Post by Warwick on Dec 15, 2016 21:59:40 GMT
Here at Exodus, we understand that making a thread, or even hopping into one for the first time can be daunting, after all, we as staff remember our first time in Forum Roleplay. So for those of you that'd like to know the easiest way to get started, or to hop into a thread, this little guide should help you learn our formatting system, and exactly what to describe in your initial threads and introductory post to a thread.
Creating a Thread
Creating a thread is possibly the most daunting experience at first, especially if you're planning on creating an open thread, in which all factions and characters can participate. However, it's relatively simple. Your title should first have a name, and we find that the best kind are wordplay style titles that adequately describe the situation in two or three words. For example, names such as 'Hot and Heavy' or 'Date Night' would be perfect, whereas 'Super Assault on New Otford Central Bank' wouldn't be quite as ideal. Second, you need to determine whether or not you're posting an Open or Closed thread. These should be posted in square brackets, as either [OPEN] or [CLOSED], however, the [CLOSED] tag should also include the name of the characters involved, an example being: [CLOSED: Raymond, Jersey, May].
Initial Posts
The first post in a thread should primarily describe three things; the location that the scenario is taking place in, what is currently occurring in the environment and among any people nearby (people not controlled by players that is), and what your character is currently doing at the time. These should be around a paragraph each, with each paragraph ranging from around seventy-five to a hundred-and-fifty words. This will ensure a quality post that properly describes the situation, as well as making sure that every one of the players involved will be able to properly envision the scenario the same way that you are. These rules are far more relaxed in Closed threads, as the players involved are allowed to determine how it is that they are roleplaying. Please ensure you know the difference between a closed thread and a locked thread; a closed thread being a thread that is restricted to specific players, and a locked thread being one that is no longer able to be posted in.
Joining a Thread
Joining a thread is relatively easy, and should be done very much the same as writing the initial post in a thread, though with a slightly reduced word count. You should still try to include several things, how you're introducing yourself to the situation at hand, how you're reacting to the current other players actions, and exactly what you're doing. It is recommended that you follow the standard post word count, though as you may already know, it is not strictly enforced. This being said, we'd rather not see posts under a hundred words at any time, as this is a relatively easy count to achieve, and after all, literate RP is a group writing experience.
Creating a Thread
Creating a thread is possibly the most daunting experience at first, especially if you're planning on creating an open thread, in which all factions and characters can participate. However, it's relatively simple. Your title should first have a name, and we find that the best kind are wordplay style titles that adequately describe the situation in two or three words. For example, names such as 'Hot and Heavy' or 'Date Night' would be perfect, whereas 'Super Assault on New Otford Central Bank' wouldn't be quite as ideal. Second, you need to determine whether or not you're posting an Open or Closed thread. These should be posted in square brackets, as either [OPEN] or [CLOSED], however, the [CLOSED] tag should also include the name of the characters involved, an example being: [CLOSED: Raymond, Jersey, May].
Initial Posts
The first post in a thread should primarily describe three things; the location that the scenario is taking place in, what is currently occurring in the environment and among any people nearby (people not controlled by players that is), and what your character is currently doing at the time. These should be around a paragraph each, with each paragraph ranging from around seventy-five to a hundred-and-fifty words. This will ensure a quality post that properly describes the situation, as well as making sure that every one of the players involved will be able to properly envision the scenario the same way that you are. These rules are far more relaxed in Closed threads, as the players involved are allowed to determine how it is that they are roleplaying. Please ensure you know the difference between a closed thread and a locked thread; a closed thread being a thread that is restricted to specific players, and a locked thread being one that is no longer able to be posted in.
Joining a Thread
Joining a thread is relatively easy, and should be done very much the same as writing the initial post in a thread, though with a slightly reduced word count. You should still try to include several things, how you're introducing yourself to the situation at hand, how you're reacting to the current other players actions, and exactly what you're doing. It is recommended that you follow the standard post word count, though as you may already know, it is not strictly enforced. This being said, we'd rather not see posts under a hundred words at any time, as this is a relatively easy count to achieve, and after all, literate RP is a group writing experience.
