Post by Ana-Lucia Cortez on Apr 2, 2008 19:13:48 GMT -5
You know what a plotting page is. You've seen them everywhere. The only thing you haven't seen is an explanation of what exactly they are, and you feel too stupid asking someone, since everyone seems to know what they're doing. Well, then thank God someone made a documentation for you, right?
What They Are
First of all, a plotting page is just where other members can basically make up a premade relationship between your character and theirs. You make the plotting page for your character, and they post with the kind of relationship they'd like. It works both ways; if you post in theirs, they'll probably post back in yours.
How To Make One
Alright, you know what they are, but you're a little shy of making one. Well, I'll guide you through the process.
-->Opening
Although it's not necessary, some people like to make a sort of "opening" for their plotting page. It usually consists of several 100x100 images of their character, their name, a few facts about them, and perhaps a link to their bio.
Example:
-->Choices
And now for the main section of the plotting page. The relationship choices. There's really no right or wrong way to do it, but most people use different colors and colors to decorate the font, and lyrics to represent the relationships themselves. The lyrics don't mean anything, but they're commonly used, and I think they're probably your best bet just in terms of attracting people to your plotting page.
I like to divide the choices into three sections; Like, Love, and Hate. However, you can also have fields like Family or Indifference. It depends on how detailed you're willing to get.
Example:
-->The Form
Of course, how could people respond to your plot if they don't know what information you're looking for? One part of the plotting page that is necessary is the form.
It's usually found at the bottom of the page, and it's preferable that it's wrapped in a code. This is probably the easiest part of making a plot; just tell everyone what you're looking for!
Example:
Name?
Age?
Relationship?
History?
Other members will then fill out the form you provide and apply for a relationship with your character.
-->The List
Now, one benefit from plotting pages is that you can keep all your character's acquaintances, whether they be friend or foe, straight. In order to do this, however, it's best to keep a list. This list can be located in either the original post, or you can make a second post just for the list.
The list really needs no explanation. All you really have to do is copy&paste the posts and insert them into the list.
As a closing note, I'd just like to stress how important plotting pages are. They're like a guarantee that your character will be more well-known, and have more drama. I strongly suggest using them, and good luck in doing so.
This has been a documentation by nuit
Found at RPG Directory[/SIZE]
What They Are
First of all, a plotting page is just where other members can basically make up a premade relationship between your character and theirs. You make the plotting page for your character, and they post with the kind of relationship they'd like. It works both ways; if you post in theirs, they'll probably post back in yours.
How To Make One
Alright, you know what they are, but you're a little shy of making one. Well, I'll guide you through the process.
-->Opening
Although it's not necessary, some people like to make a sort of "opening" for their plotting page. It usually consists of several 100x100 images of their character, their name, a few facts about them, and perhaps a link to their bio.
Example:
[x]-->Choices
And now for the main section of the plotting page. The relationship choices. There's really no right or wrong way to do it, but most people use different colors and colors to decorate the font, and lyrics to represent the relationships themselves. The lyrics don't mean anything, but they're commonly used, and I think they're probably your best bet just in terms of attracting people to your plotting page.
I like to divide the choices into three sections; Like, Love, and Hate. However, you can also have fields like Family or Indifference. It depends on how detailed you're willing to get.
Example:
&&The Like
I read you and, god, am I good at it | Best Friends
At this time of night I would call you up | Average Friends
The smile I fake | Acquaintances
&&The Love
One thousand kisses | Final Love
It's good to be in love | Current
We used to be friends, a long time ago | Past
And it all depends on you | Future
I refuse to believe that it's only me feeling | Crush [me to you]
I'm not over you yet | Crush [you to me]
&&The Hate
When I see you cry it makes me smile | Mutual Hatred
Jaded in anger | Mutual Dislike
Say I'm wrong, you decide | Mutual Annoyance
I read you and, god, am I good at it | Best Friends
At this time of night I would call you up | Average Friends
The smile I fake | Acquaintances
&&The Love
One thousand kisses | Final Love
It's good to be in love | Current
We used to be friends, a long time ago | Past
And it all depends on you | Future
I refuse to believe that it's only me feeling | Crush [me to you]
I'm not over you yet | Crush [you to me]
&&The Hate
When I see you cry it makes me smile | Mutual Hatred
Jaded in anger | Mutual Dislike
Say I'm wrong, you decide | Mutual Annoyance
-->The Form
Of course, how could people respond to your plot if they don't know what information you're looking for? One part of the plotting page that is necessary is the form.
It's usually found at the bottom of the page, and it's preferable that it's wrapped in a code. This is probably the easiest part of making a plot; just tell everyone what you're looking for!
Example:
Name?
Age?
Relationship?
History?
Other members will then fill out the form you provide and apply for a relationship with your character.
-->The List
Now, one benefit from plotting pages is that you can keep all your character's acquaintances, whether they be friend or foe, straight. In order to do this, however, it's best to keep a list. This list can be located in either the original post, or you can make a second post just for the list.
The list really needs no explanation. All you really have to do is copy&paste the posts and insert them into the list.
As a closing note, I'd just like to stress how important plotting pages are. They're like a guarantee that your character will be more well-known, and have more drama. I strongly suggest using them, and good luck in doing so.
This has been a documentation by nuit
Found at RPG Directory[/SIZE]
