Post by DeredereChan on Aug 23, 2015 23:24:38 GMT
Hello, and welcome to the site! Whether you are a new user or someone stumbling on the site for the first time, this thread can help get you started on your way to JoJo roleplaying! This is not an exhaustive list, but if you are left with more questions, feel free to talk to us in the chat box! We're super friendly, I assure you.
What do you do on this site?
We roleplay using the style and concepts of the popular manga/anime JoJo's Bizarre Adventure as a base. If you have never heard of JoJo, please, check it out! You can stream the anime free and legally on crunchyroll right here to get started. To clarify, we don't involve ourselves with canon characters or settings at all, but we instead create our own characters and settings and adopt the style and concepts introduced in JoJo.
How much JoJo do should I have read/watched?
You should have at least a basic understanding of the series before you start to post. At the very least, you should watch the anime up to the third season, Stardust Crusaders (don't skip the first two parts, either!). Of course, we will recommend for you to also read the manga as far as you can, as we will reference or talk about things in the later arcs, which could possibly spoil you. Of course, if you can't read the manga, you're still free to role play with us, just prepare yourself for any possible spoilers you come across.
How do I make a character?
First of all, make sure you have read both the rules for character creation here and the format for character creation here. Make sure to also know which of our distinct RP's you will be writing for, as the character you have in mind may or may not work for the settings we have already created. We use music references for Stands as opposed to Egyptian Gods/Tarot Cards, and many of the names of our characters are musical references as well, although they don't have to be. When titling your thread, it makes it easy for us to find it if you title it going first name, last name and then Stand name, such as "Jotaro Kujo and Star Platinum" or "Josuke Higashikata and Crazy Diamond".
Can I role play villains?
Yes, you can. In the Character Creation board, there are threads where you can put villain profiles for each RP. It has the same format as normal profiles, but you can put as many points into the stand as you want. Villains will ALWAYS play to lose. Keep in mind that we don't kill off player characters or give them life threatening injuries unless the other user agrees. This isn't PvP, it's community storytelling.
Who can I talk to if I have any questions?
Any of the moderators or veteran users here are more than willing to help new members! All you need to do is talk to us in the chatbox, or if you're shy, you can make a guest post on this board to stay anonymous. Here is a list of helpful people you might run into.
Derederechan
Residisi (Resis)
HelloHello (Hello)
BlacKnightZero (BKZ)
Frozen
If we don't talk back, keep on trying until we do. I promise we will eventually.
Is there a posting schedule? How often do I have to post? How active do I have to be?
We do not have a posting schedule, and we do not force people to post. People simply post whenever they want or whenever they have time. However, if you want your character to stay relevant and contribute to the story, I would suggest posting daily or near daily to keep up with the story and add in what your character is doing. If you don't post regularly, your character may be left behind, or even worse, you could ruin an experience for another user. However, we understand if you cannot post regularly, and we can work around it. Announcing hiatuses is very much appreciated so we can plan ahead.
What are the rules around here?
We're pretty lax about rules around here. Just make sure to be courteous to other users and don't be an asshole. If you have a problem with a user, talk to a moderator and we can clear up the problem. For the most part, a warning should be enough, although we will ban users that are especially problematic. This won't happen often, however, so you shouldn't worry.
And that's it! If you have any more questions, feel free to speak up. Have fun!
What do you do on this site?
We roleplay using the style and concepts of the popular manga/anime JoJo's Bizarre Adventure as a base. If you have never heard of JoJo, please, check it out! You can stream the anime free and legally on crunchyroll right here to get started. To clarify, we don't involve ourselves with canon characters or settings at all, but we instead create our own characters and settings and adopt the style and concepts introduced in JoJo.
How much JoJo do should I have read/watched?
You should have at least a basic understanding of the series before you start to post. At the very least, you should watch the anime up to the third season, Stardust Crusaders (don't skip the first two parts, either!). Of course, we will recommend for you to also read the manga as far as you can, as we will reference or talk about things in the later arcs, which could possibly spoil you. Of course, if you can't read the manga, you're still free to role play with us, just prepare yourself for any possible spoilers you come across.
How do I make a character?
First of all, make sure you have read both the rules for character creation here and the format for character creation here. Make sure to also know which of our distinct RP's you will be writing for, as the character you have in mind may or may not work for the settings we have already created. We use music references for Stands as opposed to Egyptian Gods/Tarot Cards, and many of the names of our characters are musical references as well, although they don't have to be. When titling your thread, it makes it easy for us to find it if you title it going first name, last name and then Stand name, such as "Jotaro Kujo and Star Platinum" or "Josuke Higashikata and Crazy Diamond".
Can I role play villains?
Yes, you can. In the Character Creation board, there are threads where you can put villain profiles for each RP. It has the same format as normal profiles, but you can put as many points into the stand as you want. Villains will ALWAYS play to lose. Keep in mind that we don't kill off player characters or give them life threatening injuries unless the other user agrees. This isn't PvP, it's community storytelling.
Who can I talk to if I have any questions?
Any of the moderators or veteran users here are more than willing to help new members! All you need to do is talk to us in the chatbox, or if you're shy, you can make a guest post on this board to stay anonymous. Here is a list of helpful people you might run into.
Derederechan
Residisi (Resis)
HelloHello (Hello)
BlacKnightZero (BKZ)
Frozen
If we don't talk back, keep on trying until we do. I promise we will eventually.
Is there a posting schedule? How often do I have to post? How active do I have to be?
We do not have a posting schedule, and we do not force people to post. People simply post whenever they want or whenever they have time. However, if you want your character to stay relevant and contribute to the story, I would suggest posting daily or near daily to keep up with the story and add in what your character is doing. If you don't post regularly, your character may be left behind, or even worse, you could ruin an experience for another user. However, we understand if you cannot post regularly, and we can work around it. Announcing hiatuses is very much appreciated so we can plan ahead.
What are the rules around here?
We're pretty lax about rules around here. Just make sure to be courteous to other users and don't be an asshole. If you have a problem with a user, talk to a moderator and we can clear up the problem. For the most part, a warning should be enough, although we will ban users that are especially problematic. This won't happen often, however, so you shouldn't worry.
And that's it! If you have any more questions, feel free to speak up. Have fun!