Hey guys, I'm hosting an RP event tonight at 9:00 P.M. EST. I will be the GM (I have prior experience in doing so). I already have a setting created, and all I need now are players. I'd like to get 4-5 players, maximum of 8. You have to already know how to RP, I don't have time to teach you. If you're interested, reply to this thread and PM me your character bio. I'll let you know what to do after that.
SETTING:
Inside the Spacer's Cove Pub on Bounds Hub (Alrai System)
It wasn't the nicest pub on the station, but it certainly wasn't the worst. It was located relatively close to the docks, so it was constantly filled with traders, tourists, and other various space-faring types. It had dim, moody lighting and smelled slightly nicer than you would expect a pub as frequented as it to be. The walls were decorated with various advertisements, memorabilia, artworks, and neon signs. There was a soft, chill tune playing, a genre of music from 20th century Earth called "Jazz". Scattered throughout the pub were several large holoscreens depicting numerous broadcasts, from local news and gossip to strange sporting events from even stranger systems. In addition to the bar, there were several open tables and even a few ConvoSecure™ soundproof booths, for when your privacy was worth more than 500 credits a minute. Embedded in each table was a data terminal which could be used to electronically transfer credits via data slate to pay for your order, as well as to let the servers know where to bring your order. The bartender was an attractive, scantily-clad young woman in her mid-20s with short hair and tanned skin, casually polishing a mug as she waited for the next order. Scattered throughout the pub are various patrons of different backgrounds, each engrossed in their own conversations or other activities. Near the front of the pub is an electronic noticeboard with several job offers, bounties, and other various messages.
RULES:
1. Control only the actions of your own character(s). (AKA: God Mode)
This doesn't matter how small the action is, even if it is as simple as scratching their nose or a direct reaction to something else that just happened. This applies to everything from casual conversation to full blown fight scenes. If you'd like someone to do something specific, ask that person, however keep in mind they are completely within their rights to say no. Especially if said action is inappropriate to their character and/or circumstance.
2. Don't brute force your way into another persons RP.
Approaching with a conversation starter is fine, or indeed some other small action. However charging in, guns blazing and disrupting the flow of another person/pair/groups conversation/arc is about as rude as doing so in real life. If something is going on that you'd like to participate in, be subtle about it. Put out a gentle hook for someone to take, but again, be aware that said hook may not be taken.
3. Good grammar and spelling is preferred.
We're not asking you to be perfect, but please at least demonstrate willingness. no1 iz gna tak u srsly usng txt spk. There's a wide variety of people here, many who speak English as a second, or even third language. There are even some with varying degrees of dyslexia and/or likely other issues that affect spelling/grammar. We accept them all here. However, people who aren't accepted, are those unwilling to accept polite correction. Remember that even a small thing like the placement of a comma, or the wrong use of there/their/they're can completely change the definition of an entire sentence.
4. Don't take the actions or opinions of things done IN RP, to be directly relevant to the writers thoughts or opinions.
Basically, if some ones character calls your character a jack***, it doesn't mean the writer thinks you are a jack***. It's a ROLE they are PLAYING. Watch a movie. The argument between the characters isn't an argument between the actors involved. The same applies here.
5. It's not a popularity contest.
Your RP might be bustling with participants. You have 3 people off station in a fire fight, while another 2 are infiltrating the darkest areas of the station, meanwhile a group of 4 others are tracking your movements in an effort to stop you. Good for you, I'm sure it will be a thrilling read! But you know what? Sometimes the absolute BEST work, comes from two RP characters having a simple heart to heart. Both are valid, both are great, but NEITHER is categorically better than the other. Period.
SETTING:
Inside the Spacer's Cove Pub on Bounds Hub (Alrai System)
It wasn't the nicest pub on the station, but it certainly wasn't the worst. It was located relatively close to the docks, so it was constantly filled with traders, tourists, and other various space-faring types. It had dim, moody lighting and smelled slightly nicer than you would expect a pub as frequented as it to be. The walls were decorated with various advertisements, memorabilia, artworks, and neon signs. There was a soft, chill tune playing, a genre of music from 20th century Earth called "Jazz". Scattered throughout the pub were several large holoscreens depicting numerous broadcasts, from local news and gossip to strange sporting events from even stranger systems. In addition to the bar, there were several open tables and even a few ConvoSecure™ soundproof booths, for when your privacy was worth more than 500 credits a minute. Embedded in each table was a data terminal which could be used to electronically transfer credits via data slate to pay for your order, as well as to let the servers know where to bring your order. The bartender was an attractive, scantily-clad young woman in her mid-20s with short hair and tanned skin, casually polishing a mug as she waited for the next order. Scattered throughout the pub are various patrons of different backgrounds, each engrossed in their own conversations or other activities. Near the front of the pub is an electronic noticeboard with several job offers, bounties, and other various messages.
RULES:
1. Control only the actions of your own character(s). (AKA: God Mode)
This doesn't matter how small the action is, even if it is as simple as scratching their nose or a direct reaction to something else that just happened. This applies to everything from casual conversation to full blown fight scenes. If you'd like someone to do something specific, ask that person, however keep in mind they are completely within their rights to say no. Especially if said action is inappropriate to their character and/or circumstance.
2. Don't brute force your way into another persons RP.
Approaching with a conversation starter is fine, or indeed some other small action. However charging in, guns blazing and disrupting the flow of another person/pair/groups conversation/arc is about as rude as doing so in real life. If something is going on that you'd like to participate in, be subtle about it. Put out a gentle hook for someone to take, but again, be aware that said hook may not be taken.
3. Good grammar and spelling is preferred.
We're not asking you to be perfect, but please at least demonstrate willingness. no1 iz gna tak u srsly usng txt spk. There's a wide variety of people here, many who speak English as a second, or even third language. There are even some with varying degrees of dyslexia and/or likely other issues that affect spelling/grammar. We accept them all here. However, people who aren't accepted, are those unwilling to accept polite correction. Remember that even a small thing like the placement of a comma, or the wrong use of there/their/they're can completely change the definition of an entire sentence.
4. Don't take the actions or opinions of things done IN RP, to be directly relevant to the writers thoughts or opinions.
Basically, if some ones character calls your character a jack***, it doesn't mean the writer thinks you are a jack***. It's a ROLE they are PLAYING. Watch a movie. The argument between the characters isn't an argument between the actors involved. The same applies here.
5. It's not a popularity contest.
Your RP might be bustling with participants. You have 3 people off station in a fire fight, while another 2 are infiltrating the darkest areas of the station, meanwhile a group of 4 others are tracking your movements in an effort to stop you. Good for you, I'm sure it will be a thrilling read! But you know what? Sometimes the absolute BEST work, comes from two RP characters having a simple heart to heart. Both are valid, both are great, but NEITHER is categorically better than the other. Period.
