Post by Alenis Meru on May 11, 2014 17:02:34 GMT
All right, some of you veterans of the Ares may remember Meru Mysteries, the Victorian-era holodeck mystery story that we started which was basically a ripoff of Murdoch Mysteries. I'd like to revisit that, and I'll be posting a thread in the Lower Decks soon. Everyone should feel free to join in or not join in, whatever is your preference.
There's a twist though. Meru Mysteries will also be an experiment in the Open Role-Playing format.
What is Open Role-Playing?
Don't fear, this is only an experiment, and it's confined only to Meru Mysteries, at least for the time being. The main mission and the rest of the ship will continue to use the traditional format where each person writes for their own character. I know Dave (Tyrlai) has some experience with this sort of thing on previous simms in other fleets, so... he's the expert.
By posting in Meru Mysteries, you're consenting to letting others play your character in the Meru Mysteries thread. That said, lets also keep lines of communication open - this looks like the sort of thing where a little OOC discussion can make things go a lot smoother.
There's a twist though. Meru Mysteries will also be an experiment in the Open Role-Playing format.
What is Open Role-Playing?
Open role playing is a system in which all role players are permitted, and encouraged, to write about and for the other player-controlled-characters. Yes, you read that correctly: everyone writes for everyone. I can nearly hear the collective gasp through my laptop!
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In open role play, you yield some control of your character. He or she may be your creation, but everyone helps define him or her as the game/story progresses. Some people view this as negative. Here’s why I like it:
- It allows for a more cohesive story as players have all elements at their disposal for every post.
- You get a say in the development of other characters.
- It helps better develop your own character.
- It lessens the need for NPCs.
- It fosters more creative posts.
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In open role play, you yield some control of your character. He or she may be your creation, but everyone helps define him or her as the game/story progresses. Some people view this as negative. Here’s why I like it:
- It allows for a more cohesive story as players have all elements at their disposal for every post.
- You get a say in the development of other characters.
- It helps better develop your own character.
- It lessens the need for NPCs.
- It fosters more creative posts.
Don't fear, this is only an experiment, and it's confined only to Meru Mysteries, at least for the time being. The main mission and the rest of the ship will continue to use the traditional format where each person writes for their own character. I know Dave (Tyrlai) has some experience with this sort of thing on previous simms in other fleets, so... he's the expert.
By posting in Meru Mysteries, you're consenting to letting others play your character in the Meru Mysteries thread. That said, lets also keep lines of communication open - this looks like the sort of thing where a little OOC discussion can make things go a lot smoother.
