How To
Jul 13, 2008 21:09:18 GMT -5
Post by Principal Vale on Jul 13, 2008 21:09:18 GMT -5
I've had a lot of people asking how to make a plotting thread, and so here is a little 'how to' for those who are still a bit clueless about how it all works.
The point of making a plotting thread is to discuss and decide future relationships status for your own character with any other around the site. It's to make sure that you and another member are on the same page as to how your characters will evolve together, and also to avoid fighting because someone accidentally promised to two different person their characters would date.
There is no specific way to make a plotting thread, but the most simple way is usually to divide it into categories, namely Friends, Love and Enemies. From then on, you can add a few more option to each category, for example:
It's also always good to add an 'Other' option, especially when your selection is rather scarce. Try to give as many options as possible so that, when members try to do their plotting with your character, they aren't stopped because none of the options fit what they had in mind.
When you are done giving the options, give a code which the members will have to fill in order to do their plotting. These codes are usually rather simple, but contain the necessary informations.
And then, simply keep some space for a list to add the plottings to your thread when it is answered to. The way you make the whole list, whether you want to keep it basic or fancy it up, is all up to you, but try to be as creative as possible. Look around at other threads for idea, but try to have your own without copying on another.
The point of making a plotting thread is to discuss and decide future relationships status for your own character with any other around the site. It's to make sure that you and another member are on the same page as to how your characters will evolve together, and also to avoid fighting because someone accidentally promised to two different person their characters would date.
There is no specific way to make a plotting thread, but the most simple way is usually to divide it into categories, namely Friends, Love and Enemies. From then on, you can add a few more option to each category, for example:
Friends
Practically Family
Best Friends
Close Friends
Friends
Talk sometimes
Acquaintances
Strangers
Love
Love always
Future love
Current love
Past love (good or bad?)
Crush (you/me)
Fling
Friends with benefits
Enemies
Hardcore
Hate
Barely Tolerable
Dislike
Annoyance
On and off
Practically Family
Best Friends
Close Friends
Friends
Talk sometimes
Acquaintances
Strangers
Love
Love always
Future love
Current love
Past love (good or bad?)
Crush (you/me)
Fling
Friends with benefits
Enemies
Hardcore
Hate
Barely Tolerable
Dislike
Annoyance
On and off
It's also always good to add an 'Other' option, especially when your selection is rather scarce. Try to give as many options as possible so that, when members try to do their plotting with your character, they aren't stopped because none of the options fit what they had in mind.
When you are done giving the options, give a code which the members will have to fill in order to do their plotting. These codes are usually rather simple, but contain the necessary informations.
Name:
Age / Year:
Current Plotting:
Future Plotting:
First Impression: (usually given in a first person perspective)
Age / Year:
Current Plotting:
Future Plotting:
First Impression: (usually given in a first person perspective)
And then, simply keep some space for a list to add the plottings to your thread when it is answered to. The way you make the whole list, whether you want to keep it basic or fancy it up, is all up to you, but try to be as creative as possible. Look around at other threads for idea, but try to have your own without copying on another.