- Created By James
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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