The RPGers’ Profiles

[Stabberz]

Username: Stabberz

Name: Just calls me Stabz...

Age: 14

Gender: Male

Experience: I've been RPing since December 08 and back then I will admit I went for pretty similar characters who were poor in quality. I like to think that with time I've gotten better with my RP posts and the actual RPG's themselves. I haven't been in that many high profile RPG's and a lot of RPG's haven't been finished but I have high hopes for the ones I'm in now.

Favourite RPGs: Well at the moment, I'm enjoying writing Pokemon RPG's as well as some Apocalyptic/Post Apocalyptic RPG's

Characters: My Characters are generally Dark Characters who've been through a lot, I suppose people could call them emo's but...meh.

Strong Areas: I suppose I'm good at making detailed and interesting plots, I'm also good at putting a lot of detail into my posts.

Weak Areas: I'm probably not very good at different characters in my sign ups, or putting much detail into Personality.

Current Projects: 2013, Hoenn: Land and Sea, Hoenn Frontier: The Elemental War.

Future Projects: Sequels to the above RPG's and I'm bringing back Pokémon Heroes.

[cdra1617]

And I am back as well.

Username: cdra1617
Name: Just call me Cdra; it's a good enough name. I actually respond to that in real life, which is scary. o.o
Age: 18
Gender: Female, but I consider myself genderless

Experience: I started lurking around Serebii in I think 2004. I joined after a while (2005) and joined an RPG called the Shadow Pokemon War, which had three parts (I missed the second of these). My computer had some issues (I couldn't post long posts) and I was new, but I loved it.

I've been RPing on and off (mostly on) since then. Some consider me a veteran of these forums. This is the only place I've played actively, other than one small Kingdom Hearts forum. I've written RPGs and participated in them, from the rather cheesy and totally Mary-sue "Essence of the Elementals" to my newer games, like "The Nonsense Game" (if only it would live longer!). I'm definitely still growing. :3

I disappeared in summer 2008(?) due to a troublesome computer and new internet that wouldn't let me access Serebii. I've been itching to play since then, so here I am a year later (spring 2010) and rarin' to go. I'm so excited to be back!

In a nutshell... I have 3.5 years of continuous experience, with 1.5 years of semi-hiatus.

Favourite RPGs: I like to think I'm varied. I've written RPGs for a variety of fandoms (Pokemon, Kingdom Hearts, Spyro, etc) and a number of originals (many of which I've never posted). I like a balance of action and character development. I especially love freeform games with lots of character interaction; for me, this is the best part of the game. My RPGs are generally pretty loose, and I expect my players to help me drive them. I wish they would more than they do.

Characters: I love making characters. I've played tons of things... naming them all would take a lot of time. Let's just say, I can be an evil midget, or an elegant young man striving for goodness. The only common feature is I play broken people - usually splashed with insanity or psychological struggle. Having problems to explore is the meat of RPing. Insecurities, fears, imperfections, sometimes complete alternate personalities adorn my characters, just because I like to play it.

I still want to play a pirate and a rockstar, though. Haven't gotten to yet. UPDATE: I officially have made (unfortunately haven't played) a pirate and a rockstar! Now I have to figure out where to go from here! derp.

Strong Areas: I'm creative and I know how to step into my characters' minds. I take pride in my characters... like children, almost. Children that I beat on occasion. xD I'm also decent at bunnying and very good at making absurdly long signups, which annoy my friends. xD

Weak Areas: I'm lazy and unresponsive. Often, I don't plan ahead for an RPG enough to keep it going. Also, I spell poorly and type far too fast. xD I also get busy and vanish.

Hints and Tips: Get in your character's head. Understand them on a level you understand a best friend on. Separate them from you, and speak with them as other humans, inside your mind. Let them go and become what they will without your direction. It may seem ridiculous, but if you start to do that, you'll learn about them, and your roleplaying experience will be greatly enhanced (and you'll be much more attractive to GMs, too!).

