<![CDATA[alonimi - General Chat]]> https://alonimi.net/ Sat, 16 May 2026 11:51:57 +0000 MyBB <![CDATA[Writing Madness Day!]]> https://alonimi.net/showthread.php?tid=656 Mon, 09 Nov 2015 15:22:05 +0000 danixiewrites]]> https://alonimi.net/showthread.php?tid=656
Tools: I'm tricked out with Scrivener, tomato-timer.com, and mynoise.net (currently Northern Lights) for my pomodoros (25 minute single-focus sessions with breaks in between during which I'll be posting ridiculous things or formatting posts soooooo I'll see you here if you're out and about and scribbling today, y'all). :D

First pom starting in 5!
And tyyyyyypiiiiiiing...
First pom be done! :D And I have something for the Greenhouse, Ghostly.............
Another pom starting in 4 :D (POM, not PORN. Sillies.) ;)
Although I could write the latter, I suppose.
And going!]]>
Tools: I'm tricked out with Scrivener, tomato-timer.com, and mynoise.net (currently Northern Lights) for my pomodoros (25 minute single-focus sessions with breaks in between during which I'll be posting ridiculous things or formatting posts soooooo I'll see you here if you're out and about and scribbling today, y'all). :D

First pom starting in 5!
And tyyyyyypiiiiiiing...
First pom be done! :D And I have something for the Greenhouse, Ghostly.............
Another pom starting in 4 :D (POM, not PORN. Sillies.) ;)
Although I could write the latter, I suppose.
And going!]]> <![CDATA[@alonimi_ebooks (new chat thread)]]> https://alonimi.net/showthread.php?tid=650 Sat, 10 Oct 2015 06:21:20 +0000 Tindome]]> https://alonimi.net/showthread.php?tid=650
Dance]]>
Dance]]> <![CDATA[Welcome to the new Alonimi!]]> https://alonimi.net/showthread.php?tid=649 Sat, 10 Oct 2015 06:18:34 +0000 Tindome]]> https://alonimi.net/showthread.php?tid=649
  • You can pick your background! Including the old version of the tile pattern with the colors I did not think all the way through.
  • BBcode works differently on this forum; most codes can be found through the editors, and special codes can be found in the guide in OOC.
  • You can use HTML in posts, but I might disable that feature eventually. Use BBcode whenever possible.
  • I can now issue temp bans! So, you know... watch out. OHSHITALION
  • Threads have icons now!
  • We lost a few old emoticons and gained like fifty new ones.
  • You can fullscreen the post editor.
  • PMs did not survive the transfer, but I still have them if you want or need them.
  • Passwords did not survive the transfer and will need to be reset by email.
  • There is no longer a distinction between usernames and display names, so make sure you login with the right username.
  • Attachments kind of broke, but I'm fixing them manually.
  • There's a size limit of 2MB on attachments, try to be careful! Too many and I'll have to start clearing out space.
  • If you uploaded your old avatar instead of linking it, you'll need to upload a new one.
  • Was anyone using the dice feature??? Well too bad it's gone now. I can probably get it back eventually if we really want.
  • Ads are gone! They're gone and they're never coming back.
  • POSTS AUTO-SAVE. GUYS. THEY AUTO-SAVE.

Please let me know if you find any problems or things that look weird - because I'm an admin I can't always see what things look like for normal users (I should probably make a throwaway to fix that??).

I'm going to be making small tweaks here and there for a while, but everything should be basically settled enough to resume posting as you please.

Feel free to ask for features, I am in a much better place to try and accommodate.]]>
  • You can pick your background! Including the old version of the tile pattern with the colors I did not think all the way through.
  • BBcode works differently on this forum; most codes can be found through the editors, and special codes can be found in the guide in OOC.
  • You can use HTML in posts, but I might disable that feature eventually. Use BBcode whenever possible.
  • I can now issue temp bans! So, you know... watch out. OHSHITALION
  • Threads have icons now!
  • We lost a few old emoticons and gained like fifty new ones.
  • You can fullscreen the post editor.
  • PMs did not survive the transfer, but I still have them if you want or need them.
  • Passwords did not survive the transfer and will need to be reset by email.
  • There is no longer a distinction between usernames and display names, so make sure you login with the right username.
  • Attachments kind of broke, but I'm fixing them manually.
  • There's a size limit of 2MB on attachments, try to be careful! Too many and I'll have to start clearing out space.
  • If you uploaded your old avatar instead of linking it, you'll need to upload a new one.
  • Was anyone using the dice feature??? Well too bad it's gone now. I can probably get it back eventually if we really want.
  • Ads are gone! They're gone and they're never coming back.
  • POSTS AUTO-SAVE. GUYS. THEY AUTO-SAVE.

Please let me know if you find any problems or things that look weird - because I'm an admin I can't always see what things look like for normal users (I should probably make a throwaway to fix that??).

I'm going to be making small tweaks here and there for a while, but everything should be basically settled enough to resume posting as you please.

