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[A m e n r i a]

I want to make a roleplay thread about a group of Earthlings going to various nations on NationStates, but is unsure which forum I should put it in. Should I put it in II, P2TM, or another roleplay forum?

If these Earthlings belong to your nation, that'd be NationStates. Otherwise, that'd be a C/CLT and will be banned.

Or any other polity in your universe, of course.

[M-101]

I want to make a roleplay thread about a group of Earthlings going to various nations on NationStates, but am unsure which forum I should put it in. Should I put it in II, P2TM, or another roleplaying forum?

Now this is a complicated one. I have seen several threads on the NationStates forum where the host of the thread opens their nation for tourism and you sign up your characters to explore their place (typically the opening post will consist of possible points of interest within the host nation), but not the other way round.

Take this with some salt, but if you execute it properly (and put some effort into it), I think a thread about a bunch of people who say, that because of a science experiment gone wrong, they getting teleported into a random nation (said the nation has registered OOCly and listed their points of interests) and had set time before they got teleported again, will be very, very, interesting to see, especially if in every location, they will try to scramble into the nearest lab or research facility in a desperate attempt to fix their rogue teleporter, only to be teleported into another place (or even time!) before they can get help.

[Mubata]

I want to make a roleplay thread about a group of Earthlings going to various nations on NationStates, but am unsure which forum I should put it in. Should I put it in II, P2TM, or another roleplaying forum?

Now this is a complicated one. I have seen several threads on the NationStates forum where the host of the thread opens their nation for tourism and you sign up your characters to explore their place (typically the opening post will consist of possible points of interest within the host nation), but not the other way round.

Take this with some salt, but if you execute it properly (and put some effort into it), I think a thread about a bunch of people who say, that because of a science experiment gone wrong, they getting teleported into a random nation (said the nation has registered OOCly and listed their points of interests) and had set time before they got teleported again, will be very, very, interesting to see, especially if in every location, they will try to scramble into the nearest lab or research facility in a desperate attempt to fix their rogue teleporter, only to be teleported into another place (or even time!) before they can get help.

Interesting? Yes. Difficult to RP and hold the interest of all involved? Very.
A project RP like this is more likely to be successful if you coordinate with one or more players closely, rather than open it up to anyone to post whenever they have interest and remember to do so. Putting up an interest thread to become an OOC thread for your RP would be the first step. Setting up ground rules with a potential host/visitor in the situation would be the second.

[A m e n r i a]

I want to make a roleplay thread about a group of Earthlings going to various nations on NationStates, but am unsure which forum I should put it in. Should I put it in II, P2TM, or another roleplaying forum?

Now this is a complicated one. I have seen several threads on the NationStates forum where the host of the thread opens their nation for tourism and you sign up your characters to explore their place (typically the opening post will consist of possible points of interest within the host nation), but not the other way round.

Take this with some salt, but if you execute it properly (and put some effort into it), I think a thread about a bunch of people who say, that because of a science experiment gone wrong, they getting teleported into a random nation (said the nation has registered OOCly and listed their points of interests) and had set time before they got teleported again, will be very, very, interesting to see, especially if in every location, they will try to scramble into the nearest lab or research facility in a desperate attempt to fix their rogue teleporter, only to be teleported into another place (or even time!) before they can get help.

This idea is funny and I love it.

[Siimyardo]

If an RP took place entirely within the borders of the OPs nation, and the characters from the other player nations were recent (but permanent) immigrants, and not representatives of the governments of their homelands, would the thread be better suited for Nationstates or International incidents?

And has their ever been a case where a multi-player RP has been done wholly or primarily in the form of journal entries?

[A m e n r i a]

Sounds like NationStates imo

[Bears Armed]

I want to make a roleplay thread about a group of Earthlings going to various nations on NationStates, but is unsure which forum I should put it in. Should I put it in II, P2TM, or another roleplay forum?

If these Earthlings belong to your nation, that'd be NationStates. Otherwise, that'd be a C/CLT and will be banned.

Couldn't it fit okay in 'Portal to the Multiverse'?

[A m e n r i a]

If these Earthlings belong to your nation, that'd be NationStates. Otherwise, that'd be a C/CLT and will be banned.

Couldn't it fit okay in 'Portal to the Multiverse'?

It's usually for stuff unrelated to the game

[Kareniya]

What's the difference between a more casual RP (like no post length requirements) and a CLT?

I can't seem to find anything that clarifies this.

[Dyrrhonian Isles]

What's the difference between a more casual RP (like no post length requirements) and a CLT?

I can't seem to find anything that clarifies this.

From my understanding, CLTs usually involve characters that are completely separate from a nation's IC canon. They are more of an extension of the player controlling the nation than a citizen from the nation per se.

[Kareniya]

What's the difference between a more casual RP (like no post length requirements) and a CLT?

I can't seem to find anything that clarifies this.

From my understanding, CLTs usually involve characters that are completely separate from a nation's IC canon. They are more of an extension of the player controlling the nation than a citizen from the nation per se.

So if I decided to RP as my leader as she is in my IC canon in an unconventional situation (like getting lost in the woods or stranded on an island) to develop her character and some other players did the same with their leaders or other characters as they are in their IC canons, would that be acceptable and not CLT?

