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 Posted: Wed Jul 21, 2010 9:12 am
New to Silver? Or just new to guilds altogether?
Either way, Welcome! This whole subforum (Living in a New Plane) is dedicated to getting you acquainted with everything.
I know that Guilds, because they have soo many forums, can get a little hard to maneuver around in. But, because you'll have this, and the directory, hopefully it won't be too hard to figure out. ^.^
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Posted: Sun Aug 22, 2010 1:22 am
The following posts are for those of you who are stumped for whatever reason. Have fun
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Posted: Sun Aug 22, 2010 1:28 am
Techniques Proper Posting Techniques:
A proper post should have the following components (parts): The beginning of the post should be a physical and/or mental reaction to what was said/done in the previous post. That should be followed by a bit of dialogue and perhaps more physical description. The dialogue can either end the post, but I find that if you include a post-movement, such as making the character move, sit, stand, dance, jump, etc., it rounds things out nicely. Now then, lets break down each part to give you a better idea of how to do it.
React:
Generally speaking, only one person begins a thread and everyone else is reacting to how the thread began and/or what was posted directly above their reply. So, if you are starting a thread, a reaction is not necessary to the dialogue, but you can put their reaction to walking into what ever area they are and what they are doing there. When I say your character should react physically to what was said/done in the previous post it is only mirroring real life. If someone says something to you, you have a reaction. Even a non-reaction is technically a reaction, because your character is attempting to look as if they are not reacting.
Thoughts:
Remember to put your character's thoughts into the post, whether you do so in third person, such as saying "John wondered why Maria would seek to hurt him so" or in the first person (usually put into italics to differentiate between description) "Why does she want to hurt me like this? I thought things were going great." Often the difference is simply how deep you want others to read into your character. But know this: Posting your character's thoughts is as important as posting their actions. While the other characters may not be able to react as if they know what you are thinking (unless they are mind-readers, in which case, only give out what you want known), it develops your character to put their thoughts out there. It makes them "human(oid)" and gives depth to your posts. If you have ever read a fictional story, a good one anyway, you will find the pages littered with thoughts, a necessary addition to create the best story possible. Without the thoughts, you have no clue what drives this character, what makes them who they are. This being said... YOU need to, above all, read the posts of the characters around yours, to make sure that (especially with such a variety of powers) your character won't be affected. IF your character is immune to such power, you still need to include it in your post, just so that the puppeteer won't feel as though they've been ignored.
Dialogue:
A character's dialogue are the words that character speaks out loud that can be heard by other people in the room. Here's a hint: never have you character say something, even under their breath, unless you want it heard by someone else. Just like in real life, you never know who is really listening, so watch what you say. There could be a character that enters the thread claiming they were "invisible" to you at that moment (ex: hiding behind something such as a door or chair) and over heard what you whispered to yourself.
When writing dialogue, be sure to use proper grammar and punctuation. Spelling is also important. Nothing shows that you put no time into your response more than a post filled with misspelled words and bad punctuation. Spell check is available on most boards and I highly suggest using it before any posts. Dialogue should also avoid using "he said," "she replied," and "he asked" (and any other version of these) repeatedly. One time is okay, twice is pushing it, and beyond that is ridiculous. Dialogue should be written as if it were really spoken. A tip is once you have written the dialogue, read it out loud to see if it sounds okay. Some things look fine written but don't work once you try saying it.
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Posted: Sun Aug 22, 2010 1:34 am
Do's and Don'ts to Posting Do
Include lots of description and comparisons in your posts.
Use dialogue that other people can understand.
Include movement such as walking, drinking, smelling, etc.
Use your character's five senses.
Describe the surrounding environment.
Research before you post. If you are responding to a particular topic, learn about it before you just make something up.
Follow the guidelines of the universe in which you are posting.
Remember to use good grammar, punctuation, and spelling. It is appreciated.
Think of creative titles for your threads...they are more likely to attract others to come post.
Be realistic.
Use links to pictures rather than including the images in your post. People appreciate not having to wait for them to load.
Chose an avatar for your character quickly. Avatars really do have a lot to do with how much "action" your character can get from other players. If no one knows what you look like, they really don't think about you.
Don'ts: Take an insult to your character personally. It is just a character, insulting another character...that is all.
Use less than 6-8 sentences per post. While they don't have to be novels, less than that and you border the "one-liner" category once more.
Break the rules of the universe in which you are role playing.
Think your character is invincible. If they are, then they aren't a very good character. No one wants to role play with a god, especially if they always have to be right.
Post song lyrics unless your character (as in ~you~) wrote them. It chews up space and drives others nuts. And in most cases, they don't even read them, just skip over them to the other parts.
Use large pictures for your signature. Some people still have dial-up and it takes time to load those large pictures.
Get mad if you don’t get a boyfriend/girlfriend right away. The boards aren't meant as a dating service. RP romance is more than acceptable, but it takes more than 5 minutes of talking for people to fall in love.
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Posted: Sun Aug 22, 2010 1:52 am
More from Me
DO NOT post until you are sure you've read at least the posts of those around you. They are important, and you wouldn't want someone to skip your post. Extend the same courtesy to them. Yes, I have an updates page. No, I don't include everything that happens. It is your job as a role player to keep up.
DO NOT assume that your character's power is going to have the desired effect.
DO NOT blatantly ignore the power. Even if your character is immune, you need to say he/she is immune for whatever reason.
DO pay attention to minor details. Most of them are in place for a reason, and it might be something later on.
DO make sure to interact with other characters. Get out of your comfort zone or Veritas will force the issue.
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Posted: Sun Aug 22, 2010 9:00 am
*Disclaimer: This was not meant for anyone in particular.* We have several people interested in joining, but they are new to RP altogether. This is more of a reference than anything... and is simply something I found. I'm sure that I will be trying to implement these into my future posts as well.
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