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New RPGs!
It's been a little while since I've done an actual forum update on OB World. And as the RPG I'm currently in winds down, I'm interested in looking for something new. Here's just one recommendation for the writers/RPers out there.
This is a brand new RPG by DeLarge, who happens to be a great RPer generally.
Without spoiling the Auditions thread too much, I'll just say that this looks to be a little bit like X-Men, only with a slightly darker sci-fi/thriller tone.
The set-up for the story is great and there's good structure for you to work with. And there are already numerous great sign-ups as well. Highly recommended!
There are a few other new RPGs which look to have potential, but I encourage you to peruse the Auditions forum yourself.
Latest RPG auditions
OB's Theater usually features something interesting, whether you're a reader or a writer. I'm happy to say that even when things go quieter, we still have a pretty good selection of new RPGs for people to join. Here are just a couple of the ones that have cropped up within recent weeks.
Adventure of Space Bounty Hunters (by Dragons Wolfie)
Hood (by DeLarge)
There are others recently that have either just started or are on the verge of doing so. Even if an RPG has just started, I recommend sending a PM to its creator if you're interested in joining.
Thread of the Week
I'm really pleased to be able to present another RPG as our Thread of the Week. It doesn't happen very often, but I think this time we have something really worthy of this.
The Chasers: Justice has a face
You really should check this thread out for yourself anyway, but basically this is a "costumed hero" RPG in a similar vein to famous titles like Watchmen (which I'm a big fan of).
What's unique about this RPG is not only the premise, but particularly the detail. Mr. Blonde (the creator) has created several mock newspaper articles, even going so far as to edit in his own imagery/photos and such. It's really very detailed and well-presented and it gives an air of realism to the whole project.
The sign-ups are still open (I've linked to the Auditions thread), so I strongly encourage anyone who loves writing fiction to take a look at this.
Thread of the Week
Another week, another great thread!
This time I've got a slightly different choice to present.
OtakuBoards has an excellent tradition of creative writing and RPGs. The above is one of the latest gems that is about to start (it's still in the auditions stage - I'll get to that in a moment).
Vicky is one of OB's more prominent RPG creators. She's been around for a while and she's gone from strength to strength. Her latest creation is based on a popular documentary that looks at what Earth would be like after human beings have become extinct.
I won't ruin anything for you here, but if you click on the link above you'll be taken to the Audition thread for this RPG. All the details are there. I think there are great possibilities here for talented writers to join in and have a lot of fun.
If you're new to RPGs, it's probably worth explaining that most RPGs on OtakuBoards have an Auditions thread and a Theater thread.
In the Auditions thread, the creator basically lays out what the RPG will be (basic premise, setting, etc). Then any OB member can sign up. When you sign up, you usually fill out a character bio, based on whatever criteria the creator wants.
So you might be asked to provide a character name, age, background, etc...
The character you create is the one you will primarily control/write during the RPG. However, RPGs on OB are really like ongoing collaborative stories - usually writers involve multiple characters in scenes at once. It's just that you really primarily control one specific character and you can decide what that character should be.
RPGs are wonderful for budding fan fiction writers, because they give you some exposure to creative writing without needing to be an expert. Also, you can collaborate with others and you'll often have to react to sudden story developments that other participants throw in - so you'll have to be imaginative, if an unexpected scenario arises.
I personally love RPGs and I still participate to this day. Many of our RPGs are beautifully written, contain fascinating characters and weave together in clever and unique ways.
So if you've never tried an OB RPG, I strongly encourage you to give it a go. It's refreshing, fun and most importantly, it helps to improve your writing skills. Plus I think there's something really interesting about being involved in a collaborative story where nobody can easily predict the next turn.
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