tsukune

𝕲𝖗𝖎𝖒 𝕽𝖊𝖆𝖕𝖊𝖗'𝖘 𝕲𝖆𝖒𝖇𝖎𝖙

@Snagglepuss89
It might possibly be due to the shitty public/school wifi (because a lot of people are using the hotspot, so it might affect the internet speed). Using the CS tab as a gauge is a good idea, but it's not a very good gauge because text is generally sparse - it's mainly the general info for the public eyes to see, not the meat of their private secrets. In the IC, there will be a lot of text as the plot thickens, so if everyone is using huge, HD portraits on top of walls of text, not to mention having to load every one of our avatars and sigs... even if my computer might be able to handle it with better internet, but my mobile? No way.

Again, as I've said, it's a personal problem thing, so if you guys want to use portraits and Sho allows everyone to do their own layout freely without compromising readability, go ahead while I'll stick to my own minimalist style. If the majority wins and I'll have to make one for my character for consistency sake, I don't mind doing since Photoshop is my best friend. Though, I'd appreciate if the portraits can be kept at a reasonable size, maybe 200 or 300 px and below? And seriously no gifs, please.

_{I'm just trying to be kind to my mobile, y'know. XD}

𝕲𝖗𝖎𝖒 𝕽𝖊𝖆𝖕𝖊𝖗'𝖘 𝕲𝖆𝖒𝖇𝖎𝖙

I didn't actually think about the whole 'pictures will make my PC screw up easier' thing. How likely is this going to be a problem? I ask because browser crashes are a very real and very serious problem for me.

Shoryu

If I turn on the avatar and sig, even my computer screws up at times when I try to access the ICs in the other RPs I'm in because of the sheer amount of images and words it has to load up. Btw my computer is a friggin' Windows 10, all updated to the latest patch and the shiets. Admittedly, I use the college or public wifi to get online on the computer, because I don't have internet at home (which is why I use data on mobile at times).

So, if it's a problem for me, I don't see how your current machine can handle that, lol.

𝕲𝖗𝖎𝖒 𝕽𝖊𝖆𝖕𝖊𝖗'𝖘 𝕲𝖆𝖒𝖇𝖎𝖙

@Shoryu Magami
Ah, too bad about the Wikipedia part, but refer to my PM for the key points that I've already addressed. If you need more info I can screenshot or copy-pasta into the PM for you (after I have some sleep tho').

Regarding portraits, it's not a problem for me (resizing, even adding the stylized name and stuff) since I have Photoshop, but personally I want to avoid having to do such extra work. One, because as long as the character names are clearly stated in the header of each player's post, that's good enough. Sure, having portraits makes the posts prettier, but I feel that clarity and readability is more important than focusing too much on being stylish. Two, adding portrait pics to every post will actually put more loading strain on your computer, especially when the IC posts will get longer as it progresses (also, wasting more of my data plan when I'm on mobile, lel). Third, it's a hassle to do the coding, especially since I write on my phone sometimes when I'm unable to use my computer, such as when I'm traveling.

If the majority wishes to go for the portrait idea, I'll leave it to the GM to have the final say whether all players have to do it, or I'm free to be that odd one out not to use it because of the reasons stated above. I know it's a personal preference, but I prefer things to be kept minimal and simple even with all the stylizing and stuff, because the most important thing is making sure the content of the IC is easy for the eyes of everyone to read... and also cut down unnecessary loading time, yeah. (Which is why I turn off the avatar and sig on the forum.)

𝕲𝖗𝖎𝖒 𝕽𝖊𝖆𝖕𝖊𝖗'𝖘 𝕲𝖆𝖒𝖇𝖎𝖙

Everybody just commits suicide in their first post.

@Shoryu Magami screams.

@Snagglepuss89

There we have it guys, we found the actual True Ending.

@Aewin

Reminds me of Suicide Circle.

Only this time it's the happy version.

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On a serious note, I'm not sure when we can start writing in the IC?

𝕲𝖗𝖎𝖒 𝕽𝖊𝖆𝖕𝖊𝖗'𝖘 𝕲𝖆𝖒𝖇𝖎𝖙

Aewin:
Ultimate Crazed Shipper

Looking at just this page of OOC, who would be able to tell that this is actually an RP where everyone dies instead of a harem dating sim for the Bonaparte booty?

^{By booty I mean gold, gosh you filthy kids.}

@Aewin

Actually, I'm curious about who you're shipping with Bonaparte in this RP, just by looking at the Public CS so far. Heh.

