John MathurinTo sort of build off on this, do remember that there's a logbook option. RP generally works best when it allows for other people to participate - most posts should be setting up something for others to participate in or be an offering to someone else's storyline. There are a few cases where people post something to an RP post when it really ought to be in a logbook, which results in potentially wasted story. It's something else to be mindful of.

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Stryker Aune

I will try to be tactful here.

Fishing for RP, is exactly that fishing. You have to leave a baited hook for others to want to grab onto and participate. Ending posts with "I'm going to go off and take a nap." is not very appealing. But something along the lines "His casts his cool blue eyes to the patron next to him, and asks the question. "Why are you here?" leaves a hook for others to work with.

You have to ask yourself the question "Am I leaving a hook, for others to grab on to?" If your not, you're not likely to land any RP.

The other thing to consider is proper grammar, spelling and cohesion. Sure, some mistakes are fine, and in reality no one talks perfectly, but in most cases role play is about creating a story. Would you want to pick up a book full of grammatical and spelling errors and read it? I wouldn't.

Character development is important. I haven't seen much in this area and the idea of you creating an alt doesn't make much sense. Work on your current character, get a personality, backstory, some identity and you will see that it becomes easier to play him.

We are here for you and we do want to see the community grow, so please don't take this as slam, but rather constructive criticism.

If you have questions, feel free to PM me.

Nicely said. And agreed. Quite a few here are very generous with their time. They enjoy helping people.

Some other tips I'm learning along the way: logbooks (ironically I only have one entry now, but I've started several new and improved entries thanks to the suggestions of some helpful souls)- going back and fleshing out the details that people here don't only want, but probably need in order to invest their energy in worth while writing. Most of the time a lack of inclusion isn't personal. People here are looking for engaging story and they are often cautious and courteous with taking liberties with other people's characters. How can someone engage another fairly if they have absolutely nothing to go on? They really can't, and they can't do it tactfully due to so many unknowns. Even without bios and backstory though people here have generally been great about including people who make a sincere effort to participate and or learn.

My suggestion is do what I'm doing right now. Write your story first, be a little selfish in the beginning and give people rich landscapes to work with, they'll read them, and they'll appreciate it- and build you in more appropriately where it makes sense.

Last thing I would say is like a strong hook, don't forget the sinker. Instead of letting things drudge on for pages and pages, if it's good stuff, and feels strong, don't be afraid to end it and move to the next segment down the line. Things can get cold and stale fast when people run out of ideas, so they just keep guessing hoping something interesting will happen. It's ok to reach out to who you're building story with and preemptively build an arch- then let some improve happen simultaneously.

Hop in, the waters fine, and it's a good time mostly.

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John MathurinTo sort of build off on this, do remember that there's a logbook option. RP generally works best when it allows for other people to participate... *snip*

JM thanks for bringing this up (as I'm working on precisely that). Do you mind commenting on this a bit more? For instance when do you segue to or from logbooks or how would you suggest best practice in these instances?... *snip*

MediaevalJamesI have two questions about thi-, hang on... three questions about Roleplay in this forum.

1: What is the best way to enter into RP, and does it have to be related to the previous post or can it be the start of its own story?
2: Can my characters be as eccentric as I want as long as it does not disrupt the flow (of course leading into it naturally, I.E. start off unknown and more things will be learned over time)?
3: Are funny hats allowed?

(It might be obvious what I might do)

NFC PhistoSilly hats is pretty much a honest appraisal of Imperial fashion anyway, right?

Son of khzvoltzy'know, i think im gonna try again with RP, now, i have decided to convert my ASP into a CAS freelancing ground strike ASP or the "CASP"