Post by Azalea on Dec 18, 2013 16:24:33 GMT -5
Alright, so my sister had the idea for this list on a different site that she was on, and so I thought that it would be a good idea to adopt it here. All of these are excellent things that are pretty much common courtesies to give others while roleplaying, and I've seen them in practice everywhere else I've roleplayed (although there was no need to post them). If these courtesies aren't given, well, they're typically not well liked among the community.
While this is largely the same list my sister used, I would like to put my own spin on it. After all, she only have 6 Common Courtesies with the intent of adding more. I think that these 7 will cover our site quite well.
NOTE: These are not rules. These are simply guidelines to make sure that people aren't jumping down your throat. If you follow these as closely as you can, you also avoid making an ass out of yourself.
So, without further ado, I present to you, the 7 Common Courtesies of Roleplaying.
Do not take over a roleplay that is not yours by coming in and essentially demanding the attention to your character and their plot. It can naturally shift towards any character, but to force this shift through random and completely uncalled for drama is simply rude.
2. Do not leave roleplayers behind.
If it seems like it's been a while since a person has replied, stop and see if their character left the roleplay. If they didn't, you left them behind. I hate this. You do it, and I will not respond to your roleplay and it's likely that I will not roleplay with you again. Do not make it so they have to rejoin a roleplay they never left.
3. Respect other people's moves.
Do not place your moves above theirs in importance, as this allows them to do the same to you. Unless there is a good reason such as powerplay (which should be reported rather than replied to), do not do it. If there is an important piece of information that the move clashes with, tell them rather than override.
4. Be an active roleplayer.
Joining a roleplay and simply standing around, waiting for someone to talk to your character, is simply a cry for attention. This will annoy other roleplayers, and if no one responds to your character, no one but yourself can be blamed. Have your character interact with others, they're not a plant.
5. Observe some form of order.
Do you like chaos? Don't answer that. Essentially, without a posting order, many roleplayers will cut off what others are about to. It can cause frustration and irritation. Each posting order is unique to the roleplay, and yes, the posting order can change throughout the roleplay. It's just a basic rule of thumb to not post after a different person posts, every single time.
6. Respect the abilities of others.
If their character can do something, do not automatically top it when your character has no history in it, and do not automatically figure it out to the T. They have these abilities and that makes them unique, get your own. The worst mistake a person can do is underestimate a persons abilities or state that their ability is wrong in an RP. This can be considered powerplay in certain situations.
7. Be Patient. Don't Harass.
People have lives, let them live them to the fullest. Not everyone can be online to reply to a roleplay, and not everyone can be constantly replying. Allow them to reply at their own pace. A nudge is okay, but if you're telling them on daily basis to reply, it's annoying.[/ul]
If you have any questions, feel free to ask below. Otherwise, I hope that these things are taken into consideration at least while roleplaying.
While this is largely the same list my sister used, I would like to put my own spin on it. After all, she only have 6 Common Courtesies with the intent of adding more. I think that these 7 will cover our site quite well.
NOTE: These are not rules. These are simply guidelines to make sure that people aren't jumping down your throat. If you follow these as closely as you can, you also avoid making an ass out of yourself.
So, without further ado, I present to you, the 7 Common Courtesies of Roleplaying.
Do not take over a roleplay that is not yours by coming in and essentially demanding the attention to your character and their plot. It can naturally shift towards any character, but to force this shift through random and completely uncalled for drama is simply rude.
2. Do not leave roleplayers behind.
If it seems like it's been a while since a person has replied, stop and see if their character left the roleplay. If they didn't, you left them behind. I hate this. You do it, and I will not respond to your roleplay and it's likely that I will not roleplay with you again. Do not make it so they have to rejoin a roleplay they never left.
3. Respect other people's moves.
Do not place your moves above theirs in importance, as this allows them to do the same to you. Unless there is a good reason such as powerplay (which should be reported rather than replied to), do not do it. If there is an important piece of information that the move clashes with, tell them rather than override.
4. Be an active roleplayer.
Joining a roleplay and simply standing around, waiting for someone to talk to your character, is simply a cry for attention. This will annoy other roleplayers, and if no one responds to your character, no one but yourself can be blamed. Have your character interact with others, they're not a plant.
5. Observe some form of order.
Do you like chaos? Don't answer that. Essentially, without a posting order, many roleplayers will cut off what others are about to. It can cause frustration and irritation. Each posting order is unique to the roleplay, and yes, the posting order can change throughout the roleplay. It's just a basic rule of thumb to not post after a different person posts, every single time.
6. Respect the abilities of others.
If their character can do something, do not automatically top it when your character has no history in it, and do not automatically figure it out to the T. They have these abilities and that makes them unique, get your own. The worst mistake a person can do is underestimate a persons abilities or state that their ability is wrong in an RP. This can be considered powerplay in certain situations.
7. Be Patient. Don't Harass.
People have lives, let them live them to the fullest. Not everyone can be online to reply to a roleplay, and not everyone can be constantly replying. Allow them to reply at their own pace. A nudge is okay, but if you're telling them on daily basis to reply, it's annoying.[/ul]
If you have any questions, feel free to ask below. Otherwise, I hope that these things are taken into consideration at least while roleplaying.