Roleplaying Code

[Ninot]

It might just be me, but we may need some threads where roleplaying is enforced, and some where it isnt


strategizing threads, for example, may be better if they are Roleplay optional threads

socializing threads, on the other hand, may be better if they are roleplay mandatory threads

so...

I propose some way of a standardized code to differentiate wether a thread is intended for roleplaying or not.


Also, i propose we have some standard, yet basic rules of roleplay.

Does anyone else agree?

[Arnelos]

I agree with probably labelling threads. However, it should be permitted to non-RP in RP threads if you label your words as such (like making a side comment on how this role-play is so much fun, or isn't it interesting how we're modeling history here, etc, etc, etc.). However, it would be a general rule-of-thumb to put something like [out-of-character] and [/out-of-character] or shortened versions before and after such lines.

In non-RP threads, we could use the old rule-of-thumb from the single-player Civ3DG: [RP] and [/RP] to bracket a comment which is role-play in a thread that otherwise isn't.

That said, I'm against strictly enforcing it... people should adopt it of their own free will because it makes things significantly less confusing.

[Ninot]

yes, strict enforcement would reduce fun

but it would be good just so that people generally know the intentions of a post

[Togas]

I believe we should have threads that are labeled "RP" where we post solely as our characters (with allowances for sidebar that is labeled out of character).

All threads that are not labled "RP" should allow both In Character and Out Of Character posts.

I also believe that our governmental decrees, reports, decisions, etc should be In Character as much as possible.

--Togas

[Ninot]

yes, and keep discussions as more OOC things..unless they directly impose on our characters

[mrmitchell]

The RP threads titles begin with [roleplay] or just [rp] and no end rp clause, it turns that thread perma-on for roleplay unless someone uses [/rp] (message) and then they must close the post with [rp] again (or wherever before teh end of the post.) Or then the next person can turn it on again with [rp] beginning his post. I dunno. Does anyone like?

EXAMPLE (because I am sure people will be confused)

[rp] Thread. Beat mrmitchell. Flying of the sky, webbed foot one.

(NOTE: Maybe we could have the [rp] clause come in at the end of the title, to avoid confusion:

Thread on killing mrmitchell's character with a duck [rp].

I'd prefer that to at least keep a little sanity (and to let the mods know we arent cussing them out in code, ))

(Back to example)

Togas, from. This thread about. Beat mrmitchell, with flying webbed one.

Known "duck." Beat, wish to tribe. Will brutally.

Might kill. Knows who?
[/rp]
Mrmitchell, I, Togas, am executing your character.
[rp]
Duck, to eat, afterward wish. So, not contaminate with your anti-despotic, to duck.
[/rp]

[rp]

(end of example)

EDIT: Changed "since" to "sanity."

[Arnelos]

Originally posted by mrmitchell
EXAMPLE (because I am sure people will be confused)
EDIT: Changed "since" to "sanity."

Your EXAMPLE is what has me confused...

[Ninot]

Originally posted by Arnelos


Your EXAMPLE is what has me confused...

lol, yeah.. i didnt get much from it either

[Togas]

[SIZE=1] Originally posted by mrmitchell

[rp] Thread. Beat mrmitchell. Flying of the sky, webbed foot one.

(NOTE: Maybe we could have the [rp] clause come in at the end of the title, to avoid confusion:

I am totally confused. Having the [rp] a the beginning or end probably wouldn't change my confusion.

--Togas

[GodKing]

mrmitchel is now know as "dead duck man"?

[mrmitchell]

EDIT: Argh. clicked "Submit" too soon, click stop, turns out there is two posts. Wouldn't let me delete it, argh.

Is this what is called a "double post"?

[mrmitchell]

I am amazed I confused Arnelos, he of the thousand-page posts,

Let me simplify it a bit...

IT'S JUST LIKE THE [ROLEPLAY] TAG, EXCEPT
that it is used in thread titles too, thus giving everyone the impression that this thread will majority only contain roleplay.

That's a hilarious post GodKing, mind if I use it in my sig?

[Ninot]

yeah, when i started this thread, i had either the idea of

1. an [RP] thing at the begining of a thread

or

2. an [RP] thing in the thread TITLE

personally, i like 2 better

should we put this to a poll, and start a Roleplayers handbook?

[jdjdjd]

I would agree RP in the thread title. The good thing is, you could always roleplay and never have to worry about where you are.

Damn good I say.

[History Guy]

Oh, you mean like...

[rp]Mr. Mitchell is confusing us, Cassius. Let's go kill him with this here duck. Afterwards, we can eat it...ahahahaha.[rp]