Post by Andrew on Mar 29, 2013 23:36:40 GMT -6
A long time ago, back in my teen years, I used to frequent an online webchat called KoolChat. I spent the majority of my time there getting into role-playing as multiple characters, becoming one of the top ranked fighters of the collection of people that frequented there as well. As I begin to drift away from that site, my drive to role play puttered out until I met a group of friends that pulled me back in. The last time I role-played was with them, 6 years ago.
Despite that, I knew without a shadow of a doubt, that I wanted to add a role-playing section to the forums for those that had the drive, and the inspiration.
Despite that, I knew without a shadow of a doubt, that I wanted to add a role-playing section to the forums for those that had the drive, and the inspiration.
- Open Ground: There are no limitations to the creative mind, so why should there be to a good RP plot? If you can flesh out a world worth creating and role-playing out characters, then people will be sure to join up.
- T-Rated: As with the rest of the forum, please keep this from getting too adult.
- Be Descriptive: As this is the RP forum, we fully expect participants to attempt to be exceptionally descriptive in all the things that they partake in. Lack of description can lead to complaints of godmodding or disinterest in the topic, leading to a breakdown of an RP, which no one wants.
- No Godmodding: Godmodding is the act of refusing to be hit, refusing to be hit very often, taking no damage, always taking minimal damage, using unavoidable attacks, using one-hit kill attacks, always using unbelievably power attacks, etc, etc. This type of activity is not allowed.
- Munchkins: A "munchkin" character is an overpowered character that tends to lead into the realm of godmodding. These types of characters should be checked over by the person in charge of an RP setting to ensure fairness in battle and compatibility to the setting. If complaints continue, one of the Spriters Paradise administration with power-access to this section of the forum will have to step in and make a judgment call.
- RP Setup: We have a sub-board dedicated to 'RP Ideas,' so please be sure to use it. You can start an RP at anytime, but if there is a continued lack of interest, the topic will be closed. If the creator requests that a RP thread be unlocked, the Spriters Paradise administration might consider it. If it has been more than two months since activity, the RP will have to start up in a new thread.
- Official RPs: With a growing community, there are sure to be RPs that are considered official Spriters Paradise RPs, where a large portion of the community will be involved in the creative process and development of the idea and storyline. These types of RPs will be placed in the 'Official RP' sub-board in this section of the board. There will be RP Recaps posted in their individual threads to keep an archive of the events that have taken place.
- #SPRP: Alongside the #SpritersParadise room on the DarkMyst server on IRC, we also have an official #SPRP room setup for scheduled RP events. Scheduled events will be setup on the board to keep the room from being booked by multiple RPs at a single time. With more interest, we will create more rooms to accommodate more RPs and their participants.
- Sore RP: Constant complaining about someone's character or the setting an RP takes place, or even actions taken within the RP, are going to put you in a bad light and you will be asked to step out of other or future RPs until you redeem yourself. No one likes a sourpuss.