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 Posted: 02/12/2014 23:07 Post subject: Lesson 2: Looking for a partner |
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Perhaps I should have begun with this instead of the starter, but anyway. The point is that people are looking for RP partners whether they have a character or a plot/starter in mind or not. Sometimes you lack imagination but you are really in the mood to RP. What do you do? Look for a partner with ideas!
1. Roleplayer
The most important thing to mention when you're looking for a partner is the type of RPer you want. That can mean - but doesn't resume to - the followings:
Literate - if you strictly want a literate partner, then mention it. Not all RPers are literate and not only literates answer to request.
Reply length - that can either simply be mention as a number of lines (i.e. 3+) or as classification (chat, one-liner, semi-para, para, multi-para, novella). Just remember that it has to be the minimum you accept.
Note: Some people claim that reply length is directly associated to being literate aka only para or above can be literates. However, there is no rule, nor definition to sustain that hypothesis.
Text-talk - if you want someone who does not use text-talk, you'd better say it, even if you already mentioned that you want a literate partner (not using text-talk is a condition of being literate). There are many people who use it.
Age limit - if you don't wanna rp with a person below or above a certain age, say it. Let's face it, though - people often lie about their age.
Style - ways to mark dialogue, POV, stuffs like that.
You don't have to use all the above - pick what's important to you and, why not, add others. Those are the most frequent criteria.
Tip: always specify the type of RPer you want. It spares time for both you and others.
2. Looking for a partner (generally)
As I previously said, sometimes you are just looking for a partner, even though you have no idea of a rp and you just maybe have one or more character(s) in mind (in which case, you'll need (a) short bio(s)). First step is to say what type of RPer want. Saw that coming, huh? The second step - no second step is mandatory here. In this case, the first step is enough. However, you could add the things you like or the things you dislike; it makes the selection easier. Maybe you're not interested in a race (human, angel, demon, furry, vampire, werewolf, mermaid/merman, androids, shape-shifters etc) or a theme/genre/plot (confession, horror, 18+, zombie invasion etc). Maybe it's the opposite. Personally, I'm not into furry characters or alien plots.
3. Looking for a partner (specifically)
Alright, now you have a character and an idea in mind. All you need is a partner. A specific partner. How do you find the right one(s) ?
Here's what's useful to mention:
RPer type, as you probably guessed.
Genre and/or theme(s) of the rp you want to do. Just like you may not like a specific genres/theme, so someone else may not like another.
Idea / plot - Briefly. Rough. Don't get into too many details. You don't need a full plot or any at all, just an idea to start from.
Character
a. Partner's character - if there are certain features (usually personality related or age) you're looking for in the partner's character, mention them.
b. Your character - it'd be nice of you to add a little bio of your character.
+ a starter would also be nice.
Again, you don't have to mention all of the above, just what is important to you.
4. Examples
1. Seeking: literate rper, 3+ lines and no text talk. Use " to mark dialogue and 3rd POV only.
2. Seeking: literate rper, 3+ lines and no text talk. I do action and romance, but no horror.
[Insert character(s) + bio(s) here]
3. Seeking: literate rper, 3+ lines and no text talk. I wanna do an action rp based on a crime. I need someone to play the criminal or the cop. Preferably a smart and calm character.
[Insert bio here. You can have a bio for each case (one for the criminal and one for the cop - the one(s) you play as, not your partner). ]
[Insert starter here.]
Unless you're posting on a group / forum / site specially made for searching partners, make the request short and clear.
5. The ever-lasting question: Why?
Why can't I just write 'Looking for a rp partner. Add me.' or something alike?
Because most people won't bother to ask about what kind of partner you want or what for. You may lose the chance of having awesome rps just because you were too lazy to be more concrete regarding what you're looking for. |
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