Post by Peregrine Alexander on Jun 5, 2009 14:28:46 GMT -8
So, you've read the rules. Maybe you've registered, maybe you haven't. What's your next move?
STEP ONE
The next thing for you to is to go through the plot. On this site, we have three different ways to represent our plot:
STEP TWO
After you have a grasp on the plot, head over to the kingdoms thread and decide which one to put your character in.
STEP THREE
Then you can decide which race you would like your character to belong to. Remember that hybrids are always an option, but they require a PM to me and a short wait if you wish to add a new one.
STEP FOUR
If you already have an idea for the character you would like to create, then proceed to step four. If you are still uncertain or if you like canons, then head on over to our canon characters board and amuse yourself for awhile. If you find a canon you like, then you have to go through an audition with them here. But don't fret: it's really no big deal. The reason for it is so that we can assess whether you are the right player for the canon or not. If we decide that your skills are not up to par, then you are welcome to audition for a different canon, write a second audition for the same character or create an original character. Look on the bright side, if we don't accept your audition, you won't have to waste time creating a character that you're not going to play. And if you are accepted, you've got your first post written that you can copy and paste once your application is accepted. And don't forget to check out our official site sub-plots here. Yes, if you take a canon character, you will also be playing his or her sub-plot.
STEP FIVE
Once that's done, you can start on the application. Don't be afraid, it's not as tough as it looks and the longest block of text you are asked to provide is two paragraphs for personality and two paragraphs for history. There are also a couple one-paragraph answers. The rest are all short-answer and your role play sample may be from another site, just copy and paste it.
The application may be found here.
STEP SIX
Posting on the face claim is mandatory! If you don't do this, especially if your character is an original, and someone else comes along wanting to use the same PB, you will have to find a new one. So just take two seconds and post your face claim name!
STEP SEVEN
You may begin role playing at this point, but most people like to have a sword or a horse for their character. Due to problems in the past, you must register the items listed in Character Registration and have them accepted before your have them in your role playing posts. This is a fast, easy process.
STEP EIGHT
We have provided a thread trackers' board, which is optional, but helpful if you want people to role play with you. There is a form that I have made which you may use if you wish or you may create your own form. The board is located here.
STEP NINE
To further help you in your search for good plotting, we have our own plot pages/relationship threads (whatever you like to call them) located here. We also have a plotting board for original characters here. If you have family members or friends who are specific to your character, we have a request board here.
STEP TEN
Finally, go ahead and post a thread somewhere. Of course, you could have done that after step five, but in one last effort to welcome you to the board, we have a role playing thread directory where you can find and have your threads listed.
Happy role playing and welcome to Swords of Speirling!
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