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finnish_rah

PostPosted: Sat Feb 24, 2007 2:14 pm


Okay, everyone is different in how they Role Play (aka: RP). I have been on gaia for three years, and I have seen, and encountered all different forms.


Rules of RPing

1. Read the first, or first few (depending on how it is set up), post. Here is where you will find the rules, how they want you to set up your profile, the setting, ect. Some moderators will go very in depth with this, some will keep it vague.

2. Depending on if your moderater has set aside rules or not for out of context speeking you will use one of two methods.
~use OOC: [example: OOC: wow this is fun]
~Use double parentasies: [example: ((wow, this is fun!))


3. Always follow both Gaiaonlines rules and the moderators rules.

Ways to write

1.You could use a first person narrative.
example: I walked down the stairs and saw sarah standing there, "what are you doing?" I called into the deep abyss surrounding me. She turned, her green eyes deep in thought, red hair swirling around her face. My heart jumped, I was in love.
2.You could use third person narrative. The first two are most preffered by moderators.
Example: James walked down the stairs, his shoes echoed into the dark house. Standing not far from the landing stood a girl with shocking red hair and deep green eyes. The boy called out "What are you doing here?" the girl turned, and her face broke into a smile, and the boy's eyes lit up. He was in love.
3. Another type that I have come across that I find lazy, but effective is speeking in stars.
example: *I walk down the stairs, Sarah is standing there* "what are you doing here. *runs up to the girl*


Tips

* Try to be descriptive, it makes it more fun for everyone reading your posts, adds a bit of excitement.
*If you have a perticulare item of clothing, car, house, ect that you want your character to possess then post a link to the image.
Example: Sarah was wearing a dark shirt.
*If you are in multiple long running RPGs then keep your character slightly the same *such as same name and appearence*, or make character profiles in you gaia journal. this helps!


. . . any more questions?? messege me.
Wanna RP? Setting one up? Send me a messege as well.
PostPosted: Sat Feb 24, 2007 8:11 pm


La Tua Cantante...


I did start an RP just to let you know. o-o;;



..."Your Singer"

viola385
Crew


finnish_rah

PostPosted: Sat Feb 24, 2007 8:17 pm


ahh yeah I saw that. didn't know if I should join or not. . .
PostPosted: Sun Feb 25, 2007 8:31 am


Thanks for the tips(I have been on Gaia for close to 2 years but I just
started role playing)

I mostly write in First and Second point of view.

CrimesAgainstHumanity
Crew


Yumitoko
Captain

PostPosted: Mon Feb 26, 2007 8:19 am


mrgreen
PostPosted: Tue Feb 27, 2007 12:09 am


finnish_rah
ahh yeah I saw that. didn't know if I should join or not. . .

La Tua Cantante...


Go ahead. It gives them another person to help them to RP.



..."Your Singer"

viola385
Crew


Fintastic

PostPosted: Thu Mar 01, 2007 12:50 am


Can I use third person?
PostPosted: Thu Mar 01, 2007 1:51 am


Fintastic
Can I use third person?


La Tua Cantante...


Erin, you can use which ever way you like. >__>



..."Your Singer"

viola385
Crew


viola385
Crew

PostPosted: Thu Mar 01, 2007 10:31 pm


La Tua Cantante...


-Ninja-



..."Your Singer"
PostPosted: Sat Mar 10, 2007 8:37 am


Made another RP~

viola385
Crew

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