I'm a bit nervous, but hello!

[Muscleshroom]

Hi! I'm Muscleshroom, and I love fungi more than anyone really should. I'm a thirteen year old girl and I've been roleplaying since I was seven years old, though I'm not too frequent in the art. Though I dabble with it from time to time on non-RP focused websites, I've never joined an actual roleplaying forum. I tend to get overwhelmed by most online interactions so I'll act kinda mousy for the most part. Please excuse me if I do or say anything stupid as I am completely unfamiliar with forums like these.

Advanced roleplay isn't my forte, I prefer to stick to the very basics as I find advanced roleplay sort of stressful, which isn't very fun for me. My characters are usually really goofy and not serious in tone so I hope I can find some lighthearted fun around here.

I have a few questions on how to navigate and operate my roleplaying business around the site, mostly because I'm terrified messing up and being awkward. I would appreciate some tips!

[SouffleGirl123]

@Muscleshroom Hey there! Welcome to RPG! I'm more than happy to answer any questions you may have, either here or in PM :)

[Muscleshroom]

@SouffleGirl123Hello, and thank you! I'm not very good with grasping the nuances of websites very quickly, so I'm glad that people on here seem to be helpful. A few questions:
When applying to a roleplay, do you just PM the creator? Is there any specific format to PM them in or do you just ask?
I noticed the character section, should I have a thread there to post my characters, or is that optional?
How important is it to be active on the more casual sides of roleplays here? I tend to disappear a lot if I'm not sure, so I'd like to know how frequent my activity should be.

[Nallore]

@Muscleshroom Hi there and welcome to RPG! :D

When you apply for an RP just mention the GM see if it's open, then you can apply by putting in the CS that they have set up for review. :)

It all depends on the GM some may have rules set up others they wont mind, but just let the GM know if you have to be gone for a few days or something.

[ArenaSnow]

Welcome :)

This guide may come of use to you.

[SouffleGirl123]

Hey @Muscleshroom! It's great to see you willing to get to know the place. To be honest I'm terrible at finding my way around websites but once you know what you're doing navigating around here is a breeze

When applying to a roleplay, do you just PM the creator?
Generally No. If you're interested in the interest check section add a comment. If it's in the actual RP section above all the comments is 3 tabs. IC, OOC and Character. Best to read through the first post in the OOC to check the GM's wanted method to apply. If nothing is said just drop a comment into the OOC claiming interest. The only exception is if the GM tells you another way to do so. I have seen one or 2 cases where the GM asks you to PM them but this is rare unless you're in the 1x1 section

Is there any specific format to PM them in or do you just ask?
As for format, usually not, they may specify so in their first post

I noticed the character section, should I have a thread there to post my characters, or is that optional?
This is totally optional

How important is it to be active on the more casual sides of roleplays here?
This depends on the GM. Some state you must post so much a week while some are more of a 'whenever you can'. Talk to the GM about it. We understand life happens so if you're in a RP with posting standards and you have to disappear just shout the GM a message in the OOC or PM them to let them know

Hope this helped :)

[Mahz]

@Muscleshroom Love the name. Muscleshroom

[Muscleshroom]

@MahzLol, thanks! :D

[BrokenPromise]

Howdy @Muscleshroom!

Seems like everyone's pounced onto your question already. we don't mind helping people out.

If you want to start roleplaying right now, you can always hop into the "you are your avatar" game by clicking here.