Well, because the "everyone dies" route is a bad ending, according to yours truly. *coughsforbeinglamecoughs*

And by booty... I wonder if the girls get to bathe in molten gold? Okay, that's too extreme - how about gold syrup? I think in Greek Mythology, they call it Ambrosia (while we mortals call it nectar).

𝕲𝖗𝖎𝖒 𝕽𝖊𝖆𝖕𝖊𝖗'𝖘 𝕲𝖆𝖒𝖇𝖎𝖙

@Shoryu Magami
I'm aware about the middle names and all, but I'm not as well-versed with European compared to Asian names. At least I'm learning something new, yay.

Lol, sorry to burst the Yaoi fangirl bubbles, but Leo's straight.

@Shoryu Magami

I didn't state Rein's sexuality because - who cares when you are about to die any second? :P

I forgot to put this down...

Sexy Ending Route: The following description has been censored in accordance to the forum rules. For further queries, go ask your dirty dream glossary.

Bad Ending Route: Everybody dies... except Van-Suave because he's too smexy and precious for the death god to take him off the planet.

𝕲𝖗𝖎𝖒 𝕽𝖊𝖆𝖕𝖊𝖗'𝖘 𝕲𝖆𝖒𝖇𝖎𝖙

Here be mah compilation of responses to one page worth of OOC shenanigans I've missed out so far:

You realize from now on this is going to be my mental picture every time you write out his name:

Lucifer Van Bonaparte

@Snagglepuss89

Lol, well, I knew about the first and third pictures and named him knowing we couldn't avoid those connections... but I've gotta say the second picture came outta nowhere for me. Wasn't expecting that.

@Shoryu Magami

Lucifer Van Bonaparte

• Van = the vehicle van

No offense, but since you've kindly reminded us that 'Van' is a middle name and not a part of the surname, I can't help making that same connection as Snaggle.

Or, since lately I've been in gaming mode:

Le Van

...Just look that dem juicy abs. >w>

True Ending Route: Everyone Marries Boneparte.

@Pudding

Yandere Ending Route: Everyone was actually the murderer fighting to be with Bonaparte-senpai and his stacks of cash.

@Snagglepuss89

<Snipped quote by Pudding>

Grim Reaper's Gambit: The Dating Sim.

@Aewin

Well... assuming that Leo, Rein and Conrad are all gay af for Van-Suave. ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

𝕲𝖗𝖎𝖒 𝕽𝖊𝖆𝖕𝖊𝖗'𝖘 𝕲𝖆𝖒𝖇𝖎𝖙

Wong Yeung, Reinald

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NAME

Wong Yeung, Reinald
(王 阳, Wang Yang)

ALSO KNOWN AS

Rein, Ray

BIRTHDATE

June 13, 1991

PLACE OF ORIGIN

Singapore, period.
(It's a country, state, city - everything. I mean, it's even smaller than the likes of NYC!)

ETHNICITY

Chinese

GENDER

Male

HEIGHT

1.73 m / 5' 8"

WEIGHT

67 kg / 148 lb

LATERALITY

Left-handed
(He's actually ambidextrous, but very few people know about it.)

OCCUPATION

College Student

MARTIAL STATUS

Single

APPEARANCE

At one glance, Rein looks no different from your typical Asian young man: tousled jet-black hair, dark eyes, with a stature that's shorter and slimmer compared to the Western average. Not to mention having a youthful look that makes him appear younger than his actual age, due to his heart-shaped face, the lack of a strong, masculine jawline... and well, his sense of fashion that screams "hipster trash" (e.g. black hoodie with a certain slogan printed on the front, skinny ripped jeans, and bright-colored sneakers). Not a fan of accessories as he feels that they are more of a hindrance than to accentuate his outfit, except for an automatic wristwatch (black with blue tints on the clock face), and a navy-blue headset around his neck. You might catch him wearing a pair of rectangular wire-framed glasses occasionally - not because he has poor eyesight, but merely to protect his eyes from screen glare due to his field of study.

Here be the more "realistically" looking avatar, as a bonus treat.

SYNOPSIS

A college student from Singapore, majoring in Programming and Computer Science. Rarely seen without a gadget of sorts (smartphones, portable consoles, and stuff), and a bit of an outcast/oddball (or whatever nerdy names you want to call him); for example, he is more chatty and expressive in text messages than speaking to someone directly in person. No, Rein isn't a loner per se, just awkward at expressing himself better... Though not to the point of being a social hermit, and is actually capable of cracking jokes if the situation permits. When he's not being a slave to technology, he does enjoy traditional games - chess, poker, etc. - as much as video gaming.

