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As people tend to complain a lot about how short RP posts are and all that, I am here with a guide o help expand your thoughts into longer evaluated posts. It seems that people are either lazy or having writers block a lot of the time when posts in an RP, such as leaving maybe one to two line sentences and saying it is a “good” post. Well, that isn’t very good is it? Let’s get started, shall we?
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The first thing you need to know in posting any RP is the fact of being descriptive and using proper grammar. I’ll start off by talking about grammar and flowing of posts. When posting in an RP, it is best used to have the best grammar you can write to show clarity. The flowing of the posts is better as well so we know exactly when you change scenes. This will make it easier to understand for any reader of that post.
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Here’s an example from a friend:
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Now you see it, don’t you? It looks as though there are hardly any mistakes, but in reality it is a choppy post. We should fix that up, shouldn’t we? Here’s the cleaned up version:
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As you can see it is touched up and has a better flow going along with it. This creates a better and more efficient view than before. As you read this, didn’t you notice something? I did. I noticed it lacked description. For those who are just getting started RPing, try and describe what your character does; the motions, movements, how the environment effects your character, etc. It isn’t that hard, but if you continue to write, you will get better at descriptions. Now, let’s look at this post with descriptive nature. I won’t add major descriptions like some of my posts, but rather what a new person will do. Here it is:
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Now, as you viewed that, didn’t you see the overall feel of the environment? I did for such a basic editing. Again, I can’t stress the importance of description in RP posts. It is not that hard so take the time and do so. Imagine what you would do in a situation and type out everything you see, feel, etc. Think to yourself that you are in your characters shoes before you posts. I hope this guide comes in handy when you are writing. Thanks and good luck. Happy RPing.
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-If you need extra help, don’t be afraid to contact me. PM, MSN, AIM, anything is fine. I will help with a 1 on 1 segment.
Role-Playing: Writing a Post <o
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> </o>As people tend to complain a lot about how short RP posts are and all that, I am here with a guide o help expand your thoughts into longer evaluated posts. It seems that people are either lazy or having writers block a lot of the time when posts in an RP, such as leaving maybe one to two line sentences and saying it is a “good” post. Well, that isn’t very good is it? Let’s get started, shall we?
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> </o>The first thing you need to know in posting any RP is the fact of being descriptive and using proper grammar. I’ll start off by talking about grammar and flowing of posts. When posting in an RP, it is best used to have the best grammar you can write to show clarity. The flowing of the posts is better as well so we know exactly when you change scenes. This will make it easier to understand for any reader of that post.
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> </o>Here’s an example from a friend:
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> </o>Now you see it, don’t you? It looks as though there are hardly any mistakes, but in reality it is a choppy post. We should fix that up, shouldn’t we? Here’s the cleaned up version:
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> </o>As you can see it is touched up and has a better flow going along with it. This creates a better and more efficient view than before. As you read this, didn’t you notice something? I did. I noticed it lacked description. For those who are just getting started RPing, try and describe what your character does; the motions, movements, how the environment effects your character, etc. It isn’t that hard, but if you continue to write, you will get better at descriptions. Now, let’s look at this post with descriptive nature. I won’t add major descriptions like some of my posts, but rather what a new person will do. Here it is:
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> </o><o"I have to leave for a bit. Just....summarize whatever you tell these people in short words when I come back," muttered <st1:State w:st="on"><st1
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The suite’s walls were lined with guns, crates of ammo, grenades, and a small bed. It was quite convenient for his line of duty. He sliced the walls open and emptied everything in the house, except his bed, into a small bag. He proceeded back the way he came and deposited everything into his car. Stepping back inside his care, he let out a smirk and began to talk to himself.<o
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> </o>Now, as you viewed that, didn’t you see the overall feel of the environment? I did for such a basic editing. Again, I can’t stress the importance of description in RP posts. It is not that hard so take the time and do so. Imagine what you would do in a situation and type out everything you see, feel, etc. Think to yourself that you are in your characters shoes before you posts. I hope this guide comes in handy when you are writing. Thanks and good luck. Happy RPing.
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> </o>-If you need extra help, don’t be afraid to contact me. PM, MSN, AIM, anything is fine. I will help with a 1 on 1 segment.