Re: Out Of Character
Posted: Sun May 25, 2014 10:32 pm
One good way to maximize your turn is to include "if ... then" statements.
If the goblin attacks, then Zippo the Fierce will fire his crossbow.
If the goblin runs, Zippo will drop his crossbow, draw his axe, and pursue it.
If the goblin negotiates, Zippo will move to best cover that gives him a clear shot at it while the party caller talks with it.
Post regularly, even if it is just to say my character is still looking for traps. This will help keep the "energy" of the game up. Once that starts faltering, PbP games tend to fall apart.
Post by the stated deadline.
As Simon has already stated BE VERY CLEAR about who is speaking, to whom he is speaking, and about what he is saying. ALWAYS include your character name and profession, as well as the character name of anyone with whom you're interacting. You may remember Bunko the Fabulous is a magic-user but the referee will probably have to look it up, doing this several times a turn can eat the ref's time up and break the energy of his imagination as he describes the results of your actions.
If the goblin attacks, then Zippo the Fierce will fire his crossbow.
If the goblin runs, Zippo will drop his crossbow, draw his axe, and pursue it.
If the goblin negotiates, Zippo will move to best cover that gives him a clear shot at it while the party caller talks with it.
Post regularly, even if it is just to say my character is still looking for traps. This will help keep the "energy" of the game up. Once that starts faltering, PbP games tend to fall apart.
Post by the stated deadline.
As Simon has already stated BE VERY CLEAR about who is speaking, to whom he is speaking, and about what he is saying. ALWAYS include your character name and profession, as well as the character name of anyone with whom you're interacting. You may remember Bunko the Fabulous is a magic-user but the referee will probably have to look it up, doing this several times a turn can eat the ref's time up and break the energy of his imagination as he describes the results of your actions.