Author Topic: The Academy - *The NEW Role Playing Forum (RPF) Adoption's Program*
therufus  52 posts
Registered: Feb '09
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Date Posted: 3/21 11:45pm Subject: The Academy - *The NEW Role Playing Forum (RPF) Adoption's Program*
I've been around the EU boards for about a month now and lurking every now and again in the rpg boards. I would like to contribute there but would like to refine my skills. I would like to sign up for the mini-rpg as well as classes dealing with force using characters as well as space battles (flying fighters or capital ships). I've played a lot of D&D and a little SWRPG table top games, but post by post is a different beast to tackle. It's easy to say what your going to do out loud with dice manipulating the outcome. I look forward to this new challenge though with an open mind ready to soak all the knowledge that it can.

 

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SirakRomar  1508 posts
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Date Posted: 3/22 6:26am Subject: The Academy - *The NEW Role Playing Forum (RPF) Adoption's Program*
Joining a game usually isn´t that difficult. Read through the games and usually, when you like one, just PM the GM (Gamemaster) or send him a CS (character-sheet) directly. So, just pick a game you like and make contact.
Did that help? If you got any further questions feel free to PM me.

 

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Zadann_MaRanna  169 posts
Registered: Mar '09
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Date Posted: 3/22 10:01am Subject: The Academy - *The NEW Role Playing Forum (RPF) Adoption's Program*
SirakRomar posted:
Joining a game usually isn´t that difficult. Read through the games and usually, when you like one, just PM the GM (Gamemaster) or send him a CS (character-sheet) directly. So, just pick a game you like and make contact.
Did that help? If you got any further questions feel free to PM me.


Thanks, just needed that information, thank you again SirakRomar

 

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Trimaj  23402 posts
Registered: Jun '05
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Date Posted: 3/22 11:19am Subject: The Academy - *The NEW Role Playing Forum (RPF) Adoption's Program*
if anyone has any questions, you can always send me a PM. as a general instructor, i figure we should be open to recieving those from people who aren't adopted by a master yet. sooo... my box is always open. happy

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JEDIGUNSHIP  16669 posts
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Date Posted: 3/22 12:01pm Subject: The Academy - *The NEW Role Playing Forum (RPF) Adoption's Program*
RPing on other boards can be much different from the gaming here, so it's always good to ask questions if you don't quite understand everything. wink

 

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Darth_Cadaverous  467 posts
Registered: Sep '08
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Date Posted: 3/22 1:46pm Subject: The Academy - *The NEW Role Playing Forum (RPF) Adoption's Program*
*Comes swaggering out in a dress of blue pantyhose* Yea, or you get to wear these darn things. laugh


No seriously ladies and gents, it is better to ask people who know, (In my case, hope to know), how do get started. Many of us have been through what you are going through. And as much I love to tease about biting newbies, and then eating them. We are actually safe, honestly. peace

So please step up to the microphone and PM someone. We are here to...um...help. Role playing can be a very large world and many get too lost to continue and quit. I do hate that. I have seen some great potental (ms) players out there.

Even though I have a student, please do not be afraid of asking questions or...*Thinking of what to say that will not get me banned* idea Or I will send Trimaj after your key boards. (That should keep me out of trouble. whistling )


I will be actively looking for someone to PM, so if you do not want me PMing you, I might hurry some. mischief

 

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Imperial_Hammer  8557 posts
Title: Manager:
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Registered: Sep '04
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Date Posted: 3/22 5:02pm Subject: The Academy - *The NEW Role Playing Forum (RPF) Adoption's Program* - Date Edited: 3/22 5:10pm (5 edits total) Edited By: Imperial_Hammer
*Approves of Cadaverous' dress*

Very good! I trust you've learned your lesson! tongue



Greetings once more from the desk of RPF Management!

Let me see what I can address here out of this last group of postings.

Many of you fine pupils have expressed interests in not acting like newbs in the RPF. I have a lesson I will be posting soon about this, but in short, its not all that difficult! happy You really only have to remember these things:

1.) Read the rules. They're there for a reason

2.) Start slow... Watch (and ask questions to) people that know how to do it. Always Role Play before you become a game master.... and be polite and civil.

3.) Be patient. Because you have to wait for others, RPing can be slow going!

and...

4.) Write well. Use MS word to spell-check.

About 90% of all "newbs" do something wrong with these 4 steps. Avoid them and you'll be very well off!



What else to we got....

Ah yes, I'm very happy to see a few of you posting around the RPF proper. This is also very important.

Remember RPing initiates, GMs need you. From the eldest and most seasoned to those running their very first game, the RPF lives and dies by its players. Players are our lifeblood, and you will find a game out there that will want you.

So do go out there and get your hands dirty! Its the only way you get better! happy



For those who have RPing off-site and in other avenues:

A point of notice!

