Roleplaying Questions/Queries. - Page 5

***RaiRai*** · 01-13-2004, 02:18 PM

As much as I agree the idea is worthwhile, it still involves a lot of work on my behalf to have to update this thread with the relevant information every time a roleplay closes. Isn't it enough for the players to have fulfilled their roles and aknowledged the life of the roleplay? When all is said and done, it remains as a closed thread anyway, so people can look back if they want to read the roleplays of old.

Tor: As much as people may be more likely to speed up and finish their roleplays for this idea, it would increase the amount of small posts/spam to attain this. As it is, many of the roleplays currently taking place would have never been allowed in the old forum because of the lack of description and depth. Perhaps if I see a change in the roleplaying behavior, I'll consider this idea further. But at the moment, I'm choosing against it.

The Mirror Emperor · 01-25-2004, 10:51 PM

I'm new here so I need a quick rundown of the rules of roleplaying. It seems fun and I'd like to see what I can do.

***RaiRai*** · 01-26-2004, 05:39 AM

Your best bet would be to read the rules/guidelines thread and take a look at some of the roleplays.

Smashlink · 02-29-2004, 01:12 AM

Well, this applies to roleplaying, so here goes- Does anyone know of a site or national chain of shops that has D&D books and/or materials for cheap?

StormRider · 02-29-2004, 01:20 PM

I've been into D&D for a few years now, but I'm somewhat new to online RPing. Is there a level-up/stat system similar to D&D or other tabletop RPGs, or is it more open-ended than that? Or does it simply depend on the person running the particular RP? I could really go either way, but is there a universal system everyone adheres to?

Rhuhael · 02-29-2004, 01:54 PM

To Smash: You can buy used books off of amazon.com they've got good prices on those and usually they're in good condition.

To Storm: One rule that's always present, No God-Modding. Besides that usually it's open ended but it all depends on the GM.

02-29-2004, 02:45 PM

I don't know where I read/saw it, but (Storm) the best way to think of RPing online is to forget anything that vaguely concerns actual RPGS (Console or tabletop or otherwise) and just think of it as writing a stroy from one point of view. That way you won't have to concern yourself with stats or hitpoints or anything like that, and instead just think of it in terms of *would my guy do this, would he like SoandSo's character* instead of *Well, I have thirteen Charisma, and I'm aligned to the dark yadda yadda*

So in closing, RPing online is writing a story, not playing a game.

StormRider · 02-29-2004, 04:00 PM

Ah, OK, that was what I thought. So, when you join an RP, you type a short blurb about your character, and then introduce him/her/it into the setting, right? That's my previous experience from this sort of thing (which I admit was not very extensive).

IHateMakingNames · 02-29-2004, 04:01 PM

No, you join sign ups. None are on now, so you would post in a discussion and ask first. If you just walk into the middle of an RP you will be ignored (And some people will flame you).

StormRider · 02-29-2004, 04:04 PM

Ah, OK. Then it's a good thing I asked first.

01-13-2004, 02:18 PM	#41
*RaiRai* Check mate. Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Down your pants. Posts: 2,210	As much as I agree the idea is worthwhile, it still involves a lot of work on my behalf to have to update this thread with the relevant information every time a roleplay closes. Isn't it enough for the players to have fulfilled their roles and aknowledged the life of the roleplay? When all is said and done, it remains as a closed thread anyway, so people can look back if they want to read the roleplays of old. Tor: As much as people may be more likely to speed up and finish their roleplays for this idea, it would increase the amount of small posts/spam to attain this. As it is, many of the roleplays currently taking place would have never been allowed in the old forum because of the lack of description and depth. Perhaps if I see a change in the roleplaying behavior, I'll consider this idea further. But at the moment, I'm choosing against it. __________________ I AM FURIOUS

01-25-2004, 10:51 PM	#42
The Mirror Emperor Enigma Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the depths of your mind Posts: 706	I'm new here so I need a quick rundown of the rules of roleplaying. It seems fun and I'd like to see what I can do. __________________ The Mirror Empire has a population of zero. Even I grow tired of myself.

