[right][i][color=fff200]Must be a new arrival.[/color][/i][/right]
Hey, there. I'm Crest, one of the newest of the newcomers to this lively gray site here. I've been lurking for a few days, checking out all that this place has to offer, and finally tonight I caved and figured [i]what the hell, can't hurt to give it a shot, can it?[/i] and here I am. A brief introduction is in order, I suppose.

[indent]- My roleplay experience is almost nil, except that I co-authored books with my best friend when we were in middle school. From what I can tell, the process is similar. I've got a few more independent writing chops, but inspiration has been a little thin these days. I like this site's format & the accountability system set up here, and I hope that this will get me writing regularly, instead of in short spurts.
- I'm a university student--something like an English major with a little bit more philosophy and theology thrown in. I also teach Shakespeare on the side, so if you need help with your Romeo & Juliet homework/monologue performance, I'm your girl.
- I love fantasy & mythology. Dragons, magic, gods, spirits, swordsmanship, gritty, light, high, low, all of it. Creative worldbuilding is my aesthetic. Interesting storytelling, twists on the genre... hell yes.
- I'm the token aromantic/asexual, so I tend not to write much romance into my stories. I hope this won't be much of a problem. From what I've seen, it seems to depend on the roleplay, so I will be open about this & establish all that good communication jazz that makes for strong & healthy platonic/working relationships.
- I did think of one exception to my "all of it" fantasy rule. I can't stand fey. Not even creative twists. Sorry about that.[/indent]
In return, I have a serious question and then a fun question just for getting to know people.

Serious question: How can I be the most successful roleplayer I can be? Activity is obviously a part of it, but what is there beyond that that would make for a really great, successful roleplay?
And as an extension, fun question: What was/is your favorite roleplay that you've ever been a part of?

I know it's a little unorthodox, but, like I said at the beginning, this is all pretty much spur-of-the-moment, [i]what the hell[/i] sort of joining up. Feel free to ignore the questions. Can't wait to start writing with you all. See you 'round.

-Crest

[right][i][color=fff200]Oh, that's all we need. Another inquisitive soul.[/color][/i][/right]