Is this coment for me or Zepachu? nt

Is this coment for me or Zepachu? nt:
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Posted by PINI on August 14, 2000 at 17:02:23:

In Reply to: Where do you get your information? (Role) (t) posted by Proud Blade(VIP) on August 14, 2000 at 13:56:34:

> The role command is there to give a basic outline of your character's personality and background. This is true whether or not your character is highly unusual, which seems to be a common myth around the forum of late.

> The IMMs are the only ones who can read your role, so it makes sense to read what they have to say about it. A very incomplete list:

> ../messages/32500.html
> ../messages/27372.html
> ../messages/20328.html
> ../messages/20276.html
> ../messages/19092.html
> ../char/messages/1064.html
> ../messages/32432.html

> If you want a summary: A well-written role will make it easier for an IMM to interact with you. It can explain why your character acts as he/she does. Some people think they are roleplaying, when they are really making it all up as they go along, and act quite differently, depending on who they think is watching. A role is a good way of making an informal contract: "This is who I am. Treat me as such." Several IMMs have pointed out that it makes interviews (cabal, empowerment, tattoo, quest, etc.) go much more smoothly if they don't have to begin every interview with "So.... tell me about yourself." (As a bonus, you don't have to explain your life story to every IMM you run across.)

> A badly-written role will make them clutch their head, and move on to do other IMMly things. While the length of the role is somewhat flexible, they prefer if it is:

> - Clearly written
> - Formatted to 80 chars/line
> - Relevant to the character's actions and thoughts
> - Trimmed down to the most important parts. (I've been guilty of fracturing this one. I'm trying to get better.)

> Any number of sample roles are available on the Character Board. Some are quite good.

> So, I disagree with Zepachu. Having a role makes quality roleplaying -easier-, because it provides bedrock for your character's persona.

> (As an aside, I'm starting to include "keywords" in my subject lines where possible. It makes Forum Searching easier, so I'd recommend it to other people.)

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Comments:	> > The role command is there to give a basic outline of your character's personality and background. This is true whether or not your character is highly unusual, which seems to be a common myth around the forum of late. > > The IMMs are the only ones who can read your role, so it makes sense to read what they have to say about it. A very incomplete list: > > ../messages/32500.html > > ../messages/27372.html > > ../messages/20328.html > > ../messages/20276.html > > ../messages/19092.html > > ../char/messages/1064.html > > ../messages/32432.html > > If you want a summary: A well-written role will make it easier for an IMM to interact with you. It can explain why your character acts as he/she does. Some people think they are roleplaying, when they are really making it all up as they go along, and act quite differently, depending on who they think is watching. A role is a good way of making an informal contract: "This is who I am. Treat me as such." Several IMMs have pointed out that it makes interviews (cabal, empowerment, tattoo, quest, etc.) go much more smoothly if they don't have to begin every interview with "So.... tell me about yourself." (As a bonus, you don't have to explain your life story to every IMM you run across.) > > A badly-written role will make them clutch their head, and move on to do other IMMly things. While the length of the role is somewhat flexible, they prefer if it is: > > - Clearly written > > - Formatted to 80 chars/line > > - Relevant to the character's actions and thoughts > > - Trimmed down to the most important parts. (I've been guilty of fracturing this one. I'm trying to get better.) > > Any number of sample roles are available on the Character Board. Some are quite good. > > So, I disagree with Zepachu. Having a role makes quality roleplaying -easier-, because it provides bedrock for your character's persona. > > (As an aside, I'm starting to include "keywords" in my subject lines where possible. It makes Forum Searching easier, so I'd recommend it to other people.)

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