Post by Tikeira on Nov 8, 2006 13:22:44 GMT -5
Some of you may be new to the world of roleplaying and don't understand all of the terms we seasoned veterans use, such as OOC, IC, PP, GM, etc. This is to help those of you need this information.
A Guide To Roleplaying In General
What is Roleplaying?
Pretty much, you read a post, then you type and post a reply. It's like writing a book with anywhere from one to a million different people working on it with you. Read a few threads and you'll get it soon enough.
How should I write it?
Write it in third person, except in speech or thought. That goes as a rule around here. Also, past tense. I can't stress it enough. No present tense except in speech or thought. No future tense except in foreshadowing in flashbacks or when your character is thinking ahead.
What's a plot?
The story-line. On FNS, actual plots are posted randomly and last maybe a month. The rest of the time, it's pretty much just like in the show.
What are the terms used by other players, and what do they mean?
OOC — Out Of Character. Anything included in a roleplay post that is the actual player speaking, not the character.
OOG — Out Of Game. Same as above.
IC — In Character. Usually used to switch back to in character typing after OOC or OOG is used.
IG — In Game. Same as above.
GM — God Moddind. This is used to refer to a type of cheating, in which one takes advantage of the no PP rule and avoids all hits in combat.
PP — Power Playing. This is used to refer to a type of cheating, in which one takes control of the other person's character.
RPG — Role Playing Game. Used to refer to a place like FNS, a forum-based roleplay site.
RPGs — Role Playing Games. Same as above, but plural.
RPGer — Role Playing Gamer. Used to refer to a fellow player on an RPG.
RPGers — Role Playing Gamers. Same as above, but plural.
RP — Role Play. Same as RPG.
RPs — Role Plays. Same as above, but plural.
RPer — Role Player. Same as RPGer.
RPers — Role Players. Same as above, but plural.
IRL — In Real Life. Exactly what it sounds like.
PM — Personal Message. The in-site Instant Messaging system.
Char — Short for Character.
Banned — Someone who was booted from the site for breaking the rules.
Roleplay Admin — This is me. I handle everything to do with the RP half of running a site—accepting characters, putting in codes to make the RP experience more enjoyable, etc. My word, however, is still law on every board.
Business Admin — Zephyr occupies this spot. He handles things on the OOC boards and keeps everything running smoothly. Like me, he's to be obeyed if he gives you an order, regardless of which board he does it on.
GMod — Second in command next to the Admins.
Mod — Lowest level of the Staffers, but a Staffer all the same. They tell you not to do something again, you heed their warning.
A Guide To Roleplaying In General
What is Roleplaying?
Pretty much, you read a post, then you type and post a reply. It's like writing a book with anywhere from one to a million different people working on it with you. Read a few threads and you'll get it soon enough.
How should I write it?
Write it in third person, except in speech or thought. That goes as a rule around here. Also, past tense. I can't stress it enough. No present tense except in speech or thought. No future tense except in foreshadowing in flashbacks or when your character is thinking ahead.
What's a plot?
The story-line. On FNS, actual plots are posted randomly and last maybe a month. The rest of the time, it's pretty much just like in the show.
What are the terms used by other players, and what do they mean?
OOC — Out Of Character. Anything included in a roleplay post that is the actual player speaking, not the character.
OOG — Out Of Game. Same as above.
IC — In Character. Usually used to switch back to in character typing after OOC or OOG is used.
IG — In Game. Same as above.
GM — God Moddind. This is used to refer to a type of cheating, in which one takes advantage of the no PP rule and avoids all hits in combat.
PP — Power Playing. This is used to refer to a type of cheating, in which one takes control of the other person's character.
RPG — Role Playing Game. Used to refer to a place like FNS, a forum-based roleplay site.
RPGs — Role Playing Games. Same as above, but plural.
RPGer — Role Playing Gamer. Used to refer to a fellow player on an RPG.
RPGers — Role Playing Gamers. Same as above, but plural.
RP — Role Play. Same as RPG.
RPs — Role Plays. Same as above, but plural.
RPer — Role Player. Same as RPGer.
RPers — Role Players. Same as above, but plural.
IRL — In Real Life. Exactly what it sounds like.
PM — Personal Message. The in-site Instant Messaging system.
Char — Short for Character.
Banned — Someone who was booted from the site for breaking the rules.
Roleplay Admin — This is me. I handle everything to do with the RP half of running a site—accepting characters, putting in codes to make the RP experience more enjoyable, etc. My word, however, is still law on every board.
Business Admin — Zephyr occupies this spot. He handles things on the OOC boards and keeps everything running smoothly. Like me, he's to be obeyed if he gives you an order, regardless of which board he does it on.
GMod — Second in command next to the Admins.
Mod — Lowest level of the Staffers, but a Staffer all the same. They tell you not to do something again, you heed their warning.
