New to IMVU RP

IDreamStarI · Joined: 13 Jun 2006 Posts: 13 Location: USA - PA

Hello there! I don't really post on the forums, but I did read most of the RP sticky threads. Some of the descriptions were really long and I just stopped reading it. x-x; Anyway, I'm a several year role player, but I never tried to RP here on IMVU. I did a lot of role plays back on Gaia Online, so I know where my strengths and weaknesses lie at. I wanted to start role playing on IMVU to see how I would do. I just can't find an RP to join in or that makes me feel comfortable being there. I'm really into the fantasy-types of role plays out there, but I'm not sure where to look for one.

Anyway, I was also looking for some kind of mentor to help with combat styles. I'm horrible when it comes to describing fighting. It's always been my main weakness in RPing. I just feel I'm not descriptive enough or clear enough of where my character's moves land. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Also, if this is the wrong place to post this at, please forgive me. I really don't know which kinds of topics belong where. I do try to read everything before posting something, but sometimes I get confused on where to post. ><

CandyApple · Moderator Joined: 26 Feb 2009 Posts: 11955 Location: USA

Welcome to the IMVU rp world, and don't worry about your post it is fine for you to have started a new topic to ask for help and advice. I'm sure there will be many here willing to offer up help.

Are you looking for a chat room roleplay or group roleplay (forum type) or does it matter to you?

If your not great at rp fighting then you don't have to be. There are tons of roleplays out there where your character doesn't need to fight. There are also lots of people out there that will be willing to help you learn.
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IDreamStarI · Joined: 13 Jun 2006 Posts: 13 Location: USA - PA

Hey Celtic! Thanks for the reply! To answer your question about chat room or group role plays, I'm willing to do both. I never tried chat room before, but I know how to use forums for RP. I want try and see how chat room RP's work out for me. It's just another way to figure out if I can do it or not. But again, I'm willing to do both.

I still want to know how to get more descriptive with how my character fights another character. I dislike bland and plain text that doesn't give a good feeling off of it. I like the types of text where people can picture the character doing the actions. There's what I'm having problems with. I'm a quick learner to begin with. I always take criticism and advice from anyone to improve my skills. Surprised

DiezAre · Joined: 28 Jul 2011 Posts: 1044 Location: Antarctica

Theres plenty who teach fighting. <3 And theres a thread about it floating around here somewhere.

My little nugget of advice is to not let anyone in the RP world here poke and push you around with their opinions. RP here isnt a life or death game. it is not homework, just have fun. <3

CandyApple · Moderator Joined: 26 Feb 2009 Posts: 11955 Location: USA

KitsuneDesertPunk · Joined: 06 Jun 2007 Posts: 343 Location: USA - AZ

EtherialNeko · Joined: 15 Sep 2009 Posts: 1397 Location: United Kingdom

Welcome to the forums and to rp! ^_^
I'm neko, I'm still a little Newby myself, but i'll happily show you anything I know, anytime. ^_^

As for fighting, check the rules on imvu rp kills. I'll try and dig up that thread about fights for you, and you can pick the style that suits you, or whichever rp you are in best ^_^

Celyng · Joined: 05 Feb 2008 Posts: 3826 Location: USA - CA

I prefer the group RP myself. If you go into the groups section, there is a roleplay subsection you can check out. You can also search for words and if you put 'roleplay' in as an interest, you might get invites from time to time. Then it is weeding through and finding a group you are compatible with.

I have not found room RP to feel very lasting, but it works for others so definitely give it a try. Again a search in public rooms should pull up a bunch of rooms for you to check out. If a room does not suit you, just go find another one. There are plenty to choose from, or you could even make your own if you are willing.

As for RP fighting, that will come when you find a good group to play with and fits your style. You do not have to learn a particular style, but if you are looking to expand upon your experiences, I just have one tip: A thesaurus. You can only say 'swing' so many times before it becomes gigglingly silly. Aside from that, adjectives are your friends. Also describing your reaction to the other person's attempts, provides the give and take in RP to flesh out a fight scene.
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DawnGatewood · Joined: 15 Apr 2006 Posts: 9 Location: USA

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