[center] [h3]Greetings and thank you for stopping by.[/h3] [indent][indent][indent][indent][indent][indent][indent][indent][indent] [img]https://thumbs.gfycat.com/BigheartedEnragedKoi-size_restricted.gif[/img] [/indent][/indent][/indent][/indent][/indent][/indent][/indent][/indent][/indent] [/center] For a long time there has been RP concepts that I've worked over in my head, some of them exciting me to the possibility of finally running a game of my own. Of course, plenty of ground will need to be covered before any one project reaches a state at which it can be pushed forward. My circumstance and diligence are not where I'd deem them optimal, but they probably never will be, so I might as well get the ball rolling now that I'm able. Maybe I'll surprise myself. That said, this thread will very likely be where I post most of my RP related topics, from inquiries about GMing and world building to updates about future projects. Generally how it will work is that once in a while I'll present either a new topic or update to an existing topic for discussion and so forth. Trying to think ahead, I believe that most of what I might have in store could fit into categories with different objectives in mind, so I'll be sure to make clear my intentions behind each. Keep in mind that once I update to an entirely new topic, it's usually safe to assume that I've finished talking about the previous subject. [hr][hr][center][h3][b]Table of Contents[/b][/h3][/center][hr][hr][url=https://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/4923689][b]Update 1[/b][/url] - [b]Advanced Game Mechanics (Part 1)[/b]: Introduction to Structured Elements and Encounters [url=https://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/4935815][b]Update 2[/b][/url] - [b]Advanced Game Mechanics (Part 2)[/b]: Prototype Character Sheet Template [url=https://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/4958840][b]Update 3[/b][/url] - [b]GM Wanted (1st Edition)[/b]: The Plan-B For Certain Ideas I Can't Follow Through On [url=https://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/5004911][b]Update 4[/b][/url] - [color=00BFFF][b]Project Gemini (Part 1)[/b][/color]: Of the Virtual Frontier in a Futuristic Reality [url=https://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/5028283][b]Update 5[/b][/url] - [color=F0E68C][b]Project Stratus (Part 1)[/b][/color]: It's a Fantasy Life Simulator in the Sky and Whatnot[hr][hr] [h3]Opening Discussion[hr][/h3][right][b]Words of Advice Welcome[/b][/right] It seemed fitting to start this whole thing off by asking for something as rudimentary as advice, pointers, truisms and so forth that you all have found that has helped you in some way. I will have to admit however, that it's possible that what works for you might not work for me, and that what I've set my heart towards will potentially demand that I operate contrary to what is sensible. Even so, I will always appreciate your constructive input on anything I propose or put out, even months down the line. Speaking of which, I can tell everyone right now that I have my first project in mind and an overview along with some preliminary details will be coming hopefully sooner rather than later. Aside from that, there is likely a great deal that I've forgotten to mention, but I'm okay to address some things as they come. So for now, no matter when you're reading this, thanks for hearing me out. I'll keep going for as long as I am able.