Suggestion: RP School?

[Yvette]

Hi! I'm not sure if the site already has something like this, but I wanted to start a thread where people could post threads either asking or giving help/information about RP. It's sort of like a RP School.


For example, a daily vocabulary thread. Every day, a word will be posted that not everyone normally uses, like truculent. Then, there's a little explanation with pronunciation, a definition, and an example. The challenge then is to use the word in your RPs.


Or someone could have a thread completely dedicated to helping people who have trouble with combat RP (like myself). I've seen a lot of people who are excellent RP fighters and I'm sure there are some willing to help others!


Of course, there would have to be different people running different sections. One person may be good with vocabulary, but not so good at combat RP while another person may be the opposite. The only catch is that it would require 'teachers' who are very active. If a thread dies, then it affects not only them, but the people who are looking for information or guidance from that thread.


I have other ideas too, but I want to know what other people think about this idea?

 

[Hatchet]

If you want to create a dedicated thread we have a help guides section. I think the daily vocabulary challenge is a great idea, I would suggest it go in the General Discussion forum. If you want to do something that's participatory with other members, that would go in the RP forum, probably slice of life. We also have a live shoutbox that allows members to get assistance, suggestions and inspiration from others for things like trouble writing given scenes.

 

[theorph99]

If you want to create a dedicated thread we have a help guides section. I think the daily vocabulary challenge is a great idea, I would suggest it go in the General Discussion forum. If you want to do something that's participatory with other members, that would go in the RP forum, probably slice of life. We also have a live shoutbox that allows members to get assistance, suggestions and inspiration from others for things like trouble writing given scenes.

What she said.


I'm getting deja'vu though feels like this has been suggested at some point.

 

[GgAcE]

Better yet, this is something the GROUPS section may benefit from. Why do I say that? Groups allow you to basically have your own forum cutouts which could be great for things like the aforementioned daily vocabulary.


This would also help YOU keep track of your current active audience as a "participation" section of the groups will always be visible you. By making this a PUBLIC group any could see the content as well as join/disenroll as they see fit.


That's my 2 cents =)

 

[Rynmaru]

I had been running something like this, some time ago. The participation died out, and it was gone after a week or two, but at the same time, it was also that the School was a full on RP, and was structured in a way that it relied on waiting for others to answer.


I, myself, am not the best in any one category (Just used spell check to correct the word Category, point proven) but as a broad subject on RP, I can teach those that needed some of the more basic elements of Combat, filler, and things like that. Getting someone to go from:


John walked down the street


to;


John, pressing his feet against the hard pavement below him, moved down the street in a brisk manner, taking in the sights ans sounds of it all.


Is the easy part. Most people that come on here know, generally, how to do what the site is designed to do. However, some do wish to further their skills in several aspects, and could use a helping hand. Should we decide to go through with this, I would be willing to help in every way possible, and I would have some things to throw out there as a dedicated tool, that might help with the teaching. If you wish, I could even make the group, get it set up, and we could look for those that wish to join; weather it be learning or teaching.

 

[Sen Pai]

I think an RP School Group would be amazing! I'm always looking to improve the quality of my replies.

 

[vixe]

I would love to do this! Sounds fun and it would help me a lot!

 

[Yvette]

Thank you all for the positive feedback! I'm still accepting any more comments/suggestions for the idea.


If anyone wants to help with this little project, please message me.


I love teaching and helping people. I want this to be successful, but I know I'll need a lot of help!