Elite roleplay: Banter

General Roleplay Etiquette:

1. Control only the actions of your own character(s). (AKA: God Mode)
This doesn't matter how small the action is, even if it is as simple as scratching their nose or a direct reaction to something else that just happened. This applies to everything from casual conversation to full blown fight scenes. If you'd like someone to do something specific, PM that person, however keep in mind they are completely within their rights to say no. Especially if said action is inappropriate to their character and/or circumstance.

2. Don't brute force your way into another persons RP.
Approaching with a conversation starter is fine, or indeed some other small action. However charging in, guns blazing and disrupting the flow of another person/pair/groups conversation/arc is about as rude as doing so in real life. If something is going on that you'd like to participate in, be subtle about it. Put out a gentle hook for someone to take, but again, be aware that said hook may not be taken. If you fear it was simply unnoticed, PM the person or people it concerns. Or even leave a message in the OOC forums.

3. Good grammar and spelling is preferred.
We're not asking you to be perfect, but please at least demonstrate willingness. no1 iz gna tak u srsly usng txt spk. There's a wide variety of people here, many who speak English as a second, or even third language. There are even some with varying degrees of dyslexia and/or likely other issues that affect spelling/grammar. We accept them all here. However, people who aren't accepted, are those unwilling to accept polite correction. Remember that even a small thing like the placement of a comma, or the wrong use of there/their/they're can completely change the definition of an entire sentence.

4. Accept constructive criticism gracefully and politely.
If someone spots an issue with your writings, they may wish to help you improve that writing. They may do this through PM or even publicly air their thoughts on the OOC forum. If they have taken the time to be polite and explain what is wrong with your writing, the best way to behave is to respond in kind, using the same manner they have approached you with. It means they have taken an active interest in what you have written and wish to see more. Basically, you have a fan!

5. Don't take the actions or opinions of things done IN RP, to be directly relevant to the writers thoughts or opinions.
Basically, if some ones character calls your character a jackass, it doesn't mean the writer thinks you are a jackass. It's a ROLE they are PLAYING. Watch a movie. The argument between the characters isn't an argument between the actors involved. The same applies here.

6. It's not a popularity contest.
Your RP might be bustling with participants. You have 3 people off station in a fire fight, while another 2 are infiltrating the darkest areas of the station, meanwhile a group of 4 others are tracking your movements in an effort to stop you. Good for you, I'm sure it will be a thrilling read! But you know what? Sometimes the absolute BEST work, comes from two RP characters having a simple heart to heart. Both are valid, both are great, but NEITHER is categorically better than the other. Period.


Inara RP Etiquette:

1. Respect the setting and rules of the universe.
Inara is an Elite: Dangerous 3rd Party Tool. The RP Forums are set in the Elite: Dangerous universe. Elite: Dangerous has rules, as any fictional universe does from Lord of the Rings to Star Wars, or Game of Thrones to Star Trek. If you intend to RP within the Elite: Dangerous universe you are bound by the history and rules of that universe. Simply put, this RP forum is bound by the same rules as the game, so if it can't be done in the game, it is not permitted here. This applies to things from a 50Ly Jump Range on a normal, unmodified Sidewinder, to the destruction of entire stations.

2. Respect the characters created by others.
We have a wide variety of characters already here. It's expected that some will be similar, just as it's expected that two characters will be vastly different. Opinions of each persons character will naturally be varied, but all are valid provided they follow the rules of the universe. You are allowed to interact with, or avoid interaction with, any character in the RP forums. But you have no right to belittle others for their creation. You are not an authority figure on writing, nor are you directly affected by another persons imagination. You might not like it, but you MUST respect it.

3. Be caught up on current events before joining in.
You need basic things like character descriptions in order to interact with them. You also need to know what's going on in the surrounding areas. This is simply because the people you are hoping to RP with, might be gearing up to something that you might not want to be part of. Or simply that the most recent post, out of context, could leave a different impression on the goings on than if you gather that context. We don't expect you to read every single post from the beginning of the forums, just enough to get that basic understanding.

4. Either subscribe to, or frequently check, the Roleplay: Q&A and OOC forum.
People may be discussing something relevant to you there, or even discussing you directly. Perhaps someone asked what the general consensus on the existence or non-existence of a certain object. Or we're just chatting about random gibberish. Either way, be aware of it and use it. If you're unsure about something, such as how guns would look and or behave, or even the music selection, use the OOC forum to ask. We don't have all of the answers, but the collective knowledge and logic usually allows us to overcome an issue and come to a decision on what should be allowed. Frontier Developments, and even David Braben himself, don't have the answers to every possible question that can be asked.

5. Large Scale events exploding out of nowhere are a complete no go.
We get it. Everyone wants their character to be noticed and for people to be tripping over themselves to interact with them. In some audiences, an introduction involving you blasting in for landing in a fiery wreckage of a ship, before cart wheeling out and sword fighting 35 Ninjas before whisking off with the local celebrity for a glorious night of passion, is in fact, cool. This is not one of those audiences. It is generally considered better to build your character up slowly over time. Eventually, you might even have a legitimate excuse to fight those Ninjas. Maybe even with other RP participants by your side.

6. Perfect characters are boring.
The point of a character arc, is that it is in fact, an arc shape. One who is morally unquestionable, fully kitted out and an infinite fountain of knowledge, cannot go through an arc. Give your character flaws. Be it a tendency towards befriending the wrong people, or a bad knee that frequently gives out at inopportune moments. It gives readers something to latch onto and empathise with. You can give your character exceptional capabilities at something, but it requires balance. She's a damn good pilot with no equal, but can't drive an SRV for peanuts. It can lead to some very interesting moments between characters, be it heartfelt or comedic.


