Post by Myriad on Feb 14, 2017 19:41:19 GMT
Hey, so I know we have a good mix of every level from beginner to veteran here, so I thought I'd put this up here. If anyone has anything to contribute go ahead and post a reply and I'll quote it here in the first post (just to keep everything organized)
Tip #1: Starter Posts - Writing a post for a new thread can be a bit challenging at times. I find it's easier to write when you have a good solid idea already in place.
Tip #2: First Response - Your first reply to a thread should be one of your longest.
Tip #3: Second Response and on - Get the ball rolling with continued use of steps 2 and 3 from tip #2. I typically go back up and re-read everything from my last post on. That way, I better understand what the other person is responding to. It makes the story flow a bit better if you can remember what already happened.
Tip #4: The More the Merrier - The more people participating in one thread, the more material you have to react to. More reactions makes for longer posts
Tip #5: Proofreading - Once you feel like you're finished with your post, make sure you go back and read it all the way through before hitting the post button. This way, you get a good feel of your own flow and can make any changes. For example, if you made any spelling or typing mistakes, repeated a word too much and just need to use a synonym, or maybe you just want to change the order of two sentences so they flow better. YOU are your own best critic when you read what you wrote as if someone else had written it.
Tip #6: HAVE FUN! - Obviously we all have our bad days where we just can't seem to think of anything, but the whole point of all of this is to make sure you're having fun, and make sure you're doing your best to keep it fun for everyone else. If you need some inspiration, you can listen to music, watch a movie, go outside, or even take a nap! I get a LOT of my ideas when I sleep . . . I have some trippy dreams
Tip #1: Starter Posts - Writing a post for a new thread can be a bit challenging at times. I find it's easier to write when you have a good solid idea already in place.
The first way to get a good starter is to talk some ideas out with others. Figure out some good scenarios that you would like to play out and see where they go. This also makes it easier to find people to post with as the ones who helped with the ideas are more likely to participate.
The second way is to have a specific goal in mind, and figure out the best way to set your character up for success. Pick the board that puts you closest to that goal and get started, and ask around to see if anyone's interested in a similar adventure.
Tip #2: First Response - Your first reply to a thread should be one of your longest.
Step one to a response is your own introduction. Make your own starter post before you even react to the previous person's starter. What was your character doing before they came upon this situation? Why are you in this area in the first place? Were you headed somewhere else and got interrupted? These are all just examples of ways to easily transition yourself into a topic instead of just magically appearing out of nowhere.
Step two is your actual response. Once you've explained how you got to be there in the first place, take note of what's happening in the starter post. Figure out a creative way for your character to react to the situation while keeping in mind the following: Does your character already know the one you're responding to, or is it a first meeting? If they do know each other, how well do they know each other? If they don't, how likely is your character going to try and make friends, and how hard are you going to try?
Step three is new content and closing. Once you've reacted and responded to the previous post, you have to add your own new content. If you're simply responding back and forth, you're eventually going to run out of things to post and the thread will die. A good healthy thread keeps adding in new material whether it's your character doing something, or noticing something.
Tip #3: Second Response and on - Get the ball rolling with continued use of steps 2 and 3 from tip #2. I typically go back up and re-read everything from my last post on. That way, I better understand what the other person is responding to. It makes the story flow a bit better if you can remember what already happened.
Tip #4: The More the Merrier - The more people participating in one thread, the more material you have to react to. More reactions makes for longer posts
Tip #5: Proofreading - Once you feel like you're finished with your post, make sure you go back and read it all the way through before hitting the post button. This way, you get a good feel of your own flow and can make any changes. For example, if you made any spelling or typing mistakes, repeated a word too much and just need to use a synonym, or maybe you just want to change the order of two sentences so they flow better. YOU are your own best critic when you read what you wrote as if someone else had written it.
Tip #6: HAVE FUN! - Obviously we all have our bad days where we just can't seem to think of anything, but the whole point of all of this is to make sure you're having fun, and make sure you're doing your best to keep it fun for everyone else. If you need some inspiration, you can listen to music, watch a movie, go outside, or even take a nap! I get a LOT of my ideas when I sleep . . . I have some trippy dreams
Fantasy Flicker Edition:
Tip #1 - Mood - Setting a mood is essential for some posts in the beginning, don't assume anything is a given. Anything from the amount of lighting to the overall atmosphere. If you want to give the other roleplayer the idea he's in a party where everyone is happy and cheers are being spread, Describe it! This is a great way to help yourself AND other roleplayers know what kind of place your character is in.
Tip #2 - Flow - Remember that you're simulating something, and often you want it to feel a little real, or 'immersive'. take the time to think about what order things happen, how your character reacts to everything presented to him or her. Flow is a little tricky, and i suggest using proofreading for this. You (and i) should proofread while keeping in mind 'Is my character reacting realistically? is he/she reacting to everything presented to him/her, in a logical order?'.
Tip #1 - Mood - Setting a mood is essential for some posts in the beginning, don't assume anything is a given. Anything from the amount of lighting to the overall atmosphere. If you want to give the other roleplayer the idea he's in a party where everyone is happy and cheers are being spread, Describe it! This is a great way to help yourself AND other roleplayers know what kind of place your character is in.
Tip #2 - Flow - Remember that you're simulating something, and often you want it to feel a little real, or 'immersive'. take the time to think about what order things happen, how your character reacts to everything presented to him or her. Flow is a little tricky, and i suggest using proofreading for this. You (and i) should proofread while keeping in mind 'Is my character reacting realistically? is he/she reacting to everything presented to him/her, in a logical order?'.