Cliffhanger

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I couldn't have said it better than this. The length of your story should be based on many things. How you percieve people will judge it by that length isn't one of them.

To be perfectly honest, I've only barely skimmed parts of the Roleplaying is Magic book and found certain mechanics interesting. For example, certain aspects - though not all - of their health bar system and how they handle spells. If you were interested in making a unicorn character the spellcasting might be worth a look since I'm planning on using some aspects of it. It reminds me a bit of the "spellcasting" in the WoD book, Geist: Sin-Eaters, though I digress. Here's a link if you happen to be interested: http://www.mlprim.com/s2e/ I must say that I do strongly dislike some parts of the book. For example, how unicorns get a bonus to their Mind score simply by being unicorns and such. I don't want to use such a strong word as "racist" here, but I'm sure you can see what I'm getting at. I know it wasn't the creator's intention and I simply dislike saying that one race of ponies is naturally smarter than the other and that the other naturally has more heart. I wouldn't even mind if they were only physical bonuses, but those should be based on personality. Moving on, WoD stands for World of Darkness. I primarily roleplay horror and WoD is the system I'm most accustomed to. This is probably - loosely - the system I'll be running for this game, if you'd like to read up on what the different stats represent and the Willpower system. If not, I'll explain the mechanics to the roleplayer when we start. Please let me know if you have anything specific you'd like more information on. Edit: Apologies, Faithful Dawn. I was still writing this when you responded. I would like to thank you for your interest in my roleplay and let you know that your character looks good and has been put in for consideration. Let me know if you have any questions you'd like to ask. Cheers!

No problem, Feather Gem! If you change your mind or have any further questions just let me know.

Hello, Feather Gem! IM stands for "instant message." An IM client would be something along the lines of MSN messenger, AIM, or Skype.

Hello Notabrony and Alex! I'm thrilled to see that you've taken an interest in my roleplay. As to Not's - I do hope you don't mind being called Not - question, cursing is perfectly fine. Since the roleplay itself won't be taking place over a public medium, vulgarity in speech is perfectly acceptable. Moving on to Alex's questions, it's only recommended to play as the Element of Magic for group dynamic purposes as I will say that the other characters are built with each of the other elements in mind. I would say that for the purpose of this roleplay you can represent the Element of Magic in a more symbolic sense. For our purposes, you may try to justify this however you like so long as it doesn't overlap with another element and is justifiable. For example, you might want to say that the Element of Magic represents curiosity and the desire to learn more about the world around you. It's alright if your character isn't very in tune with this element at the start of the roleplay or have lost touch with that part of themselves. For that matter, perhaps they never will find that part of themselves. I'm certainly not going to say it's mandatory to develop your character in some very specific way for the roleplay. IC actions should have IC consequences, in my humble opinion. I'm never going to turn around and say "Okay, you better have some character development soon to progress the story." Even if it was necessary for you to be in touch with your element to proceed with a certain action, I certainly wouldn't force it on you OOC because I perceive that the story should continue down a specific path. Due to the nature of a unicorn character, I would highly recommend one if you enjoy spellcasting type characters. They easily have the most complex and varied abilities if we look at them purely in terms of a traditional roleplaying class. That aside, you aren't required to play a unicorn unless they appeal to you. It should also be noted that it will take longer to create a unicorn character for this roleplay because we will have to balance their powers. We'll likely be using elements of the Roleplaying is Magic system here and they will likely have an additional stat for the intensity of their magical powers. Playing as a non-pony race would be more initial work since I'd have to do some rebalancing to account for the physical differences between a pony and a griffin or minotaur, but I must say that I'm intrigued by the idea. It would certainly set you apart and bring up some interesting group dynamics. Mechanically speaking, both could function as physically stronger counterparts to Pegasus ponies and Earth Ponies. Now that I'm down that train of thought, I'd be willing to hear ideas for interpretations on non-canon races as well. The MLP universe is capable of hosting a wide variety of mythical fauna, after all. For example, a (non-shapeshifting) bipedal werewolf type creature or barghest that are interpreted in such a way as to fit into the canon universe could be potential races. If you put enough work into it, a race you create yourself could be applicable as well. I would say that any such creatures would be ideally interpreted to be intelligent but not normally prone to involving themselves in pony society. The only other difficulty then would be explaining why they're being imprisoned by pony authorities - was their crime or the crime they were framed for so inexcusable that they couldn't simply be driven away again? - and to maintain the survival aspect of the game, make sure they aren't capable of simply leaving the group and striking out on their own, such as a very self-sufficient solitary predator. Since this is a campaign being run for one person, I'm more open than I usually would be to the idea of rarer and more unique races. I definitely don't want to discourage playing as one of the canon races, of course, and am only saying that I'm open to hearing your ideas. I eagerly await any further questions you may have. Thank you for your interest!

