play-by-post
Make Your RP Successful: Part Two!
Make Your RP Successful! by drawing in the intimidated
This is part two in the series “Make Your RP Successful!,” not because I am actually exerting the copious effort of composing a series of loosely-related articles on role-playing, but because I figure this opening sentence seems energetic and reminiscent of those inspirational guides on improving life, [...]
Play-by-Post Combat and Forum-Based Dueling
Let me preface this by saying that this originated from a collaboration between Pseudosyne and me (Alias) on RPGForumsOnline.com in the form of a dueling class. We later worked this into a seminar to share our thoughts on dueling and to garner input from the RPGFO community. This finalized form builds on some concepts developed [...]
Turning A Simple Sentence Into A Paragraph
Turning a small thought into a full-blown post can often be a difficult process. I stumbled into Joe Davis’ demonstration of exactly that process today, so I’m publishing it under the “Asides” category for everyone to enjoy.
Joe Davis presents “Telescopic Text” – an interactive demonstration of expanding upon content, word by word.
Roleplay Dynamics – Hooks and Entry Points
Hooks and Entry Points are a tool for RP creators to use to give players an easier time joining an RP.
Many times an RP author will have a spark of ingenuity, yielding a great character, an exotic setting, an exciting plot. An RP will be created, but, unfortunately, will flop. While there are many reasons [...]
How to prevent your roleplay from dying
So, you’re sitting there and wondering to yourself, “How did this to me, again?” That’s right, another role play has died at your fingertips. It was fun, exciting; it had an amazing story and a developing plot, right? Maybe to you, but it seems your players didn’t think so. If they did, they’d still be [...]
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