Dervish

do u ever just cry becauwse girl scout cokies

Those cookies really aren't that good. :/

Things that are Terrible About Living Far Away from People

Eh, skylines don't do anything for me. Really unique architecture isn't exactly common, so it's not like you'd see it all the time, and the same thing with lights at night; I'd much rather things be dark instead of fake. Usually, cities are just a bunch of interchangeable buildings and a lot of cars.

What makes a good RPG?

LoneSilverWolf said
Derv u write some of the better oocs. He helped me with one of mine at the old guild, and because of his help, his push in the right direction, it took off! I had a good 5 or 6 people take interest in the very same idea that had failed a week before talking to Dervish here. He knows what he's talking about!I have an rp ooc I wouldn't mind u rating on a scale to 10 Dervish, just to see what you'd think of it. I've gotten enough members, I'd just honestly like your op and any ideas where it could've been improved. A good ooc is arguably the most important factor for getting an rp started! Mind if i pm u the link?

Oh, thank you very much!

Sure, send me the link and I'll have a gander at it. :D

monsta draws spam

I like how Drakel has a fu manchu. :D

Gizoogle

You can't pay me enough to click that link.

Things that are Terrible About Living Far Away from People

I can't shoot things in the city, have bon fires, breathe clean air, see stars/ Northern Lights, or let a dog run around.

Rural's much, much nicer and often times, more beautiful. Glass and concrete is hardly interesting, nor is being surrounded by hundreds of thousands of self-important assholes who are overstimulated with a lack of attention span.

Hey does anyone want to write a poem?

Queen Raidne said
Did you just... try to get Spam to do your homework for you?

"Dear Spam; I have this assignment for quantum physics due tomorrow. You guys are all experts, right?"

Hey does anyone want to write a poem?

Roses are red
Water is blue
Swimming is hard
And so am I.

Boom.

What makes a good RPG?

We actually have a whole section for that!

Our article and guide section!

But from my experience, a lot of it is in how you present your idea. In a way, think of it like submitting a resume of sorts; it should be eye catching, easy to follow visually, and outline exactly what the game's about, what's being offered, and what's expected. One thing that's very important is that the GM appears to be confident and as a GM, that you believe wholly in your ability to run the game and that you can put together a story. Plan it out before hand! I can't stress that enough; try to work out the plot and what you want to happen, NPCs, and write it all down. Definitely figure out what kind of game you want to run, and how much control players have over what happens. You don't want to stifle player creativity and choice, but you also want to keep them moving down the story's path and you need to be to adapt to stuff you didn't anticipate.

One VERY important thing that I notice is a common trend in all the long-lasting games is a healthy OOC where people feel comfortable with one another and can just goof around and have fun. The more people get to know each other and feel like they belong in a game, they're much more likely to remain in a game. Have a sense of humour, keep engaged with your players, and definitely listen to them!

Overall, the best thing you can do is prepare the game well in advance and believe in what you're doing. It's very obvious when somebody makes an RP on a whim, and a lot of times, that ends in failure because the GM loses interest or doesn't really know where to go once the initial excitement dies off.

Spring Break!!!

Goldmarble said
Quite. Feel like I'm 50 though, and in comparison to most of the kids here? I may as well be.

It's a rare picture of Goldy! Gasp!