Reading the Valucre Blog has Proven Health Benefits.
Serious.
Now that I've shown all the reasons why you should be reading the blog (after all, what's ten to fifteen minutes of time to improve your health), I welcome you back to your weekly edition of the Valucre blog. As always, it is packed with content that appeals to all of you, my Valucre readers. So without any more fluffing, let's get back to checking out what's around in our neighborhood.
*Additional health benefits are undocumented, unproven, and based purely on conjecture. Also, they are probably all lies.
What's Happening Valucre?
Mistborn RP- Based on the Brandon Sanderson book series, Mistborn is an interesting choice for an RP, sure to offer some unique opportunities for quality role-play. I'm becoming a rather large fan of Mr. Sanderson's work, and while I have not had the opportunity to read this series, I've heard many good things. Go check it out!
Vampire the Masquerade- We've got someone trying to start up a World of Darkness based RPG, and I've included it because this was once an immensely popular RPG, and I figure there might be some folks out there who would enjoy getting on board with this. If you like the dark and gothic, and have a thing for Vampires who don't sparkle, you can bite it here.
Ventus (Quest)- This sounds like it could be a good amount of fun, and I know this area could always use a little more activity. There is a promise for VB just for showing up (20) and a promise of more VB (200) for completing the quest. So what is it you are out to do? Well, they need a swordd hidden within an old Temple. There's opportunity for treasure, and the adventure itself will be of middling difficulty. There's a list of troubles you might encounter found within the interest check, and you can take a gander at the first of two threads over this way. Good luck!
Cirque De Rêve- This one sounds quite interesting, and the thread starter put a bit of work in putting together a description of the sort of RP he is getting going here. A marvelous carnival with a haunted secret, splendors galore and the temptation of fame drawing you in. All you have to do is sign on the dotted line and hand over your soul, a small cost for the prize of immortality. Of course, nothing is ever what it seems and making deals often have ways of going wrong. The interest check alone is definitely worth the read, so go take a look!
Write with Malum and BlooSh- Now, the fact that this has not garnered more attention seems absolutely criminal to me. Two awesome writers, one who hasn't participated in an RP in a while, have come together to put on what sounds like an excellent RP. A man who has lived his life and safe by the rules looks over all that he has accomplished, and realizes that what he has wanted most he never achieved- a real adventure. On a fateful day where he is pushed into chaperoning his spoiled nephew through town, he runs into a rather strange individual, who will change what remains of his life forever. I think this RP sounds full of potential for major growth and character development, and I look forward to what these come up with. On second thought, I might just have to dive into this one myself...
Terrenus Bulletin Board- Once again, I am going to plug this one in here, because it makes it really easy to see what's going on in Terrenus and what is out there for you to pick up. I think this is one heck of a resource available to the role-players, and applaud Supernal for putting it together.
Question of the Week!
So, last week's question was, "What's your RP pet peeve?"
I expected a good turn out for this question, as people usually love to tell you what get's their goat, but instead, I only got one answer! What's my pet peeve- not getting good responses to the blog questions. >_>
The Only Response: I would have to say that my biggest RP pet peeve is those role players that think everyone has to have the bow down and believe that their characters are the most fearsome to walk the land without any reason as to why besides that they believe so. And than throw a tantrum when someone disregards their post or says otherwise.
I have to say, if I ever get to be that pompous let me know. Actually I'm serious. Anyone catch me doing something that is outright bull, minus the hyper bits, please set me straight. I don't want to become those I distaste.
So, there is our one answer for the week. Let's see if I can turn out a better response this time around.
So Valucre, if there was one aspect of Writing and/or Role-play that you could suddenly develop perfect skill, what would that be? Grammar? Description? Flow? Voice? Character Development?
Let us know!
Let us know!
Say Hello to Our New and Returning Friends!
I love doing this part of the blog, because I am not so good at stopping in and saying hi to the new folks. I try to remember to do it, but I'm kinda spotty with it. But here, I get to give one big collective hello on behalf of all of Valucre! So, hello to our eleven new members, a solid number if one were ever asked for!
Welcome, Secrets
Welcome, Mesja
Welcome, Dotty
Welcome, Baileynicole22
Welcome, SimonBane
Welcome, Softanaesthesia
Welcome, Cashwin
Welcome, Solidarigee
Welcome, Iamjillstits
Welcome, Varziel
Welcome, Madolche M
Remember folks, if you want some help finding an RP for you, you can head over to the RP Direction thread to get some assistance, and while you wait, you can started in the Tavern of Legend!
