Post by Etheric on Feb 26, 2007 11:37:55 GMT -5
"Free Form Role Playing (FFRP) has many definitions. One could say that it's simply playing pretend, as we did when we were young children ( no offense to those whom still fit that catagory), and it is. But it goes a bit beyond that. FFRP is the taking on of another character other than oneself for a temporary time. It's usually done for fun, though some take it to a personal level, which is a mistake. FFRP works well when several characters band together and make a plot, a plot being a storyline, of timeline played out by the characters, having to do with anything, from immense battles, to simple, romantic tales. FFRP can often teach us hidden morals, enrich our lives by letting us escape from reality temporarily or simply let us have fun in our offtime. Our method here at FM would be defined as 'interactive creative writing' that is, a group of writers working together to spin a tale or two by having characters of their own creation working together towards one goal or another. However you choose to define FFRP, it comes down to a few basic things: creating characters, working with other players, and of course, having fun. "
-Civa of FyreMyst
p076.ezboard.com/Welcome-amp-Introduction/ffyremystfrm29.showMessage?topicID=4.topic
I've never seen it put better, and this board lives off that same creed. There are very few rules here at Etheric, and the ones we keep are the ones that secure the fairness and enjoyability of our board. But that's covered in another thread. This is where the ideas and the setting of The Etheric Lands can be found.
To start off, this board is a dedicated FFRP, defined above. We're all about the good, clean fun of it. This is not a competitive place, we're relaxed and easy-going. We accept dedicated and mature people of all skill levels and encourage creativity and originality. We do assume that many of our members here now, or new people just coming in have some basic knowledge and a little experience of an FFRP. If you've never RPed before, a 'newbies' forum is available to help familiarize you with the system and the rules.
As for information on the RP itself...
This board is brand new, and as such, the first RP thread will have a significant impact on several things throughout the community.
The idea here is that Kelacia and WingSpire are well-established cities near the edge of land. However, there is an ominous feeling of fear that leaks from the Ilrion forest that no one has quite explained. No one exits either community save to walk the well-guarded path between the two. Several convicted and suspected felons have fled into the forest over the years, and many brave explorers have left the region, and not returned. What lays beyond the edges of the Ilrion Forest is a mystery to all.
This RP is medieval/fantasy. Races allowed as characters are...anything, really. The only limitations placed on the creative part of the RP are to keep the setting consistent. This means NO machinery, be it powered by electricity, steam, or any other means. This also implys that guns of any sort are also not allowed. Also, you may have as many characters in as many threads as you like, but no one character may be in two threads at once.
Thank you for reading this, and enjoy your stay.
-Civa of FyreMyst
p076.ezboard.com/Welcome-amp-Introduction/ffyremystfrm29.showMessage?topicID=4.topic
I've never seen it put better, and this board lives off that same creed. There are very few rules here at Etheric, and the ones we keep are the ones that secure the fairness and enjoyability of our board. But that's covered in another thread. This is where the ideas and the setting of The Etheric Lands can be found.
To start off, this board is a dedicated FFRP, defined above. We're all about the good, clean fun of it. This is not a competitive place, we're relaxed and easy-going. We accept dedicated and mature people of all skill levels and encourage creativity and originality. We do assume that many of our members here now, or new people just coming in have some basic knowledge and a little experience of an FFRP. If you've never RPed before, a 'newbies' forum is available to help familiarize you with the system and the rules.
As for information on the RP itself...
This board is brand new, and as such, the first RP thread will have a significant impact on several things throughout the community.
The idea here is that Kelacia and WingSpire are well-established cities near the edge of land. However, there is an ominous feeling of fear that leaks from the Ilrion forest that no one has quite explained. No one exits either community save to walk the well-guarded path between the two. Several convicted and suspected felons have fled into the forest over the years, and many brave explorers have left the region, and not returned. What lays beyond the edges of the Ilrion Forest is a mystery to all.
This RP is medieval/fantasy. Races allowed as characters are...anything, really. The only limitations placed on the creative part of the RP are to keep the setting consistent. This means NO machinery, be it powered by electricity, steam, or any other means. This also implys that guns of any sort are also not allowed. Also, you may have as many characters in as many threads as you like, but no one character may be in two threads at once.
Thank you for reading this, and enjoy your stay.