Other Notes:
It should be noted that there can be exceptions to these points. For example, good grammar when a character is speaking is actually rare. Few people in real life actually speak with perfect eloquence after all. Or previously arranged actions during a fight scene, such as someone stumbling back after a punch. What's key to remember is context.

All in all, remember this is purely for fun. We have some seriously talented writers here, and others whose writing history starts and ends at high school. But many are willing to help out in whatever way they can. All it takes is that you ask nicely.

Also keep in mind that many people who RP here, also have logbook stories related to the character, or characters, they portray. If it looks like there's an "in joke" going on that you're unsure of, it's probably in those.

In fact, some users have even gone to the trouble of creating "alts" to RP with. If you read back far enough, it's usually pretty clear who has and hasn't, and which ones are the "alts". It's therefore not unheard of to see the apparent seizing of control of other characters. If you do spot one, point it out in the OOC section. If intervention is needed, it will be sorted quickly and (hopefully) politely.

Most, if not all RP participants here have Logbook stories pertaining to their character(s). These are for the reading pleasure of anyone who wishes to do so. While it can be useful to read them in order to gain a bit of backstory on a character you wish to interact with, it should not be assumed that your character shares that knowledge. Within the E:D Universe, these Logbooks either don't exist, or are private diaries kept by the characters. Either way, without explicit statements to say otherwise from the writer, your interactions should reflect that your character is in the dark about any information you, the writer/reader, have gained from reading the stories.
09 May 2021, 2:51pm
Binnein in Epsilon Phoenicis, for the moment. I'm due for personal leave in a few weeks and plan on getting as far from here as possible without leaving the bubble. What about you?
09 May 2021, 3:12pm
Haven't had a hat stand since I left Colonia, happy to say.
09 May 2021, 5:29pm
You and Evanson still consulting together?
09 May 2021, 5:41pm
Not presently. Last I heard, he was still in Colonia. Probably on one of his vision quests.
09 May 2021, 5:47pm
... Somehow I'm not surprised.

If your consulting work ever brings you through my neck of the woods, let me know. Grab a drink with you.
09 May 2021, 5:50pm
You got it. Nice talking with you, Cait.
14 May 2021, 5:09am
I swear to the gods... Some fraking moron got his ship stuck in the toast rack. Not what you want when you're trying to be subtle and dock in a hurry. I lost count of how many hours it took the damn tugs to get the ship out.

I bet it was some fraking newjack who bit off more than he can chew.

Can you tell I'm annoyed? I could punch someone! I only just fraking landed.
14 May 2021, 5:44am
Tigger giggles as she watches from the bar as ships finally start docking.

So glad i snuck in front of that beluga an hour ago.

I might have bumped her slightly and she got wedged in the slot.

Its ok, no one saw me do it...

She signals her pilot, come on Daiana we can finally get out of here.


Last edit: 14 May 2021, 5:58am
14 May 2021, 7:45pm
What time does the show start?
14 May 2021, 8:51pm
Oh, my good man, life is a show! It has good, bad, memorable, and forgettable moments, like every good show. It's just that most people's are forgettable, and so dull.

But please, what show were you talking about?
14 May 2021, 10:57pm
I suppose it could be entertaining to sit outside a busy station and see who could win the competition to be the worst pilot of the region.
23 May 2021, 10:48am
Do you need a place to go to meet friends away from the hustle and bustle of a station? Or maybe you’re like Maul and you got no friends, so you’re just desperate for human contact. Does the chance of being scanned and arrested put you off the bars in your favorite systems? Well worry not; we got ya covered at Creamyways, the bar at the end of the street.

The management is not always on hand to put the lights on, but local stations and nearby systems like Cubeo are often willing to pay someone to sort that out.

Here at Creamyways we are planning to fit dancing poles and employ fit dancers to use them, (Auditions for female dancers to be held in my quarters soon)



Are you like Maul, not one of the pretty people? Don’t worry, your all welcome at Triptraps situated under the bridge with the rest of the trolls by the power plant.


Ugmos need to keep warm too. As you can see, it’s a fair distance away from Creamyways, and that’s the way we like it.


Creamyways has 2 landing pads for the law-abiding, and endless space for the fun peoples’ ships; just don’t land on the race track. Speaking of SRVs, Creamyways has plenty of parking right outside, so your drunken stumble to a comfortable SRV is never too far.. . no matter who it belongs to.


Don’t feel like going back to your ship, or you would like to keep the reasonably priced company of the Creamyways accommodating staff?

You’re in luck my fried, other than the power plant, every other building in Bhatt’s Prize is a hotel that can let you have rooms by the hour, or minutes if you happen to be Maul.

Don’t waste time with licensed establishments, come on down to Creamyways where everyone and anyone is always welcome, even Maul. You can find us under the second star in the Karsuki Ti system on body B 1 at Bhatt’s Prize.

Bring Power Regulator in case no staff are on hand


Last edit: 23 May 2021, 1:16pm
23 May 2021, 11:06am
Yeah, how could that possibly go wrong? What a great idea...
23 May 2021, 12:51pm
Creamy Goodness IIIDo you need a place to go to meet friends away from the hustle and bustle of a station? Or maybe you’re like Maul and you got no friends, so you’re just desperate for human contact.


Ouch! Your words hurt Mr. Goodness.

Besides, human contact is overrated.

*Hugs computer closer to chest*

All the friends I need are in here.

23 May 2021, 12:58pm
Forcing Creamy to do pole dancing there would be my next mission perhaps...

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