NOTES

• Bilingual - English and Chinese, obviously. His English has an indistinguishable accent, but it's just a Singapore thing. Deal with it.
• A speed typer on both keyboards and mobiles, which is damn useful in his field of study.
• Rein is rather soft-spoken, which is a surprising contrast with his "rebellious" dress code. Even more so with his music taste gearing towards Celtic style or soft acoustic, rather than punk/rock or all those loud, angry shenanigans (by the way, he's no fan of metal).
• A skilled photographer, so good that he doesn't need to rely on Photoshop or other image editor softwares to touch up his pictures most of the time (unless he's adding extra effects for aesthetic purposes).
• He could easily be a top-tier player in FPS games but he doesn't like to play in competitive mode, so he's never officially ranked.

THEME MUSIC

• Gantz OST - Track 24: Resurrection in the Gantz Field ~Fukkatsu~
• Gantz: Perfect Answer OST - Track 1: Into the Gantz Field
• Gantz: Perfect Answer OST - Track 18: A Perfect Answer from the Gantz ~Shokou~

𝕲𝖗𝖎𝖒 𝕽𝖊𝖆𝖕𝖊𝖗'𝖘 𝕲𝖆𝖒𝖇𝖎𝖙

Public CS for viewing.
(Meanwhile Private CS is still underway...)

Wong Yeung, Reinald

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NAME

Wong Yeung, Reinald
(王 阳, Wang Yang)

ALSO KNOWN AS

Rein, Ray

BIRTHDATE

June 13, 1991

PLACE OF ORIGIN

Singapore, period.
(It's a country, state, city - everything. I mean, it's even smaller than the likes of NYC!)

ETHNICITY

Chinese

GENDER

Male

HEIGHT

1.73 m / 5' 8"

WEIGHT

67 kg / 148 lb

LATERALITY

Left-handed
(He's actually ambidextrous, but very few people know about it.)

OCCUPATION

College Student

MARTIAL STATUS

Single

APPEARANCE

At one glance, Rein looks no different from your typical Asian young man: tousled jet-black hair, dark eyes, with a stature that's shorter and slimmer compared to the Western average. Not to mention having a youthful look that makes him appear younger than his actual age, due to his heart-shaped face, the lack of a strong, masculine jawline... and well, his sense of fashion that screams 'hipster trash' (e.g. black hoodie with a certain slogan printed on the front, skinny ripped jeans, and bright-colored sneakers). Not a fan of accessories as he feels that they are more of a hindrance than to accentuate his outfit, except for an automatic wristwatch (black with blue tints on the clock face), and a navy-blue headset around his neck.

Here be the more "realistically" looking avatar, as a bonus treat.

SYNOPSIS

A college student from Singapore, majoring in Programming and Computer Science... but hey, this doesn't make him an IT expert, yo. Rarely seen without a gadget of sorts (smartphones, portable consoles, and stuff), and a bit of an outcast/oddball (or whatever nerdy names you want to call him); for example, he is more chatty and expressive in text messages than speaking to someone directly in person. No, Rein isn't a loner per se, just awkward at expressing himself better. When he's not being a slave to technology, he does enjoy traditional games - chess, poker, etc. - as much as video gaming.

NOTES

• Bilingual - English and Chinese, obviously.
• Rein is rather soft-spoken, which is a surprising contrast with his "rebellious" dress code. Even more so with his music taste gearing towards Celtic style or soft acoustic, rather than punk/rock or all those loud, angry shenanigans (by the way, he's no fan of metal).

THEME MUSIC

• Gantz OST - Track 24: Resurrection in the Gantz Field ~Fukkatsu~
• Gantz: Perfect Answer OST - Track 18: a Perfect Answer from the Gantz ~Shokou~

The Art & Beauty of BBcoding [COMPLETE]

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Interest Check

< a.k.a. Le RP Ad >

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Interest Check (iCheck) isn't a necessity, but it's useful to help the GM to assemble enough players before starting the roleplay proper. You can say that iCheck is something like an advertisement to tickle the curious members lurking around the site to get out of their holes and just join in the fun.

Anyway.

There are already some guides on how to make iChecks, so I won't elaborate too much on that, and focus on the how to present the iCheck in a more visually appealing way. Just ask yourself: would you rather read something with walls of plain, boring text, or something else less strenuous to the human eyes that feels more lively and intriguing?