Auditions are closed, but if you're interested in future games feel free to send me a PM and I'll alert you of any upcoming adventures you're qualified to join. Thank you for your interest! What would you do if you were sentenced for a crime you did not commit? If you stood to lose years of your life rotting in prison for someone else's crimes, would you escape if you had the chance? You don't think the guards are chasing you anymore. The trees seem to close in around you and the wind's song has never been so cold. You are surrounded by five prisoners. You do not know why they were arrested. You don't know if you can trust them. Returning to civilization means imprisonment and trekking off on your own will probably mean a quick end. Friendship is magic, but can you be friends with criminals? Hello, fellow roleplayers! My name is Cliff and I'm posting today because I'm looking for a smart and reasonable roleplayer to share in an adventure with me. I would like to share with one roleplayer a pen and paper game-esque experience in which I will be acting as the "Dungeon Master" of sorts. The best part is that you do not need to be able to write large posts or express yourself using eloquent language. The most important trait I am looking for is the ability to realistically portray your character. The tone of this roleplay will be somewhat dark while maintaining the cartoon-ish sense of humor the show is known for. It will have a "slice of life" style tone to it revolving around episodic adventures you share with the other escaped prisoners, occasionally growing into larger adventures more along the lines of what you would expect from the two-episode season-starters in the show. The more typical episodes will cycle between being based on your relationships with the prisoners (such as episodes in the show that revolve around one specific character) and means of survival. In this way it strives to be a darker toned version of the show. What this means is that while there will be darker themes and you will be expected to have a healthy respect for dangerous situations, you may build your initial character with the presumption that ponies in this universe behave as they do in the show when not under stress. Personalities may be exaggerated and silly - when appropriate - and dialog may be simple and fun. Now, this is a roleplay first and foremost, but it also has game elements. What this means is that there will be rules for creating your character. I will be running a modded and simplified WoD-type system in the background with some "Roleplaying is Magic" mechanics mixed in. This is what will determine your successes and your failures in the roleplay based on stats that we will establish during character creation. Are you ready for the rules? Good! Here are the basics of what you need to know: - To join this roleplay, you should have an IM client. This is where the roleplay will take place. - "Replies" should consist only of a single action at a time to give NPCs time to react. Long dialogs should be split into several IMs by sentence to allow your character to be interrupted. NPCs will be restricted by the same rules. - I will always roleplay using text, but you may roleplay out loud if you have Skype and can speak clearly enough for me to understand you. What I mean by this is that you may dictate your actions and voice act your characters instead of writing. - Thoughts should be avoided in favor of sensory information. What this means is that I should never be aware of what your character is thinking, only the physical cues they give off as well as their tone. Likewise, you will not know what NPC characters are thinking. - You do not need a completed character sheet for the character you are using for this roleplay until you are chosen for the roleplay. I only need to hear your basic concept and the reason your character was convicted of a crime. - Assume a basic "Don't ask, don't tell" rule when it comes to plot holes in the canon. For example, don't bring up the fact that many ponies are somehow named after their Cutie Marks or special talents. - Though not a rule, you are recommended as the main character to create a character who represents the Element of Magic. Though I may run larger games in the future, this roleplay will consist of only one participant. This person will be chosen based on several factors. Above all else I am looking for someone intelligent, mature, and reasonable. You should be assertive enough to point out if you think I'm handling something incorrectly and willing to accept my final judgement on the outcome of dice rolls. You should be capable of accurately portraying your character without being swayed by your own opinions or knowledge of game mechanics. I would like to see at least one past character of yours when you apply. I would also like to hear a little about yourself to help me decide if you are a good fit for this roleplay. I am not bothered by short biographies and am looking for quality over quantity. This thread will be closed when a participant is chosen. I'm looking forward to roleplaying with you! Cheers!

I think this is a fantastic piece. I'm especially drawn to dark and peculiar things so I find his concept particularly attractive. The only downside I can see to him as a character is that it's tragically difficult to roleplay a character who can see the future without preplanning everything in advance, but as a concept or star in his own story I think he's brilliant. Bravo!

Hello, Naught Herd! It's a pleasure to meet you. My name is Cliffhanger. Cliff, if you would. You seem to be both an interesting and intelligent individual so I'm very excited to make your acquaintance. I'm an avid roleplayer myself, actually, and greatly appreciate the worth of an intelligent roleplaying companion such as yourself. In terms of describing myself and my own roleplaying habits, I have my own introductory thread you may peruse (http://mlpforums.com/topic/47555-a-cliffhanger-will-you-read-on/) and would be happy to answer any additional questions you might have. Though a colt as new as myself is hardly a suitable welcoming committee, I do welcome you to the forums. Cheers!