Feel free to ask for features, I am in a much better place to try and accommodate.]]> <![CDATA[Moodboards, Playlists, and Other Inspirations]]> https://alonimi.net/showthread.php?tid=615 Sun, 07 Jun 2015 02:21:51 +0000 tindome]]> https://alonimi.net/showthread.php?tid=615
The general format for a moodboard is a 9x9 grid of 160x160 GIFs. Here is a code to make that easy!


Code:
[align=center][mb]GIF1[/mb][mb]GIF2[/mb][mb]GIF3[/mb]
[mb]GIF4[/mb][mb]GIF5[/mb][mb]GIF6[/mb]
[mb]GIF7[/mb][mb]GIF8[/mb][mb]GIF9[/mb][/align]

Content can be NSFW but maybe spoiler anything hardcore. Because sometimes inspiration takes the form of pornography and I ain't gonna judge.]]>
The general format for a moodboard is a 9x9 grid of 160x160 GIFs. Here is a code to make that easy!


Code:
[align=center][mb]GIF1[/mb][mb]GIF2[/mb][mb]GIF3[/mb]
[mb]GIF4[/mb][mb]GIF5[/mb][mb]GIF6[/mb]
[mb]GIF7[/mb][mb]GIF8[/mb][mb]GIF9[/mb][/align]

Content can be NSFW but maybe spoiler anything hardcore. Because sometimes inspiration takes the form of pornography and I ain't gonna judge.]]> <![CDATA[Post Your Favorite Quotes]]> https://alonimi.net/showthread.php?tid=605 Tue, 05 May 2015 18:16:36 +0000 tindome]]> https://alonimi.net/showthread.php?tid=605 Guidelines:
  • Must be posted somewhere on this forum (include a link to the post)
  • Try to keep it to a few sentences, max
  • The better it works without context, the... better. Uh.
  • Doesn't have to be IC! Amusing or otherwise rad things posted OOC are also eligible


Quotes posted here are eligible to get posted to the Official Alonimi Tumblr, so if you're not cool with having your words posted there, let me know in advance.]]> Guidelines:
  • Must be posted somewhere on this forum (include a link to the post)
  • Try to keep it to a few sentences, max
  • The better it works without context, the... better. Uh.
  • Doesn't have to be IC! Amusing or otherwise rad things posted OOC are also eligible


Quotes posted here are eligible to get posted to the Official Alonimi Tumblr, so if you're not cool with having your words posted there, let me know in advance.]]> <![CDATA[Kat's Music Dump || Let's listen to stuff. o wo]]> https://alonimi.net/showthread.php?tid=602 Tue, 28 Apr 2015 18:50:01 +0000 Kat]]> https://alonimi.net/showthread.php?tid=602 So, I wanted to make a thread where I can spam music related links and such, but I don't want it to be private? I'd like other people to share their videos/clips/thoughts on the artists and genres. Maybe link me what you're listening to? D:

//is pretty sure she didn't make a thread like this here before

> u >;


So, music spam please!

Lera Lynn - Wolf Like Me cover (TV on the Radio)
]]> So, I wanted to make a thread where I can spam music related links and such, but I don't want it to be private? I'd like other people to share their videos/clips/thoughts on the artists and genres. Maybe link me what you're listening to? D:

//is pretty sure she didn't make a thread like this here before

> u >;


So, music spam please!

Lera Lynn - Wolf Like Me cover (TV on the Radio)
]]> <![CDATA[The Dos & Don’ts of Role Play Etiquette ]]> https://alonimi.net/showthread.php?tid=598 Sat, 28 Mar 2015 22:57:55 +0000 Blade]]> https://alonimi.net/showthread.php?tid=598
<font size="2]The Why: While it might seem obvious to some as to what’s kosher and not for role playing with others, it seems to me as if a lot of people (through the course of my many years of experience) don’t really grasp that there is a subtle set of rules that go along with gaming this way. As such, I thought it might be a good idea to create an actual list for some to reference and keep in mind.

The How: This list might appear a little snarky. If so, don’t take it too personally. You may not have to follow every rule to the letter. As Jack Sparrow said “It’s more what you’d call ‘guidelines’ than actual rules.”


