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5 yrs ago
Current Happy International Women's Day to all the fabulous female Gm's and Rpers out there
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6 yrs ago
Bond, James Bond, 007. You can never be replaced and will be deeply missed sir. RIP Connery 😭
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6 yrs ago
Major Congrats to all my peeps in The Walking Dead - We have reached the 5 year strong milestone!!! HOLY SHIT!
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6 yrs ago
If things get real bad and you have to resort to cannibalism remember: Vegans first, they are the closest thing to grass fed.
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6 yrs ago
March didn't come in like a lion... It came in like a T-Rex with PMS, and hemorrhoids, wearing barbed wire undies....
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✾ 𝙻𝚊𝚍𝚢 𝙰𝚋𝚜𝚒𝚗𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚊
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⚘ A Brief History
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I've been at this a long time and when I say a long time I mean a long long damn time. I started out with table top, ADnD, back in the 80's, then dived into others: Nightlife, Mage the Ascension, Shadow Run, HoL, etc. Moved onto Online in the 90's. I've been running various incarnations of a single RP group for twenty years now. Worked helping setting up, building, and/or admining/modding various RP forums over the years: Adventure Quest, Priston Tales, War Gods, etc. It's been a long road filled with ups and downs. I'm an evil GM, you've been warned.

Outside of RP, I am a mom. Yup, I've reproduced and there are little Lady A's running around plotting their own take over of the world. I am a published author and once upon a time an award winning poet. I've done a lot in my life. I haven't done as much as I would like. I've grown a lot. I have a lot more growing to do. I love to cook, baker by trade currently. I went to university and majored in Mathematics. I've programmed websites, worked as a model, worked as a 3d modeler. Shit, I even used to dance. And have been known to sing a bit. Jack of all trades. Master of like 3, lol.


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This is where I go into my personality. In the past I would normally make some self deprecating remark about how I am a bitch of a GM, pushing my rpers as hard as I push myself and so forth. Not anymore. People change, or perhaps they just come into their own. This can happen at any age. More than that it can happen several times over the course of your life as you discover and rediscover yourself. Everything happens for a reason, usually that reason is ones owns actions. Or inaction's. Right now, I am in a better place than I can remember being in the longest time. I am happy and at peace. I have no regrets. Maybe I should but I don't. I plan on keeping this peace I have found, I went far too long without it.

Currently I am enjoying several things. Some are things I have enjoyed most of my life: Coffee, chocolate, bacon, M*A*S*H. One isn't something I have enjoyed since I was seventeen: being clean and free of poisons in my system. It is beyond description and I love it: One-hundred and twenty days and counting. Music taste is shifting to more mood oriented than anything, strange I am finding a lot of newer Country I am enjoying and I have NEVER liked country. Watching things like Lark Rise to Candleford and being hooked to the point of reading the trilogy. Recently added yoga to my workouts and all I can say is, "Fuckmaste: the fucked up in me accepts the fucked up in you."

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Take it anyway.

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Season: Late Fall/Early Winter
Time Of Day: Mid Morning on the 2nd day
Weather: Storm has hit - Mid winds, heavy rain
General Ambiance: Quiet outside of the storm
Location: North of Salarn in the region of Gorlf. South west of the Orc Settlement of Yzewz
Setting: Gorlf Northern Territory




The fight is over and what can be taken from the fallen was posted in the last update - time to move out. Ash will be staying behind with the main group and keeping close to Sona after Kyra's instructions.



Kyra Altham

Location: Gorlf Northern Territory
Interacting With: Those at the camp for a few before heading out.

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Kyra looked at several in the group, they were a bit born out and such after everything. She couldn't exactly blame them. A fight right as one woke up and without a meal was bound to take its toll on some who were not as used to it. Satilla and Sona seemed to be the two with the most weakness after the fight. Kneeling down she wrapped Satilla's arm over her shoulder and helped the woman back to her feet before aiding her in scrambling into the back of the wagon. "You two get some rest. Ash will stay with your two. He can be pretty warm and cozy," she said softly as she grabbed a leather piece and began to tack it in place over the top of the wagon. It wouldn't keep all the rain out but it would at least give them some form of shelter from the rain.

Kyra hated storms, always had. It was just one of those things that made her skin crawl. Luckily this one was more wetness than anger. She hoped that it would remain that way. She would be heading out shortly to scout ahead for the group once again and without her side kick Dire wolf Ash by her side. It was going to be a very long and lonely day. Turning she headed over to Keystone to see how Cremwise and he were fairing after everything. Cremwise seemed a little shook up but nothing horrible.

