Taulphin
30 Jul 2008, 02:45 PM
ALL normal forum rules apply to threads in this section. RP threads should all be PG-13.
RP Forum moderator: Travian_Bard (http://archive.forum.travian.co.uk/member.php?u=11516)
--Topic in development--
§1(RP)
What is Roleplay?
The page linked below is just one of many such explanations.
http://www.ufbs.co.uk/jason/roleplay/roleplay.html
...the key is to remember that it varies with the expectations of whoever is running the game and any games run on the Travian forums needs to be PG-13 (Thus in-line with the forum rules in general).
§1.2(RP)
Further explanations...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Play-by-post_role-playing_game
Message-board role-playing
Internet forums are the most common medium for Play-by-Post gaming. Some online forums provide benefits such as online dice rolling, character profiling and game history. Others emphasize the use of free-hand and the absence of dice and chance. Thanks to online forums, players can easily keep track of all aspects of the game, can see what is happening elsewhere and can re-read anything they have previously written. Many online services provide free game hosting for gamemasters.
In some message-board role-playing forums, dice rolls are made by the GMs either in real life or through a number generating program external to the role-playing message board. This relies heavily on trust from the players, but because the GM is not involved in the game there is no reason not to trust them.
Message-board role-playing is faster than play-by-email, but as all players can see all the posts there can possibly be problems on forums that do not support private messages. Sites like Proboards, Invisionfree and others of that sort are used for this. There can also be issues where multiple players respond to a post at once and contradict each other, requiring posts to either be edited or deleted. Sometimes the GMs will need to sort out such a situation when it occurs if an agreement cannot be reached by the players.
Some message boards allow members of any level of writing to join. These are usually called free-for-all, or beginner RPGs. A member who does not write long posts or use proper grammar may be referred to as a "n00b". Some sites are advanced, with a word minimum for every post. The word minimum usually falls between 200 to 800 words. Intermediate RPGs usually require two or three, sometimes more, paragraphs per post.
§2(RP)
Labels & Terminology
There are many different labels for people at different skill levels, they aren’t really meant to put them down but they generally distinguish different kind of roleplayers so that people with higher standards can get more out of what they want to roleplay.
Illiterate Usually beginners, illiterates are known to use very generic list descriptions, for example...
Name: mister so and so
Gender: male
Eyes: Green
Clothes: jeans and a green day shirt
Etc.
There are usually no depth or substance to these characters and the remainder of the roleplay is played out in one-liners. Usually illiterates have no regards for capitalization or ooc or grammar or spelling or basic roleplaying rules.
Semi-literate Usually have longer and more descriptive lists that really get into the character, sometimes a semi-literate might type out a paragraph or two about their character but it’s usually not very intriguing or well written information about their character. Grammar is more sharpened.
Literate Longer introductions and posts that have depth and description and are more like writing than basic information. Literates create more relatable and in-depth characters that a reader is interested in reading about, not just interacting with. The writing is more developed and the grammar is intact.
Advanced This is when someone writes a long, interesting, in-depth, creative introduction. The grammar is nearly perfect and the writing is well thought out and descriptive. The quality of the writing is just more developed.
BIC back in character, or in character. When the writer is writing in his or her persona, and interacting with other characters.
OOC out of character, when you are talking to other players as yourself not your character.
Mary / Gary Sue perfect characters. These are generally not permitted because it’s boring and doesn’t make for an interesting roleplay. Flaws and personalities are what make a better roleplaying and Mary / Gary’s are more common in illiterate and semi literate roleplays.
Powerplay controlling someone else’s character. This is not permitted—you are only allowed to control the actions of your own character. (Unless there is allowance for such made in the thread with the agreement of participants.)
Godmode creating unrealistic situations, or characters that can do anything. Example: a character that is a lightening fast super intelligent elf that can defeat anyone in combat.
N00b Someone who is considered illiterate and generally new to Roleplaying without a mentor.
Newbie Someone who is new to roleplaying, but is well on their way to becoming literate but still needs practice. They are often found in semi- literate roleplays.
NB: These are terms applicable to many other communities (But may not always hold true here), you may find that there are other labels/terms out there that apply to other situations/individuals or even two or three different names for the same thing... don't worry too much at the end of the day, treat other users with respect and you'll get along fine.
§3(RP)
Travian RPG Etiquette
-To be added-
§4(RP)
Tagging Threads
We encourage posters to tag the thread to make it easier to work out which topics are RP and which contain another creative endeavours, the three tags are: [Story] [RP] [Comic]
§4.2(RP)
Classifying your RP
Feel free to modify the [RP] tag in your topic to reflect the sort of RPer you are looking for, [RP-0] for beginner and up, [RP-Lit] for RPs with higher posting requirements & finally [RP-Adv] for RPs that demand a lot from participants.
§4.3(RP)
Consider spreading a large RP into chaptered threads
This is a handy way to archive as you go and provide easier back-reading as well as protecting older material. Feel free to adopt any chaptering method you like, examples include:
[RP-adv] The Wings of Aurellion, Chapter One
[RP-adv] The Wings of Aurellion [ch01]
[RP-adv] The Wings of Aurellion I
[RP-adv] The Wings of Aurellion (Part One)
§5(RP)
Travian RPG Links & Resources
-To be added-
RP Forum moderator: Travian_Bard (http://archive.forum.travian.co.uk/member.php?u=11516)
--Topic in development--
§1(RP)
What is Roleplay?
