So, you made it to Yokohama?
You made a blog for your character, but don't know how to interact?
Welcome again, traveler! You've made your sideblog. You've built your character. And now you're standing at the edge of the city, wondering:
"Okay but like… how do I ACTUALLY roleplay with people???"
Let me help you with that.
→ WRITE A STARTER POST
You just post in-character. For example:
You can use these tags: #bsd rp#bsd#bsd rp blog#bsd roleplay#bsd oc blog#bsd rp starter#starter#rp starter#open rp#ask to join or you think about your own.
So, other people can reblog your post, add their character's reaction and BOOM... The scene begins! :D
→ SEND A ROLEPLAY ASK
If you see someone you'd love to interact with, go to their inbox and send something like:
⚠️ Always include your character's blog name at the end, so the other person knows who you're playing and can respond properly.
⚠️ Tumblr only allows main blogs to send asks, so if you're using a sideblog (like most do), you'll need to send it anonymously.
⚠️ You can't send images anonymously, so if your scene idea needs a visual (like a letter, a map, etc.), send it from your main blog – but don't forget to include your RP blog name!
→ YOUR CHARACTER IS PART OF THE PORT MAFIA
If your character is part of the Port Mafia, there's one extra step:
The mafia here has a hierarchy. Please message @join-the-pm and think about which department your character would fit in. It'll help others understand your role in the organization and make plotting way easier.
→ NOT SURE WHO TO PLAY WITH?
No problem, that is what the @bsd-rp-masterlist is for!
You can browse by affiliation and think:
"I have a character in the ADA and want to talk to a coworker."
or
"My OC is in the ADA and wants to stir up trouble with the Port Mafia."
→ HOW DO RP CONVERSATIONS WORK?
Once a scene starts, you write/play by reblogging and replying to the other person's post. It becomes a beautiful chain of interactions like:
You → Them → You → Them → You…
Like here with my @holya-the-tremere:
Each time, you add your reply under the last post, by clicking reblog.
⚠️If it's a group thread, always reblog from the most recent post, not the original! Multi-threading is fun, but it gets chaotic fast if people reply out of order.
⚠️Tip: Always double-check which blog you're posting from. It's easy to slip up when you have several blogs. Don't worry, we've all been there!
How to change the blog:
→ TALK OOC (OUT OF CHARACTER)
If you're unsure how to continue or want to plot something specific: just ask! You can write in your reblog/answer:
ooc: I must go to sleep soon!
like here:
Or you can write it in the tags, because they're not shown in the visible RP thread and only appear when someone checks the reblog details. It's a subtle way to add comments or thoughts without interrupting the flow of the scene.
→ ARE THERE RULES, HOW I WRITE?
There are no strict rules. Some people write short & fast, others write paragraphs. Some love angst, others prefer fluff. As long as you're kind and respectful, you're doing it right. ASK if you are not sure!
→ FIND YOUR STYLE!
When you write you can choose how to write it:
*what character does* What character says!
or
what character does "What character says!"
etc. It is totally up to you how to handle this. :)
→ AND THE MOST IMPORTANT PART?
You don't have to wait to be picked. You can be the one who starts the story. You belong here. Promise. 🖤
🔹 Step 1: Create your blog: How to make a sideblog and set things up properly
🔹 Step 2: Build your character: How to create an OC (or adapt a canon) and make them fit in
🔹 Step 3: You are here!
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