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Sera Graye

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Yanille Freeform

Tired of roleplay politics, joining these random groups, clans, etc. that haven't posted in months? So am I, really. So, let's get back to some old school ways of roleplay! I'm feeling older as I post this. Tavern RP, the bane of so many games, right? Well, what better way to recruit, make friends, etc. than representing yourself in-game?

Sounds fun, right? Sure, you're reading this with your army clan, your royalty clan, and so forth, right? Why would you come? You have a group! Well, simple. Maybe people want to see what you have to offer roleplay-wise.

Now, I know you're wondering: "This sounds okay, but, well, too much freedom can be a bad thing," and I can agree. Which is why I want to post a small list of guidelines in the post after this.

Why Yanille? Simple: No other clan (that I've seen) has laid claim over it in particular and I just want to create something in a neutral area and have the area be neutral.

I only ask that you don't abandon this place just because you go there once or twice and nobody is around. Part of making something successful and that you want to see happen is to keep trying until you get it right!

Where will most things take place?
Yanille, obviously - most likely the Dragon Inn. World 42.

27-Aug-2018 19:11:47 - Last edited on 27-Aug-2018 20:46:59 by Sera Graye

Sera Graye

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Rules and Guidelines

1. Do not godmod here. Godmodding is defined as:
"God Modding" is in essence when someone’s character has the ability to do practically anything without limits or boundaries. And example is when they simply cannot be harmed by any and all means other RP-ers try.

-It can be killing or injuring a character without the player's express permission.
-It can be when they simply can’t be hit and dodge all attacks or anything for this matter aimed at them.
-It can also be using other characters that other people RP with. In other words, if you do not RP as
Legolas, then you cannot have Legolas say anything, or do anything, without the player's express permission.

2. Do not metagame. Metagaming is defined as:
"When game information outside of what is available in a game is used to give a player an advantage in-game. Most commonly seen and frowned upon in many forms of role playing especially when consent has not been given."

3. Do not Autostrike. Autostriking is simply saying your attack will hit. This is a golden rule, should fighting occur.

4. If you are going to fight and be Mr. I'm Stronker Than You - take it outside of this community - step outside the city and resolve it in a way both parties can agree on.

5. Your skills actually mean something. Unlike most other games, Runescape provides a set way to level and earn what skills you're proficient with. There is a time/reward effort going on in this regard - from the gear someone can wear to the rocks they can mine. A level 1 magic user will not know the intricacies of high level magic. This does not, obviously, apply to intelligence, common sense, and so forth. Obviously, you can downplay your skills for IC reasons.

6. If you're roleplaying you own a kingdom, have a noble title, etc. That's fine. If multiple people are laying claim to the same area, it's best to try and avoid that situation.

27-Aug-2018 19:11:57 - Last edited on 27-Aug-2018 22:57:29 by Sera Graye

Sera Graye

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7. Be mindful of what you're doing/playing. You're coming into a human city. If you're a Mahjarrat or something like that, you better have a pretty good reason as to why you're not being attacked on sight. If it is a disguise or something of the like, post it in the template down below.

8. Please, be mature about things and keep in-character in-character and out of character in out of character.. Characters aren't always family friendly. A character can be a foul-mouthed alcoholic all the way to a chaste, soft-tempered priest. A character does not always reflect the player behind it.

9. Differentiate in character and out of character in a noticeable fashion, do your best to keep OOC out of I.C., due to the already small chat-box.
Examples of this include, if I were to do something on my character - I will provide a written example:
Sera sighed as she sat down in a chair and set a few coins on the counter. "Dragon-bitter, my day's been hell," she told the barkeep as he passed her the drink.

If I wanted to stop someone bothering me out of character:
(( Hey, man, could you possibly stop spamming that emote? )) < Brackets are typically used to denote I.C. and OOC. They can range from (( )) to [[ ]].

27-Aug-2018 19:12:02 - Last edited on 27-Aug-2018 20:02:47 by Sera Graye

Sera Graye

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Optional Things You Can Do:

You can make a profile to just post in this thread as a way to help others know about your character (not in a meta-fashion, of course)! It also bumps the thread and helps out.

Profile Template: OPTIONAL: - This doesn't need to be massive, you're just introducing yourself and letting people know what they're going to see without spamming the chat about how your hair whips back and forth in the wind.

