Roleplay format - is prose generally accepted?

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Roleplay format - is prose generally accepted? Apr 7, 2011 19:03:56 GMT -5

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Post by lyriscolumbine on Apr 7, 2011 19:03:56 GMT -5

Hey there.

I'm Ace and I play as Lyris and Ithaca Columbine, two relatively underpowered Sirenians; Lyris is female and Ithaca is male (and yes I know the sirens were all female in Greek mythology but I have an absurdly long history for the Sirenian race and gahhh this is off-topic!).

I've noticed that the format of roleplay is generally a script-type, with asterisks denoting action. However, I haven't played in that sort in many many many years and I'm pretty much programmed to write in prose now. Is writing in prose awkward or unacceptable? If it is, that's okay, though I might slip up a few times.
Also, can we begin our own roleplay in the "testing" board? I ask because one of them is already many, many pages in progress with no easily accessible backstory, and the other is... nonsensical, lol.

Thanks! I can't quite promise I'll be active, I have a lot of real-life commitments (namely graduating high school in two months), but I'll try my best if you all want me.

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Roleplay format - is prose generally accepted? Apr 7, 2011 20:35:31 GMT -5

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Post by Eviljim on Apr 7, 2011 20:35:31 GMT -5

Oh course you may start your own in that thread, and it's not a problem if you slip up with denoting the actions, one of the staff members will fix it if there is a problem.

Have fun and welcome aboard

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Roleplay format - is prose generally accepted? Apr 7, 2011 21:54:18 GMT -5

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Post by Jemini on Apr 7, 2011 21:54:18 GMT -5

I'm Jemini, site founder. Welcome aboard! It's always nice to see new people.

It's true; our main roleplay actually spans several threads and the total of it is probably well over 300 pages. Of course, you can always start a new one in the test board.

The first of Magi-Nation's J.E.Z., Jemini represents Fire. Cynical and sarcastic all the time, Jemini is sometimes cool, calm, and collected, and other times hotheaded. Jemini is the clever one of the three.

Chell Trusted Member That's Definitely My Name ... Posts: 616	Roleplay format - is prose generally accepted? Apr 7, 2011 22:15:46 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Chell on Apr 7, 2011 22:15:46 GMT -5 Already a trusted member? Whose friend are you? Anyway, nice to meet you. I'm Chell(and my alter ego is GLaDOS)!
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Roleplay format - is prose generally accepted? Apr 8, 2011 19:47:03 GMT -5

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Post by lyriscolumbine on Apr 8, 2011 19:47:03 GMT -5

Ooh... possessive, are you, Ursu-nyan? *waggles eyebrows*

Good to meet you, Jemini (and every time I see that name I get Gemini, the vocaloid song, stuck in my head) and Chell (I loved that game... can't wait for Portal 2!).

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The Cat Clan Administrator Math God {has earned 3 exodus cookies} Posts: 4,472	Roleplay format - is prose generally accepted? Apr 8, 2011 20:09:19 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by The Cat Clan on Apr 8, 2011 20:09:19 GMT -5 Just a little. ((Also, I won at avatars.))

lyriscolumbine Guest	Roleplay format - is prose generally accepted? Apr 8, 2011 20:20:37 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by lyriscolumbine on Apr 8, 2011 20:20:37 GMT -5 Lazy placeholder "avatar face maker" avatar until I can draw something that doesn't look utterly shite, GO!

Jemini Administrator The Soul of JEZ Believe...in the power of the Flaming Facepalm! {Has earned 8 Exodus Cookies} Posts: 27,793	Roleplay format - is prose generally accepted? Apr 8, 2011 20:24:56 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Jemini on Apr 8, 2011 20:24:56 GMT -5 If you're ever bored, look no further than the roleplay board. Even if you don't want to join in, there's hours of entertainment from the pages upon pages of roleplay that we've amassed.
	The first of Magi-Nation's J.E.Z., Jemini represents Fire. Cynical and sarcastic all the time, Jemini is sometimes cool, calm, and collected, and other times hotheaded. Jemini is the clever one of the three.

lyriscolumbine Guest	Roleplay format - is prose generally accepted? Apr 8, 2011 20:27:44 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by lyriscolumbine on Apr 8, 2011 20:27:44 GMT -5 I'd feel awkward joining in on an already-ongoing roleplay, so I'm going to wait until a new thread starts, but past threads are usually good reading material. Better than sleeping all day, anyway, rofl.

Exodus Administrator The Body of J.E.Z Indeed. Posts: 10,541	Roleplay format - is prose generally accepted? Apr 8, 2011 20:28:08 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Exodus on Apr 8, 2011 20:28:08 GMT -5 Indeed there are so many stories that we have XD
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The Cat Clan Administrator Math God {has earned 3 exodus cookies} Posts: 4,472	Roleplay format - is prose generally accepted? Apr 8, 2011 20:55:35 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by The Cat Clan on Apr 8, 2011 20:55:35 GMT -5 We could do sort of an AU roleplay, like what would happen if our characters weren't where they are in canon. Silliness and oocness depends on the situation. ((Also, I lied before. Now I win.))
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Jemini Administrator The Soul of JEZ Believe...in the power of the Flaming Facepalm! {Has earned 8 Exodus Cookies} Posts: 27,793	Roleplay format - is prose generally accepted? Apr 9, 2011 12:10:56 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Jemini on Apr 9, 2011 12:10:56 GMT -5 Yeah, that's true. Or start a new side thread to get Lyris into the roleplay.
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Roleplay format - is prose generally accepted? Apr 10, 2011 18:44:32 GMT -5

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Post by Chell on Apr 10, 2011 18:44:32 GMT -5

Apr 8, 2011 19:47:03 GMT -5 @lyriscolumbine said:

Ooh... possessive, are you, Ursu-nyan? *waggles eyebrows*

Good to meet you, Jemini (and every time I see that name I get Gemini, the vocaloid song, stuck in my head) and Chell (I loved that game... can't wait for Portal 2!).

*reads about her liking Portal* You are instantly my friend too!

Lol, Urs is my really super close friend so any friend of hers is a friend of mine. Liking Portal is a super huge bonus as well!!!!!

Friend me on Steam! I'm Otosh6000(nicknamed GLaDOS)! Oh, and on Steam forums, I'm GLaDOSv3.11!

Yes I am a GLaDOS fan!

Stuck going to a party that will never happen.