The Dos

[/font]<ol type="decimal]<li><font size="2]<font color="#ebf500]Do make worthwhile and immersive characters[/font] people can connect with. Everyone makes 'that hot character', and, the shine has worn off for us experienced peeps. It's cool your character is sexy--awesome; we like hotties. But, where did they grow up? What are their favorite colors? What pisses them off, turns them on? People care about the details, especially the tidbits that aren't easily known. So, make your character someone they're going to give a shit about. Because, honestly, we don't RP to see hot babes and dudes; that's just one aspect of them. We enjoy the wordplay. So, make us care.[/font]</li><li><font size="2]<font color="#ebf500]Do communicate with a person you are RPing with[/font], be it 1x1 or in a general game with others. Remember, you aren't sitting around a table with a DM, GM, or ST; they aren't deciding the outcomes for you, and, sometimes there are parts of your character that aren't known that should be for certain interactions. For instance, I've had to explain to people that when Saint bites them it create a euphoric feeling that, in some characters or species, could be akin to just orgasming right then. But, that might not work well for your character depending on their species--maybe it does't work for you. Talk it out; by not talking problems are created.[/font]</li><li><font size="2]<font color="#ebf500]Do make note of what other characters have done that you are replying to[/font]--not just the stuff they say, and, include it in your replies. Pay attention to posts for the details. Not only will your partner at the time feel as if they haven't wasted theirs on those details, but it will make the game more fun for the both of you; especially when they return the favor.[/font]</li><li><font size="2]<font color="#ebf500]Do make use of a thesaurus[/font]. I know it might feel stupid, or, as if you're cheating. But, believe me, all us up-in-up peeps do this. The reason being that sometimes we've already used a word more than twice in the same paragraph and it feels redundant. Sometimes a word just won't come to us. Thesauruses help. Use it. Your writing will thank you. [/font]</li><li><font size="2]<font color="#ebf500]Do realize that actions speak louder than words[/font]. Sometimes they way a character moves, their tone, or even how they lay down adds to their persona. People, subtly, pick up on this and it sinks them more into that immersion I was talking about. In this forum, where sex happens, even the way one character grabs their partner can tell someone a lot about their mood at the time, or, just about who they are. As Elvis said, "Little less talk, a little more action."[/font]</li><li><font size="2]<font color="#ebf500]Do have your character react, sometime with surprise[/font]. I once RPed with someone whose character appeared to know everything all the time. It got really annoying. Some things won't shock certain characters, some things will. Make sure you know if your character honestly will be or not before you make that post. Again, it adds to story and immersion.[/font]</li><li><font size="2]<font color="#ebf500]Do realize it's OK if your character really hates something[/font]. Not every character is meant to get along with everyone all the time. If your character really hates smoking and someone else's is smoking, they should probably find it annoying--even if they don't vocalize it. Again, this adds to story.[/font]</li><li><font size="2]<font color="#ebf500]Do research.[/font] If your character is a master when it comes to firearms, then you should probably read up on them. At the very least, have some notes written down or website references available to look at when you make a post. This is pretty much true of even sex fiend characters. It doesn't matter if you've never had sex, but at least look into a few sites so your character reads right when performing these actions.[/font]</li><li><font size="2]<font color="#ebf500]Do realize that no everyone can be good at everything[/font]. And they won't be. You might have a wizened character like my girl Ruka; she's well-read, a little OP, and knows a bit about it all. But, honestly, I don't think she's ever fired a gun before. So, if someone handed her a firearm I'm not sure she'd really know how to use it in actual practice. And that's ok because she's good at other things. Having flaws makes characters interesting. Trust me.[/font]</li><li><font size="2]<font color="#ebf500]Do take breaks and switch it up[/font]. One character, one role play, can burn even the best of us out until we reach a point where it feels more like work than fun. It's OK to take breaks; it's important to. Burning out serves no one. Just keep in mind that if you take an extended break you need to let others know who are waiting on you to post. Again, communicate. Let people know you want to RP someone else even. This why a good bit of us have more than one RP going at once all the time--it keeps up from burning out on one character.

[/font]</li></ol><div>
<font size="4]The Don'ts[/font]

