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Offline Rictalspace

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Text Roleplay
« on: May 09, 2012, 05:03:32 AM »
TEXT ROLEPLAY

What is it?
Welcome to the large, limitless and magical world of TextRP where only your imagination is the limit of what you can do. Ever wanted to pretend to be a soldier during the Napoleonic wars? Or a sailor in the days of the British empire? You can be and do anything here without the need for programming skills.


How does it work?
Anything can be thought of, as text is where it happens! However, there are certain types of text that seperate areas such as OOC and IC.

Whenever performing an action always write it in italics. E.g "The ninja jumped onto the wall and ran along it, seemingly defying gravity."

If you wish to explain an event or environment then write in bold. E.g The park was filled with shouting children all running around and playing games.

Dialogue must always be inside two " and in italics at all times! E.g "Where are we going?"

If you want to say something in OOC, or Out Of Character, put the text within two round brackets. E.g. ((This is out of character.))


What Kinds of Text Roleplay Are There?

The most common types of Text Roleplay I have seen are:
Skyrim
Star Wars: The Old Republic
Warhammer 40K
Starship Battles(Something in itself)

However, it is imagination that drives them!


Here is an example of Text Roleplay from my previous community!
Warning! There's a lot of text!


Spoiler for Hiden:
Skyrim Roleplay
If you came here from searching on google you're welcome to join in by simply making an account.

Basic info:

In a cold region in Tamriel.. named Skyrim, you can make a character based of the Elder-scrolls lore.

A humanoid, Dragon, A monster.. you decide.

You can start of anywhere within the borders of Skyrim.

The timeline is starting when the Dragonborn (Dovahkiin) crosses the border to Skyrim, 200 Years after the Oblivion crisis. Don't make characters from Elderscrolls IV: Oblivion.

There can be multiple dragon-borns involved. You decide if you want to be one, or not.

This is multiplayer, so Skyrim in this thread, is not the Skyrim in the game. <- We know there isn't an orc or an argonian in the beginning of the game, in the wagon on its way to helgen.. But in this version of Skyrim, there was.

The story of this game will progress as it does in the video-game, but we will have to tweek the story here and there to make it multi-player. Just go with the flow, and we'll see how this turns out.
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Below, the format will be found. If you are uncertain of any of the races or something like that, use the elderscrolls wiki.
http://elderscrolls.wikia.com/wiki/Races_(Skyrim)

Un-serious formats will be ignored.

(It would be great if you could remove the examples and explanations followed by the formats when you make your character.)

Format:

Player or Mob: (This if you just wanna take a small part as a mob fighting the players.)
Name or nickname: (Your characters name, depending on your race.)
Race: (Races found within the elderscrolls universe.)
Gender: (Male or Female)
Physical Description: (What you look like at first eye-sight.)
Equipment: (Your starting gear, don't overpower your character.)
Home-region: (Where your character was born.)
Short Backstory: (You don't need to add too much here, make it interesting to talk to you IC.)
Starting location: (Where you first take control of your character.)
Main skills: (Example: Small weapons, restoration. You don't need to sum up every skill. Just the ones that you mainly use.
Any other information?:

I don't think we need more than this. ^ Feel free to add something if you want.

Although I'm the founder of the Skyrim text-RP, You don't need acceptance from me anymore. I don't think its needed, and i trust the ones that even bother. If you somehow managed to decide to troll the thread.. Well, consider yourself warned.

If you suck when it comes to making a character.. I will probably tell you to fix it.

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General rules regarding IN character. (IC)

All mobs are controlled by players.. Don't constantly rely on others to fight against you, although taking control of NPC's and mobs are greatly encouraged.

When you fight by yourself, you take control of the mob/mobs.

If you fight in a group with other players, you should discuss who controls the mobs or take the role as the group of mobs as you fight.

The roleplay doesn't have an official "Dungeonmaster".

Until further notice, you will have the upper hand in fights with Mobs and NPC's. depending on your equipment and skill. If you start without weapons, find one and learn how to use it. If you somehow manage to face a dragon, you're most likely to be dead if you're alone.

FIGHTS DEPEND UPON THE PROBABILITY OF THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS TO OCCUR. <- You can't kill a powerful dragon alone.

When you roleplay, don't expect others to constantly control NPC's that are talking around you. I personally enjoy it, but I'm not available all the time, so if you want.. You can always progress the story yourself by making something happen.

You can allways make a new character if you die, or been imprisoned or something like that. Make sure you just have maximum 2 characters at the time.

If you've been inactive for a day or two.. Read what has happened and try to explain what happened to you while active members have progressed the story further from the point that you were active. If you KNOW that you're going to be inactive for a couple of days.. Please state so, and kill off your character or do something to make him/her vanish from the other players. It's ok if he's already somewhere else or something like that.

Example: *Johan walks out of the Inn explaining he just have to do something real quick.* ( I HAVE TO GO OOC FOR A FEW DAYS)

^ You can then join in later by suddenly appearing stating something like this:

*Johan suddenly walks into the dungeon behind them, panting.. "I've been looking all over for you guys!"

You can always make a new character, but make sure to kill off your current character first.

When you fight another player or mob or something like that, prepare to get owned. Accept death if players clearly have a advantage against you..you can always make a new character.

A mage would have an advantage if he's far from his enemy. If you're a mage and close to an enemy with a giant fucking axe, you're probably dead.

If a heavy armored melee-character is close too an archer, the archer stands no chance if he hasn't changed weapon or ran away.

Use common sence in what would have happened. Don't argue each other too much.


?If you're insecure in how stuff works.. Read some history in the thread below, do what players have done.
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Other information:

Out of character text must be surrounded by ( ) Example: ( Herro! )

Feel free to join in on any time, it's not stated that you have to join in from the start. You could simply pop in anytime!


Here is a small link if you're stuck naming your character: http://tamriel-rebuilt.org/?p=modding_data/ngen

- Any suggestions? Feel free to share anything Out of character (Ooc)

- It would be cool if someone would take the role as some mobs now and then. Anyone interested?
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Important changes:
- State your spells if you're a mage. You can't just make up spells in a fight in order for yourself to win. .-although, this is not about winning.
- No more than two characters.
- If you're going to be Inactive, please state it and try to make your character dissapear by either killing .-him or making him do something.. ?
- Control your own fights against enemies not controlled by players.



What has happened?:

27th of February: The players have been through Helgen, and Alduin has just left. One of the players died in the process, and some of the players are gathering up outside the walls and some are on its way to Riverwood.


After all that writing (Phew!) I'm sure you can read a bit more!
I would like to put myself forward, if this is created, as Forum Moderator for this part of the forum. This would help me keep everything organised, and filter out anything that is irrelevant to the roleplay
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If you like this idea, please show your support below and help make this a reality!


Check out my reviewing channel, I review Garry's Mod Servers
http://www.youtube.com/user/GmodServerReviews?feature=mhee

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Re: Text Roleplay
« Reply #1 on: May 09, 2012, 10:19:10 AM »
This has already been suggested. Just use the general section, like I did :p
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Re: Text Roleplay
« Reply #2 on: May 09, 2012, 11:34:56 AM »
It's actually called Forum RP and is really big on Gia. My Girlfriend does it. I tried but I'll stick to my Realtime RP. Just like she cant do Realtime RP.

Anyway, there's not much interest here at CG for Forum RP AFAIK.


 

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