I am a member of the following: Red Genesis (my own story as a huge host of characters), The Activists (by GenericUserName as a cold-hearted breeder named Vivian Rouge), and Twilight Dirge (by storymasterb as the Nobody Laxurla, the half-demon Xiphias, and the lionfolk Daru)

Current Projects:
Red Genesis: A century ago, a mysterious biological agent was released, a disease which killed the majority of the world's wild Pokemon but left humans untouched. It is the far future, a world of high technology and industry, where pollution clouds the sky and a disease blows on the winds, leaving only the Pokemon in the harshest areas alive. Arceus has grown weary of the failure of the humans and so he called for the Pokemon souls at Mt. Pyre to reincarnate throughout the society of humans, creating people with the souls of Pokemon... These people, upon contacting others like themselves or proper Pokemon, have begun to change in strange ways. They are becoming a new breed, the Jinka who will inherit the world after humans have been eliminated... in this position, what will you do? The RPG is ongoing, freeform, and signups will remain open for quite some time.

Wolf's Rain: A New Path: In an alternate world where wolves are all but extinct, and feared as harbingers of destruction, you are a child of the moon. You seek Paradise, a form of Heaven on Earth, that only your kind may find... but how will you find it? That's it... follow an Alpha. They will know the way... this rpg is a collaboration with GenericUserName; we will run two alphas, following two paths to Paradise. Whose path is right? Many secrets will be revealed as the story unfolds... Sign-ups are open and not particularly active.

Future Projects:
MaD? - An Alice in Wonderland RPG: This RPG is currently heavily in the works... we threw the plot out the window in favor of a more American McGee's take on it, with some other crazy things. We have a vague idea, but no summary is available because we're just playing with things still. A collaboration with the Wonderland-obsessed GenericUserName. :3 This rpg is in concept stages with some notes written down.

F.R.E.E. {rehash}: A brilliant scientist discovers that humans are a special species of Pokemon, and finds the genetic key to creating human/pokemon hybrids. With that, he hired a great staff of scientists to work on super humans, a new super species... but after years of this going on, the experiments are stirring, and the drive to escape has grown strong... This is a rough rpg with dark tones all around, though the plot needs some direction. Still in the works.

Drakengard/Pokemon Crossover {no title at the time}: Welcome to a world on the verge of destroying itself, constantly and eternally. The real world is the battlefield for two pantheons of gods; the Nameless and the Holy Dragons. The world as we know it is kept in place by the Goddess Seals, young women who must live in excruciating pain in order to keep this world safe. But there is much more than meets the eye behind the "benevolent" Knights of the Seal, who protect the Goddesses, and the dragons which rise again... A very mature story of brackish intrapersonal relationships, following the plot of the series "Drakengard" with a Pokemon flavour. Still in the works, but mostly because I'm waiting for 5th generation to help me out, and I'm not willing to spoil it for myself before it comes out in English. :>

Seven Deadly Sins {tentative title}: Lucifer was ursurped from his position as king of Hell... when he finally reclaimed his throne, Hell was in a state of apocalypse, lacking the tiny shreds of order it had once claimed. With six of the seven deadly sins - the "senate" of hell - dead from the war, the King of Hell and Sloth must teach a new batch of sins how to control their powers and reclaim the order of hell, as well as repair the chaos caused in the other planes. Solid concept with no written form.

Generic Spyro RPG: I want to do a Spryo rpg! But I'm at a loss for a plot, since I want to use the original games. I'll work on it later I suppose... *sigh*.

[PokemonBreederChris]

I LIVE!!!!

...time for an update...

Username: PokemonBreederChris (Though opt to change into something more "fate/stay Nighty"
Name: You can call me Chris, breeder of Pokemon!
Age: Twenty (20)
Gender: Male

Experience: Well, I came to Serebii, hmm, 2006 maybe? And quickly found myself here in the RPG section. I started RPing text based back in the Travian Forums, and was once moderator there of the RPing, before I moved on to Serebii. I have participated in many Reinactments of Middieval time Battles, and Civil War. I also have participated in MMORPGs in RP kins/guilds/whatchamacallitgroupings. Of course I had most of my bulk in Rping here on these forums. I have led, co-owned and participated in many, and some I have enjoyed greatly.

I've been on and off the forums the past...year? and now I am back, hopefully, for a long time if not good. I am considered a veteran to some, and well I've mentored a few RPers though not sure they live on the forums anymore...

I had a long haitus, year and a half, maybe, since I fell out of passion, and well a simple game called lord of the Rings Online absorbed me. That and college, switching many majors. I am currently English Comp Major! I am back hopefully!