<ol type="decimal]<li><font size="2]<font color="#ebf500]Don't be pushy[/font]. I know this one seems like a no-brainer to some, but it's a really important one. And there is a fine line between being excited about a game and annoying the living shit out of someone to the point that they never want to RP with you--ever. Realize that people have their own lives, their own universes, that don't include you. If they've told you'll they'll get to it give it some time. If weeks pass by and your worried, ask them again. Work something out. Ultimately, if they're too busy to continue, tell them you've got move on and either drop the thread (if it's a 1x1), or, run right over their post (if it's a walk-in or something with a lot of people). Most people I know doing 1x1s will wait a long time; it's not a big deal here. I personally don't see the point in dropping a 1x1, but that's just me. I do know that asking someone to post everyday and dropping hints makes me wanna throw a hot apple pie in their face and tell them to fuck off.[/font]</li><li><font size="2]<font color="#ebf500]Don't make it all about your character[/font]. Seriously. Don't. 1x1s, Walk-Ins, Closed-Plot? I don't care. The other characters in the game do not solely exist to make you happy, or, to make your character look like the greatest hunk of meat (or metal) that was gifted into the realm of imagination. In your book or novel, sure; not in an RP. This ties into what I said in Dos section about paying attention to what a character does or says in a post, about the details, and sometimes letting your character be surprised or shocked. It not only adds depth to the game, but allows for plot where there otherwise might not have been any at all. And don't get me wrong, it's cool if you have a giant T-Rex that can recite Shakespeare; just make me understand why. (Maybe he was cursed by some witch to be a giant dinosaur and he used to be a Renaissance man.) Don't just put it in there because you feel like your character shouldn't be left out on the Shakespeare talk going in between two others. 'Cause, for real, it's funnier if he doesn't and inserts himself anyway. ...Awkward. (But good.)[/font]</li><li><font size="2]<font color="#ebf500]Don't do just what you want and be unmindful[/font]. Some of us have us have created games and themes with a certain world in mind. We're not opposed to you being a little silly or doing something off the wall, but make sure there's an explanation. If we tell you that there are no giant T-rexes work in our world, don't bring one in and whine when you get told you remove it--or have your post fucking deleted. Or worse, when you're ignored entirely. You can't always have what you want all the time. And whining about it won't fix that. It'll just piss us off. Also, think about some important details before you post. If someone is running a game that's set in a Wiccan store that sells incense and shit, bringing in a a dude who's looking looking for beer and a party probably won't sit well. At all.[/font]</li><li><font size="2]<font color="#ebf500]Don't mix IRL and IC drama[/font]. This seems to be a real problem, mostly, with the newbie crowd. But, it's a common one that runs the gambit and hits every experienced RPer's lips once. We RP to get away from the real world, the politics, and the stupidity. If you don't like someone, don't RP with them. But, do all us all a favor and keep it out of the game if you do. And, if someone does something in game that upsets you, something to your character, talk to them about it. If they're still an asshole then you might want to move on. Or, hell, you might want to report them. Personally, I just avoid RPing with them.[/font]</li><li><font size="2]<font color="#ebf500]Don't get pissed off and take it personally when someone is cordially honest with you[/font]. By this I mean that maybe you guys thought you had the same RP style, but when it got down to the actual game... maybe they weren't feeling it. So, they tell you, nicely, that it's not their cup of tea (OOC, mind you). The smart reaction is the one where you're understanding, listen, and move on. Find someone else even. Hell, maybe they're not even at the same level of RP you are and didn't realize it. It's ok. Take a deep breath and let it go. Because, honestly, if someone takes the time--summons up the courage--to tell you it's not working and they're sorry, you should appreciate it for what it is.[/font]</li><li><font size="2]<font color="#ebf500]Don't be a hypocrite[/font]. This can be taken a lot of different ways. One of example is that if you're bugging someone to post, they post because you're excited, and then you dip out for weeks. How is that fair? You just egged them on for a post because you want one right-fucking-now, but then you're not going to make yourself equally available? Yeah, no. I won't game with you. And my replies to you will probably be even slower than they are to other people who either patiently waited, or, who aren't hypocritical about it. The world, again, it's made to revolve around you and your needs.[/font]</li><li><font size="2]<font color="#ebf500]Don't use RP solely as a means to get off IRL[/font], unless you're both into that. I'll be the first to admit that the smutty parts of my games are great kindling for going to bed with my hubs. It gets the ball rolling for me and him. I love it. Awesome. But, if there's no story in the game and the 1x1s are just for getting your rocks off and nothing else--like it's obvious to me--it's going to be boring as hell for me. Like, your character just became that random cock in a porn; and I hate that; it does nothing for me. Story also helps get me off and makes me wanna post more. And the best RPers I know have an acute awareness for how to weave plot into sex and beyond. Doing that will garner you more 1x1s ones for getting your rocks off, I promise. Also, read romance novels. Please read fucking romance novels. It'll help. There is a reason that romance is the number one selling genre.[/font]</li><li><font size="2]<font color="#ebf500]Don't make your character cookie cutter[/font]. Ok, it's cool, you like Dante from DMC. He's awesome; I get it. So, base your character off Dante. Hell, use his pic for reference if you really want to in game. I could give a shit less. But, if you're actually playing Dante and it's not a DCM game... it makes my brain hurt. Be creative; mold him into being yours. Please. It is the stable of an experienced RPer when a character isn't cookie cutter. Twist things; take old ideas and make them new again; ask for advice and help. You will be much better for it.[/font]</li></ol><div><font size="2]
So, yeah, that's what I've got so far. Again, don't take it personally. It's just my own little list that I thought might help everyone and then some. Hell, at the very least, I hope it was funny to read?[/font][/align]
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<font size="2]The Why: While it might seem obvious to some as to what’s kosher and not for role playing with others, it seems to me as if a lot of people (through the course of my many years of experience) don’t really grasp that there is a subtle set of rules that go along with gaming this way. As such, I thought it might be a good idea to create an actual list for some to reference and keep in mind.

The How: This list might appear a little snarky. If so, don’t take it too personally. You may not have to follow every rule to the letter. As Jack Sparrow said “It’s more what you’d call ‘guidelines’ than actual rules.”


