher level with Crew approval. To do this just PM the guild mule (School Of Dedicated RPers). Include the following in your graduation request:
- Title the PM 'RP Graduation Request'
- Link to the RP you would like to be moved up
- Explain why your RP belongs in a higher level
- Give specific examples with links to posts where these examples exist
Only the thread creator should submit requests for RP graduation unless the creator has abandoned that thread for longer than 3 months and the players have managed to keep it running.
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School Of Dedicated RPers Captain
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School Of Dedicated RPers Captain
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Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2012 10:52 am
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How can I help the guild?
Like what you've seen so far? Want to make this guild even better?
There are lots of ways you can help but the most important is just being here. Join an RP or two, start one of your own, participate in discussions, events, and challenges, enroll in the Academy. Just by being an active member and posting regularly you're making us a thriving guild so get out there and do it.
Want to do more?
Participate
It can't be said enough. The absolute best way to help any guild is just by being an active member. Check the Main forum for any Events or Challenges we've got running and jump right in. There's usually prizes! Drop into the General Chatroom or OOC subforum to engage in witty banter. And, of course, join or create an RP and get playing!
Donate
Without donations we can't offer prizes. Be sure to send your trade to the guild mule (School Of Dedicated RPers) with however much you want to donate so we can use that money for more than subforums and announcements. Donations will be recognized in our List of Donors.
Advertise
You can help advertise our guild by adding one of our guild badges or banners to your signature. Our resident artist (umbraja) can even help you incorporate our guild logos into banners for your RPs.
Don't forget to like our Official Guild Ad and leave a comment letting us know how much you love the SDRP.
Advise
Whenever you comment, critique, or give advice to our guild members, you help this guild fulfill its main purpose - helping each other to be better Roleplayers. Take a look at our Advice on Giving Advice thread for help.
Members aren't the only ones that need advice sometimes. The SDRP Crew is always making a conscious effort to make our guild the best it can be and we're always listening so give us your suggestions.
Teach
If you've got the experience and ability you can apply to be an Official SDRP Tutor. Dedicated, educated members like this give meaning to the name School of Dedicated RolePlayers.
Whatever you do, however much or little, we hope you make friends and have fun.
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Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2012 11:06 am
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Guild History
While our guild page may say it was established on Wed Aug 25, 2004, the guild itself is older than that. The SDRP was first created before the GGN, sometime around 2003, as a thread in the Extended Discussion forum helping RPers by asking them to post bits of their RP for others to critique. From the very beginning, this guild was designed to help people improve their RP writing and as a meeting place for RPers of all skills to meet up. Since then we've been all about gathering good role players together with those who wanted to learn.
After the success of the thread, MrsMica (Penden) created the School of Dedicated RPers mule account in March of 2004 then several months later founded the SDRP guild officially in August of 2004, making the mule our first Captain. We've had multiple generations of Crew and members come and go since then so there aren't very many left around that remember the old days but we do still have a bit of our history.
Over the years we grew into a large and very active guild with over 2,000 members, dozens of posts a day, and hundreds of join requests a week. In 2007 we held the Guild Spotlight on Gaia starting in July and lasting most of that summer.
We've hosted dozens of long running, high quality RPs with the occasional birthday bash or beach party event to bring the community together and had a long list of awards we used to give out semi-monthly.
Sometime around 2009 our founding member, MrsMica, took an indefinite leave of absence from the guild to start a family and left the SDRP in the hands of the remaining Crew. The guild stayed strong for a few years but life eventually got in the way and guild activity began to dwindle.
In the spring of 2012 the SDRP began an intensive Revival Initiative starting with Mr. Blackbird Lore's Help Decide the Next Roleplay and Venom3001's Chose Your RP 2 then culminating in raising new Crew (umbraja and ivaylo_sai) to head major guild renovations such as the establishment of the SDRP Academy, organizing of the subforums, updating all the guild stickies, and designing fancy new graphics.
