Post by A Long Display Name Here on Aug 3, 2011 4:57:33 GMT -6
Many of you may already be familiar with the concept of 'plotting by member', but for those who aren't, here's the quick rundown: this is where you post a thread for your personal, small [2-3 character] plot ideas. A typical member plot thread lists the characters they have available, a little summary of their personality, and types of threads you would be interested in playing. Then, members who have an interest in RPing with your character will reply, and you can discuss different plots for as many characters as you guys have available.
Remember, not all plots have to involve characters that get along, have the same ideologies, or the same morals. You can also plot to connect your character with another through family history, past friendships, or past dealings. You can plot a romance, an epic battle — basically anything that requires only a small number of characters to participate.
Keep in mind, also, that we don't allow space-time bending on TARP; so, if you have plots that would require your character(s) to be in multiple places at once, please stagger your plotlines and roleplay them leaving one location and arriving at another [though you don't necessarily have to RP all the travelling].
Some additional guidelines:
Plot away!
Remember, not all plots have to involve characters that get along, have the same ideologies, or the same morals. You can also plot to connect your character with another through family history, past friendships, or past dealings. You can plot a romance, an epic battle — basically anything that requires only a small number of characters to participate.
Keep in mind, also, that we don't allow space-time bending on TARP; so, if you have plots that would require your character(s) to be in multiple places at once, please stagger your plotlines and roleplay them leaving one location and arriving at another [though you don't necessarily have to RP all the travelling].
Some additional guidelines:
1. There's nothing wrong with inventive titles. However, please refrain from 'fancying up' your titles [so nothing && . like T H I S ?! }} ].
2. We do ask that you keep all threads on-topic. If you find your OOC plotting is turning into something unrelated to plotting, please either start a new thread in the General board, or PM each other [depending on if you want other people to participate or not].
3. You do need an accepted character to plot, unless you're looking to start a family tie with someone. However, don't be offended if someone doesn't want to "tie" their character to yours! It is, after all, their story.
4. Please keep forum rules, RP rules, and ProBoards TOS in mind when plotting, and don't plot anything that would go against these rules.
5. As with board-wide plotting, please do not plot anything that would drastically affect canon plotline —- this includes people who hold canon characters.
Plot away!