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Heeeeeeeeeeeeeello everyone!
@Dark Link @Artisan @OshaWhat!!! @KingHorseHead @LittleTrain
Thank you all for showing interest! We can all brainstorm, goof off, and submit things here until we get the in-character thread running.
A character sheet template will be posted shortly, as will a few ideas for the region and concept and such.
As for the poll above, these are what each term means.
NOTE: Save for the script format one, which are edited from the examples, these belong to Manorly of the FF8 Kingdom Zeta Boards. These are NOT examples of my writing and I do not claim them to be mine.
@Dark Link @Artisan @OshaWhat!!! @KingHorseHead @LittleTrain
Thank you all for showing interest! We can all brainstorm, goof off, and submit things here until we get the in-character thread running.
A character sheet template will be posted shortly, as will a few ideas for the region and concept and such.
As for the poll above, these are what each term means.
NOTE: Save for the script format one, which are edited from the examples, these belong to Manorly of the FF8 Kingdom Zeta Boards. These are NOT examples of my writing and I do not claim them to be mine.
The simplest of all formats. Works best in fast paced RPs or chat-based ones. Easy to write, often harder to respond to. Example:
Delphi held his goblet, and gazed across a particularly attractive woman.
Delphi held his goblet, and gazed across a particularly attractive woman.
A format which reads like a script. Can be brief or detailed, but are rarely very long. Typically found in chat based RPs of any pace. Examples:
Delphi: *holds goblet, gazing across a particularly attractive woman.*
OR
[The tavern is cold, as is apparent by the number of those wrapped in woolen cloaks and the lack of cold drinks in the hands of customers.]
Delphi: *Slowly makes his way across, surrounded by friends and damsels from across the plains. He carefully sips from his goblet as he eyes a woman from across the room, one his prankster of a companion was just speaking of. He is clearly infatuated*
Delphi: *holds goblet, gazing across a particularly attractive woman.*
OR
[The tavern is cold, as is apparent by the number of those wrapped in woolen cloaks and the lack of cold drinks in the hands of customers.]
Delphi: *Slowly makes his way across, surrounded by friends and damsels from across the plains. He carefully sips from his goblet as he eyes a woman from across the room, one his prankster of a companion was just speaking of. He is clearly infatuated*
A format that is more built upon that one-liners, but does not quite reach Paragraph standards. One of the most common and well-accepted formats, especially among newer or younger RPers, as well as more fast-paced RPs or more detailed chat RPs. Example:
Delphi rolled back his head, laughing at the jest his companion had proclaimed. However, his fellow adventurers began to speak of a charismatic female nearby, and this caught the ranger's attention. With a quick turn of his head, he gazed at the beautiful woman, examining her from head to foot
Delphi rolled back his head, laughing at the jest his companion had proclaimed. However, his fellow adventurers began to speak of a charismatic female nearby, and this caught the ranger's attention. With a quick turn of his head, he gazed at the beautiful woman, examining her from head to foot
A format that is built to be both detailed enough to set scene and give other RPers incentive to respond, but precise enough so that one doesn't get burnt out typing. Typically around 5-9 sentences. The most common format next to semi-para, found typically in forums rather than chatrooms. Suitable for any pace. Example:
The tavern felt cold to him, though he was bound tightly in his woolen cloak. The ranger started around the tavern, surrounded by friends and damsels from across the plains. As his friend performed some mild prank, Delphi idly chuckled at it, not exactly sure what happened. Though, his interest was sparked when his companions began to discuss about a maiden nearby. Delphi turned his head, and took a sip from his goblet. Though he was somewhat intoxicated, he was still able to tell she was a beautiful woman.
The tavern felt cold to him, though he was bound tightly in his woolen cloak. The ranger started around the tavern, surrounded by friends and damsels from across the plains. As his friend performed some mild prank, Delphi idly chuckled at it, not exactly sure what happened. Though, his interest was sparked when his companions began to discuss about a maiden nearby. Delphi turned his head, and took a sip from his goblet. Though he was somewhat intoxicated, he was still able to tell she was a beautiful woman.
What one can consider an expanded form of Paragraph. It is usually used among older or more experienced RPers, and can be a bit daunting to newer ones. The pacing for these RPs tend to be slower due to post length, but they read most like a story. Unsuitable for chatrooms. Example:
A small zephyr passed through the tavern's walls. This small gale pierced through even Delphi's thick wool cloak, and the fire was surrounded by the majority of the tavern's patrons. The ranger attempted to bundle up tighter; however his efforts at warmth were in vain. Thus, the man took a swift drink from his goblet, and examined his companions. They all were merry, despite the weather that occurred outside. Yet, he wondered how they could be so jovial.
The adventuring party laughed and jested, even causing the apathetic archer to chuckle a bit. However, Delphi wasn't sincerely interested in such superficial conversation. However, then the group moved upon a topic he could finally relate: women. One of the adventurers mentioned a damsel in the back of the tavern, and suggested the ranger to approach her. Obviously, Delphi couldn't deny. He turned around, goblet in hand, to stare at this woman they were talking about.
As he turned his head, Delphi saw perhaps the most charismatic woman in the tavern. She wore a bright crimson coat, with a royal blue skirt. The colour combination was typical of this region, seeing the startling amount of red-berry producing flora. Her cheeks were flushed by the cold, but this was offset by her flowing hair. It fell slightly beyond her shoulders, kept at a practical length, but was marvelous none the less. The ranger decided to take his chances, and stood from his chair to go speak with her.
A small zephyr passed through the tavern's walls. This small gale pierced through even Delphi's thick wool cloak, and the fire was surrounded by the majority of the tavern's patrons. The ranger attempted to bundle up tighter; however his efforts at warmth were in vain. Thus, the man took a swift drink from his goblet, and examined his companions. They all were merry, despite the weather that occurred outside. Yet, he wondered how they could be so jovial.
The adventuring party laughed and jested, even causing the apathetic archer to chuckle a bit. However, Delphi wasn't sincerely interested in such superficial conversation. However, then the group moved upon a topic he could finally relate: women. One of the adventurers mentioned a damsel in the back of the tavern, and suggested the ranger to approach her. Obviously, Delphi couldn't deny. He turned around, goblet in hand, to stare at this woman they were talking about.
As he turned his head, Delphi saw perhaps the most charismatic woman in the tavern. She wore a bright crimson coat, with a royal blue skirt. The colour combination was typical of this region, seeing the startling amount of red-berry producing flora. Her cheeks were flushed by the cold, but this was offset by her flowing hair. It fell slightly beyond her shoulders, kept at a practical length, but was marvelous none the less. The ranger decided to take his chances, and stood from his chair to go speak with her.
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