"You all did wonderful, thank you," Crem stated as he pulled his cloak closer to himself to try keep his clothing dry as the rain fell.

"We did our job and I expect the new comers who helped to be paid as well on our arrival," she stated flatly as she drew her sword from its sheath.

"Hey, no need to be threatening!" he said looking at the blade. Kyra looked at him confused and then shook her head as she began to understand why he seemed so on edge suddenly.

"Arrows don't fly well in the rain," she explained and he nodded, relaxing a bit. "Freaking noncombatants," she muttered under her breath as she pushed her drenched bangs out of her face and looked over towards Keystone. "I'm going to scout ahead. Will see what I can do about finding us somewhere dry to make camp, hopefully earlier today than yesterday. Ash is with Sona and the other woman, he will keep them safe while they rest in the back of the wagon. Stay on the road as much as you all can." With that she turned to go and then stopped, glancing over her shoulder. "Keystone, good job today," she added before she began to make her way once more. Then another new face appeared and Kyra's brows lowered.

"Seems you are a little late to the party. Speak to Keystone, he is the main one currently," was all Kyra said before brushing passed the man as she pulled the hood of her mantle up and darted off into the woods. She should have been gone more than an hour ago to scout but thanks to the ambush she was well behind schedule and needed to get on her way. Quickly making her way through the forest until she was out of sight of the rest of the group she found the line of trees near the edge of the road. Leaping up she gripped onto a branch and swung up into a tree and began to take to the high road as it were further north. She needed to find them somewhere to dry out this evening and rather quickly. The rain was coming down hard and she knew many would be chilled to the bone before long. Travel would be slow today and Kyra hoped rather uneventful.
@POOHEAD189 You are on day 8, normally this would mean a removal from rp but since the forum had so many issues yesterday for so long you got a bit lucky. You have 24 hours to get a post up.
@Morose Need to make an edit and remove the . from two of the [hr.] that you missed.
@Morose Yup yup, what Char said, lol (She's fielding shit for me since my mind refuses to let me sleep lately LOL)
@Dragoknighte Good to go, move her to the CS tab


Welcome to my little slice of 1x1. Here you will find a bit of what I am looking for in an RP partner, what my current cravings and story-lines are, and so forth. Now, please note that what is listed here is not everything but only the beginning. Right now I am currently in search of a single long term 1x1 partner. If you are just looking for something quick, please save us both the time and trouble. 1x1 Rp's I prefer to last quite some time and put as much if not more effort into them than I for Rp's I GM. Below you will find the details.

About Me:
  • I am an RP junkie that has been at this way too long.
  • I will rp most any scenario; even past story lines. Just because it isn't listed below does not mean I am not interested. If you have an idea or a craving and wish to RP with me drop me a pm.
  • I stick to pm's. It just makes it easier and frankly if I 1x1 Rp, it is between myself and the person I am Rping with, not the entire guild.
  • I am pretty blunt about things when we speak OOC. Not mean but I don't put up with crap.
  • I enjoy lacing my Rp's with romance, but it must be developed and have a story-line. The more tension the better, build up is everything.
  • I enjoy really screwing with characters. Both mine and my partners. Tormenting them in any way possible is always a plus. This does not mean torture really but mentally bending until right before they break. Drama is wonderful in Rp even if I hate it in real life.
  • I do not require nor desire a cs for characters in 1x1. If you would like to create one, by all means do. I will usually write up a starter Cs for my main character before I begin and add to it as we go along.
  • 1x1 are run as if we are co-gms. Don't let me control everything, this is your RP as well. Add to the story-throw in your own twists and turns.
  • Don't ask me what your character should do next, this is up to you. It is your character, not mine.
  • I use 1x1 to test new characters to be used later on in open RP much of the time. Or to see if a particular story-line could work as a group RP. This does not mean you have to join up if I end up reworking it as a group RP, but just so you know it could happen.
  • Most anything else you can find out in my bio on my profile page.