With a fresh look and more activity than we'd seen in years the summer of 2012 saw the first major event held by the SDRP since Penden left and it was quite a bash. Afterwards there was a lull in activity as all the previous Crew went on to do things elsewhere leaving the guild in the hands of a new generation.
After a few more revival parties and holiday events we hope the guild is back on track to becoming the friendly and supportive place it was always meant to be.
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School Of Dedicated RPers Captain
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School Of Dedicated RPers Captain
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Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2012 11:12 am
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Guild Affiliates
If you would like to be added to our list of guild affiliates PM the mule account (School Of Dedicated RPers) with the following form and it will be considered for inclusion here. We only accept active guilds so be sure there are at least weekly posts in your guild before applying. If you are accepted as an affiliate we ask you to display one of our banners with a link back to the SDRP somewhere in your guild.
[b]Guild Name:[/b]
[b]Link to Guild:[/b]
[b]Link to Affiliates List within Guild:[/b] (where you'll put our link once accepted)
[b]Reliable Contact within Guild:[/b] (doesn't need to be the Captain, just someone active within the guild that will reliably respond if we need to make contact)
[b]Type of Guild:[/b] (RP Community, Single RP, Support/Service, Chatterbox, etc)
[b]Description of Guild:[/b] (just a few sentences to sum up what your guild is about -- please note this will be publicly viewable as it will be put in this post)
[b]What would you like to get out of this affiliation?[/b]
[b]Are you interested in doing more than just a link share? If so what are some ideas for things our guilds could do together?[/b]
Support/Service Guilds
From charities to education, these guilds all have something helpful to offer their members.
Newbie Supporting and Training Guild: Quite possibly the best guild on Gaia. The NSTG is a warm, welcoming place with active, friendly Crew that really have their stuff together. If you notice any similarities between the SDRP and NSTG that's because they were a role model in our recent renovations.
The Official How to Draw Manga Guild: The very first "How to Draw Anime/Manga Guild", established way back in 2004. You can post your art for critique, brows tutorials, request tutoring, or even start a mini-shop.
RP Community Guilds
Much like the SDRP, these guilds offer a place to host RPs.
Sovereign: Your favorite steam punk, warrior, dark, light, cyber punk, and monster rps bundled into one with an extreme amount of leeway for your mind's creative process. You are encouraged to invent, surprise, and have fun. Stepping in is always easy. Sovereign started out as an rp in Barton Town forums, but grew to the point in which the flow of posts couldn't be kept up with. So, it was moved into guild form and has been growing since. Still, it is new, but the work is being put in and there are already loyal members.
Roleplaying Gems: Very similar to the SDRP but with more formalities and higher standards, Roleplaying Gems provides a roleplaying environment suitable for learning, teaching, mentoring, and benefiting from that experience.
12th Annual User Run Ball: A place to plan contests, games, fundraisers, and the rolepay for the Twelfth Annual User Run Ball.
Kingdom Hearts : Beyond the Door: Simply put, we're a roleplay guild dedicated to the Kingdom Hearts universe. We have a couple long-running roleplays, a new one about to start, and we're open to people starting their own. We also have a sub-forum dedicated to non-KH roleplays, and though it hasn't been used in awhile, we always welcome new stories!
V-Core: Genesis: V-Core is a guild based on the concept of cross-universal RP in a digital self-aware world. You're a player among a near-future Earth who utilizes Avatar Cards to embody yourself into a computer system, doing battle among the code of digital worlds of spanning variety. Of which, your digital actions can affect your real-world ones and likewise back.
Legacy Guilds
These may not be active but we just couldn't bring ourselves to get rid of them.
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Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2012 11:29 am
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School Of Dedicated RPers Captain
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School Of Dedicated RPers Captain
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Posted: Thu May 17, 2012 5:35 pm
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Posted: Tue Jul 31, 2012 11:28 am
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School Of Dedicated RPers Captain
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Posted: Tue Jul 31, 2012 11:31 am
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