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Discussion in 'Resolved Suggestions' started by Ajax, Aug 7, 2014.

  1. Ajax

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    I would love to see a board in the General Discussion area for roleplaying!
    I thought this was one of the things BD was too strict about and I think some people might really enjoy a board where they can put up roleplay posts and see if someone else wants to respond. They can decide for themselves whether it is an open topic for anyone to reply or if it is reserved for a rp partner in the title as well.
    Thoughts?
     
  2. Snærhjarta

    Snærhjarta Well-Known Member

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    Something like that is really hard to moderate, but it would be a nice addition.
     
  3. Ajax

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    We could post some general rules for it. Basic rp guidelines are not hard to follow. I think for the most part it would be partners working out amongst themselves how they want to rp together. Whether they want to do multiple paragraphs or one liners wouldn't matter as long as people generally respect an ongoing thread and don't just barge in.
    Like I said, basic rp guidelines. Don't godmod. Ask to join in group threads, etc.
     
  4. uk2008

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    could this be aided along side the idea of roll20 ...... my problem is time difference and complete noobieness to rp
     
  5. Ajax

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    No idea what roll20 is. Google brought up tabletop roleplaying. That's not really what this would be. This would be more of a text based sort of thing where two (or more) people can create characters and write scenes together. There are no points or anything. Just people playing out their muses. Some people might like to rp humans and others may prefer to rp their own fursonas.

    I used to make and rp on my own forums back in the day. So what I'm looking for in this sort of board would be at the very least, a bit of thought, grammar, and punctuation going into posts. Like I said though, it doesn't matter if partners (or groups) decide they want to do one-liners or seven paragraphs or smut-only or plot-driven posts. The guidelines would be pretty basic and as an avid rper I would have no problem/would love to write the basics up for anyone interested.
     
  6. Snærhjarta

    Snærhjarta Well-Known Member

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    Honestly I love RPing. Did it on a site that was perfect for it, allowing you to write articles in folders, have forums, photo albums.. All in one.
     
  7. Ajax

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    Yes, it's great, isn't it?
    Here it would likely be much more simplified, but if the board were to take off well enough, we could implement sub-boards for character bios (should anyone want to make one for their character), plot ideas, or even just categories for fantasy or realistic rps. People can designate in the first post whether or not they are open to multiple people joining or if it is reserved for someone specific, as well as if they're open to/looking to rp smut or would rather rp strictly for the plot.
    I think it'd be rather easy to set up, actually. Could be a lot of fun!
     
  8. Snærhjarta

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    Ater reading BD's reasons not to have RP and forum games, I think it would be best to keep such forums invisible for non-members. And perhaps only allowing people with 20 posts or more to post in those boards.

    I can see how they would attract underage members..
     
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  9. Ajax

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    Yes, definitely! We wouldn't want any spammers and it would be good to only have members who have been semi-established in there as well. It's never fun to have randomers join a thread and not be courteous to others in rp.
    I also agree that if the rp is going to have adult content, it should only be those considered adults able to view it.
     
  10. DameKathryn

    DameKathryn Well-Known Member

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    I don't see why there couldn't be a clean role play thread (or threads) in the games section, such as fantasy, period piece, or furry roleplay.

    Sexual roleplay is a bit of a stretch though if you ask me.
     
  11. Ajax

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    I'd be fine with clean rp threads, honestly. In the guidelines we can tell people if they wish to take it to NSFW to use private messages.
     
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    That sounds totally fine to me.
     
  13. Ajax

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    Awesome. Hopefully it'll work out. Like I said, I could definitely come up with a list of guidelines for it if people are interested enough. :3 There are plenty of plots I'm sure people would love to rp, and it's not very hard to fade to black at all.

    The only thing would be to watch out for people who don't fade to black, though I would definitely lend my eyes to watching for that, since I'm advocating for the board in the first place. :3
     
  14. DameKathryn

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    Sure sure. If you want to make a thread or anything or make guidelines and want me to look them over you can just shoot me a PM or whatever.
     
  15. Ajax

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    Will do! Though I do still think it'd be nice to have it be it's own board, as to not have individual threads mixed into the games. If it's possible to make a sub board, though, then it could certainly go in there.
     
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    Yeah that's not something I can do. Admin powers not mod powers lol
     
  17. Ajax

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    xD Ah, okay, no problem! I am a patient person. I will work on getting some guidelines to you tonight or tomorrow sometime. Thanks for the input, Dame! I appreciate it!
     
  18. Vitani

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    Question: Are we talking chat-style rp, where people RP as themselves with each other, and put it in the form of script?

    Or are we talking actual, paragraph-style, well written style RP with original characters that are NOT ourselves?

    Because I have 30+ characters I'd love to develop and RP with...but a lot of their backstories and such are rated mature or above. I don't RP for cheap thrills though...I do it because I'm working on an actual comic that happens to have some porn in it (not centered around it though.) and I love bouncing ideas off of people. It's just hard to find people to RP with without coming off as a creep, or having to deal with creepy people.
     
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    I think it would depend on the rules established in the individual RP thread.
    So hypothetically I could post a thread where the rules were that you had to have an OC or be yourself (no trademark characters) within a set universe, such as a steampunk setting, with a post-length guideline.
    But that's just what I was thinking, I don't know about @Ajax
     
  20. Ajax

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    I'm thinking we may have a mixture of both, though I am hoping most people will be well written and playing characters that are not themselves. Then again, really, to each their own. If some want to rp as their fursona because it is an extension of themselves and use first person, it'll be fine so long as their partner(s) playing opposite them are cool with it.
    My goal is, however, for the style of rp you were talking about, Vitani. Third person, paragraphs, good grammar, and plots! Interesting stories in general that not only the writers will enjoy, but possibly spectators too. :3
     
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