Thank you, Reversalx! I try to be polite and "comprehensive," as you put it, whenever possible. I like to think of myself as a young gentleman, somewhat rough around the edges and improving every day. I would gladly give you something of mine to read and regret that the problem is in fact the hidden meaning behind my name. I've started many works and crafted many worlds and just as quickly as my muse flares up my interest wavers. My stories have the unfortunate habit of ending in unintended cliffhangers. I enjoy having them in their odd little collection and my writing skills have been fine-tuned by the process of writing them and building the plot the story would have followed so it is unfortunate not many have found their conclusion. I do have one recently completed short story that I'll undoubtably want to revise once I open it up again. I have been meaning to and I'd love to share it if you'd take an interest in reading it and I find the time to fine-tune it. The only thing that concerns me is that it's a horror piece and gets a fair bit disturbing in some passages. You could say that dealing in horror and modern dark fantasy is my forte. A very apologetic edit: Sorry to have passed your post by, Dazzleglow. I was mid-reply when you posted. I actually do vocal roleplays very frequently with one of my friends in person and agree that they're quite fun. The only thing that prevents me from normally pursuing that sort of roleplay is that I have what I'd say is an embarrassingly feminine voice. That aside, once I have grown comfortable enough with my character's mannerisms to fluently portray him out loud, I'd certainly be interesting in pursuing the idea with you.

Hello Firebolt! I agree that my post is very long and the reason is that I am looking for a specific type of roleplaying partner and want people to be able to make an informed decision as to whether or not they would like to roleplay with me. Since you did not read my post, you did not read that I said that I specifically dislike exactly the type of roleplay that is the focus of the Advanced Roleplay forum for reasons outlined in my original post. Unless you were interested in roleplaying with me that should not be important and I graciously accept your warm welcome! Even though you did not read my post, I would like to thank you for taking the time to reply to me and would add that if you choose to read my post in the future I would be very glad to have an interesting conversational starter if we talk in the future. Thank you for your time! Cheers!

Hello, friends! My name or more accurately the alias I currently choose to portray myself with is "Cliffhanger." Sitting at your computer, reading this post means that you are interested in being my friend and so you may call me "Cliff:" Since you are taking the time to read this and welcome me as a new member you will be happy to know that I have also taken the time to make my introductory post interesting and informative so that you can quickly and easily decide that you would like to be my friend. I share my username with that of my "ponysona" and like him would say that my "special purpose" is to entertain using the imagination. I enjoy writing fiction and frequently participate in various types of roleplaying, particularly those with darker themes and elements of horror. I am excited to know that other roleplayers are reading this because I get very excited about worldbuilding and storycrafting and know there is a lot of potential for fun roleplaying in the My Little Pony Universe. I know that there are many people interested in roleplaying on this forum and I also know that there are a lot of people to look at when considering a good roleplaying companion and that is why I'm including some information on my style of roleplaying. The way I prefer to roleplay is different then the most popular styles of roleplaying because it's built around actions being fluid and organic. Many advanced level roleplayers believe that good roleplaying comes from writing large posts full of many details and actions. However, I have also enjoyed pen and paper games in the past and have come to notice several very big advantages to roleplays that favor short, sensory-based posts over long, thought-based ones. I compared the flow of long, forum posts to interactions played out action-by-action via pm and found that roleplaying action-by-action creates much more organic and realistic scenarios than exchanging blocks of actions. For example, in one post a character might say and think several things and then another character will respond with another string of actions. If you tried to form one narrative out of this exchange you would find that the way the two characters are responding to each other is unnatural because they are both replying to a list of things at a time instead of replying seperately to each individual action. Now imagine how differently things play out if you roleplay action-by-action. Your character will say or do something and the other character will say or do something in response. This makes the conversation feel much more fluid and realistic. At the same time, the conversation progresses much more quickly and you will get involved in talking to the other character. This means you will get a much closer experience of having an actual conversation with the fictional character. I agree that the other styles of roleplaying have their advantages and would say that I prefer this style for its more organic feel. I would further say that I prefer roleplays where people make an effort to exclude thoughts from their posts and this is why: not telling me anything about your character before we start and only providing me with purely sensory information means that I get the experience of learning about your character as we go along. If I can't see your character's train of thought it also means that I cannot predict what they will do and will be more surprised as a roleplayer by their actions. All of the above elements come together to form a much more realistic and organic experience for both roleplayers that I greatly prefer over the other model. You might now be wondering how I can tell if I want to roleplay with someone if I don't know anything about their character beforehand and I don't care about their post length. The answer is very simple and that is simply to ask them about themselves and their values. Using that method I can roughly determine if someone will be a good match for me based on what I can tell about their maturity and how logical they are. It is my belief that being intelligent, reasonable, and willing to adapt are far more important than the ability to elegantly string sentences together. Now that you know my interests and some of my views you are informed enough to decide that you want to be friends with me. I'll be looking back here over the next few days and am excited to hear whatever you have to say. Now that we are nearing the end of my introduction, I will leave us off with a cliffhanger: Are you going to respond and take the first step towards getting to know a new and eager colt? Whatever option you chose, cheers!