Favourite RPGs: I'm flexible, I try manythings, more so unique original ideas then the classics off already popular fandoms; unless set in the uniqueness of the fandom's world.I have so many drafts of potential RPs ranging from almost every differant genre. If anything, I enjoy balanced RPs, maybe Freeform, and well anything with the touch of fantasy, but I also enjoy realistic RPGs too. I'm flexible to anything, as I have said.

Characters: Well, I could link to my characters, I do have my favorites/ Plum from Cdra's F.r.e.e, Aisha aka "Foot" from Masterwannabe's Bleach RPG, Zilah from Cdra's Kingdom Heart's RPG, my potential Gregory from the New Pirate RPG, there's Freya from Tundra's RPG....I have mostly played girls in my characters...realizing my favorites.

I do love making characters however, and though I hat ebeing random with characters, I'm pretty serious with what I make, and I do always have fond memories of my characters. I like making inperfections, and blacksheep characters that have huge struggles to overcome.

I still am eager for some historic RPGs with Pirate, Ninjas, Knights, Feudal Lords, Gansters, and all that jazz.

Strong Areas: Creativity and my mind. I am excellent at helping other's with ideas, I am a good idea bouncer. Ideas are my forte, however getting them on paper...see below.

Weak Areas: My biggest weakness is organization and structure and getting ideas to paper. I have aweful writer's block alot of times, which is very annoying. I am very slothful at times too which is bad hwen people need me to post, I lack motivation.

Hints and Tips: I made a character questionaire to help those who are stuck in their writing. Basically treat your character as a living being, get to know them, talk to them as goofy as that sounds, you are the 'God' of your creations, but even a 'God' needs to study their creations to get to know more about them.
Also, structure is a big part, and affects the voice, many people look at the voice of your writing, everyone has a unique voice, and mastering it can tkae alot of time and effort, but in writing it is the voice that counts, it is what pulls people in and excites them in reading.

Current Projects: I have a fate/stay Night RPG I am working on, that is on the verge of ''Current," that I hope to post...this month. I also am revamping the Questionaire, as it is in due need for one.

Future Projects: Well, I have alot of future projects....One being a Claymore with a friend of mine, if I can ever get a hold of her, another being a Magister RPG all about the wonders of Magic. I have a Dark Noir RPG of Organized Crime in the works. And well a digimon RPG as well, maybe. I need to organize all my ideas.

[Kiruria]

Username: Kiruria. On other forums I'm Ninetales, Suminda, and Imp.
Name: (sings) I got a secret I won't tell, I'm gonna keep it to myself...
Age: 22, almost 23
Gender: Female
Experience: I started joining RPG's back in 2003 on another site. Back then I was a terrible RPer--I even remember posting in an RPG without signing up a few times! Plus I used to use one-liners for descriptions, even those were the norm on that site. Of course I was an immature teenager then.

Over the next couple of years though, my signups and posts improved quite a bit. My posts got a little longer, and I finally grasped the concept of a paragraph. My signups got more descriptive, but I still got turned down in RPG's where the more experienced players lurked. Back then I strove to be on par with those people. But I did have the pleasure of being in two RPG's that actually finished, one of which was a Digimon RPG of my own creation. I reminisce about those good old days...

A few years later I joined a Pokemon forum much like this one, and it wasn't until 2005 or something when I first joined this site. Even so I went through a total of three usernames here, the first two being Dolly and Iapapa Berry. Even so, I mainly spent time on the other two sites, gradually honing my RPG skills.

I think the time when my writing skills really started to improve was at the end of 2006, when I came up with some of the best characters I have ever created. It was also at that time that I realised the importance in really getting into a character and keeping them reasonable.

Now here I am, and I look back and say I've improved a lot in terms of RPGs. I'd say the height of my time as an RPer was when I ran the "Sword of Destiny" RPG last year and got two Seals of Approval for it. But I still think there is a little room for improvement, and some goals to reach for, and some hopes (like an RPG going to the end). That and my passion for writing has kept me RP'ing pretty much continuously for over six years. And there'll be more to come.

