These steps help get you into the action. You don't have to do them in order, but the more of them you do, the better chance of maximising your start and avoiding that dreaded "left out of the fun" feeling.
Let's get started!
*---Post an introduction in our
welcome board--and greet others. Say you are looking to start a roleplay and welcome offers; specify what you are looking for.
*--Start more than one roleplay thread; we allow "liquid time" {posting for the same character in more than one thread, like writing separate chapters of a book at the same time}. If you want to be very
active, start more than one character.
*--Join a few others' fresh threads replied to within the past day. This is easier than starting your own. Our most active board is
Clan Joinings, but try a variety and figure out what pace and style suit you best.
*--Use the
mate and/or
apprentice request boards. Post links to your roleplay threads. You can also roleplay in these boards if you prefer; there are no grammar/format rules at all there.
*--Use the
Newbie Roleplay Finder. Post your requests' and roleplays' links there, and start your own thread and post in others' threads. Meet other new players here; they're in the same boat you are.
*--Browse the
roleplay swap's or
advanced swap's recent posts. Post links to your roleplay and request threads there.
*--PM someone if you want to start a roleplay with them; say hi. Just don't make it an ad and you should be fine.
*--If you prefer
advanced roleplay, apply for that in
create your cat. Read
how to apply for advanced.*--Be patient!
Players are not intentionally ignoring you. They're just wrapped up in their own roleplays, as you will soon be too if you give it a chance.
*--Put your roleplay links in your signature, with a catchy graphic if you have one.
*--If all this still fails, post in our
help den, and bump your intro thread {or start a new one} saying you need help. Post in our
support.Here's hoping this gives you a strong start! If you have suggestions on how to improve this guide, please post feedback.