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Rule for Wordplay

A Guide on How Not Look Like an Idiot!

_{Please understand that these are my own

more than likely completely biased views on

how to structure yourself in a role-play environment.}

1. Follow the Moderator. No, we're not asking you to follow them off a cliff, or into bed (although we're all sure that's what all of you sappy bastards were thinking). What we are saying is that if the moderator asks for something specifically, well, don't just simply disregard the specification! Sometimes (even if it may be a rare circumstance) humans do know what they're talking about! And what happens if you decide to be an ass? Well, frankly, passwords on wiki-pages are fantastic creations, and although it may become sour and painful to re-send passwords to every other member of the page when someone decides to be an idiot, we will.

2. Follow the Plot. There is nothing more painful than some random outward-string into some kind of hell-based new, undiscovered land (just for fun!) that will, undoubtedly, lead to a wiki dieing. Be nice! If you really want that string into the story, message the moderator and work it out. And if that doesn't work, well, try turning that string into your very own story plot!

3. Use Common Sense. If you're sitting in a bar peacefully drinking Gin and smoking Hukkah with some buddies, a shitload of rabid zebra-weasels aren't going to come and rape the bartender up the ass. Sorry.

4. Learn to Type!. Yeah, hearing this one gets a little old, but if you're a grammar-Nazi moderator, going through every post and fixing the little things gets pretty old. Try typing up your post in a word document (or for you Firefox users, turn on spellcheck!). It really makes ALL the difference in a role-play, after all, an editor can only do so much.

5. Make things interesting. Romance, love affairs, fighting, illicit closet drug-use - creating tension and whatnot in stories makes it all the more fun to read. If you're not into that kind of thing, well, sit back and watch everything unfold while you hide in your own "the world is an amazing place!" view on life.

6. Characterization. Don't be afraid to let yourself go into your character a little bit - feel free to act them out. If they've bipolar, make it obvious. Manic-depressive? See above! Drown them out in sorrow and make them start beating the living crap out of people! If you have created your character, they will have a personality, and if they have a personality, it is best to stick with it and play it out. Some advice on it? Put a little bit of yourself into every character so you don't forget how to play them!

7. Take things slow. There is nothing more disgusting than seeing "ZOMG! -puppy dog love eyes-" in the second paragraph of a story. Yuck. If you plan on "making things interesting", take it slow and let it simmer and boil until the perfect time.

8. Stray Away from Stereotypes. The self-pitying, perfect, beautiful vampire with a sexy six-pack can only go so far. Even if we do love them.

9. Stay Active. Stay active in your role-plays. Watch the pages, make notes as to what chapter you're in, and know (at least slightly) what is going on. If you can't stay active, or are going to be gone for several days/weeks/eons at a time, notify the moderator. Asing for summarizations is kind of a pain in the ass for everyone. Skim through the previous chapters instead of trying to burden everyone else with you being lazy or a newbie to the story.

10. Don't be an asshole! Ode to the Wonderful Words of [Hedda]. Don't know if you're being an asshole? We've got an entire OTHER page on display simply for your edu-mah-cation - What is an asshole?.

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