[RP] Roleplay 101
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I know some people want to join in on the AMAZING excitement that roleplay has, but are sometimes confused as to what's going on, or what to do. From here, I'll give you a few tips and tricks I've learned over the years!
How do I simply talk?
Unlike in the past, we will not be utilizing the SFRoleplay for general speaking. This leads to confusion. All of our "voices" will be in the 'local' channel, that way, you only hear what is going on around you! So if you're on the bridge discussing something with a crewman, you won't know whats going on in engineering unless someone IN engineering (or someone running the RP) tells you about it.
We WILL use the SFRoleplay channel for "comms." So, if I'm in engineering and wanted to hail the bridge I would type this:
(In the SFRoleplay channel) (this designates that you're using the comms system) "Bridge, this is engineering. We have an EPS overload in progress!"
I promise it sounds more complicated than it is!
How do I talk Out Of Character? (OOC: Something you say, but not your character)
Simply put brackets around it! ((this is me talking out of character)) Just remember which chat channel you are talking in, and that way the right people can see it!
Always be aware of your chat channels
It's easy to get mixed up and start talking in the wrong one, we all do it! Simply saying "mt" (mis-tell) lets other players know you didn't mean to say that, either in character, or OOC.
Another helpful hint is that you can ALWAYS make sure you're typing in the correct channel by adding /(channel name) before whatever you type.
If I type /local Wow you have a really nice bedroom - The text "Wow you have a really nice bedroom" will be displayed in the local area. The exact same thing goes for /SFRoleplay!
So if you're ever confused about where you're talking, just err on the side of caution and manually type the channel name!
How do I do actions?
There are two ways!
1) Simply put a * on both ends of the action. *Rayne continued typing a forum thread* -This will show up in whatever chat channel you're in, but the double * is understood that it is an action.
2) Start your text with a ; (example: ; Rayne continued typing a forum thread) This way, it doesn't show any text over your character's head, and you can use it for small things like ; Picks up the glass of water and sips.
Test out what you like better. Either is acceptable!
When do I talk?! Everyone else is talking!!
This can get tricky. The rule of thumb is to say something, then wait your turn. If it's a simply side-comment, don't hesitate to say it, but if it's something that requires an answer, or if another player asks something that requires an answer, WAIT until that has been taken care of, then speak.
RP is all about getting in the mind of what your character would do. You ARE your character!! To this end, remember that IC actions can carry IC consequences. If you pull out a phaser and start shooting IC, then we will respond as such and you will be punished IC accordingly.
Please note: All characters will start with the rank of Lieutenant or lower. That way, we leave room for promotions and other character development! Also, it doesn't make sense to have 10 Commanders on a single ship.
If you have any questions, just ask!! We all started somewhere, and chances are I've had the same issues you've had! Feel free to ask on this thread as well!