The page linked below is just one of many such explanations.
http://www.ufbs.co.uk/jason/roleplay/roleplay.html
...the key is to remember that it varies with the expectations of whoever is running the game and any games run on the Travian forums needs to be PG-13 (Thus in-line with the forum rules in general).
§1.2(RP)
Further explanations...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Play-by-post_role-playing_game
Message-board role-playing
Internet forums are the most common medium for Play-by-Post gaming. Some online forums provide benefits such as online dice rolling, character profiling and game history. Others emphasize the use of free-hand and the absence of dice and chance. Thanks to online forums, players can easily keep track of all aspects of the game, can see what is happening elsewhere and can re-read anything they have previously written. Many online services provide free game hosting for gamemasters.
In some message-board role-playing forums, dice rolls are made by the GMs either in real life or through a number generating program external to the role-playing message board. This relies heavily on trust from the players, but because the GM is not involved in the game there is no reason not to trust them.
Message-board role-playing is faster than play-by-email, but as all players can see all the posts there can possibly be problems on forums that do not support private messages. Sites like Proboards, Invisionfree and others of that sort are used for this. There can also be issues where multiple players respond to a post at once and contradict each other, requiring posts to either be edited or deleted. Sometimes the GMs will need to sort out such a situation when it occurs if an agreement cannot be reached by the players.
Some message boards allow members of any level of writing to join. These are usually called free-for-all, or beginner RPGs. A member who does not write long posts or use proper grammar may be referred to as a "n00b". Some sites are advanced, with a word minimum for every post. The word minimum usually falls between 200 to 800 words. Intermediate RPGs usually require two or three, sometimes more, paragraphs per post.
§2(RP)
Labels & Terminology
There are many different labels for people at different skill levels, they aren’t really meant to put them down but they generally distinguish different kind of roleplayers so that people with higher standards can get more out of what they want to roleplay.
Illiterate Usually beginners, illiterates are known to use very generic list descriptions, for example...
Name: mister so and so
Gender: male
Eyes: Green
Clothes: jeans and a green day shirt
Etc.
There are usually no depth or substance to these characters and the remainder of the roleplay is played out in one-liners. Usually illiterates have no regards for capitalization or ooc or grammar or spelling or basic roleplaying rules.
Semi-literate Usually have longer and more descriptive lists that really get into the character, sometimes a semi-literate might type out a paragraph or two about their character but it’s usually not very intriguing or well written information about their character. Grammar is more sharpened.
Literate Longer introductions and posts that have depth and description and are more like writing than basic information. Literates create more relatable and in-depth characters that a reader is interested in reading about, not just interacting with. The writing is more developed and the grammar is intact.
Advanced This is when someone writes a long, interesting, in-depth, creative introduction. The grammar is nearly perfect and the writing is well thought out and descriptive. The quality of the writing is just more developed.
BIC back in character, or in character. When the writer is writing in his or her persona, and interacting with other characters.
OOC out of character, when you are talking to other players as yourself not your character.
Mary / Gary Sue perfect characters. These are generally not permitted because it’s boring and doesn’t make for an interesting roleplay. Flaws and personalities are what make a better roleplaying and Mary / Gary’s are more common in illiterate and semi literate roleplays.
Powerplay controlling someone else’s character. This is not permitted—you are only allowed to control the actions of your own character. (Unless there is allowance for such made in the thread with the agreement of participants.)
Godmode creating unrealistic situations, or characters that can do anything. Example: a character that is a lightening fast super intelligent elf that can defeat anyone in combat.
N00b Someone who is considered illiterate and generally new to Roleplaying without a mentor.
Newbie Someone who is new to roleplaying, but is well on their way to becoming literate but still needs practice. They are often found in semi- literate roleplays.
NB: These are terms applicable to many other communities (But may not always hold true here), you may find that there are other labels/terms out there that apply to other situations/individuals or even two or three different names for the same thing... don't worry too much at the end of the day, treat other users with respect and you'll get along fine.
§3(RP)
Travian RPG Etiquette
-To be added-
§4(RP)
Tagging Threads
We encourage posters to tag the thread to make it easier to work out which topics are RP and which contain another creative endeavours, the three tags are: [Story] [RP] [Comic]
§4.2(RP)
Classifying your RP
Feel free to modify the [RP] tag in your topic to reflect the sort of RPer you are looking for, [RP-0] for beginner and up, [RP-Lit] for RPs with higher posting requirements & finally [RP-Adv] for RPs that demand a lot from participants.
§4.3(RP)
Consider spreading a large RP into chaptered threads
This is a handy way to archive as you go and provide easier back-reading as well as protecting older material. Feel free to adopt any chaptering method you like, examples include:
[RP-adv] The Wings of Aurellion, Chapter One
[RP-adv] The Wings of Aurellion [ch01]
[RP-adv] The Wings of Aurellion I
[RP-adv] The Wings of Aurellion (Part One)
§5(RP)
Travian RPG Links & Resources
-To be added-