Requirements
  • Dedicated Rp partner that will stick around. If you drop usually mid rp, don't bother applying. Seriously save us both the time and effort.
  • If you flake out on me without word and then respond after a week, I will not respond. I consider the RP dead at that point and have moved on.
  • Rps run 2-5 months usually, sometimes longer. It will all depend on how quickly the story advances and various other factors.
  • Must be able to contribute to the story line. I know I said similar above but I just wanted to hammer the point home.
  • Must be able to run multiple characters. You will have your main and I will have mine but there will be NPC's, bring your own in. Add to it. It helps creates a much richer story.
  • High Casual to Advanced only. A minimal of 2-3 paragraphs per reply unless we fall into some quick dialog but even then I expect at least 1 full well developed paragraph. If you wish to do more, please do. The more I am given to work with the more I will respond. The more you give me, the more I give you.
  • Flood posting welcomed and encouraged. If you want to post 3, 4, 10 times a day. Go for it.
  • A minimal of 1 post per 24 hours please. You know your posting abilities, so make note of it before we begin. I understand that every so often things come up but if you are flaking out more than once a week this probably isn't for you.
  • Currently looking for someone to RP the male role. I have been Rping a lot of males lately and really just want to be the girl for a time
  • Must be legal age, not entirely due to content, personal preference. It just makes it easier.
  • Have to be open for pretty much anything, I don't half ass scenes and expect them to be played out fully. This means everything.
  • If you flake out, know that this blacklists you for future 1x1 Rp's with me. I won't waste my time twice.
  • If you flake out, know that I take is a lack of respect and I really don't want to deal with you after that. It takes all of 30 seconds to drop someone a note saying they can't post right now.
  • If you are interested please drop me a PM and do not post here. Posting here just tells me you didn't read this topic fully and simply skimmed it. That makes me worry you will do the same in RP, so it isn't worth my time.


Current Cravings And Story-lines

Listed in order of craving from highest to lowest - Strike outs mean I have 1x1'ed them enough to no longer be craving them.
  • The Maiko And The Servant: The Maiko, a Geisha in training, is approaching the time of her debut. A time when she will become what she has been trained to do for many years. Yet, what happens when a newly hired servant within the home of her training shows up and throws things off balance? Just who is this person? They slip and speak as if they are more than the rags on their back. Does she risk a life of influence and skill for one who by all appearances is beneath her? Only time will tell. We open at the first day of the servants hiring; less than a month before her debut.
  • A Fight For Survival: In the middle of one of the worst blizzards that Scandinavia has seen in years a Viking woman is found outside in the cold, barely able to move and suffering from many wounds inflicted upon her by those that she has escaped from. A simple hermit comes across her and decides to help; perhaps if she survives you will be greatly rewarded for returning an escapee. Will she survive the fever? If she does, will you both survive the hard winter ahead? Fear and a mutual distrust run rampant but in the end, what will happen by the time the first frost melts? Will you still turn her over to those who caused her scars or will you both run for your lives. ~Note: This one will tie into a NRP at a later date; Do not join if you cannot handle delving into religions of the past without issue.~






Characters I Am Craving To Use

Specific characters I want to RP currently - PM If you have a setting you think may work




Now, this isn't everything but it is just a start since I decided to reboot my 1x1 Thread. Hope to hear from your soon.

Lady A~
Sorry for the delay on the update. With the forum being down for half the day it really put me behind in what I am able to crank out today. Update will be made in the morning tomorrow, as long as the forum is playing nice.
The Beginners Guide
*A Work In Progress


Welcome to the Beginners Guide to RP. I am hoping that with this guide that I can better help those that are new to the world of RP get a hang of things a bit easier. Knowing me, this will turn out to be a rather long read; so please bear with me. There is a lot to soak in when you are new to this world and even those that have been at this a while may be able to pick up a few tips and tricks. It doesn't matter if you have been Rping for three minutes or thirty years, we all can learn something. Shall we begin? Let's.


The Lingo
Rp has it's own slang and many things that pop up may make you scratch your head until you get used to it.

