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.
05 Oct 2023, 8:50pm
I suspected this from the start. I just hope whatever quarantine measures they have in place on the rescue megaships are enough if the occupants turn out to not be so friendly.

If they are sleeper agents that can potentially create more hybrids ‘in the open’ or just spy for the Thargoids and cause a whole lot of mess… well, it was nice knowing everyone while it lasted. Hopefully some of them are actually not out of their minds and can tell something useful, though.
05 Oct 2023, 9:06pm
Kasumi Goto
Hey, at least you’ll be far away when we trigger the Titans into getting really pissed off by… digging into them with explosives.

Frankly, I'd be happy to take part in rescuing our potential downfall. One isn't going to be impressing a beautiful Emperor that maybe considering good breeding stock for the continuation of her bloodline. Nothing smooths the way forward like a spot of daring do.

Out here, she has no chance of witnessing any daring, or indeed, do, I may commit in her glorious name.

Besides, I rather miss bread and butter don'cha know?
05 Oct 2023, 9:22pm
I'd agree on the bread, not so sure on the butter.

And what good is an Emperor with a heir, if there is no Empire left to lead?

Oh well. I'd hope things aren't going to go down the drain very quickly from here, but my gut feeling says otherwise.
05 Oct 2023, 9:32pm
Because someone (potentially) has got to do it, and I rather fancy being the Emperor's Consort.

The end of civilization as we know it or not, her Imperial Majesty has requirements that I am very good at for filling. . . Once I get this damnable sand out of my everything.
06 Oct 2023, 9:38am
Willow ThornSo I guess I like, totally hit the mark with my hybrid prediction.

Have fun rescuing your 'totally still 100% human' Goid prisoners.


I don't think it's possible, and they must be kept under lockdown preferably a well locked cell according to this, but we must know what we facing at? Anyways, i don't think there's any price worth it to gave up your humanity and that's why we must do what we can. But that's the least of our worries as long we having peoples around whom can hardly pass the Turing test...
06 Oct 2023, 9:45am
Creamy Goodness IIIBecause someone (potentially) has got to do it, and I rather fancy being the Emperor's Consort.

The end of civilization as we know it or not, her Imperial Majesty has requirements that I am very good at for filling. . . Once I get this damnable sand out of my everything.


The end of the empire is more worrying and it will be the fact, they do nothing but let others do the dirty job, let's just hope it won't be the end of humanity.
29 Nov 2023, 2:51am
(Plans a spacewalk does not finds his space boots)
- hey buddy take mine.
- Sorry ole pal, but judging by the look your boots are several size smaller, and let's just not get into the smell coming from them.
- Buddy... they are unisize!
- ??? (silently reaches out for patience)
29 Nov 2023, 4:11am
Creamy Goodness IIIBecause someone (potentially) has got to do it, and I rather fancy being the Emperor's Consort.

The end of civilization as we know it or not, her Imperial Majesty has requirements that I am very good at for filling. . . Once I get this damnable sand out of my everything.


I swear that would be the best twist ending for your character to be the sire of the Emperors children , gonna read about it next elite in the lore just watch.
14 Dec 2023, 1:30pm
*Slicks back his hair with a dry hand because there is no gel on this dust-ball, and spit is too valuable to waist*

"One dose what one can for the good of her imperial majesty" said Creamy with a scandalously suggestive wink.

"Chic-a-cha"


Last edit: 14 Dec 2023, 1:41pm
15 Dec 2023, 2:27am
(licks his hand to slick back his hair)

Oh... I have no hair but a skull. DARN!
02 May 2024, 6:13pm
I hear Citi Gateway will be returning to full operational status soon
there should be a little party to celebrate i think !
09 May 2024, 9:03am
MiseriI hear Citi Gateway will be returning to full operational status soon
there should be a little party to celebrate i think !


Just crawled out of hibernation so I'm a little late here but I agree, a party is in order!
09 May 2024, 11:08am
Save me a glass of white and some of those delightful cocktail sausages with cheese on a stick.

Last edit: 09 May 2024, 11:17am
09 May 2024, 1:05pm
I'm not so sure I'll be able to do such a thing sir goodness. Some of the other patrons might be a bit more ravenous than usual
09 May 2024, 1:40pm
Ravenous? Ravenous?

I'll show them ravenous. Been eating lizard meat for months now, with the only variation being how big the damn lizard was. Lizard meat and evaporated piss-water makes a chap a little moody. Especially when there is nerry a vitamin to be found on whole blasted planet. (As far as I know)

A glass of wine and a mini sausage with cheese isn't too much to ask! Airdrop the damn thing. Following the smoke will give me something to do for a few hours.

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