So, you wanna be a [proboards] Roleplayer? (Proboards Guide)
Jun 22, 2016 11:16:34 GMT -5
Post by Accalia Phillips on Jun 22, 2016 11:16:34 GMT -5
Roleplaying is one of the many joys of life. Some do it via tabletop RPG's, some with online MMOs, others on Tumblr, Twitter and Jcink. Here we use the Proboards system, and this thread is to tell you how it works!
Step one: Register
The first thing you'll need to do is Register your account with the proboards system. This is done by finding the 'REGISTER' button. Each skin has it in a different spot, ours is right underneath the chatbox to the left. <<< over there.
To register, you must use an email and create a password. Then, you choose a username for your character. This username should be the 'first name', 'last name', or 'nickname' of your character.
Now, your first character has been registered! In order to register further characters, simply log out and press the register button again. This will all be connected to the same email, and you can switch accounts by using the fancy little tool in the bottom left corner of your browser!
Additional tip: If you aren't sure what kind of character you want to make, try visiting the 'Wanted Ads' found in the 'Character Development' board. Some of our members are looking for specific relationships and characters that you could play!
Step two: Profile set up
You will see at the top a button that says 'profile'. Click on it, and here you can edit your character profile! Click Edit Profile and choose an avatar, make sure it is a SQUARE image, if possible! If you need to crop a picture, gif or otherwise, here is a fun tool: ezgif.com/crop
Then, you'll need to click the tab called PERSONAL. There, you need to put in a URL for your images. Every site is different with images sizes so just check with your staff!
TO COPY AN IMAGE URL, find the image you would like and right click it, selecting the 'copy image location' or 'copy image URL'. Then paste that link in the required AVATAR and HOVER IMAGE spots.
Additional tip: When using an image in a signature or post, use image tags: [img*]URL HERE[/img*] (remove the stars to use the image tag)
Step three: Application
Before you can start roleplaying, you need to fill out an Application/Character File. The link for this can be found in the REGISTRATION board. Copy the code, and start a new thread in that board with your characters name as the title, then fill out the app! If you need help inserting your characters picture onto the code, please let a staff member know.
Once your application is complete, let a staff member know and they will 'Accept' it. This means you can move on to claims!
Step four: Claims
Claims are incredibly important to the world of online roleplaying. These are for you to claim your play bys face, your rank, your job, your powers, etc. You can find the claims in the 'CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT' board and in the 'CLAIMS' section. Please do all of them that apply to your character!
When doing claims, copy the code in the claim and respond to that thread. Use CODE TAGS, which are: [code*]paste form here[/code*] and be sure to remove the stars. The lists and your profile will be updated by the staff.
Step five: Plotting
This step is not required, but it is really helpful to get some threads going! Visit the 'CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT' folder and the 'PLOTTERS' section to take a look at other members plot boards. This is a place where you can plan things, discuss character relationships, etc. It is a really fun thing to do!
Step six: Role-play
Most forums, this one included expect you right in third person. Check with your site rules as well as checking if your site as a word count! Our site has a word counter in the bottom right corner of your post so keep an eye on that.
A great asset to roleplayers is the OPEN THREAD list. This thread is where you would find OPEN threads, which means any character can jump into them! Feel free to get some OPEN threads going yourself and toss them in there!
If you have any other questions, please contact staff via personal message.
Happy Roleplaying!
Step one: Register
The first thing you'll need to do is Register your account with the proboards system. This is done by finding the 'REGISTER' button. Each skin has it in a different spot, ours is right underneath the chatbox to the left. <<< over there.
To register, you must use an email and create a password. Then, you choose a username for your character. This username should be the 'first name', 'last name', or 'nickname' of your character.
Now, your first character has been registered! In order to register further characters, simply log out and press the register button again. This will all be connected to the same email, and you can switch accounts by using the fancy little tool in the bottom left corner of your browser!
Additional tip: If you aren't sure what kind of character you want to make, try visiting the 'Wanted Ads' found in the 'Character Development' board. Some of our members are looking for specific relationships and characters that you could play!
Step two: Profile set up
You will see at the top a button that says 'profile'. Click on it, and here you can edit your character profile! Click Edit Profile and choose an avatar, make sure it is a SQUARE image, if possible! If you need to crop a picture, gif or otherwise, here is a fun tool: ezgif.com/crop
Then, you'll need to click the tab called PERSONAL. There, you need to put in a URL for your images. Every site is different with images sizes so just check with your staff!
TO COPY AN IMAGE URL, find the image you would like and right click it, selecting the 'copy image location' or 'copy image URL'. Then paste that link in the required AVATAR and HOVER IMAGE spots.
Additional tip: When using an image in a signature or post, use image tags: [img*]URL HERE[/img*] (remove the stars to use the image tag)
Step three: Application
Before you can start roleplaying, you need to fill out an Application/Character File. The link for this can be found in the REGISTRATION board. Copy the code, and start a new thread in that board with your characters name as the title, then fill out the app! If you need help inserting your characters picture onto the code, please let a staff member know.
Once your application is complete, let a staff member know and they will 'Accept' it. This means you can move on to claims!
Step four: Claims
Claims are incredibly important to the world of online roleplaying. These are for you to claim your play bys face, your rank, your job, your powers, etc. You can find the claims in the 'CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT' board and in the 'CLAIMS' section. Please do all of them that apply to your character!
When doing claims, copy the code in the claim and respond to that thread. Use CODE TAGS, which are: [code*]paste form here[/code*] and be sure to remove the stars. The lists and your profile will be updated by the staff.
Step five: Plotting
This step is not required, but it is really helpful to get some threads going! Visit the 'CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT' folder and the 'PLOTTERS' section to take a look at other members plot boards. This is a place where you can plan things, discuss character relationships, etc. It is a really fun thing to do!
Step six: Role-play
Most forums, this one included expect you right in third person. Check with your site rules as well as checking if your site as a word count! Our site has a word counter in the bottom right corner of your post so keep an eye on that.
A great asset to roleplayers is the OPEN THREAD list. This thread is where you would find OPEN threads, which means any character can jump into them! Feel free to get some OPEN threads going yourself and toss them in there!
If you have any other questions, please contact staff via personal message.
Happy Roleplaying!
(Charlotte Low and Harper Jones, feel free to make changes to this!0
