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.
24 May 2022, 3:42pm
Meowers
KazukoHimuraOh yes. I'll be joining you-and not just because there's food. I'd rather stay at a distance for this...

Yeah, we'll make quite a contrasty pair of pizza devourers. And I just want to look what these guys will do being drunk. My money is on Jubei starting a fight with something inanimate and losing it, in both meanings of losing it, and Creamy making drunken compliments to every woman around, even if she's a poster of a Thargoid hanging on the bar wall.


Oh, did someone mention pizza? I set my Insight to give a notification whenever that's mentioned. I'm down for pizza! Oh and if Jubei is there we can get that arm wrestling in!
24 May 2022, 3:45pm
KezikaOh, did someone mention pizza?
Yeah. More meat and cheese, personally.

KezikaOh and if Jubei is there we can get that arm wrestling in!
I might join your little tournament even if foot-punching is my favourite, hah.
24 May 2022, 3:51pm
Creamy Goodness IIIOliver! Are you going to accept my challenge? Perhaps Mr Himura could come along to adjudicate, and maybe get some flex in that rod he keeps up his.. .. In the dark.

Sorry bub, I want nothin' to do with that crazy sonofabitch. Oliver and me... we're like oil and water. We don't get along, or play nice.
24 May 2022, 3:52pm
Meowers
KezikaOh, did someone mention pizza?

Yeah. More meat and cheese, personally.

KezikaOh and if Jubei is there we can get that arm wrestling in!

I might join your little tournament even if foot-punching is my favourite, hah.


Oh yes a meat and cheese tray would be splendid addition as well. Only the finest charcuterie for the pizza party! I'll bring the crystal goblets and Anlian Gin as well! Any particular meat cuts you prefer?

Oh yes, foot punching is definitely a good tactic as well!

Jubei Himura
Creamy Goodness IIIOliver! Are you going to accept my challenge? Perhaps Mr Himura could come along to adjudicate, and maybe get some flex in that rod he keeps up his.. .. In the dark.


Sorry bub, I want nothin' to do with that crazy sonofabitch. Oliver and me... we're like oil and water. We don't get along, or play nice.


Well, still interested in a pizza party in any case?
24 May 2022, 3:59pm
KezikaI'll bring the crystal goblets and Anlian Gin as well! Any particular meat cuts you prefer?
Uh. I gave up on alcohol, so looks like I'll be the only sober person on that party. And anything will do fine, if there's more meat than fat. I'm constantly chewing on jerky during long patrols. Like those warriors of the ancient times.

KezikaOh yes, foot punching is definitely a good tactic as well!
Yeah, when it's time to break something, I prefer shooting, so, both hands are occupied. However, feet are ready to kick some arse! Hah.
24 May 2022, 4:10pm
KezikaOh, did someone mention pizza? I set my Insight to give a notification whenever that's mentioned. I'm down for pizza! Oh and if Jubei is there we can get that arm wrestling in!


Yep! And I'd so watch this arm-wrestling match.

Jubei HimuraSorry bub, I want nothin' to do with that crazy sonofabitch. Oliver and me... we're like oil and water. We don't get along, or play nice.


So I've seen and heard. Meowers here had her money on you getting drunk and fighting something inanimate, but I told her that with Oliver around, that likely wasn't happening.

KezikaOh yes a meat and cheese tray would be splendid addition as well. Only the finest charcuterie for the pizza party! I'll bring the crystal goblets and Anlian Gin as well! Any particular meat cuts you prefer?


No preference. Though obviously skip the alcohol for me.

KezikaWell, still interested in a pizza party in any case?


Oh yes, feel free to join us!

Meowerslooks like I'll be the only sober person on that party.


Um, did you forget I don't drink either?

MeowersYeah, when it's time to break something, I prefer shooting, so, both hands are occupied. However, feet are ready to kick some arse! Hah.


Also a shooter myself, but am slowly learning hand-to-hand combat. My mentor is actually present as well!
24 May 2022, 4:15pm
Well I can source some good exotic juices as well of course. I suppose we could have the pizza party aboard one of my ships.
24 May 2022, 4:15pm
KazukoHimuraUm, did you forget I don't drink either?
...
Also a shooter myself, but am slowly learning hand-to-hand combat. My mentor is actually present as well!
Ow, I guess yes. My memory is a piece of shit actually. Or I didn't know... Ah, I guess I did forget about did I know it or not, hah.

And yeah, I know some moves by myself, but Creamy is the best melee fighter I know. My hand skills are self-defensive mostly, to avoid clinches, while kicking something hard is an offensive thing, to make them balanced, hah.
24 May 2022, 4:23pm
KezikaWell I can source some good exotic juices as well of course. I suppose we could have the pizza party aboard one of my ships.


Sure, juice is perfectly fine!

Meowersbut Creamy is the best melee fighter I know.


Funnily enough, he's not who I'm referring to-I literally just met Creamy over these channels recently.
24 May 2022, 4:29pm
Meowers
KazukoHimuraUm, did you forget I don't drink either?
...
Also a shooter myself, but am slowly learning hand-to-hand combat. My mentor is actually present as well!

Ow, I guess yes. My memory is a piece of shit actually. Or I didn't know... Ah, I guess I did forget about did I know it or not, hah.

And yeah, I know some moves by myself, but Creamy is the best melee fighter I know. My hand skills are self-defensive mostly, to avoid clinches, while kicking something hard is an offensive thing, to make them balanced, hah.


Ah, well I had plans to give Miss Himura some hand-to-hand combat training in the training room at the mansion, perhaps with help by my old instructor from my time in the Imperial Guard special forces.
24 May 2022, 4:35pm
So, khm, I prefer shooting and foot-to-arse combat, making mass and strength work together. Working good so far.

And, hehehe, Creamy had seen some of my shooting. No doubt he'll say that I'm going to marry the rifle. However, knowing people... rifle is going to be the most faithful partner, hah.


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24 May 2022, 4:42pm
MeowersSo, khm, I prefer shooting and foot-to-arse combat, making mass and strength work together. Working good so far.

And, hehehe, Creamy had seen some of my shooting.


Well you're welcome to come along for hand to hand training if desired as well of course. Always good to have that up your sleeve if the situation requires.
24 May 2022, 4:48pm
KezikaAh, well I had plans to give Miss Himura some hand-to-hand combat training in the training room at the mansion, perhaps with help by my old instructor from my time in the Imperial Guard special forces.

I remember us having this discussion, but then things...happened. Glad this was just postponed, and not completely dropped.
24 May 2022, 4:57pm
Oh! We seem to have a spontaneous party on our hands. Top draw!

Can't say I'm sad I won't be partaking in a drinking contest. Ninette has limited my alcoholic intake over the past few months, and I think I would have lost. A lot. Still would have been fun what? I am impressed Mr Himura considered the invitation, and I gladly withdraw my 'rod in a dark place' comment.
I'm on a limited pizza allowance too, but I'll just have to spend longer in the gym each day. Well, shall we meet at the Galactic on Citi in Inara?

I say, on the other hand, I have very recently had an Orca custom-built, and a celebrated interior designer appointed the spacious guest quarts to a very high standard. The Honour Promise won't be truly christened until a raucous party has done millions of credits with of damage to the interior.

A worthwhile sacrifice I am will to make.
24 May 2022, 5:06pm
Creamy Goodness IIII say, on the other hand, I have very recently had an Orca custom-built
Oh. Glad to hear you're getting out of financial troubles. It's quite a nasty situation.

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