Slumberlumber 164 January 4 Share January 4 Hello all! I'm looking to start RPing here on the forums, but this is my first time so not sure what to do for that. My character is a doctor to summerize, and I made him in a horror fashion, working in a shady institute doing some.....questionable stuff for medical science. Part of his world is planned but....playing it out I have no idea how. Probably shouldn't make it my first one, but maybe I should? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SidewinderX 16 January 8 Share January 8 Howdy! Although I've never roleplayed on this forum specifically, I've participated in various other RPs. Honestly, if you think you've got a story, go for it! Horror can be tricky, though, because you often walk a fine line between 'genuinely scary' and 'trope-y.' Perhaps elaborate a bit on the ideas you have for this roleplay? I could offer what little advice I feel knowledgeable enough to give. Circumstances permitting, I should also be able to do the roleplay with you as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slumberlumber 164 January 9 Author Share January 9 3 hours ago, SidewinderX said: Howdy! Although I've never roleplayed on this forum specifically, I've participated in various other RPs. Honestly, if you think you've got a story, go for it! Horror can be tricky, though, because you often walk a fine line between 'genuinely scary' and 'trope-y.' Perhaps elaborate a bit on the ideas you have for this roleplay? I could offer what little advice I feel knowledgeable enough to give. Circumstances permitting, I should also be able to do the roleplay with you as well. Was thinking of a doctor going after the virus from the movie The Thing, (virus supposed to have been a vaccine to give all ponies special abilities to not make them prey animals, but it broke containment and is out in the wild.) He works for United Pony Care, an ancient organization that served the same goal for centuries. Maybe I should start out with basic RP's first to learn how to RP here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SidewinderX 16 January 9 Share January 9 18 hours ago, Slumberlumber said: Was thinking of a doctor going after the virus from the movie The Thing, (virus supposed to have been a vaccine to give all ponies special abilities to not make them prey animals, but it broke containment and is out in the wild.) He works for United Pony Care, an ancient organization that served the same goal for centuries. Maybe I should start out with basic RP's first to learn how to RP here? So, basically the virus/vaccine made them magical and different from normal Earth horses, but the virus escaped and is now 'boosting' random animals? That sounds like a really cool idea that could escalate real fast. If you think you're ready for a full RP, go ahead. I'm honestly really bad at instructing people on this kind of thing , so the extent of my advice is limited, but with a last few details worked out (places, NPCs) it'll be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slumberlumber 164 January 10 Author Share January 10 5 hours ago, SidewinderX said: So, basically the virus/vaccine made them magical and different from normal Earth horses, but the virus escaped and is now 'boosting' random animals? That sounds like a really cool idea that could escalate real fast. If you think you're ready for a full RP, go ahead. I'm honestly really bad at instructing people on this kind of thing , so the extent of my advice is limited, but with a last few details worked out (places, NPCs) it'll be great. Create NPC's and places much like an D&D thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SidewinderX 16 January 10 Share January 10 2 hours ago, Slumberlumber said: Create NPC's and places much like an D&D thing? Sort of. Creating NPCs means creating the details for the non-player characters. For example, your character might have a lab assistant (who isn't my OC). That would be an NPC. We couldn't call them 'Lab Assistant,' and we need to know what they look like, their name, and their personality. Even if we don't get too detailed, a few sentences would be fine. Creating the places is a bit more obvious: the action doesn't happen in a void! We need locations, backgrounds, sets. Labs, offices, etc. etc. ...please tell me I made sense. I'm not great at this. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slumberlumber 164 January 10 Author Share January 10 12 minutes ago, SidewinderX said: Sort of. Creating NPCs means creating the details for the non-player characters. For example, your character might have a lab assistant (who isn't my OC). That would be an NPC. We couldn't call them 'Lab Assistant,' and we need to know what they look like, their name, and their personality. Even if we don't get too detailed, a few sentences would be fine. Creating the places is a bit more obvious: the action doesn't happen in a void! We need locations, backgrounds, sets. Labs, offices, etc. etc. ...please tell me I made sense. I'm not great at this. Nah it makes sense, I get it. I'll try to get it all set up. Think I have some ideas. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePinkestofPones 2,844 Wednesday at 03:13 AM Share Wednesday at 03:13 AM I might join something like that 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slumberlumber 164 7 hours ago Author Share 7 hours ago On 2025-01-21 at 10:13 PM, ThePinkestofPones said: I might join something like that Ive got part of one figured out right now. I dunno if it's enough to run on or not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePinkestofPones 2,844 7 hours ago Share 7 hours ago Moments ago, Slumberlumber said: Ive got part of one figured out right now. I dunno if it's enough to run on or not? It might be, with my RP's I usually get the basic idea down and then improvise as I go 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slumberlumber 164 4 hours ago Author Share 4 hours ago 2 hours ago, ThePinkestofPones said: It might be, with my RP's I usually get the basic idea down and then improvise as I go Than I'll let you know, some how, for when I start the Rp, wherever I can put it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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