Name:
Age:
Gender:
Race (Hiding this?):
Height:
Weight:
Appearance (Are you in disguise?):
Personality:
Interests:
What would someone know about them? (I.E. famous for something?):
Biography:

27-Aug-2018 19:27:19 - Last edited on 27-Aug-2018 19:46:50 by Sera Graye

Sera Graye

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Name: Sera Graye
Age: 20
Gender: Female
Race (Hiding this?): Human
Height: 5'4"
Weight: 123 Lbs
Appearance (Are you in disguise?):
Sera is an extremely pale human with black hair and white highlights. Her physical condition is rather poor. Anyone with a modicum of ability to read people can see a clever glint behind her eyes.
Personality:
Sera, typically, is a disinterested type of person. Her reactions to unique or dangerous situations is not apprehension, but cautious curiosity. Despite her physical frailty, she seems to have a distinct lack of fear to hostile or dangerous situations. When interacting with customers, she is usually putting on a false front of friendliness and formality she would never have otherwise.
Interests:
Smithing, Herblore, Crafting (all forms), Divination, Magic, Fletching, and Cooking. She fishes for relaxation.
What would people know about them? (I.E. famous for something):
Sera is antisocial, but she is extremely well known for her craftsmanship in various production arts. Though her knowledge in magic is not top-tier, she typically has found ways to use runes as batteries for certain enhancements to armor and weapons. Apart from this, her other skills often draw interested crowds.
Biography:
Sera's background is not a terribly interesting one. She was born to an adventurer who had to retire due to a curse. The curse is one of physical frailty. Growing up, she wasn't able to compete in various activities. However, she found some loopholes in how things functioned for her. If she acclimated to a certain activity, she could perform it without much issue. Since combat is ever-changing and ever-evolving, she can, in no way, grasp any fundamentals of it. The magic she uses compensates for where her physical frailties handicap her (superheat, teleports, etc.)

27-Aug-2018 19:27:25 - Last edited on 27-Aug-2018 19:59:03 by Sera Graye

Sera Graye

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Thread is now open.

27-Aug-2018 19:59:16

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CrocoNuts

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Sera Graye said :

5. Your skills actually mean something. Unlike most other games, Runescape provides a set way to level and earn what skills you're proficient with. There is a time/reward effort going on in this regard - from the gear someone can wear to the rocks they can mine. A level 1 magic user will not know the intricacies of high level magic. This does not, obviously, apply to intelligence, common sense, and so forth.

Would this mean that someone who has all their skills leveled to 99 out of character holds an in character advantage over someone who is only just got into the game? Quickly learn how to Roleplay on RuneScape!

I am bad and that's good, I will never be good and that's not bad, there's no one I'd rather be than me.

27-Aug-2018 21:00:28

Arenaride134

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I completely support the idea of bringing a bit more activity to W42 but I should probably warn you that Yanille is currently claimed by a clan (not that this means you can't RP there only that the reason you choose that location isn't strictly speaking correct).

I have an RP group (or sub group really) I'm working on that aims to be both active and anti-political. Would you be willing to discuss possible cooperation between this project and mine?

27-Aug-2018 21:04:34

Sera Graye

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Arenaride134 said :
I completely support the idea of bringing a bit more activity to W42 but I should probably warn you that Yanille is currently claimed by a clan (not that this means you can't RP there only that the reason you choose that location isn't strictly speaking correct).

I have an RP group (or sub group really) I'm working on that aims to be both active and anti-political. Would you be willing to discuss possible cooperation between this project and mine?

Absolutely not. The second it starts devolving into subgroups and groups is when it becomes a clique. I'm vehemontly against that - it's what kills burgeoning communities to begin with.

27-Aug-2018 21:17:14 - Last edited on 27-Aug-2018 21:21:38 by Sera Graye

Sera Graye

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CrocoNuts said :
Sera Graye said :

5. Your skills actually mean something. Unlike most other games, Runescape provides a set way to level and earn what skills you're proficient with. There is a time/reward effort going on in this regard - from the gear someone can wear to the rocks they can mine. A level 1 magic user will not know the intricacies of high level magic. This does not, obviously, apply to intelligence, common sense, and so forth.

Would this mean that someone who has all their skills leveled to 99 out of character holds an in character advantage over someone who is only just got into the game?

Absolutely, but that doesn't mean someone is more intelligent than your character - last I checked, that is not a stat. In Runescape, stats are earned, not given willy-nilly. Do you know much I cried smithing addy plate all the way to 99? People earned those skills. If they want to roleplay someone weaker or less experienced, that's on them. Besides, it really fixes the whole, "My character is the half-dragon son of Zamorak, Zaros, and Saradomin," issue. You have a definitive power level, skill level, and so forth - or, at least, it's measurable in this context. For instance, I know someone who roleplays a spirit. They have to possess objects to interact with anyone or anything. Naturally, you can't just hit a ghost.

27-Aug-2018 21:19:41 - Last edited on 27-Aug-2018 21:21:14 by Sera Graye

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