Favourite RPGs: I really love fantasy RPG's, and am really nostalgic for anything involving an elemental quest or a Lord of the Rings-ish plot. My other favourite kind of RPG is the ones that take place in outer space. Some RPG's I've been in in the past and really miss are as follows: (I didn't create any of these)

Fantasies Desire/Realities Sin - A unique kind of RPG involving a bunch of people who were invited to stay in a mansion. The last one to survive in this mansion would inherit the mansion. This RPG had an interesting twist: the GM would assign cards by PM to people, each of which had a task pertaining to one aspect of the character's life. These cards were meant to be macabre, something the character would fear doing. This RPG allowed for some awesome character development, but sadly, it had to die before too many of the characters could...

The Space Shield Crisis - This was a Pokemon RPG I joined back in 2006. Yet it was a very unique Pokemon RPG. The idea was kinda cliche--an evil organisation wants to take over the world--but this one took place in a huge city in outer space. Each character had, in addition to Pokemon, a weapon and a mech, which was a small aircraft the character could travel in around the city. What made it interesting was all the robots, technology, and elemental enemies called "chaoses" the GM had created for this city. What made it somewhat confusing and hard to follow, though, was the addition of a side plot that involved rescuing a certain Pokemon professor from an island plagued by traps set up by the evil organisation. That, as well as the extensive lists of technologies and places in the city, probably drew people away from the RPG. Yet that was, time-wise, the longest-running RPG I was ever in. It ran on and off for over a year, and most of the time the GM and I were the only two people in the RPG. Unfortunately, the GM decided there were too few members and also lost interest in the RPG. But this RPG contributed significantly to the development of my favourite RP character.

Savior ARK - A completely original RPG I found very interesting. This one started out on a very Star Wars-ish premise, where Earthlings have explored space and took dominance over several planets throughout the universe. However, as a "cure" for an upcoming catastrophe which would destroy many of these planets, the government took two individuals, one male and one female, from each planet, trapping them in a large ghetto-ish living area. Living conditions were harsh and many complained, until a group of space pirates raided the "Savior Ark", recruiting some of the captives for a journey towards refuge and freedom. I liked this RPG not only for the idea of being a space pirate, but for the fact that I could create my own planet. I had fun describing the planet my character was from, as well as the character herself, even though the GM considered it TL;DR at first. It was a wonderful idea, but I was barely able to get my first post in before the RPG died.

A Pirate's Life - This unique RPG really deserved the Seal of Approval. It was a pirate RPG that took place in medieval-ish times, and took place in the Pokemon world. The plot centred around Team Aqua arriving from the future, using Kyogre to destroy Hoenn and its king. I had a lot of fun creating my signup, which is probably the best signup I have ever written in my opinion. Thus I was really upset when the RPG failed to start.

Persona: Shadows of the Soul - I joined this RPG with absolutely no knowledge of the Persona games, but everything was explained well. What drew me to it was the tarot references and the ability to summon forth a mythological figure to one's assistance. This RPG had great potential for character development, especially. And my character's bond with her Persona influenced my life so much, not to mention it re-kindled my interest in Celtic mythology. I also met my first friend on these forums through this RPG. So many good memories... if only it could go on to the end.

Characters: Nowadays whenever I sign up for an RPG, I pull a character out of my "character bank", which consists of quite a few characters I've created. I like to re-use characters in several RPG's, but occasionally I'm fortunate enough to find an RPG where I can finally sign a character up for the first time. On rare occasions, I do make new characters, but I usually only do that if nobody from my character bank would fit in that RPG.

When I first started RP'ing, I loved to create characters with magical powers and psychic abilities--I joined a lot of fantasy RPG's back then. Nowadays I really cut back on those for some reason... Also, up until late 2006, nearly all my characters were female; I never created a male character I really liked that much. But that all changed when I created Lupin, who I immediately fell in love with. All my other male characters I recently created basically followed suit. Yet even so, in Pokemon RPG's, 80% of the Pokemon I give my characters are female (that is, the ones that have a choice, not something like Gallade or Bronzong). I guess I still have that feminist spirit in me.

Well, speaking of re-using characters, some of my favourite RPG characters are:

Yamiko - She was the first fictional character I ever created, and has changed a lot over the years in terms of name and characteristics. She lives her life under a curse her great-grandmother put on her, one she strives to remove herself from. I find it easy to delve into Yamiko's inner thoughts and memories, and her posts often contain mental monologues. She usually appears in Pokemon RPG's, where she usually has a Ralts and Misdreavus and occasionally Clefairy if possible. Classically she's had a telepathic bond to her Pokemon, and nowadays she is good at reading people's emotions and enjoys dancing. I've also used her in a couple of superhero RPG's, where she also had telekinesis as an ability.

