The Storyline Board

If you haven't heard of the Storyline board on our forum roleplay site Valucre, then you're missing out. I won't blame you for not hearing about it. It used to be on the front page of the forum but in the interest of keeping things as trim as possible, the sub-board was moved into the Profile Database.

Enough about context, let's get into the meet of the matter.

The purpose of the Storyline board is to host threads that allow a user, or users, to keep track of the great mass of writing that they contribute to the site. Of course, this isn't the only way to keep track of your character's history. Some members do so on their character profiles, editing links and a brief description into the last section of their post or as an entirely different post on the same thread.

So what's the benefit of using the Storyline board? For one, given that it is dedicated for that specific use, it is more accommodating of larger and more detailed posts. A thread represents your character's history and impact on the site, and each consequent post can detail the events of a specific thread. On top of that, the Storyline board better lends itself to collaborative efforts. One can keep track of plot histories that encompass a group, or a collection of groups, a nation or a collection of nations rather than just the individual character.

On a more informal note, it also advertises the exploits and achievements of your character, especially if those achievements are numerous. What's better and more ego-gratifying than showing the community how badass your character is, and have the sweat and elbow grease to back up your claim to boot?

But on a more serious note perhaps the greatest benefit of the Storyline board is longevity. Valucre is a constantly shifting tapestry, a network of collaboration that is altered by every contribution made to it. With so many members writing so many stories at all hours of the night and day, do you want your story to get buried or do you want it to stand out?