  • RP - Role Play; the act of creating a story with at least one other person on a forum, in a chat room, etc.
  • Rper - Role Player; a person who Role Plays
  • RP Thread - Role Play Thread; The location for an RP you are participating in - It will contain an IC, an OOC, and a CS Tab
  • IC - Interest Check; a post made to see if others are interested in an idea for an RP
    • In Character; a post made by an Rper that is using their characters
  • OOC - Out Of Character; a post made just discussing the Rp when not in character
  • CS - Character Sheet; The specific details about the character you have created written out
  • CS Tab - Character Sheet Tab; The location in the RP Thread for your finished CS to go after you are approved by the GM
  • GM - Game Master; This is the person that is hosting the RP, the control everything that happens and who participates
  • CoGm - Co Game Master; This is the second or third in command of the RP, they are the back up GM and help to keep things running
  • OP - Original Post(er); this is the first post in a topic or the first person to post. You will usually see this combined with OOC (The OP OOC, a GM may say "please refer to the OP for updates.)
  • OC - Original Character; this is a character that can be played for a fan based RP or any RP really. This is a character you create from scratch and isn't just playing a character already in creation from a T.V. show, movie, or game.
  • Free - This is the open section of RP. Posts are usually short and happen quickly. There are usually not many rules put into place in this section and it is many of the times the starting point for many Rpers.
  • Casual - This is the more laid back section of RP and the middle ground for many Rpers. Most here have a laid back attitude about RP, have been at it some time. Some learn or teach here. Posts are usually between 1-2 paragraphs but can be much longer. Gm's vary greatly in this section and each has their own reason for choosing to host an RP here.
  • ARP - This is the advanced section of the forum and is where you will usually find the most in-depth story lines, the highest standards, and the most requirements to join. Posts usually come much slower in this section.
  • NRP - Nation RP; this section of RP has to do primarily with creating various nations or worlds and controlling them as other RPers do the same. There is usually warfare involved, heavily planned out posts that are put together with more than one RPer, and the conquering of other nations.
  • TT - Table Top; these Rps are based off of games such as Dungeon and Dragons, Shadowrun, Magic The Gathering, and the like. Characters are created here using fixed systems already in creation and dice rolls are used to determine what happens.
  • 1x1 - This section is for Rps that are usually just between two people, sometimes three. They are usually more intimate and you and the other Rper control not only your own character but all the NPC's to create a private story just for you two.
  • NPC - Non-Player Character; this is a character in RP that usually has no CS and can be controlled by one person or many. They are not a main character in the RP but are there as a support character, a minor addition to help drive the story-line forward or to give details about a PC.
  • PC - Player Character; this is the character that you control or another RPer controls
  • Ship - A couple in RP; they may have come together in the actual RP itself or people known as Shippers may have seen their Cs's and thought they were the perfect pair.
  • Metagame - The act of taking information from an area of the Rp your character has not been privy to. Such as knowing a character has had a bad life just because you read it in their CS but the character had not actually told you in IC.
  • Godmodding - This usually is used to describe when a character does an action or series of actions that are without limits. They seem to avoid injury no matter what, can land every attack and so forth.
  • Bunny - Moving another players character, having them respond or react. Example would be your character slaps another character and you say another players character looks at you and tells you to go to hell. Another would be that a character goes with you when you leave a room or so forth.
  • Auto-Hit - The act of making an attack of yours automatically connect with another player without giving them a chance to react, respond, or attempt a dodge.




The Basics


1) How do I get started?
Well you have completed step one, you have created an account here on the forum. Kuddos! Now for the next and perhaps the most difficult step when it comes to beginning; jumping into the mix. First thing is to determine what you want to RP, what type of things do you enjoy? Are you a fantasy type? Do you wish to slay dragons and wield magic? Or would you rather to be in the real world and test the waters as a beat cop? Perhaps there is an Anime or Game you really enjoy and you want to make a character for. Figure out what you are craving before you do anything else.

Once you have determined what you are craving you need to figure out how much time you want to dedicate to RP, as well as your skill level. Most all beginners can jump either into the Free Section and just roll with it. Those that are a bit more advantageous may just want to leap head first into the casual section. Either way, unless you have been at it for a bit it may be best to stick to those two areas and refrain from ARP, NRP, and TTRP. 1x1 is a different monster since it would just be you and one other person. Each person has their own requirements so you will need to sift through all the 1x1 interest checks to find what skill level fits.

After that, just head into a section and check out the Interest Checks. If you don't see anything, don't be afraid to jump into the RP area of each section. There is a little note with each RP if they are accepting or if they are full. If they are accepting, look to joining even if you are new and it has been going on a while. Most Rpers and Gm's are more than willing to work with new comers and enjoy it in fact. A new fresh face to an RP is always welcome and as long as you are willing to read, to listen, and to learn you will do just fine.

