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.
26 Mar 2022, 2:37pm
KezikaOh yours is definitely correctly aligned. Her 'truth' doesn't align with reality, it's just naivete. Kumo Crew not dealing in slaves? She's welcome to tell that truth to the countless former Kumo slaves in my slavery rehabilitation centers. They don't even try to hide it, they make public executions of political opponents in Harma, brought to them as "marked slaves" from elsewhere.


--((OOC Note: Archon's fortification action in powerplay is delivering Tagged Slaves to Harma))--

Sounds like I have someone else to murder when the Raiders are quiet.
26 Mar 2022, 2:40pm
KazukoHimura
KezikaOh yours is definitely correctly aligned. Her 'truth' doesn't align with reality, it's just naivete. Kumo Crew not dealing in slaves? She's welcome to tell that truth to the countless former Kumo slaves in my slavery rehabilitation centers. They don't even try to hide it, they make public executions of political opponents in Harma, brought to them as "marked slaves" from elsewhere.


--((OOC Note: Archon's fortification action in powerplay is delivering Tagged Slaves to Harma))--


Sounds like I have someone else to murder when the Raiders are quiet.


Don't risk going after Archon, he's way too protected and powerful. If you're lucky you end up a Kumo slave, otherwise you end up dead.
26 Mar 2022, 2:41pm
KezikaDon't risk going after Archon, he's way too protected and powerful. If you're lucky you end up a Kumo slave, otherwise you end up dead.
I guess ending up dead is better than being a Kumo slave.
26 Mar 2022, 3:04pm
Meowers
KezikaDon't risk going after Archon, he's way too protected and powerful. If you're lucky you end up a Kumo slave, otherwise you end up dead.

I guess ending up dead is better than being a Kumo slave.

*chokes back a sob*


Last edit: 26 Mar 2022, 4:32pm
26 Mar 2022, 3:17pm
MeowersI guess ending up dead is better than being a Kumo slave.


I would agree, torture is commonplace amongst their slaves.

KazukoHimura*chokes back a sob*


We don't want to lose you to such again and will do all in our power to prevent it. Come for hugs and tea next time you're aboard the carrier.
26 Mar 2022, 4:35pm
Kezika
MeowersI guess ending up dead is better than being a Kumo slave.



I would agree, torture is commonplace amongst their slaves.


A-amongst all slaves....

Kezika
KazukoHimura*chokes back a sob*



We don't want to lose you to such again and will do all in our power to prevent it. Come for hugs and tea next time you're aboard the carrier.

Thanks...I-I'll come up soon. *sniffle*
28 Mar 2022, 5:01am
oh fuck. I mean EG Union. why the hell did I say Kumo Crew, why?????

I'm so sorry. And Meowers, you're right, your truth is valid here. My argument about cause and effect was supposed to be semantic, about how slavers are bad because their existence is harmful, but honestly, fuck it. You're still right.

KazukoHimura, I can't stress enough how thankful I am that you have good friends. I'm by no means one of them, but I owe you a big favor now.

(OOC note: my fuckup of words and failure to explain what Lily meant by "cause and effect reversed" was also OOC)


Last edit: 28 Mar 2022, 5:36am
30 Mar 2022, 7:04pm
So uh, I've been thinking.
A number of years ago, the Archon agreed to sentence my father to a life of torture, as requested by an Alliance judiciary commitee, which made the request by popular demand of those affected by my dad's first rampage. over 50 people killed in 10 minutes.
And I guess it's a really uncomfortable thing to think about, because the Archon did me a favor. My father likely would have been able to break out of an Alliance prison, and that would mean certain death for me.
It fucks me up to think about it. Sure, the Archon saved my life. The Archon gave me the opportunity to grow into the woman I am now, and become who I always was, but you know what?
You know what?

I don't owe him SHIT for it, and it does NOTHING to make him any less of a horrible person. He's true to his word, sure, but that doesn't make him any better.

Horrible people still do good things sometimes. But that doesn't make them any less horrible.
31 Mar 2022, 2:03pm
GalNet NewsHowever, there is no indication that this mining operation is connected to Salvation’s efforts to combat the Thargoids.


Oh come on GalNet! Weird radiation? In Guardian space? Weird radiation spikes already known to be associates with Thargoids... Known associates of Salvation? No indication? Do you think we're stupid?
31 Mar 2022, 3:15pm
KezikaOh come on GalNet! Weird radiation? In Guardian space? Weird radiation spikes already known to be associates with Thargoids... Known associates of Salvation? No indication? Do you think we're stupid?


Right! Damn reporters think we're idiots.
31 Mar 2022, 3:40pm
Dren Dakar
KezikaOh come on GalNet! Weird radiation? In Guardian space? Weird radiation spikes already known to be associates with Thargoids... Known associates of Salvation? No indication? Do you think we're stupid?



Right! Damn reporters think we're idiots.

Oh no. Nope, you're not gonna pull one over on me! I'm pretty sure this is Thargoid related.
31 Mar 2022, 4:58pm
KazukoHimura
Dren Dakar
KezikaOh come on GalNet! Weird radiation? In Guardian space? Weird radiation spikes already known to be associates with Thargoids... Known associates of Salvation? No indication? Do you think we're stupid?


Right! Damn reporters think we're idiots.


Oh no. Nope, you're not gonna pull one over on me! I'm pretty sure this is Thargoid related.


For sure, either Guardian or Thargoid given "weird radiation" and where it's found. Add to that Salvation's mega-weapon was some sort of radiation burst as well for that matter.

Of course if it helps with that thing I'm in.
31 Mar 2022, 5:54pm
KezikaFor sure, either Guardian or Thargoid given "weird radiation" and where it's found. Add to that Salvation's mega-weapon was some sort of radiation burst as well for that matter.

Of course if it helps with that thing I'm in.


Sorry, pretty new around here and I apologize if I'm being too forward but what is "that thing" you are in?
Ignore me if I am being rude, no need to answer if I am overstepping.
31 Mar 2022, 6:01pm
Dren Dakar
KezikaFor sure, either Guardian or Thargoid given "weird radiation" and where it's found. Add to that Salvation's mega-weapon was some sort of radiation burst as well for that matter.

Of course if it helps with that thing I'm in.



Sorry, pretty new around here and I apologize if I'm being too forward but what is "that thing" you are in?
Ignore me if I am being rude, no need to answer if I am overstepping.

You're fine, I'm curious too.
31 Mar 2022, 6:12pm
Dren Dakar
KezikaFor sure, either Guardian or Thargoid given "weird radiation" and where it's found. Add to that Salvation's mega-weapon was some sort of radiation burst as well for that matter.

Of course if it helps with that thing I'm in.



Sorry, pretty new around here and I apologize if I'm being too forward but what is "that thing" you are in?
Ignore me if I am being rude, no need to answer if I am overstepping.


Salvation's Thargoid mega-weapon he used a a while back to quickly clear the Cornsar system of a Thargoid invasion.

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