Greetings from Karos

[Karos]

Greetings members of the role player guild.

I shan't lie I'm rather new to all this and have a fair bit to learn. The only other experience I've had with RP's in the past, was on a Warhammer 40,000 Lore forum and our RP's were always very informal.

Any advice for a new player would be immensely appreciated, particularly regarding how rules work for more structured RP's, especially regarding things like magic systems and basics such as determining whether attacks hit, wound etc. I understand that different GM's use different methods, but if there were any overarching system I should be aware of I'd be interested in finding out all I can so as to not slow down any RP's.

Above all I'm looking forward to getting back into role playing, it's been a while so I can't wait to start role playing with you all.

[meadowlark]

Hello, would you be willing to do this plot?

I was wondering if you'd be willing to do a romance role-play I was thinking something where my girl has an abusive father, and your boy is the high schools popular kid, he also has a girlfriend which him and his girlfriend unknowing of my girls situation continuously bully her etc? If you're interested I already have my intro.

[Lady Absinthia]

Welcome to our little slice of insanity.

As far as getting to know things, it is pretty laid back and there is no grand arc. Each GM has their own style and rule base, the best I can say is follow the GM's lead. All else fails, start your own and run it how you would like. Most of us GM are pretty laid back and willing to teach and guide when needed.

[Karos]

@Lady Amalthea

Okay then, sounds like a good way of doing things just jump right in and see how they work.

[Karos]

@meadowlark

Sounds like an interesting RP, however it's not quite my cup of tea. I'd be interested in reading through it though once it gets going however, oh and thanks for the offer.

[meadowlark]

@karos I have one in the threads called what comes around goes around. It's int he 1x1 section you can read it if you like, it's only 3 posts long we just started yesterday.

[Lady Absinthia]

@Karos Yeah, usually the best way on most sites. If you click my name it will take you to my profile and I am currently running a casual fantasy RP, it's pretty laid back and I'll be walking people through my personal fight system. Might be a good place to start if you are interested. I'm pretty easy going and open.

[Karos]

@Lady Amalthea Sounds awesome I'll give it a look.

[ArenaSnow]

Right then.

Rules generally go by the following (many are unspoken, some are changed by the GM, but generally this is how things end up working):

-First person is rarely used, if ever. Some folks go so far as bashing it. If you're a first person kind of guy... hate to scare you off, but there aren't too many of that sort of mind.
-Fights, actions, the like that affect other characters go like this typically (in an ideal situation): One person posts what they intend to do (y slices at x's leg, intending to sever it) and the other person accepts it as they will (x dodges, x is severely wounded in z spot, etc). If you have a high enough degree of trust with each other you might be able to get away with performing minor actions without waiting for an extra post responding to it.
-I suggest starting off with a free RP of your choice (if you're accustomed to a slightly higher standard, there are threads there and posters that do go beyond a bit). They aren't very high-key and get you attuned to how things on the site work. As you grow more comfortable, try casual; it's probably the most diverse section and for me is the best balance. If you want to spend time putting high amounts of depth into things, don't mind reading extremely long posts, and/or don't mind making such posts, advanced might be an option. Tags on the top of the thread you're in (in the roleplay sections) indicate which level is expected if you find yourself in a 1x1 thread or something in the nations forum. Specific rules do vary.
-If you're unclear about anything before joining or have quirks that may or may not fit in, ask. It helps :)
-Magic systems, except perhaps in tabletop or some advanced ones, are typically freeform and depend greatly on the preference of the GM around here.
-Have fun. You will learn soon why there's only happy people on here... the ones that aren't are removed.

[Ermine]

TRANSMIT - initiate napalm signal - RECEIVE - initiate heavy metal identity - SOCK 'N' DOLL - initiate huntress class - EIGHT OF SWORDS - never shall I bend my knees before any lord or chieftain - INSECTICIDE OR AUTOMATONOCIDE? - to every action there is always opposed an equal reaction - IF WE FALL, WE ALL FALL - you will not be punished for your anger, you will be punished by your anger - THE SUN THE MOON AND THE TRUTH - the most merciful thing in the world, I think, is the inability of the human mind to correlate all its contents - WITNESS - Karos

That one wasn't very good.
For that, I apologize.
Welcome.

[Karos]

@Ermine I find myself confused and intrigued, is that a standard way to greet new people around here?

[Ermine]

It's how I greet people.
Everyone's is unique.

[Karos]

@Ermine I see, well unique to say the very least, haha.

[Ermine]

Nothing unique about it. It's how all things can be introduced.
wiki.crygaia.com/view/Lore:1712_Fire
wiki.crygaia.com/view/Lore:League_of_M..
^ Those are "local" entries, not faction or person entries, but they're in the same format.
I write longer ones. -shrug- Because why not?