RP tips

[Snowmuzzle]

I haven't been rp-ing for long myself, but right from the start I found it fun. It can be even more fun if you follow a few simple guidelines...
First of all, what is an rpg?
An rpg, or Role Play Game, is a forum where people take on the role of a character (in this case, animals) and interact with one another to create a story. The settings for these are called terras (for example, Crescent shore, Moonlight Peak) It is good practice for writing and creativity, but most of all it is an exciting and stimulating way to
interact.

Here are some tips to help you:

• When writing, follow a few simple rules. Make sure your spelling and grammar are readable, and read your post through before posting it.
  
  
• Use adjectives and adverbs to describe what is happening. For example, instead of: “The elk walked through the forest.” change it to: “The tall, elegant elk walked briskly and proudly through the emerald forest.” This makes it more interesting to read.
  
  
• Describe how your character feels about things. Try to think how their personality would affect this, and get to know your character to help this.
  
  
• You can mention possible plots to other users, but don't discuss every detail of it: a lot of the fun of rp-ing is the unexpected element of it.
  
  
• A good character is an in-depth one. To make it more challenging for yourself, you could try making your character very different from your real personality-- if you are generally a quiet person, you may like to make your character noisy and boisterous. Original characters can be a lot more interesting than stereotypes, too.
  
  
• Make an entrance. When you appear halfway through someone else's plot, or start your own thread, don't just stick for: "Wolfie walked through the woods and saw some wolves. She said "Hello. Please may i join your pack?". It's boring and uninspiring-- try a more imaginative first-post (for example, "Wolfie was ill. Very ill. She could barely breath, and her last meal was stirring in her stomach. She thought she could see movement up ahead amongst the trees. "H-help" she whispered, and collapsed.") This will encourage others to reply and involve you in the plot, and it also means you have an extra bit of plot to play around with.
  
  
• Post regularly! All rp's have problems with members who appear then go away forever, and this can throw a story into turmoil, but if you keep posting it can prevent those horrible quiet moments.
  
  
• Tell your friends! The more the merrier!
  
  
• If you aren't sure about something, PM a member of staff (Snowmuzzle, Blahwolf, Bluewolf) and they will tell you what you need to know.
  
  
• Above all, enjoy yourself!