RP 101

Guides to help you learn the hobby, write better ads, and grow as a roleplayer.

The World of Roleplay

Whether you are a veteran looking for a refresher course or new to the hobby, let us walk you through how to get started!

  • How to Roleplay One-on-One

    By Lucid

    A practical introduction to one-on-one roleplay: sharing characters, building scenes, communicating clearly, and creating a story together.

  • Golden Rules of Roleplay

    By Cas

    Eleven unwritten rules most roleplayers expect from a partner, from talking things through to not disappearing mid-story.

  • Types of Roleplay

    By Pyralis

    One-on-one, group, forums, Discord, MMO servers, tabletop: a plain look at the kinds of roleplay out there and what each one expects of you.

  • Anatomy of a Roleplay Ad

    By Pyralis

    What to put in a roleplay ad, how long it should be, and examples of ads that work and ads that don't.

  • Getting Past the Greeting

    By Alishahr

    Stuck after the first post? Eight ways to get a roleplay moving once your characters have met, from a quest to a change of scenery.

  • 7 Quick Tips for Roleplayers

    By Pyralis

    Seven habits that quietly hold roleplayers back once they're past the basics, and what to do about each one.

  • Roleplaying Terminology and Acronyms

    By RPC Staff

    A concise reference to the roleplay terms, pairing labels, writing styles, content warnings, and story themes you are most likely to encounter.

  • Links for Roleplayers

    By RPC Staff

    A curated collection of profile, image, map-making, naming, and story-development resources for roleplayers.

Characters

Dive into the motivations, goals, and challenges that make your characters who they are and bring them to life!

  • Character Sheet

    By Cas

    A character sheet template covering basics, appearance, relationships, health and personality, plus questions to help you get to know your character.

  • Character Backstories

    By Kevin

    How to write a character backstory, whether you start with a face, a name or nothing at all, and how much of it you actually need.

  • Character Introspection

    By Cas

    How to show what a character is thinking and feeling without bogging down the scene, and how to tell when you've overdone it.

  • Character Psychology: The Imago

    By Pyralis

    How a character's early years shape the way they react as an adult, and how to use that to write someone with a believable past.

Become a Better Storyteller

Hone your craft with tips and guides from veterans of the roleplay scene.

  • Roleplay Plots 101: The Basics

    By Pyralis

    How to build a roleplay plot with a partner: who the characters are, what stands in their way, and how to keep the story flexible.

Browse the ads

  • Roleplay ads by fandom

    Every fandom with open ads right now, A to Z, from anime and games to books, films and TV.

  • Roleplay ads by genre

    Fantasy, sci-fi, horror, romance, slice of life and more. Start from a genre and build something original.