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       General RolePlaying Guide
       By: PandaPandiChan Date: May 22, 2010, 3:26 pm
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       WHAT IS ROLEPLAYING?
       From souls.acetonic.net:
       The dictionary definition of roleplay is "to assume or act out a
       particular role." Roleplay is, basically, assuming the form of a
       character, and writing as that character, in a certain setting.
       It's writing, but more/less structured, depending on how you
       look at it. When you set to write a story, you must write the
       setting, the plot, the characters, everything. When you
       roleplay, the setting and main plot has already been decided, as
       well as every character but your own. You have control over only
       half of the story, your own side. The other half is up to the
       other players. This strengthens interaction skills.
       Roleplaying, in essence, is assuming the role of another entity.
       You write that entity's actions, thoughts, and words, in
       response to other people's entities. It's sort of like a play,
       except not quite so live-action and not nearly so rehearsed.
       Roleplaying is less of a story and more of a dialogue (though
       not limited to two) with actions incorporated. Plots can tie
       everything together, or you can let things happen as they will,
       but one thing is certain--anything is possible, because you are
       in charge.
       Terms
       BIC: back in character, or in character. When the writer is
       writing in his or her persona, and interacting with other
       characters.
       OOC: out of character, when you are talking to other players as
       yourself not your character.
       Mary / Gary Sue: perfect characters. These are generally not
       permitted because it’s boring and doesn’t make for an
       interesting roleplay. Flaws and personalities are what make a
       better roleplaying and Mary / Gary’s are more common in
       illiterate and semi literate roleplays.
       Powerplay: controlling someone else’s character. This is not
       permitted—you are only allowed to control the actions of your
       own character
       Godmode: creating unrealistic situations, or characters that can
       do anything. Example: a character that is a lightening fast
       super intelligent elf that can defeat anyone in combat.
       Despie: an illiterate that is desperate for romance.
       Slash: romantic relationships in a fanfictional roleplay between
       to already made characters that is not of norm. I.E. dracoxharry
       MxM or FxF: homosexual relationship between two characters
       MxF: heterosexual relationship between two characters
       Prommie: A well known roleplayer that has earned the respect of
       the other roleplayers by their example of literacy.
       N00b: Someone who is considered illiterate and generally new to
       Roleplaying without a mentor.
       Newbie: Someone who is new to roleplaying, but is well on their
       way to becoming literate but still needs practice. They are
       often found in semi- literate roleplays.
       ~Panda
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