Here are the basic components to make an attractive Int Check:

• Images. As the saying goes, "A picture can speak a thousand words."
• Headers, Horizontal Rules and Indents. This helps to separate the different sections with better clarity, so that players are able to digest the information better.
• Colors. Hey, try to add some life into the Check, instead of just whitewash against the dark background... Unless you're a monochrome fanatic, which I won't stop you.

The specific sections and info required for Group and 1x1 Checks are different, hence two separate samples. Both are kept as simple as possible without degrading visual appeal so that even coding noobs can achieve similar effect. They are also designed to be mobile-friendly.

(A gentle reminder to do your revision on this post before throwing retarded tantrums at me about why your codes ain't working.)

The samples are in hiders for organization purpose of this guide only - you don't need to put them in hiders for yourself, yeah. To see the coding, simply click on "View Raw" at the top-right corner of this post. Feel free to tweak around to suit your Int Check better.

• For Group, the design is modeled after a combination of standard blog templates (e.g. WordPress, Tumblr) and magazine article layout.
  
  
  Int Check | Group

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  Title

  OPTIONAL. Subtitle
  
  ^{OPTIONAL. If the RP is based on fandom, or inspired from existing works, you can indicate in one line here.}
  
  
  
  "OPTIONAL.
  Quotes can help to increase the players' feeling of immersion towards the roleplay."
  
  — Where the quote originates from, duh.
  
  

  Main Theme

  OPTIONAL. Tone of the music you choose as theme can help to give players an overall feel of the roleplay you're going for.

  
  

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  PREMISE

  < Introduction >
  

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  A synopsis of the roleplay's story. It can be a short summary of the plot, or a catchy preview. Basically, this is similar to you'd see on the back of a DVD or Blu-Ray cover, or in video trailers.

  
  

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  OVERVIEW

  < Information >

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  The World
  

  A short write-up about the setting of the roleplay. Is it set in the past, present, or future? Is the location somewhere on Earth, or in a faraway galaxy? If it's based on fandom, is it a prequel/sequel, or an AU?

  
  
  The Characters
  

  What kind of cast are you expecting from the players - fantasy creatures, realistic humans, or alien races? What else must the players take note of to help them decide if their character is able to fit in with your roleplay world or not?

  
  
  The Theme
  

  What is the main focus of the roleplay - teen angst, school comedy, or something else/much more? It's also good to address stuff such as character death, exploration of darker and more mature topics, et cetera.

  
  
  The Style
  

  What's the level of writing: free, casual, or advanced? Linear or sandbox? First or third person? Strictly play by post or collaboration heavy? This is important to let the players know if they can still fit into the roleplay well in terms of their skills as a roleplayer, other than character creation.

  
  
  The Highlight
  

  OPTIONAL. Anything else you want to emphasize or bring up to convince the players why they would find your roleplay more interesting than the tons out there on the site.

  
  
  Inspirations & Influences
  

  • OPTIONAL. As the section title says.

  
  

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• For 1x1, it's modeled after a combination of character sheets and general profile page write-ups.
  
  
  Int Check| 1x1

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  [Your Name Here]'s 1x1 Interest Check

  (Or you can come up with some witty titles to call your Check thread, if you want.)

  
  

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  About Me:

  • This section is where you give a short intro of yourself - not trivia about you, but things like your writing level, your online schedule, and other roleplay-related stuff.
  • You may also include links of your writing samples for better illustration.

  
  

  Looking For:

  • Here's where you state what you expect from your roleplay partners, such as writing level, online frequency, age rating, et cetera.

  
  

  Plot Bunnies:

  • Plot Title #1

    Information about the plot idea goes here - synopsis, pairing, the character you're playing, and the partner character you want for this particular idea.

  
  

  Fandom List:

  • As the header says.
  • Once taken, strike through.

  
  

  Pairing List:

  • Again, as the header says. Bold the character that you're playing if you must.
  • Twice taken, another strike through.

  
  
  (Any final words? Such as how the potential players can contact you - in the check thread or PM?)
  
  

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Bonus Material

< Going Further >

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These samples are more advanced, but just listing them here for those who might be interested:

• Enigma Final Fantasy | @tsukune
• Hollow Stone: Slaves of the Apocalypse | @Gowi
• Garden of Shadow | @Little Kitsune & @NuttsnBolts
• Frequencies | @MissCapnCrunch
  
  (If you wish to share your samples, just drop me a PM with the link. All credits will be given accordingly where appropriate.)

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Coming Next:

Character Sheets, a.k.a. legalized Mary Sues okay nothing wrong with self-inserts unless you're so good at coming up with excuses to make yourself look flawless, that everyone starts thinking up a million ways to dissect your character... atom by atom.