Many of you want to roleplay in a more literate way than you already do, here is a simple guide to show you how to do it.
If any of you want me to edit/add on any text which I think may be useful I will be happy to edit in the extra info.
Method 1; Right and wrong in description.For a starter, look at this thread that explains a lot about wolfpeak and why you shouldn't use it. Click here!Example: Cranium is another word for skull.
"The small male lay down and rested his cranium on his cold paws before closing his tired eyes." Is wrong."The small male lay down and rested his heavy head on his cold paws before closing his tired eyes." Is right.Because there is more on a head than just the skull y'know.1st person or 3rd?This makes a huge difference when roleplaying.
1st person: I rush towards the den with my bushy black tail high up in the air and fangs bared."
3rd person: She rushed towards the den with her bushy black tail high up in the air and her fangs bared."
It makes it more like a story mode, which it should be when rp'ing in literate ways.
There is no problem with rp'ing in 1st person, but you're not the one in the game, the character is. Right?
ThesaurusHere you can find simple ways and words standing for different words.
Example: Dog = Mutt, mongrel, canine, hound, stray, pooch, pet..ect.
Walking= Padding, pacing, strolling, prowling & roaming
Running= Sprinting, rushing, racing, charging & gushing
Sleeping= Napping, resting, taking a siesta, catnap and drowse
Say= add,announce ,answer,assert ,claim ,convey,declare,deliver ,disclose ,do , estimate ,express ,maintain ,mention ,repeat,reply ,report ,respond ,reveal ,speak,state ,suggest & tell (And whoot there's more)
Growling= Bearing teeth, showing fangs, hissing (felines),snarling & pulling lips back into an aggressive manor
Crawling= Stalking, pressing mass down to the group and moving slowly forwards, Creeping up towards, inching forward only an inch above the ground/snow/sand-ect
Look = Glance, Notice, Peer, See, Stare, Notice, View, Watch, Admire, Gaze, Inspect, Observe, Scan & Peak/Peek (Peaking/Peeking through a small gap)
Young= Juvenile, blossoming, infant, junior, newborn, new & childish.
Adult= Mature, youthful, fullgrown, wise, elder & old.
Smell= Aroma, trace, scent & odor
Light= Glazing, luminous, bright, rich (a lot of), glossy, glowing, polished, fluorescent & clear
Dark= Dim, dull, misty, murky, shadowy, foggy, gloomy, dank, damp, dusk & somber
Happy= Cheerful, joyful, delighted, estatic, glad, overjoyed & pleasant
Sad= Pessimistic, bitter, dismal, heartbroken, mournful, sorrowful, somber, sorry, wistful, cheerless, down & depressed.
Animal behaviorThe most important when rp'ing is behavior. You wouln't get a cheetah killing an adult lion. No no.Here are some links with info about certain species.
If you find a good link, send me it and I'll add it.
Wolf:http://www.runningwiththewolves.org/Behavior1.htm
Fox:http://www.discoverwildlife.com/british-wildlife/understand-fox-behaviour
Cheetah:http://www.outtoafrica.nl/animals/engcheetah.html
African leopard:http://www.outtoafrica.nl/animals/engleopard.html
Lions:
http://www.cbs.umn.edu/research/labs/lionresearch/social-behaviorJaguars/Panthers:
http://www.animallearningzone.com/jaguar/jaguar_behavior.phpHorses:
http://www.equestrianandhorse.com/equus/behaviour.htmlCoyotes:
http://www.nhptv.org/natureworks/coyote.htmAfrican wild dogs:
http://www.outtoafrica.nl/animals/engafricanwilddog.htmlThat's all for now, happy rp'ing!