2) Okay, I found one and they said I could join, what now?
First thing is first, read everything in the original OOC post no matter how long it is. Take the time to see what the GM expects from you and their other Rpers. Make sure you can fulfill what is requested of you before you really commit. Some may ask for you to post at least twice a week, others only once. Some will require in-depth Character Sheets, others you just wing it. No matter what the Gm requests, know this. In an Rp the GM is God/Goddess. They make the rules for that RP. By joining you are agreeing to follow them.

3) Alright, I agree to everything and like the set up. What now?
Now it is time for the character sheet. If the RP is already running look to see what others have done. Do all their character sheets look the same? Have the same format? Chances are the GM provided a precoded character sheet that you can copy and just fill in the blanks. If so, copy it - go to your profile page and PM it to yourself. That way you can edit it and change it as you need to while being able to look at it. Once it is complete, then post it in the OOC section and let the GM review it.

Some Gm's will leave it to you to create your own CS, others will say you don't need to wait for approval and can just toss it into the CS tab. Some, very few, will say you don't need one. Again, whichever is the preferred method of the Gm, go along with it. They set it up a certain way for a reason - that reason is usually a mystery to everyone but them but hey; they're running the show.

4) Okay, filled out and approved. Now, what the hell do I post?????
This can be tricky because it all depends on what the RP is about, who is running it, how long it has been running, and so forth. Here are a few things you can usually always post about to start and get you into the mix
  • Detail out what your character is wearing. What color is it? Is the fabric stiff or flowing? Easy to move in or are they so over-weighted that the heat is starting to get to them?
  • What do they look like? Even if you have an image for your character, talk about how they look. Alert? Tired? Flashing green eyes or deep chocolate ones? Is their hair nice and neat or a mess? How about how they carry themselves? Do they walk hunched over or are they riding a horse and looking prouder than a peacock?
  • What are they thinking about? Is their mind wandering to their lost love? Are they glad to be out in the open air? Does this dungeon really need a spritz of Fabreeze?
  • What do they see? Talk about the scenery of where they came from or where they are going. Did they just have to stop and empty rocks out of their boots? Are those stupid kids playing their rap music too loud? Hey, coffee shop! Java time! Roll with it!
  • Cross The Line - I hate to admit this but with most any Rper I have ever Rped with - if they can't think of something to post I will usually then say, "Then post about a fart!" - Seriously. Fart, burp. Don't care. It is something. (And frankly some of the funniest posts I have ever read had to do with the two. Even at my age, toilet humor still cracks me up and brings out the twelve year old in me.)


5) How long should my post be?
That will really depend on the GM - more so than the section. So check and see what others are posting but also look at what the Gm requires as a minimal or a maximum. Most Rps I host require a minimal of two well developed paragraphs but most people in my Rp's will type well beyond that. So just take a look. If the Gm only requires a paragraph but everyone else is posting ten do NOT let that deter you. If you can only post one, post one. Never let another Rpers post length or quality put you off or daunt you. Rp is an ever evolving learning experience. Don't be afraid to surround yourself with outstanding Rpers. We all started somewhere and trust me if you saw the crap I used to post... Let's just say I am glad those places are closed down now. lol

6) Yeah, this is all well and good but I really still haven't found anything for me. What do I do?
Start your own! Get a basic story line up for the RP and post an Interest Check in the area of the forum you want to draw people in from and wish to host it. Once you get enough people saying they are interested then create and OOC post that includes your story line, any rules you want people to follow, a CS sheet if you wish and so forth. After people have filled in, submitted their Cs's, and are ready to go - RP!

7) I don't know how to code all this stuff... What do I do?
Well, you can either go without coding or just give it a try. Remember when I mentioned Pming yourself? Yeah, use that so you can get your stuff together without others looking on if you want. A little bit of practice and you should have it down no problem. If you are having an issue and you just can't figure out why it isn't looking right. Pm a friend on the forum that knows coding here to help. Or Pm me if you wish. I'll give you a hand. (Sadly coding this crap is one of my favorite things to do. ><!)

Sweet, is that it?
God no, but that is where I stopped typing. See the thing with RP is that it is ever evolving and people always have questions. There is no way to completely encompass every last detail here. What I can do is this... Ready for it?... Here it is.... Breath. You'll get this. If you have any questions, ask them below and I will answer when I can. As questions get asked and answered, I will see what I can do about adding them to this and slowly building on it. It will never be completed.

Welcome to the Rp World
Lady A~
Welcome to the forum, I am sure you will fit in very well here. ^^
@IcePezz Yup yup, just fill out the cs code in the Original post and then post it here in the ooc for me to review.
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