The Dos

[/font]<ol type="decimal]<li><font size="2]<font color="#ebf500]Do make worthwhile and immersive characters[/font] people can connect with. Everyone makes 'that hot character', and, the shine has worn off for us experienced peeps. It's cool your character is sexy--awesome; we like hotties. But, where did they grow up? What are their favorite colors? What pisses them off, turns them on? People care about the details, especially the tidbits that aren't easily known. So, make your character someone they're going to give a shit about. Because, honestly, we don't RP to see hot babes and dudes; that's just one aspect of them. We enjoy the wordplay. So, make us care.[/font]</li><li><font size="2]<font color="#ebf500]Do communicate with a person you are RPing with[/font], be it 1x1 or in a general game with others. Remember, you aren't sitting around a table with a DM, GM, or ST; they aren't deciding the outcomes for you, and, sometimes there are parts of your character that aren't known that should be for certain interactions. For instance, I've had to explain to people that when Saint bites them it create a euphoric feeling that, in some characters or species, could be akin to just orgasming right then. But, that might not work well for your character depending on their species--maybe it does't work for you. Talk it out; by not talking problems are created.[/font]</li><li><font size="2]<font color="#ebf500]Do make note of what other characters have done that you are replying to[/font]--not just the stuff they say, and, include it in your replies. Pay attention to posts for the details. Not only will your partner at the time feel as if they haven't wasted theirs on those details, but it will make the game more fun for the both of you; especially when they return the favor.[/font]</li><li><font size="2]<font color="#ebf500]Do make use of a thesaurus[/font]. I know it might feel stupid, or, as if you're cheating. But, believe me, all us up-in-up peeps do this. The reason being that sometimes we've already used a word more than twice in the same paragraph and it feels redundant. Sometimes a word just won't come to us. Thesauruses help. Use it. Your writing will thank you. [/font]</li><li><font size="2]<font color="#ebf500]Do realize that actions speak louder than words[/font]. Sometimes they way a character moves, their tone, or even how they lay down adds to their persona. People, subtly, pick up on this and it sinks them more into that immersion I was talking about. In this forum, where sex happens, even the way one character grabs their partner can tell someone a lot about their mood at the time, or, just about who they are. As Elvis said, "Little less talk, a little more action."[/font]</li><li><font size="2]<font color="#ebf500]Do have your character react, sometime with surprise[/font]. I once RPed with someone whose character appeared to know everything all the time. It got really annoying. Some things won't shock certain characters, some things will. Make sure you know if your character honestly will be or not before you make that post. Again, it adds to story and immersion.[/font]</li><li><font size="2]<font color="#ebf500]Do realize it's OK if your character really hates something[/font]. Not every character is meant to get along with everyone all the time. If your character really hates smoking and someone else's is smoking, they should probably find it annoying--even if they don't vocalize it. Again, this adds to story.[/font]</li><li><font size="2]<font color="#ebf500]Do research.[/font] If your character is a master when it comes to firearms, then you should probably read up on them. At the very least, have some notes written down or website references available to look at when you make a post. This is pretty much true of even sex fiend characters. It doesn't matter if you've never had sex, but at least look into a few sites so your character reads right when performing these actions.[/font]</li><li><font size="2]<font color="#ebf500]Do realize that no everyone can be good at everything[/font]. And they won't be. You might have a wizened character like my girl Ruka; she's well-read, a little OP, and knows a bit about it all. But, honestly, I don't think she's ever fired a gun before. So, if someone handed her a firearm I'm not sure she'd really know how to use it in actual practice. And that's ok because she's good at other things. Having flaws makes characters interesting. Trust me.[/font]</li><li><font size="2]<font color="#ebf500]Do take breaks and switch it up[/font]. One character, one role play, can burn even the best of us out until we reach a point where it feels more like work than fun. It's OK to take breaks; it's important to. Burning out serves no one. Just keep in mind that if you take an extended break you need to let others know who are waiting on you to post. Again, communicate. Let people know you want to RP someone else even. This why a good bit of us have more than one RP going at once all the time--it keeps up from burning out on one character.

[/font]</li></ol><div>
<font size="4]The Don'ts[/font]

