Araellion
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So I have seen people say in their search threads something along the lines of "searching for advance lit or lit". I have the general idea of what that means, but I have never found a proper explanation.
Advice/Help Lit, advance lit?
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rae2nerdy
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It means multiple paragraphs per post. The exact number vary by person so I would ask for a clarification.
Crayons
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I would add that they usually expect a high level of command of the English language. Good grammar, large vocabulary, able to write fluently, etc.
RP-Missy
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It actually has nothing to do with your actual 'literate'- ness. In most cases I think 'Semi Lit' apply's to 1-3 paragraph and advance lit means you write 'Novella' (In my opinion) excessive paragraphs. 6+
Crayons
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In my mind semi-lit means they write between one word and two sentences, which are mostly dialogue. Possibly in textspeak.
ashwynne
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As I feel this thread illustrates... the terms are fairly subjective lol. Some people take lit/advanced lit as referring to correct grammar/spelling/quality of the writing itself. Others believe it references length of posts (1-5+ paragraphs). You're better off asking individual OP's what they mean when they write that--unless they specify within the thread itself.
Basically, you're not going to find a 'proper explanation' because it isn't a term with a standard definition.
Probably the only term here that is standard across the board would be "one liners." What I consider semi lit/lit/advanced lit is going to be vastly different from someone else depending on how they approach those words and what their writing experience is.
Basically, you're not going to find a 'proper explanation' because it isn't a term with a standard definition.
Probably the only term here that is standard across the board would be "one liners." What I consider semi lit/lit/advanced lit is going to be vastly different from someone else depending on how they approach those words and what their writing experience is.
Psychonaut
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I consider "literate" to be anything above script-style and use "advanced literate" to refer to more polished, effortful writing that makes use of interesting vocabulary, sentence structure, et cetera. Everyone's definitions differ, but mine are right.
dragonsbane
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Depends. I'd say the only 100% of the time meaning is:
-Please write full sentences, and do it easily. Please don't contact if you struggle with that. (Aka, literate, competent.)
-Please don't give me a single sentence/line or character quote as a turn.
Semi-lit. usually means:
-I don't mind if you can't always write paragraphs all the time, so long as it's a fair enough chunk of text for me to react to.
-3-5 sentences minimum is what we shall give each other, depending on how much those sentences say, as opposed to a paragraph of filler. It can be more, but semi-lits usually don't specify a minimum line count above 10 lines (on a phone). Usually once you get that far, you just look for the literates.
-The poster either has this limit because they can do full lit but prefer speedy roleplaying back and forth, or they don't want to intimidate people who can write a paragraph or two in reply, but are too humble/insecure to reply to a normal "literate" roleplay search.
Lit usually means:
-I write a lot. I'm looking for others who write a lot.
-I'm looking for someone who can match my turn length.
-Sometimes these people are flexible, they're semi-lit roleplayers who occasionally write giant turns and search by the highest requirement in order to get people who have the ability to match their length, not people who always write paragraphs upon paragraphs.
-Other times it means that person writes multiple paragraphs consistantly, loves writing and getting back turns of that length, wants someone who can match their length, and will match the other person's length back. (Basically, more than a paragraph, plus whatever it takes to make the stronger writer of the pairing feel evenly matched.)
-Have you ever roleplayed on a phone? If you write or get an rp turn and it takes up your entire phone screen because it's that long, that's literate.
-Please write full sentences, and do it easily. Please don't contact if you struggle with that. (Aka, literate, competent.)
-Please don't give me a single sentence/line or character quote as a turn.
Semi-lit. usually means:
-I don't mind if you can't always write paragraphs all the time, so long as it's a fair enough chunk of text for me to react to.
-3-5 sentences minimum is what we shall give each other, depending on how much those sentences say, as opposed to a paragraph of filler. It can be more, but semi-lits usually don't specify a minimum line count above 10 lines (on a phone). Usually once you get that far, you just look for the literates.
-The poster either has this limit because they can do full lit but prefer speedy roleplaying back and forth, or they don't want to intimidate people who can write a paragraph or two in reply, but are too humble/insecure to reply to a normal "literate" roleplay search.
Lit usually means:
-I write a lot. I'm looking for others who write a lot.
-I'm looking for someone who can match my turn length.
-Sometimes these people are flexible, they're semi-lit roleplayers who occasionally write giant turns and search by the highest requirement in order to get people who have the ability to match their length, not people who always write paragraphs upon paragraphs.
-Other times it means that person writes multiple paragraphs consistantly, loves writing and getting back turns of that length, wants someone who can match their length, and will match the other person's length back. (Basically, more than a paragraph, plus whatever it takes to make the stronger writer of the pairing feel evenly matched.)
-Have you ever roleplayed on a phone? If you write or get an rp turn and it takes up your entire phone screen because it's that long, that's literate.
AnnJam
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It's a trend from the early 2000s RP communities that needs to die it's been 20 years.
It's mostly out of fashion now because of how subjective and unreliable of a designation it is. So honestly, just ask them what they expect or ask them for samples / see if they have some . . . that will be your gauge on whether or not you suit them
It's mostly out of fashion now because of how subjective and unreliable of a designation it is. So honestly, just ask them what they expect or ask them for samples / see if they have some . . . that will be your gauge on whether or not you suit them
Lunchbox
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The way I look at this debate. Is not the usual way. I look at semi literate to be a writing level of maybe 7-9. Then literate to be about grade 9-10 level of writing. Then advanced literate to be more on the competitive side of things. University and above.
Generally you will have people moderate this method through word count or paragraphs. Though, for me its more about the ability of the players English or Literature skills. Maybe this is a totally opposite way to view it but its how I've always viewed the whole literacy thing. You can have an advanced skill and write three impactful sentences that drives story. It's not about word count for me. Although, that can be important at times
Generally you will have people moderate this method through word count or paragraphs. Though, for me its more about the ability of the players English or Literature skills. Maybe this is a totally opposite way to view it but its how I've always viewed the whole literacy thing. You can have an advanced skill and write three impactful sentences that drives story. It's not about word count for me. Although, that can be important at times
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