I like character-focused RPs and tend to write shorter RP posts (I label myself "semi-literate" on forums and games that use that set of terms), so I tend to look for those, but I'm nervous since I don't want to unintentionally make or join anything that would break the rules.

[Dyrrhonian Isles]

From my understanding, CLTs usually involve characters that are completely separate from a nation's IC canon. They are more of an extension of the player controlling the nation than a citizen from the nation per se.

So if I decided to RP as my leader as she is in my IC canon in an unconventional situation (like getting lost in the woods or stranded on an island) to develop her character and some other players did the same with their leaders or other characters as they are in their IC canons, would that be acceptable and not CLT?

I like character-focused RPs and tend to write shorter RP posts (I label myself "semi-literate" on forums and games that use that set of terms), so I tend to look for those, but I'm nervous since I don't want to unintentionally make or join anything that would break the rules.

Personally speaking, that is acceptable (in the NSRP board). Do note that trying to break the rules under the thin veneer of RPing will still get you punished. As often said in Moderation, if you need to ask if what you post is acceptable, there's a good chance the answer is no.

[Kareniya]

So if I decided to RP as my leader as she is in my IC canon in an unconventional situation (like getting lost in the woods or stranded on an island) to develop her character and some other players did the same with their leaders or other characters as they are in their IC canons, would that be acceptable and not CLT?

I like character-focused RPs and tend to write shorter RP posts (I label myself "semi-literate" on forums and games that use that set of terms), so I tend to look for those, but I'm nervous since I don't want to unintentionally make or join anything that would break the rules.

Personally speaking, that is acceptable (in the NSRP board). Do note that trying to break the rules under the thin veneer of RPing will still get you punished. As often said in Moderation, if you need to ask if what you post is acceptable, there's a good chance the answer is no.

Okay, thank you for clarifying. And I wouldn't try to break the rules, especially since I read the reason CLT was banned (I'm asexual so any "naughty" stuff makes me very uncomfortable whether it's IC or OOC).

[Rusexico]

What's the difference between a more casual RP (like no post length requirements) and a CLT?

I can't seem to find anything that clarifies this.

Not a mod but this is my understanding:
- An RP has a clearly defined plot, story, or objective. Players are expected to follow the plot; not just chat about random things.
- Most RPs have rules about who can post and what character types are allowed. Usually there is an OOC thread for accepting / rejecting signups and an IC thread for the actual RP. But most importantly, make it clear that it is not a place for just anyone to come in and do anything.
- It is possible to have a location / social RP that is not a CCLT as long as it has the aforementioned characteristics, e.g. this wedding RP or this Christmas party RP. That is what makes them different from this bar RP which did get banned.

[The Scandinvans]

What is a good way to rp a theocracy?

[Diarcesia]

What is a good way to rp a theocracy?

a. Internal politics, family drama, scandals
b. Foreign intervention because of persecution of nonbelievers
c. War of aggression (if the government is militant proselytizing)
d. Civil war

[New Visayan Islands]

What is a good way to rp a theocracy?

a. Internal politics, family drama, scandals
b. Foreign intervention because of persecution of nonbelievers
c. War of aggression (if the government is militant proselytizing)
d. Civil war

Civil War is interesting as it can spawn from nigh-irreconcilable differences in theological understanding, essentially fanaticism in heresy cranked up to 11.

[Oliveira]

I recently had a project of mine declared illegal in the assembly. Does anyone know how many projects I would be banned from there for this?

[The Ice States]

I recently had a project of mine declared illegal in the assembly. Does anyone know how many projects I would be banned from there for this?

Unless it's, like, deliberate spam or repeat plagiarism you shouldn't get banned from the WA for submitting illegal proposals. For these sorts of questions though I would direct you to the General Assembly Q&A!

[A m e n r i a]

What is a good way to rp a theocracy?

Have an organization or alliance of sorts and start a summit. Yes, I'd probably join.

[Untecna]

I want to solidify part of my lore by creating an RP revolving around the early years of my nation. What's the best way to go about this?

[The Macabees]

I want to solidify part of my lore by creating an RP revolving around the early years of my nation. What's the best way to go about this?

What's the lore that you want to solidify?

[Untecna]

I want to solidify part of my lore by creating an RP revolving around the early years of my nation. What's the best way to go about this?

What's the lore that you want to solidify?

The signing and mission of the Great Convention, and some time following. Essentially, the formational period.

[The Macabees]

The signing and mission of the Great Convention, and some time following. Essentially, the formational period.

How does the signing come about? What was the tension that led to it - the tension that made it necessary for your country's leaders to come together and sign the Great Convention?

Think of a story in the sense of: introduction of characters/plot -> tension/conflict that increases over time until it's about to burst -> resolution.

What's the tension/conflict that's increasing over time until it's about to burst?

[Untecna]

The signing and mission of the Great Convention, and some time following. Essentially, the formational period.

How does the signing come about? What was the tension that led to it - the tension that made it necessary for your country's leaders to come together and sign the Great Convention?

Think of a story in the sense of: introduction of characters/plot -> tension/conflict that increases over time until it's about to burst -> resolution.

What's the tension/conflict that's increasing over time until it's about to burst?

Is that question a point in a direction, or a question you want me to answer now?