Lupin - Not to be confused with Remus or Arsene Lupin. The first RPG Lupin was in was the Space Shield Crisis, mentioned above, but he has changed a bit since then. He is a nocturnal thief who heads a gang called the Black Cat Bandits, who I always have to mention in RPG's he's in. He's also Yamiko's lover, and as a result I like to RP as both Yamiko and Lupin when I get the chance. Though he has the dark, abusive past reminiscent of a Gary Stu, I always try my hardest to make him reasonable. To me he's always a fun, slightly dark, and sneaky character, and I always consider him first for an RPG that involves secretly infiltrating an evil organisation. Sometimes I've also RP'd as one of his ancestors if the RPG involves a different time period--a good example is Robin Merrimac, my character for A Pirate's Life.

Maleficent - The sinister sorceress who craves her victims' demise. Yet deep down inside she actually has a wish to help people. Sometimes she's a Mismagius owned by either Yamiko or Lupin, and sometimes she's her own character in a non-Pokemon world. Recently she's also been a Spiritomb or even Darkrai. But I like working with a character of her wicked personality on all sorts of platforms. She's also had a few different names, like Nocturnelle, Laverne, Morgana, and Venifica.

Merlin - Much younger and more colourful than the famous wizard, Merlin is a character who I like to experiment with in RPG's. He actually does act in a wizardly manner in many cases, with his profound interest in the paranormal, skill in aura reading and healing, riddling and captivating manner of speaking, love of books, and sound wisdom. Most of my characters are an extension of an aspect of myself--in Merlin's case, it is my spiritual beliefs. I enjoy entering him in Pokemon RPG's and anything that involves strange paranormal occurrences. His signature Pokemon is an Alakazam named Preston--who is also fun to play around with given his supposed superiority to humans.

Zuri--She looks like she could be an albino, has experiences with ghosts, and lives with her devout-religious grandmother. Like Merlin, she is pagan and has a strong belief in magic. (Could they be male/female counterparts?) She used to be in quite a few Digimon RPG's, but I'm not so fond of her having a cute little monster to accompany her anymore. Oddly enough, this is the character through which I express my interest in the martial arts--after all, the one Pokemon she's had was a Meditite, and her Persona in Shadows of the Soul (mentioned above) was a warrior queen.

Strong Areas: Basic writing skills and style (including grammar and spelling), describing my characters in detail, thoroughness, leadership as a GM, enthusiasm for the RPG

Weak Areas: Going on a short and unexpected hiatus (which I really try to avoid, but...), making my signups too long, getting into trouble by flaunting the limits/rules of the RPG, having a hard time keeping up with quickly-moving RPG's (due to an inability to make short posts)

Hints and Tips: The best tip I can offer is to just keep at it. Even if many people reject or yell at you or call you a n00b, don't give up your RPing so long as you still have interest in it. Always seek improvement in your signups and posts, and don't be afraid to re-use characters, as it allows for character development. Try inserting a bit of yourself into your characters, even if it's a small exaggerated aspect of yourself--it will help you gain insight into your characters, and yourself as a bonus.

When you're a GM, don't be afraid to add a little structure to the RPG. Add suggestions and models for plots, throw in some interesting NPC's for people to play around with, and be a good manager of people's posts without being too bossy. Of course, if you're too conservative and rigid in the RPG, people won't want to join it, but at the same time, if you just let the RPers run free, they have nothing to follow, things can get boring, and the RPG's more likely to die.

Current Projects:

I have no time to run any RPG's now... especially with other people creating so many interesting RPG's for me to join! Currently I'm in five RPG's and am trying to join a sixth, so... yeah.

Future Projects:

Sword of Destiny - An original fantasy-style RPG. It takes place in the magical land of Crownen, and also involves the mythological island of Avalon. After a conflict between the Goddesses of Darkness and Light, a reptilian race called the Sakh have taken over Crownen, working alongside the corrupt king. I'm hoping this RPG will be an epic journey with some fun character exploration at the same time. Last year it ended prematurely, but I'm planning on restarting it sometime this year.

I also have ideas for two other non-Pokemon RPG's. But the only hints I'm giving about them now is that one has vampires and the other has faeries. The rest is a surprise!

