Post by TiJiL on Jan 8, 2006 18:46:51 GMT -5
Ok. Every time we do one of these RPG's we have a different iteration of the rules. For the most part, we trend towards fewer and fewer rules, because skill trees and stuff are cool but are complex enough that it takes a lot of the fun out.
Basically, we generally run RPG's with a GM and several players. The GM will start an RPG, write an introduction, and specify his or her rules, including which races are allowed and the initial setting of the story. Players will then post a simple character biography, including:
Name:
Species:
Gender:
Age: (if you don't know the time conversions, you can either specify an equivalent human age or a word like adolescent, etc)
Backstory: (The longer the better. This should include a rough description of the character's personality and history, and should explain how the character got to be at the GM's starting location, if the GM hasn't already specified this)
Then, the GM and players will take turns posting. Generally the GM will post, then all of the players (in any order), then the GM will explain the next part of the story, etc. However, there are no specific rules for post order, and players and GM can post whenever it is necessary.
Suggested reading:
Everybody should have read Welcome to the Universe This post has basic information about each of the races, as well as other useful explanations and links to valuable other posts. Also, try out Playable Species
Basically, we generally run RPG's with a GM and several players. The GM will start an RPG, write an introduction, and specify his or her rules, including which races are allowed and the initial setting of the story. Players will then post a simple character biography, including:
Name:
Species:
Gender:
Age: (if you don't know the time conversions, you can either specify an equivalent human age or a word like adolescent, etc)
Backstory: (The longer the better. This should include a rough description of the character's personality and history, and should explain how the character got to be at the GM's starting location, if the GM hasn't already specified this)
Then, the GM and players will take turns posting. Generally the GM will post, then all of the players (in any order), then the GM will explain the next part of the story, etc. However, there are no specific rules for post order, and players and GM can post whenever it is necessary.
Suggested reading:
Everybody should have read Welcome to the Universe This post has basic information about each of the races, as well as other useful explanations and links to valuable other posts. Also, try out Playable Species