MeowersTo cut things short - if you want to try yourself at writing logbooks, you may begin with describing what (and why) you do in game. But... Well. There's too many logs about 'I went there and did this and that'. Boring af. Make your imagination running.

Sakashirohow poverty and the struggle to pay off your family's debt turned you into a pirate.

Morgan James

Phineas BlacksolesIs there a template, so to speak, for logs? I'd kind of like to work on the story for my commander, but don't really know where to begin.

I've been following the RP between Vayle and Ridge, who seem to be doing the kind of RP I like. Tangible, believable characters, following a lore-friendly and intriguing plot. Props to those guys for doing it well! They've both got examples of what I would consider well-rounded bios, covering exactly what Meowers outlined.

As for the logbooks, from what I've read it seems that you can be much more loose with the lore. Obviously, if you're doing RP with others there needs to be common understanding and agreement on the fundamentals of the lore, as you need to have respect for the setting and those who wish to play in it. But your logbooks are your own indulgence - if people like your angle, they'll follow your writing. If not, they'll pass it by.

Saverio da Carrara

Morgan James
I've been following the RP between Vayle and Ridge...

+1, another stunning piece of writing indeed.

Phineas BlacksolesHere's my first attempt at a log entry.

Lambast Mercy

Phineas BlacksolesHere's my first attempt at a log entry.

Its got flavor and that turns it into a pilot writing about their week, rather than a player talking about a game.
I'd gladly read more.

Wulthus

Morgan James

Phineas BlacksolesIs there a template, so to speak, for logs? I'd kind of like to work on the story for my commander, but don't really know where to begin.

I've been following the RP between Vayle and Ridge, who seem to be doing the kind of RP I like. Tangible, believable characters, following a lore-friendly and intriguing plot. Props to those guys for doing it well! They've both got examples of what I would consider well-rounded bios, covering exactly what Meowers outlined.

As for the logbooks, from what I've read it seems that you can be much more loose with the lore. Obviously, if you're doing RP with others there needs to be common understanding and agreement on the fundamentals of the lore, as you need to have respect for the setting and those who wish to play in it. But your logbooks are your own indulgence - if people like your angle, they'll follow your writing. If not, they'll pass it by.

+1, another stunning piece of writing indeed.