<ol type="decimal]<li><font size="2]<font color="#ebf500]Don't be pushy[/font]. I know this one seems like a no-brainer to some, but it's a really important one. And there is a fine line between being excited about a game and annoying the living shit out of someone to the point that they never want to RP with you--ever. Realize that people have their own lives, their own universes, that don't include you. If they've told you'll they'll get to it give it some time. If weeks pass by and your worried, ask them again. Work something out. Ultimately, if they're too busy to continue, tell them you've got move on and either drop the thread (if it's a 1x1), or, run right over their post (if it's a walk-in or something with a lot of people). Most people I know doing 1x1s will wait a long time; it's not a big deal here. I personally don't see the point in dropping a 1x1, but that's just me. I do know that asking someone to post everyday and dropping hints makes me wanna throw a hot apple pie in their face and tell them to fuck off.[/font]</li><li><font size="2]<font color="#ebf500]Don't make it all about your character[/font]. Seriously. Don't. 1x1s, Walk-Ins, Closed-Plot? I don't care. The other characters in the game do not solely exist to make you happy, or, to make your character look like the greatest hunk of meat (or metal) that was gifted into the realm of imagination. In your book or novel, sure; not in an RP. This ties into what I said in Dos section about paying attention to what a character does or says in a post, about the details, and sometimes letting your character be surprised or shocked. It not only adds depth to the game, but allows for plot where there otherwise might not have been any at all. And don't get me wrong, it's cool if you have a giant T-Rex that can recite Shakespeare; just make me understand why. (Maybe he was cursed by some witch to be a giant dinosaur and he used to be a Renaissance man.) Don't just put it in there because you feel like your character shouldn't be left out on the Shakespeare talk going in between two others. 'Cause, for real, it's funnier if he doesn't and inserts himself anyway. ...Awkward. (But good.)[/font]</li><li><font size="2]<font color="#ebf500]Don't do just what you want and be unmindful[/font]. Some of us have us have created games and themes with a certain world in mind. We're not opposed to you being a little silly or doing something off the wall, but make sure there's an explanation. If we tell you that there are no giant T-rexes work in our world, don't bring one in and whine when you get told you remove it--or have your post fucking deleted. Or worse, when you're ignored entirely. You can't always have what you want all the time. And whining about it won't fix that. It'll just piss us off. Also, think about some important details before you post. If someone is running a game that's set in a Wiccan store that sells incense and shit, bringing in a a dude who's looking looking for beer and a party probably won't sit well. At all.[/font]</li><li><font size="2]<font color="#ebf500]Don't mix IRL and IC drama[/font]. This seems to be a real problem, mostly, with the newbie crowd. But, it's a common one that runs the gambit and hits every experienced RPer's lips once. We RP to get away from the real world, the politics, and the stupidity. If you don't like someone, don't RP with them. But, do all us all a favor and keep it out of the game if you do. And, if someone does something in game that upsets you, something to your character, talk to them about it. If they're still an asshole then you might want to move on. Or, hell, you might want to report them. Personally, I just avoid RPing with them.[/font]</li><li><font size="2]<font color="#ebf500]Don't get pissed off and take it personally when someone is cordially honest with you[/font]. By this I mean that maybe you guys thought you had the same RP style, but when it got down to the actual game... maybe they weren't feeling it. So, they tell you, nicely, that it's not their cup of tea (OOC, mind you). The smart reaction is the one where you're understanding, listen, and move on. Find someone else even. Hell, maybe they're not even at the same level of RP you are and didn't realize it. It's ok. Take a deep breath and let it go. Because, honestly, if someone takes the time--summons up the courage--to tell you it's not working and they're sorry, you should appreciate it for what it is.[/font]</li><li><font size="2]<font color="#ebf500]Don't be a hypocrite[/font]. This can be taken a lot of different ways. One of example is that if you're bugging someone to post, they post because you're excited, and then you dip out for weeks. How is that fair? You just egged them on for a post because you want one right-fucking-now, but then you're not going to make yourself equally available? Yeah, no. I won't game with you. And my replies to you will probably be even slower than they are to other people who either patiently waited, or, who aren't hypocritical about it. The world, again, it's made to revolve around you and your needs.[/font]</li><li><font size="2]<font color="#ebf500]Don't use RP solely as a means to get off IRL[/font], unless you're both into that. I'll be the first to admit that the smutty parts of my games are great kindling for going to bed with my hubs. It gets the ball rolling for me and him. I love it. Awesome. But, if there's no story in the game and the 1x1s are just for getting your rocks off and nothing else--like it's obvious to me--it's going to be boring as hell for me. Like, your character just became that random cock in a porn; and I hate that; it does nothing for me. Story also helps get me off and makes me wanna post more. And the best RPers I know have an acute awareness for how to weave plot into sex and beyond. Doing that will garner you more 1x1s ones for getting your rocks off, I promise. Also, read romance novels. Please read fucking romance novels. It'll help. There is a reason that romance is the number one selling genre.[/font]</li><li><font size="2]<font color="#ebf500]Don't make your character cookie cutter[/font]. Ok, it's cool, you like Dante from DMC. He's awesome; I get it. So, base your character off Dante. Hell, use his pic for reference if you really want to in game. I could give a shit less. But, if you're actually playing Dante and it's not a DCM game... it makes my brain hurt. Be creative; mold him into being yours. Please. It is the stable of an experienced RPer when a character isn't cookie cutter. Twist things; take old ideas and make them new again; ask for advice and help. You will be much better for it.[/font]</li></ol><div><font size="2]
So, yeah, that's what I've got so far. Again, don't take it personally. It's just my own little list that I thought might help everyone and then some. Hell, at the very least, I hope it was funny to read?[/font][/align]
[/align]]]> <![CDATA[Writing Forum]]> https://alonimi.net/showthread.php?tid=595 Fri, 20 Mar 2015 07:26:36 +0000 Blade]]> https://alonimi.net/showthread.php?tid=595 just for writing. Short stories? Zombie novels? Romance set in Regency England? Bring it over, ladies and gents. We want to see it and help. But, I NEED people to see and help, yeah?

Also, we have a chat... a chat I haven't been in much lately because--BUSY. Did I mention I'm working on my BA in English and I'm ready for effing summer? Eash... Anyway, links are below. Maybe if Kitty loves me she'll sticky this bitch.

Yar!

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(Unofficial) Alomini Chatroom]]> just for writing. Short stories? Zombie novels? Romance set in Regency England? Bring it over, ladies and gents. We want to see it and help. But, I NEED people to see and help, yeah?

Also, we have a chat... a chat I haven't been in much lately because--BUSY. Did I mention I'm working on my BA in English and I'm ready for effing summer? Eash... Anyway, links are below. Maybe if Kitty loves me she'll sticky this bitch.

Yar!