Occasionally, RPers with off-site experience get frustrated for being treated like newer users in the RPF.

This will happen, and please don't get discouraged by it!

Because, as JEDIGUNSHIP so shrewdly pointed out, these boards are so different than other boards, many GMs only care about what you've done here. Many can't know what you've done before, and even if you've had success, many brush it off as due to the board you are on, and not to the skill you have.

In short, don't be discouraged if you have to "prove yourself" before people start looking to you as a community leader. People with off-site experience, like our "PanzerRPers" from Germany, generally use their experience to do good things here, and thereby garner respect quickly.



I've updated the list, please let me know if something's missing on them.

The RPF is unique in that it does offer rewards for work well done. Not only do we have a hearty awards process, with Spring 2009 starting next month, but once you are known in the community, you can garner a lot of e-respect and admiration. I believe it is a consequence of posting in a place where people can objectively assess skill. And while this can make it a scary place, it also can make for a remarkably welcoming and homely board once you've transitioned into the community.

Many of our users never leave when they get accustomed to the RPF. They like it so much that they permanently make their home there. And those that do leave, even for RL reasons, find themselves coming back.

The golden rule is to stick with it. Your work will pay off.

Haha, I suppose I will be repeating this a lot, but do come on by! We'd love to have you!

Best,
-I_H

 

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Despised1  9946 posts
Registered: Jul '05
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Date Posted: 3/22 5:39pm Subject: The Academy - *The NEW Role Playing Forum (RPF) Adoption's Program*
Hello nOObs and oldbies alike, I come in hopes of offering my time and experience to those wishing to become active in the RPF.

For those who don't know me I have been gaming in the RPF since about 2003, don't let my registration date fool you I had another name prior to this one.

If anyone needs anything of me please feel free to PM me, I am always happy to help out. In the meantime I am going to make an attempt to stay active here, it seems like a nice way to give back to the community and give back to the RPF.

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Darth_Cadaverous  467 posts
Registered: Sep '08
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Date Posted: 3/22 7:57pm Subject: The Academy - *The NEW Role Playing Forum (RPF) Adoption's Program*
^ One of the bad ones, watch out. *Looks around and scurries away* tongue



*Looking at page 1* Yea, speaking of mini-RPG, *Tapping foot* Is it coming or do I need to dress up again. whistling

 

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Ktala  8462 posts
Title: RPF Adoptions Coordinator
Registered: Sep '02
6289_A-Wing
Date Posted: 3/22 11:08pm Subject: The Academy - *The NEW Role Playing Forum (RPF) Adoption's Program*
Darth_Cadaverous posted:
^ One of the bad ones, watch out. *Looks around and scurries away* tongue

*Looking at page 1* Yea, speaking of mini-RPG, *Tapping foot* Is it coming or do I need to dress up again. whistling


How about, it is coming..RIGHT NOW!!!!


**TRUMPETS BLARE!!!***

<<SEE NEXT POST>>

*Evil grin!*
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Ktala  8462 posts
Title: RPF Adoptions Coordinator
Registered: Sep '02
6289_A-Wing
Date Posted: 3/22 11:14pm Subject: The Academy - *The NEW Role Playing Forum (RPF) Adoption's Program*
**ANNOUNCEMENT***

applause
We are now seeking players for the first of hopefully many Mini-RPG campagings within the Academy.


Just follow the breadcrumbs, and lets get things moving, shall we?


http://boards.theforce.net/welcome_new_users/b10181/29789942/p1/?1


Come on over and join us. The more the merrier, and lets get gaming.
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Darth_Cadaverous  467 posts
Registered: Sep '08
14788_Darth Maul
Date Posted: 3/23 6:56am Subject: The Academy - *The NEW Role Playing Forum (RPF) Adoption's Program*
Quick question, what is the time frame for this. Before or after Bad Jacen. (Shame on him)


Then I will have mine done.

 

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Despised1  9946 posts
Registered: Jul '05
39878_Sidious
Date Posted: 3/23 9:29am Subject: The Academy - *The NEW Role Playing Forum (RPF) Adoption's Program*
Darth_Cadaverous posted:
^ One of the bad ones, watch out. *Looks around and scurries away* tongue


Whatchu talkin' bout Cadaverous? I am an angel. mischief

 

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jedi_killeroak  1521 posts
Registered: Apr '05
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Date Posted: 3/23 4:38pm Subject: The Academy - *The NEW Role Playing Forum (RPF) Adoption's Program*
*Bowing* I know, I know. Your such an angle, that I dream that I can someday measure up too in skills. praying

*Stops and thinks,* Wait a minute, yea, your a Dark Angle. skull

 

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Despised1  9946 posts
Registered: Jul '05
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Date Posted: 3/23 6:58pm Subject: The Academy - *The NEW Role Playing Forum (RPF) Adoption's Program*
I will accept that. mischief

 

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