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  1. Diana

    LESSON Creating a Plot From Character Bios

    There are many situations where you join a roleplay that does not already have a starting plot. You provide players with a basic setting or universe, then people join with a hodgepodge of characters, and a plot comes together on it's own. Sometimes this happens naturally, but most of the time it...
  2. IceChateau777

    Exile vs. The Exiled (How to Ban Players Politely)

    ((This is my first time making a guide based on past experiences with other role players.)) EXILE vs THE EXILED Whenever you are a G.M. (Game Master), you are responsible for the thread's downfalls, but as one said, "Violence is not the answer." Well, in order to keep a cool audience, you'll...
  3. Hecatoncheires

    How to Run & Participate in CHAT RPS

    Creating and GMing a Chat Roleplay can be a daunting task, as can participating in one. This guide will offer you some advice on the running of, and playing in, Chat RPs here on Iwaku. BUT FIRST... WHAT IS A CHAT RP? A Chat RP is in many ways very similar to the regular roleplays that occur on...
  4. Diana

    LESSON Preventing Roleplay Death

    Prevent Roleplay Death: Handy Tips for any Player. Roleplay Death can happen quick or it can happen slow, it can be the Game Master's fault or the Player’s fault. However it happens, it occurs way too often - killing games that would otherwise be spectacular. This article will hopefully be the...
  5. Fluffy

    LESSON Politely Communicating With Roleplayers

    Brought to You By: Fluffy Politely Communicating With Roleplayers When you're running a game, there will sometimes be participants that do something against your wishes. A lot of people feel like they can't ask the players to modify what they've submitted, because they don't want to hurt any...