Roleplaying Tips

[Amelia Bian]

I'm not sure if I'm allowed to post here but I just thought this was the best section of the site to post on. And I'm sorry if it's long but I really ask you to read this.

I've noticed a few RPs going on and have been reading them. I'm not putting anybody down because I'm not a rude or nasty person, in fact I know I'm nice, but sometimes I find myself that it is more interesting to read a little more than two or three lines.

Your character does not always have to reply to a thread with speech. You can describe the facial expression your character shows when talking, what the character is wearing, their body language, their surroundings, anything. It makes a clearer picture in the other person's mind (and your own) and it is a lot lot more interesting to read and work with.

I also find this rather fustrating. When you spend so long working on a RP that it is actually pretty long, you read it over and are really pleased with what you have written... leave it for a bit, then come back and see you have a reply. Feeling excited, you are let down because the other person has replied with only a couple of lines. To me this is a real let down and has spoiled the RP because when you write so little, it is very difficult for the other person to write the next part of the story.

Use your imagination and use what the other person has written before, if you take your time over the RP rather than rushing it helps you become a better writer and it's more interesting to read and be a part of.

I'm sorry if any of you guys think that I'm being rude or taking this way too seriously, and I'm not blaming or being horrible to anyone, at least I'm not trying to. I know I'm not the best writer in the world but I think this site would attract more users and be more interesting if there were better RPs. It looks as though a lot of effort has gone into this site so maybe we should put a little effort into what has been created aswel.

Some of the people here are writing good roleplays, and I do agree that SOMETIMES short RPs can be good, but I feel it's happening way too often here and well yeah now I'm repeating myself.

Speaking for myself, I'd like to have some kind of career in writing, and I know somebody else on this site does too. I'm doing everything I can to improve myself within English and writing, which is one reason why I RP... to help improve my work.

I hope everything I've written no one will be offended by... please try to understand. Thanks

[Alcippe]

I'm just going to pop in to say I really agree with this and I think it was very well said Amelia. I often try to reply with at least three paragraphs, and when someone replies with a shorter post, I start wondering if I should bother.

It's not being rude, it's simply a matter of really enjoying ourselves and getting to know each other better. I hope I don't sound nasty either, but yeah, I basically agree with Amelia on this, and I hope some people take note of this thread.

- Alcippe.

[Amelia Bian]

Thank you *blush* Yes I didnt mean to sound rude and most people on the site probably think I am a stuck up moo moo lol... but yeah I just feel a little let down when people reply with only a few lines... I dunno, but thanks for the agreement

[Filles Dé Roi]

Yay, thankyou... People who agree. ^.^

I very much dislike when I make a well thought out post, and then get less then a paragraph for an answer. -Nods- If anyone would like assistance with role playing, I'd gladly help anyone who IMed me.

And, the people that have all these positions and can't make more then two lines per post!? GAHHH! ...Ahem...

You aren't being a 'bum' (for lack of better word) for writing this, it's good that someone cares about role playing. ^.^ Lol, sorry for the ramble.. But, anyhow... Yeah...

-Random grin-

~ Filles Dé Roi
Demon Princess

[Solana Taylor]

Amen to that.

[Dew Elisara]

I agree. It's nice to see when people put effort into their posts; it makes them more interesting! Bad grammer in posts also irks me.
I'll admit that I don't always make as long of replies as I could, but I'm new at this.

[lorna]

...Yeah I hate that too...(*has been posting with a male who posts are short*)...it makes me want to not bother...

[Cherika Lynette Blu]

I agree completely, I know that I post small posts sometimes, but I am pretty new to this too, and I am trying very hard to stop that. Especially since I saw this!(And I only need one guess to know who you're posting with, Lorna. Someone should talk to him...)

[lorna]

I can't believe that this person has so many good positions when his posts are so...below average.

But...I trust the headmistress' opinions...I just hope he doesn't let her and her great site down.

[Cherika Lynette Blu]

Well, actually I think right now she doesn't have any requirements for positions, does she? Last I checked she wanted people to join so was letting anyone fill in spots...maybe I'm wrong?

[lorna]

yeah...but maybe with some people that was a bad idea.

Anyway.

-shuts self up-

-wants to moan more-

GAH he's just so annoying!!

[Cherika Lynette Blu]

lol I'll PM him maybe *tries to build up courage*. I'll maybe try and teach him a bit. Not that great myself but I can try at least. ^.^

[Amelia Bian]

Fair enough if you are new to this I totally understand I wasnt having a go but hey at least no one is mad at me... I hope *grins* I'm loveable really *hugs all round*

Thanks for taking the time to read all of what I had to say guys... yayness!

[Solana Taylor]

Okay guys, I know exactly who you are talking about and yes It is annoying. But I know the guy in real life, we're together actually.

I want you all to know he has a few problems with writing and spelling so it is not internet speak or something he does purposely.

As being with him, I shall talk to him and try to teach him as much as I can, though its not often I get to see him as Im busy with schoolwork as this year is my final year and I have important exams to sit in June so I really need to work hard.

I will try, just give me time.

[lorna]

oh...ok...sorry.

Thanks for trying to help him though...just encourage him to lengthen his posts?

[Cherika Lynette Blu]

I had no problems with his spelling or anything. Very sorry if I offended! Thanks much

[Emia Drazzah]

I know my posts are often shorter than they could be. I have been working on trying to make mine long enough to count. I am new to this so I notice that I do not even post a lot of the time when I think they are too short, but getting better does take a little bit of time, so for those of you who are pros at this please give it a little bit of time. I think there are probably others at the site that are new and unsure when they post as well. I dont think it offensive when people ask for longer posts. It is a natural thought that the RP would be better if each person is given more to work with. Just saying that those of us that are guilty of the shorter posts will most likely get better and the posts will get longer with time.

[Miledy Zambini]

I'm new and I usually post a few lines..only because I'm not that used to Role Playing. I'm with Emia [Cause she's describing me a bit ] I try to make my posts longer then they should be too. I'm hoping to get as good as some of the people here.

[Claire DeLour]

Thanks to whoever posted this, I've found myself posting these nice long threads and then having a two liner as a reply, and it's a total let down. I have to admit I probably post short replies at times as well, but we all do so it's forgivable. I also hate it when people use slang to write or don't even attempt to use proper grammar, it makes it hard for me to read and incredibly confusing.

You know what I love about roleplaying? It improves writing skills, grammar knowledge, and expands the vocabulary! I try to have my character use more descriptive words, not just "good" or "sad" or whatever. Not that there's anything wrong with that, it just makes your posts seem more like a real story, it adds to the feeling of the boards, you know what I mean?