Post by Sana on Jul 8, 2012 12:10:44 GMT -5
TIMING
This RPG requires that you post for each character you write for at least once a week.
For example, if you write for Lana Lang, Black Canary, and the Flash, you must write write at the very least three posts in one week -- one for each character.
LENGTH
There are no rules on the length of the post. It can be as simple as one -two lines. Or it can consist of a long sequence and conversation - particularly if you are the writer for more than one character in the scene or if the scenes consist of your RPC and other NPCs. It is possible for one writer to be responsible for all the posts in one thread if no other player joins the characters who are interacting with each other.
For example, the writer who plays Clark and Diana might write a very long scene involving Clark, Diana, and Jimmy Olson over the course of three or four long posts in the same thread. Once that scene is completed, it could be that Clark, Diana, and Jimmy go their separate ways and the thread is then closed.
CONTENT
The post must be meaningful and contribute to the story in some way. The goal is to keep the thread (and subsequently, the story) moving so it's a fun experience for players and readers alike.
Example of a post that doesn't work:
Clark stared at Lois, unable to understand why she was yelling at him.
Example of a post that would work:
Clark stared at Lois, unable to understand why she was yelling at him. So rather than responding, he chose to stay quiet.
The difference between these two is just ONE line, but that second line can have a huge impact on the other player's ability to keep the story going. With the first one, the writer playing Lois Lane doesn't know how to respond to Clark's confusion because she's been given nothing to work with. In the second, she can use Clark's silence as a jumping point for the rest of the thread.
A good general rule of thumb is to ask yourself, "Does this push the story forward in any way? Have I given the other players enough to work with?" It might be that you accomplished that in less than a paragraph and that's perfectly fine.
GRAMMAR AND WRITING
We are not English professors here, so we will not be checking your work for errors and use of the English language. However, we do ask that you be respectful to fellow players and readers of the story when it comes to punctuation, grammar, and spelling. Please make every attempt to edit and proofread your work before posting. If you find an error after you've posted (which we ALL do) then please go back in to fix it.
This RPG requires that you post for each character you write for at least once a week.
For example, if you write for Lana Lang, Black Canary, and the Flash, you must write write at the very least three posts in one week -- one for each character.
LENGTH
There are no rules on the length of the post. It can be as simple as one -two lines. Or it can consist of a long sequence and conversation - particularly if you are the writer for more than one character in the scene or if the scenes consist of your RPC and other NPCs. It is possible for one writer to be responsible for all the posts in one thread if no other player joins the characters who are interacting with each other.
For example, the writer who plays Clark and Diana might write a very long scene involving Clark, Diana, and Jimmy Olson over the course of three or four long posts in the same thread. Once that scene is completed, it could be that Clark, Diana, and Jimmy go their separate ways and the thread is then closed.
CONTENT
The post must be meaningful and contribute to the story in some way. The goal is to keep the thread (and subsequently, the story) moving so it's a fun experience for players and readers alike.
Example of a post that doesn't work:
Clark stared at Lois, unable to understand why she was yelling at him.
Example of a post that would work:
Clark stared at Lois, unable to understand why she was yelling at him. So rather than responding, he chose to stay quiet.
The difference between these two is just ONE line, but that second line can have a huge impact on the other player's ability to keep the story going. With the first one, the writer playing Lois Lane doesn't know how to respond to Clark's confusion because she's been given nothing to work with. In the second, she can use Clark's silence as a jumping point for the rest of the thread.
A good general rule of thumb is to ask yourself, "Does this push the story forward in any way? Have I given the other players enough to work with?" It might be that you accomplished that in less than a paragraph and that's perfectly fine.
GRAMMAR AND WRITING
We are not English professors here, so we will not be checking your work for errors and use of the English language. However, we do ask that you be respectful to fellow players and readers of the story when it comes to punctuation, grammar, and spelling. Please make every attempt to edit and proofread your work before posting. If you find an error after you've posted (which we ALL do) then please go back in to fix it.