Post by The Duchess on Jan 3, 2012 15:39:03 GMT -5
Let's list some resources for new rpers - whether new to the FFRP scene, new to the SW setting, or similar. I know it can be very intimidating for people just starting out - and we've all spent our time as "sideline lurkers", worried about making social faux-paus.
www.forcejunkies.com/2012/01/03/so-you-want-to-be-a-roleplayer/
And my old favorite - originally made for WoW players, but the same themes are universal.
rpmadesimple.com/
Its "RP Stimulus Package" is still classic:
www.forcejunkies.com/2012/01/03/so-you-want-to-be-a-roleplayer/
And my old favorite - originally made for WoW players, but the same themes are universal.
rpmadesimple.com/
Its "RP Stimulus Package" is still classic:
- Be “fearless” (but don’t be a jerk) in public areas when roleplaying.
- Role-play where you are and as you can.
- Inspire/foster role-playing both in the game and out.
- Be a good example when RPing. Role-players AND Non-roleplayers do notice. You never know!
- Get into your realm’s RP Community. Who are the “RP Community” anyway? That’s YOU and your fellow RPers out there.
- Be a positive influence in your RP Community when you can.
- Help and attend events if you are able to. If you cannot go, spread the word!
- Try to help keep the RP immersion of the realm when able.
- Support efforts by others wishing to help others RP.
- Be supportive of new roleplayers.
- Be kind, respectful and helpful to other roleplayers in your RP community.
- Be kind, respectful and helpful to non-roleplayers, you never know when one of them may want to try to RP.
- Stay away from being elitist or egotistical in talking to other roleplayers. There is a difference between being knowledgeable and being a jerk.
- Be in character, even if you think no one’s watching. You may be surprised who is.
- Remember when you started out and give fellow roleplayers some slack before playing the “YOU ARE DOING IT WRONG!” card.
- Remember that it’s not just about YOU. Share the stage.
- Make connections both ICly and OOCly. More connections = more potential RP opportunites.
- Understand it is ok to make a mistake, we all do it at some point.
- Be open to explaining or helping others learn about roleplaying. If you don’t know an answer, nicely point them to someone or a site that can help.
- Think before we “judge” or be a jerk to other players.
- Spread the word about sites, forums, events and people that can help the RP community. If you won’t tell someone, who will?
- Be flexible in your role-playing, there will be times when you may have to retcon or fudge things.
- Respect the way other people roleplay. There’s no perfectly RIGHT way.
- Remember that just because you may not see role-playing, it doesn’t mean no one is doing it.
- Remember that your realm’s population will ebb and flow during the year (holidays, school, summer vacations, etc.)
- Remember that the pixels have people behind them. And feelings too.
- Roleplay outward and inward. Be out in the field where you are and allow others to enter roleplaying if it’s possible – bring people into your RP when you can.
- Before putting a condemned sign on your realm, see what you can do to help revive RP. You never know unless you look, and in some cases – try.
- Look for the RP, don’t wait for it to find you.
- Don’t see any RP, make it! Random RP can work.
- No events on your realm? Start one! You never know.
- Remember that RP starts where YOU are.
- Never give up.
