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#1 Jun 22, 2008 4:19 AM

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Introduction to RPGs

What are RPGs?
An RPG is a role playing game. You are basically controlling your character and telling a story on your character's view. The other players (members) are going to play along and form a story. All the graphics of the RPG game is rendered in your imagination. smile

Sounds great! Can I start posting?
Hold it! Not just yet. Before hopping in an already going RPG (5-10 pages plus), ask permission first. They could be in the middle of something they don't want to be interrupted. That's okay, though. If they say no in a nice way, there must be a clear reason why. Also, reading the first page of the RPG is very helpful as there is the outline of the setting. You should start there.

Also note. If this is going to be your very first RPG, please join an RPG when it is newly created. You will learn the basics easier.

How do you hop on an RPG?
After asking for approval of the players, you start by giving a background of the character you will play. Then you will somehow introduce the character in the game's storyline.

What does OOC mean?
OOC means Out Of Character. It is usually saying the game is paused then he will say a comment, usually asking a question.

What are "Pinball" posts?
Pinball posts are posts that keep the RPG alive, if nobody is posting on it. It is accepted here.

What are the stuff that are off limits?
Generally, in RPGs, we do not impose limits. Keep it rated PG and add spoiler tags on parts that could disturb some readers. But generally, yeah, we don't limit RPGs.

Hopefully, I have answered all your questions. If you have more, feel free to ask!

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#2 Jun 25, 2008 2:24 AM

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Re: Introduction to RPGs

you should add '

''when making a charecter you should basically use this template

name
appearance:
Bio (story):
Extras:

unless the creator of the rpg gives you a specific template

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#3 Jun 25, 2008 3:09 AM

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Re: Introduction to RPGs

Good idea. wink

Also, you can play as yourself too!

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#4 Jun 25, 2008 3:09 AM

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Re: Introduction to RPGs

So I'm guessing I cansay thi in spoiler?

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#5 Jun 25, 2008 3:13 AM

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Re: Introduction to RPGs

Antr the Rolf wrote:

So I'm guessing I cansay thi in spoiler?

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I can say the word *bleep* in spoiler...out of it I say it like tis!@$$  xD

You could add spoilers if the content is in the "Rated PG" or "Rated T" area. smile

Though keep spoilered content to minimal degrees.

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#6 Jun 25, 2008 3:15 AM

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Re: Introduction to RPGs

What about god-modding? Maybe you should put that down.


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#7 Jun 25, 2008 3:23 AM

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Re: Introduction to RPGs

Rurikredwolf wrote:

What about god-modding? Maybe you should put that down.

Forgot that too!

Definition: LINK

Basically put: (Some are quoted from the site:)

1. NO CONTROLLING OF CHARACTERS THAT DO NOT BELONG TO YOU.

2. It can also mean that your character is indestructible. Come on, it will make game play irritating and causes players to leave, killing the RPG...

The absolute worst is when they make out another character to be what they’re not, just to make their own character seem superior. They make others seem weak, screaming for help, when they’ve made it quite clear about their advantages and strengths. This is called power-play. It’s a strain of God-Modding, but instead of just being irritating, it’s offensive to boot.

An example of god modding is making a spikey blonde hair character that can fly and toss energy balls that can level cities while being nigh indestructible.

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#8 Nov 30, 2008 9:29 PM

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Re: Introduction to RPGs

1: I still don't get the pinball thing.
And
2: Is there a limit to the number of characters in a RPG?

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#9 Nov 30, 2008 10:19 PM

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Re: Introduction to RPGs

Pinball means that if someone is not posting in a specific RP for a while it could start to die. So some users do their best to keep it alive. And well yeah usually some people use four characters. That could include their own made up ones or ones from the Spyro universe themself's.


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#10 Jan 23, 2009 2:27 AM

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Re: Introduction to RPGs

You did a good job explaining! XD
I love in the, "Sounds great! Can I start posting?" How you go, "Hold it! Not yet."
It just seems somewhat amusing!  big_smile

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#11 Apr 23, 2009 1:45 AM

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Re: Introduction to RPGs

Another thing I'd like to bring up, in light of what I've been seeing in a lot of the RPs on this section of SF.

There will be times when those involved in an RP can't make it on at some point. It could be due to a computer malfunction, serious lag, the RPer could be on vacation. Or, they could have other things to do, such as school, work, etc. Keep in mind that not everyone can be on practically all day. People have lives off of the computer (or at least, I'd hope so).

When such a thing happens, and you notice that there's an RPer who hasn't posted in a while, out of common courtesy, either stop or slow down the RP until the aforementioned person returns. And leave a synopsis (summary of what's happened recently) for them as well, so they have a place to jump in upon their return. I can not count how many times I've seen an RP die off because RPers who were left behind in such a great way became so frustrated, that they left the RP. Eventually, as one RPer leaves, others may leave as well, effectively ending the RP.

So please, out of respect for those who can't be on at all hours of the day, keep your posts to an RP under control, so that the RPers who can't be on all day can at least have something to do in an RP when they're able to start again.


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