01-26-2004, 05:39 AM	#43
*RaiRai* Check mate. Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Down your pants. Posts: 2,210	Your best bet would be to read the rules/guidelines thread and take a look at some of the roleplays. __________________ I AM FURIOUS

02-29-2004, 01:12 AM	#44
Smashlink Hume Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Where ever I go, there I am. Posts: 107	Well, this applies to roleplaying, so here goes- Does anyone know of a site or national chain of shops that has D&D books and/or materials for cheap? __________________ Bah!

02-29-2004, 01:20 PM	#45
StormRider I should be sleeping now. Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 531	I've been into D&D for a few years now, but I'm somewhat new to online RPing. Is there a level-up/stat system similar to D&D or other tabletop RPGs, or is it more open-ended than that? Or does it simply depend on the person running the particular RP? I could really go either way, but is there a universal system everyone adheres to? __________________ "If a tree falls in a forest, and no one's around, and it hits a mime, does anyone care?" ~Gary Larson, The Far Side "Your star burns. I require frozen treats." ~Tycho, Penny Arcade Riders on the storm Riders on the storm Into this house we�re born Into this world we�re thrown Like a dog without a bone An actor out alone Riders on the storm ~Jim Morrison of The Doors, Riders on the Storm (now guess where my handle comes from)

02-29-2004, 01:54 PM	#46
Rhuhael Assasin of Heaven Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Torn Between Heaven and Hell Posts: 872	To Smash: You can buy used books off of amazon.com they've got good prices on those and usually they're in good condition. To Storm: One rule that's always present, No God-Modding. Besides that usually it's open ended but it all depends on the GM. __________________ The crusaders of this age hide from the light, preferring instead the stealthy guile of night :bmage:

02-29-2004, 02:45 PM	#47
Bite the Wax Tadpole Guest Posts: n/a	I don't know where I read/saw it, but (Storm) the best way to think of RPing online is to forget anything that vaguely concerns actual RPGS (Console or tabletop or otherwise) and just think of it as writing a stroy from one point of view. That way you won't have to concern yourself with stats or hitpoints or anything like that, and instead just think of it in terms of would my guy do this, would he like SoandSo's character instead of Well, I have thirteen Charisma, and I'm aligned to the dark yadda yadda So in closing, RPing online is writing a story, not playing a game.

02-29-2004, 04:00 PM	#48
StormRider I should be sleeping now. Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 531	Ah, OK, that was what I thought. So, when you join an RP, you type a short blurb about your character, and then introduce him/her/it into the setting, right? That's my previous experience from this sort of thing (which I admit was not very extensive). __________________ "If a tree falls in a forest, and no one's around, and it hits a mime, does anyone care?" ~Gary Larson, The Far Side "Your star burns. I require frozen treats." ~Tycho, Penny Arcade Riders on the storm Riders on the storm Into this house we�re born Into this world we�re thrown Like a dog without a bone An actor out alone Riders on the storm ~Jim Morrison of The Doors, Riders on the Storm (now guess where my handle comes from)

02-29-2004, 04:01 PM	#49
IHateMakingNames Awwwwh Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 12,119	No, you join sign ups. None are on now, so you would post in a discussion and ask first. If you just walk into the middle of an RP you will be ignored (And some people will flame you). __________________ "If I'm reincarnated, I want to be Musashi again!" - Musashi, Brave Fencer Musashi

02-29-2004, 04:04 PM	#50
StormRider I should be sleeping now. Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 531	Ah, OK. Then it's a good thing I asked first. __________________ "If a tree falls in a forest, and no one's around, and it hits a mime, does anyone care?" ~Gary Larson, The Far Side "Your star burns. I require frozen treats." ~Tycho, Penny Arcade Riders on the storm Riders on the storm Into this house we�re born Into this world we�re thrown Like a dog without a bone An actor out alone Riders on the storm ~Jim Morrison of The Doors, Riders on the Storm (now guess where my handle comes from)