Other Highlights?
Off from my vacation, and I am not only back at work on a busy day, but back to giving up these highlights. I feel like a man in a vice, squeezed for every drop they can get out of me. Well, have your highlights, slave drivers. >_>
Private Message Folders- Hey, do you get quite a few PMs? Or are you a PM pack-rat like I tend to be? Well, this sometimes becomes a problem, because those blasted messages get lost, or you forget to respond to one because it got buried. Well, this is why I started using folders, and it helps a lot. I still goof on occasion, but I have found that it makes my life so much easier! If you want to go make a folder, it's as easy as sending one in the first place! Underneath that option to send a new PM is an option to edit your folders- this includes the option of creating new ones. Give it a shot!
Did You Know- There is a section to do a little write-up about yourself that you're willing to share. It's in your profile, called 'About Me'. There's also a section to add all of your characters too! The Character section is a nice place to list all of your characters, so other people can check them out (Link them up). Better yet- makes it easier for you to go track them down, ha ha. You can see the little stub here, or see more of these 'Did You Know' snippets here.
Closing Thoughts?
Consider this a sequel. I know, I know- sequels rarely compare to the first, their quality at least a step or two below that, even if they retain the same cast and crew. However, there are a few good ones out there- in my opinion, The Dark Knight beat both its predecessor and the one that followed, The Lord of the Rings movies got better with each installment, and the same could be said for the last Three Star Wars movies. In short, not all sequels are bad, and I’m just sitting here justifying the reasons why I am writing one. Well, it is what it is and that’s all it is. How is that for a tongue twister? :P
A couple weeks ago I spoke about writing outside your comfort zone. My primary focus was on the genre of the role-play, and not so much the individual aspects of it- in particular, the characters involved. Interestingly enough, someone started a thread asking what people would not play or participate in- what they absolutely objected to when it came to role-play characters; their taboos and pet peeves. Some of the more common themes are certainly the less popular aspects of role-play, written by a small group of people who enjoy those unusual choices. A few others were based on other kinds of characters selected for personal reasons and some aspects of role-play (IC and OOC) that tend to bother them.
Since I already did a write up on genre concerns and the need to try out something well outside your comfort zone, I thought perhaps I would make an argument in favor of going out of your way to play something you could not see yourself doing.
Hey now- before you grab the pitchforks, rope, and torches, hear me out. I’m not talking about making a long term dedication to writing about a character that you will likely never grow any fondness for, but coming from a different standpoint: If you refuse to play it or anything similar, what particular experiences are you denying yourself? I’m not talking about things like getting a thrill by playing a Neko who spends the day licking themselves, but again, emphasizing the need for us to do things that expand our skill sets. I might dislike certain types of characters, but I never know if someday my writing might call for something similar.
How can I do a convincing job of writing about this character if I have no idea where I am coming from? If I never use the opportunity to improve upon these skills and gain new wisdom and knowledge, then I am just holding myself back. It’s a disservice to myself, and it’s a rather big shame to do so.
I admit, I am not crazy about furries (or Anthropomorphic characters is general). I think sparkling vampires has to be one of the silliest things I’ve ever heard of. Love sick characters, to the extent that it consumes every fiber of their being, are rather obnoxious to me. I stated in this thread that I would not flat refuse to play it- and I meant it- but I’ve gotten to thinking. I may not refuse it if someone really wanted me to do it for them as a storyteller or what have you, but perhaps I am doing myself a disservice by not at least picking up something like that for a short term period.
The above characters leave a bad taste in my mouth (all right, especially the Neko, who just licks and licks and licks). Yet, there are aspects to these things that might help me develop as a writer- especially if I took it seriously. No kidding around, no trying to trash the stereotype- making an honest effort to do a story or role-play as something I find against my interests. Might backfire, but it might do something for me as well.
Perhaps I’ll just do that.
All right Valucre, that’s all I got for today. This is your blog writer signing off, and we’ll see you next week. ;D
- Acies
There are three difficulties in authorship: to write anything worth publishing, to find honest men to publish it - and to get sensible men to read it.
~ Charles Caleb Cotton
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