Rules
Rules on how to play
First and foremost, write in a 3rd person perspective narrative style. Don't use 1st person perspective or 'God mode'
perspective. While both of these are common in tabletop role-playing, prior experience has shown that 3rd person
narrative is the best for on-line gaming. Here's a few examples:
- 3rd person narrative:
'Joe walks over to the windsill where he had spotted the delicious looking apple pie. Making sure that no one saw
him, Joe snatches the pie and eats it.' YATA!!
- 1st person narrative:
'I go to the windsill, and make sure no one sees me. Then, I'll take the pie and eat it.'BAKA!!!
- God mode #1:
'I'll have Joe go to the windsill where he spotted the pie. If no one sees him, I'll have him take the pie and eat
it.' BAKA!!!
- God mode #2:
'Joe will go to the windsill where he spotted the pie. If no one
sees him, Joe will take the pie and eat it.' BAKA!!!
When your character speaks, use quotation marks. Don't use simple narration
unless ABSOLUTELY
necessary. Here's a few examples:
- '"Hey you! Get out of here!" shouts Joe.' YATA!!!
- ''Joe shouts to the figure to get out of here.'BAKA!!!
In addition, please don't leave 'blank spaces' for other characters to
reply unless ABSOLUTELY
necessary. Here's a few examples:
- No blank space: '"Hey Joe, let's go and take that pie over there
by the windsill" whispers Moe. Moe, while waiting for Joe's answer, quietly crawls forward a bit to get a
better glimpse at the pie.'YATA!!!
- Blank space: '"Hey Joe, let's go and take that pie over there by
the windsill" whispers Moe. (Joe's reply) "So what're we waiting for?"' BAKA!!!
Next, don't role-play other people's characters or major NPCs. You only have control over your own character. You have
no control over what other characters say, act, or think. Playing other people's characters may cause undue friction
between you the other player(s).
Email: Bcrowe@macrosscity.com
