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Info Introduction to RpNation, Forums, and Roleplaying

Welcome to RpNation, a forum-based roleplaying community. We know you're excited to start roleplaying, but perhaps you're confused or unfamiliar as to how. If this is your first time roleplaying or your first time on a forum, this is one of the first places to start! If you have any questions you can ask them here or in the Community Hub. It is highly recommended you check out the FAQ as many other commonly asked questions are answered there.

Introduction to Forums
What is a forum?
An internet forum hosts discussions via threads and posted content. Unlike chats and instant messengers, players (people who are roleplaying) do not need to be online at the exact same time to interact. Forums also are broken down into sections to host specific topic threads. Here on RpNation, we have forums like Looking For Partners and Community Hub.

What are threads?
Threads are basically a single 'discussion' that contains posts that are relevant to the thread's topic.

What are posts?
Posts are basically content that users 'post' on the site. This can be a thread, a reply to a thread, a status update, etc.

What is bumping?
Bumping is a method some users may choose to use in order to 'bump' their post to push to to the top of a forum to have their content gain more attention, without creating a completely new thread. Bumping can sometimes be viewed as spamming if done too frequently or most of a thread's content is nothing but a 'bump.' This should not be done excessively.

Introduction to Roleplaying
What is roleplaying?
There are actually different types of roleplaying. Instead of defining them all, we'll focus on what type of roleplay happens here on RpNation.

Rolelplaying is when a person (generally called a player) assumes the role of a character and write that character's actions, speech, mannerisms, and so-forth. Through these writings a collaborative story generally takes place where two or more players have their characters interacting with each other and the universe in which the roleplay takes place.

How do I join a roleplay?
It's very easy. Go to the Looking for Players area of the site and browse until a roleplay catches your eye. Keep in mind that each GM (game master) has different requirements or preferences for their roleplays. Some may require a CS (character sheet) or a specific style of FC (face claim), so always be sure that you are comfortable with what is being asked of the players. Generally the person who is recruiting for a roleplay will give some direction for players interested in joining. If in doubt just ask!

All it comes down to is letting the person who is running the roleplay know that you are interested and simply go from there!

How do I recruit players for my roleplay?
You will need to recruit them by posting a thread within the Looking for Players area of the site. You'll need to select a forum which best fits what you are looking for. If you are seeking a 1x1 (One-on-One) roleplay you'd post a recruitment thread in Looking for Partners. If you are seeking a group roleplay - which is one with 2+ players - you'd post your recruitment within the Looking for Group area under the sub-forum which best firsts your roleplay's setting.

What types of roleplay are on RpNation?
1x1 (One-on-One)
are roleplays which have 1-3 players.
Group Roleplays are roleplays which have 3+ players.
From these two main types you can further break them down into setting and type; fandom, fantasy, realistic and/or modern, futuristic, dice, nation building, quest, and colosseum.

Are there any limits?
There are no limits to what you can roleplay, but each community is different. Please remember to read the Handbook to make sure what you want to roleplay doesn't violate any rules. Sexual roleplay is strictly prohibited on RpNation. While players can additionally set their own limits, they may only do so if they do not violate the site rules.

If you are completely new to roleplaying you might come across a few abbreviations or words you may not be familiar with. Click either the Glossary or Abbreviation Guide to see a list.
Glossary
Abbreviation Guide
hi thanks
 
Much thanks~!
 
Well, hello you and all.

It has been quite a long time since I last ever RPied anything at all, and the last time was quite....tragic. Hopefully on this site I won't end up as Spider-Man on Infinity War.
Wish me luck.
 
Hey there all! I’m Destiny and can’t wait to make some new writing friends and adventures here. I myself am an advanced writer of nearly 11 years. ❤️
 

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