Poor Penmanship - A Writing Forum

(Unofficial) Alomini Chatroom]]> <![CDATA[HAPPY BIRTHDAY MEGS]]> https://alonimi.net/showthread.php?tid=588 Sat, 24 Jan 2015 17:22:30 +0000 tindome]]> https://alonimi.net/showthread.php?tid=588 [Image: graphics-happy-birthday-526871.gif]
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TOOOO YOOOOOU

HAPPY BIIIRTHDAY DEEAR MEEEGAAAAAAAN

HAAAAPPY BIIIIRTHDAAAY TOOOOOOO YOOOOOOOU]]> [Image: graphics-happy-birthday-526871.gif]
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TOOOO YOOOOOU

HAPPY BIIIRTHDAY DEEAR MEEEGAAAAAAAN

HAAAAPPY BIIIIRTHDAAAY TOOOOOOO YOOOOOOOU]]> <![CDATA[Grrr... Arrrg.... (and why I've been MIA) :/]]> https://alonimi.net/showthread.php?tid=586 Sun, 21 Dec 2014 08:11:16 +0000 Blade]]> https://alonimi.net/showthread.php?tid=586
Gomen T,T

Run
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Gomen T,T

Run
]]> <![CDATA[Useful References]]> https://alonimi.net/showthread.php?tid=579 Mon, 01 Dec 2014 21:03:40 +0000 tindome]]> https://alonimi.net/showthread.php?tid=579
For instance, Non-Western Historical Fashion is really great for inspiration, either for characters in that culture or for finding little bits and bobs to steal and give to fantasy/sci-fi cultures if they keep turning out suspiciously British/American/Canadian.

This is what it looks like when a dude who's 7'1" is in love with a lady who's the TOTALLY AVERAGE HEIGHT of 5'2" (I use this image reference a lot tbh I have a problem):
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This is also a thing:
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I like the 70s Sci-Fi Art tumblr for sci-fi inspiration but ymmv.

We've probably all seen the color thesaurus by now but what the hell, here it is again:
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Body Visualizer lets you put in measurements and weights and see what the results look like to get a better idea of what your characters actually weigh. Again, maybe not as useful if they're some weird thing with hollow bones or an exoskeleton, but it's a good idea for a ballpark. I tend to really overestimate weights! I'm just gonna assume I'm extra dense.

If anyone else has any cool biz they like to use or reference, post it here and gimme gimme gimme (I will probably post more later as I remember things)]]>
For instance, Non-Western Historical Fashion is really great for inspiration, either for characters in that culture or for finding little bits and bobs to steal and give to fantasy/sci-fi cultures if they keep turning out suspiciously British/American/Canadian.

This is what it looks like when a dude who's 7'1" is in love with a lady who's the TOTALLY AVERAGE HEIGHT of 5'2" (I use this image reference a lot tbh I have a problem):
[Image: JY20MDY.jpg]
[Image: FadZIfr.jpg]

This is also a thing:
[Image: tumblr_n21d1wZ74t1torw6zo1_1280.png]

I like the 70s Sci-Fi Art tumblr for sci-fi inspiration but ymmv.

We've probably all seen the color thesaurus by now but what the hell, here it is again:
[Image: tumblr_inline_n9ppyufxJs1rmk6dw.jpg]
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[Image: tumblr_inline_n9pq27xOmm1rmk6dw.jpg]

Body Visualizer lets you put in measurements and weights and see what the results look like to get a better idea of what your characters actually weigh. Again, maybe not as useful if they're some weird thing with hollow bones or an exoskeleton, but it's a good idea for a ballpark. I tend to really overestimate weights! I'm just gonna assume I'm extra dense.

If anyone else has any cool biz they like to use or reference, post it here and gimme gimme gimme (I will probably post more later as I remember things)]]> <![CDATA[Ambient Noise Generator]]> https://alonimi.net/showthread.php?tid=572 Fri, 28 Nov 2014 09:17:17 +0000 tindome]]> https://alonimi.net/showthread.php?tid=572 MyNoise.net and I am legitimately upset that I'm only just now learning about this. I feel like this will actually help a lot with getting in the right mood for my various posts?

I really wish I'd had this one when I was writing Circe's post in The Ojaria.

I feel like I am on a spaceship, this is amazing. Specifically I feel like Kreska trying to sleep after being rescued in that one short story, that is a really weirdly specific thing to assign to this soundscape probably.

Anyway I just thought this was a really cool thing and I wanted to share. If you find a mix that totally works for one of your threads link me up, I wanna try listening while I read. Meow]]> MyNoise.net and I am legitimately upset that I'm only just now learning about this. I feel like this will actually help a lot with getting in the right mood for my various posts?

I really wish I'd had this one when I was writing Circe's post in The Ojaria.

I feel like I am on a spaceship, this is amazing. Specifically I feel like Kreska trying to sleep after being rescued in that one short story, that is a really weirdly specific thing to assign to this soundscape probably.

Anyway I just thought this was a really cool thing and I wanted to share. If you find a mix that totally works for one of your threads link me up, I wanna try listening while I read. Meow]]> <![CDATA[Sub forum idea]]> https://alonimi.net/showthread.php?tid=569 Thu, 27 Nov 2014 09:51:29 +0000 Kat]]> https://alonimi.net/showthread.php?tid=569 Could we have a section where completed scenes/archived threads can go?
Selfishly, I like to keep everything I write, but things end eventually, so the threads kinda get buried.
This would ease up clutter. c:
]]> Could we have a section where completed scenes/archived threads can go?
Selfishly, I like to keep everything I write, but things end eventually, so the threads kinda get buried.
This would ease up clutter. c:
]]> <![CDATA[Thanksgiving Thanks]]> https://alonimi.net/showthread.php?tid=568 Thu, 27 Nov 2014 07:12:32 +0000 Blade]]> https://alonimi.net/showthread.php?tid=568
Where was I?

So, the long-winded part. I've been RPing online since I was about...13? The number is honestly lost on me. All I know if I was doing this rad thing online when AOL started and MSN chats were a thing. (Yes, I'm old. Turning 30 in January. It's awesome.) Now, I'm trying not to show my age too much, but I think it's important to know when RPing online became this underground thing you couldn't explain to anyone because it took too long to explain, that it was very much... a total chaotic mess of drama and dumb. Some of it was good, but a lot of dumb. This isn't be trying to be all: BACK IN MY DAY! Cause that's lame as hell. This is more me saying it was great at times; I mean, when it was great--it was great. But, when it really sucked? It was like the red tide of century on top of your-whole-damn-body-broken. (Ok, maybe THAT was an exaggeration. But I mean, c'mon, cut me some slack. I was a kid. It seemed like hell when it was one of my only outlets...)

Mostly, a lot of people could be asshats and jerks. RP fighting was a big thing. A lot of dude-douches played back then. It's fair to say it was stupid sexist. Which, is honestly why RPing fighting is pretty pointless to me without dice these days. I consider it just a big dick waving contest.

But what's the point of this dissertation you're hopefully still reading?

I'm thankful for you guys.

I trudged MSN chats, random forums, Gaia, started and failed games all over the net countless times. I've gained and lost more RP partners than I can count to life, illness, bills, and bullshit. What it all comes down to is of all the people I've ever played with you guys rank in the top. When I hit tentacl I didn't know what was up; finding you was like hitting a 'FINALLY' button. THIS--THESE--are the people I've always wanted to play with. That's what I said.

No drama.

No bullshit.

Just good honest fun with some smut thrown in 'cause we're adults.

So yeah, thanks. A bunch. -salutes- And Happy Turkey Day.

...also, if you read all that... -hands you a cookie... and pie-]]>
Where was I?

So, the long-winded part. I've been RPing online since I was about...13? The number is honestly lost on me. All I know if I was doing this rad thing online when AOL started and MSN chats were a thing. (Yes, I'm old. Turning 30 in January. It's awesome.) Now, I'm trying not to show my age too much, but I think it's important to know when RPing online became this underground thing you couldn't explain to anyone because it took too long to explain, that it was very much... a total chaotic mess of drama and dumb. Some of it was good, but a lot of dumb. This isn't be trying to be all: BACK IN MY DAY! Cause that's lame as hell. This is more me saying it was great at times; I mean, when it was great--it was great. But, when it really sucked? It was like the red tide of century on top of your-whole-damn-body-broken. (Ok, maybe THAT was an exaggeration. But I mean, c'mon, cut me some slack. I was a kid. It seemed like hell when it was one of my only outlets...)

Mostly, a lot of people could be asshats and jerks. RP fighting was a big thing. A lot of dude-douches played back then. It's fair to say it was stupid sexist. Which, is honestly why RPing fighting is pretty pointless to me without dice these days. I consider it just a big dick waving contest.

But what's the point of this dissertation you're hopefully still reading?

I'm thankful for you guys.

I trudged MSN chats, random forums, Gaia, started and failed games all over the net countless times. I've gained and lost more RP partners than I can count to life, illness, bills, and bullshit. What it all comes down to is of all the people I've ever played with you guys rank in the top. When I hit tentacl I didn't know what was up; finding you was like hitting a 'FINALLY' button. THIS--THESE--are the people I've always wanted to play with. That's what I said.

No drama.

No bullshit.

Just good honest fun with some smut thrown in 'cause we're adults.

So yeah, thanks. A bunch. -salutes- And Happy Turkey Day.

...also, if you read all that... -hands you a cookie... and pie-]]> <![CDATA[Temporarily Away From Board]]> https://alonimi.net/showthread.php?tid=567 Wed, 26 Nov 2014 20:33:44 +0000 yinepuhotep]]> https://alonimi.net/showthread.php?tid=567 <p>I injured my foot and my doctor has ordered me to keep it elevated until the swelling and bruising go away. Unfortunately, that doesn't work well with my computer/desk.</p>
<p>So, until my foot has stopped being purple/green/yellow and swollen like a water balloon, I'm going to be spending my waking hours in a recliner in front of my Xbox instead of in front of my computer.</p>]]> <p>I injured my foot and my doctor has ordered me to keep it elevated until the swelling and bruising go away. Unfortunately, that doesn't work well with my computer/desk.</p>
<p>So, until my foot has stopped being purple/green/yellow and swollen like a water balloon, I'm going to be spending my waking hours in a recliner in front of my Xbox instead of in front of my computer.</p>]]>