The Legendary Guardians - I ran this Pokemon RPG on another forum a year or so ago, and because it was so successful, I want to share it here. The plot involves an evil organisation (Team Alpha) wanting to capture and clone the legendary Pokemon. In response, Arceus made clones of all the legendaries (but they're more like children) and sent them to a new Pokemon Professor, who had to give them to their rightful receipents, a few seemingly random trainers. I still have to fix some mistakes I made last time and refine the plot, but hopefully I can get that figured out sometime soon.

[Dragoness]

Username: Dragoness
Gender: Female

Experience: Off and on for a few years now.

Favorite RPGs: Any that catch my attention. I am playing with the concept of two RPs now--a WoW (World of Warcraft to you non-players =) RP and a Final Fantasy RP. No, there are not enough FF role-plays out there! Besides, I have never written one before, so its new to me.

Characters: Hmm, I try to vary it a bit. Male and female characters are almost equal, with women taking a slight lead. I adjust the ages depending on the RP and my mood--lowest age I think was fifteen or sixteen and the oldest is in her early sixties o.O

Personalities are different as well, though I do tend to make my female characters rather strong and my male ones "cool". Trying to get out of this habit.

Strong Areas: Description is my forte, histories I do alright at and I am moderately good at writing.

Weak Areas: Personality and depth to my characters >.< It will be the death of me.

Hints and Tips: Only "tips" I have are things most people do anyway...

1. Before you sign up and/or make an RP, make sure you have enough time to make at least one post a day

2. RP creators: be a little flexible. Not everyone RPs the exact same way and sometimes the RPers can give you good ideas, just be open to them.

3. Be willing to think over any advice you get about your RPing. IMO, most everyone can stand to improve a little, so if someone gives you some advice, think it over. Doesn't mean you are a bad RPer if they spot something wrong.

4. For those who give advice to both experienced players and newbies, remember to be nice and to be patient. Also, remember people's RP styles and values are different, so make allowance for that.

Current Projects: What RPGs are you currently running? None. I am working on a couple though (see favorite RPGs).

Future Projects: I'd tell ya, but then I'd have to silence you...well, maybe a hint. Renaissance and possibly a historic role play <3

[Drifblim25]

Username: Drifblim25, I use this everywhere so I don't forget it...
Name: I'll leave this blank, although some have figured it out.
Age: 13
Gender: Male

Experience: Three weeks

Favourite RPGs: Adventure and Action RPG's, although that sums up about all of them.

Characters: Out there characters. Whether its shyness or boldness, punk or nerd, my characters always stand out from the norm. Weirdos.

Strong Areas: Creating characters, and coming up with ideas.

Weak Areas: Mostly big battle scenes. I have trouble describing the action and usually godmodding (unintentionally) or not helping at all. In a small battle, i.e. a Pokemon battle, I do just fine.

Hints and Tips: Make your signups long the first time. Seriously. And make sure the RPG you want to join is open.

Current Projects: Leaders, an rpg about future gym leaders. LSU's are accepted! (if you care)

Future Projects: Probably an RPG...

[Unicorn]

Username: Unicorn (used to be Morgie04086)
Name: Morgan
Age: 18
Gender: female

Experience: Not sure when the whole roleplaying obsession started for me. But as far as my experience here on the serebiiforums, I've been around a while. I mostly lurk to see if anything good comes up. If not, I keep waiting and plotting my own RPG.
Favourite RPGs: I like Pokemon-themed RPGs. I thoroughly enjoy ones with a unique plot and a good leader for the roleplay. Honestly, the only reason any RPG dies is because the one who started it isn't moving it along or they give up because they "don't have time."
Characters: My characters are all different. I try not to make two that are exactly the same. If I just made a character that's dark and creepy, I tend to go in a different direction for the next one. I treat each of my characters with care, and think strongly about where I want them to go. They are all unique in my mind. I put every one of them through the mary-sue litmus test. If they don't meet my standards then I toss them into the abyss. Only the strong survive after all.
Strong Areas: I'm good at writing lengthy posts. Even if I don't have much to go on, I can't help but expand on whatever I'm writing.
Weak Areas: Understanding the entire RPG. I sometimes skim, which is a big no-no. I usually end up paying for my laziness later.

Hints and Tips: Write more! Longer sign-ups! Expand on what you're writing! Don't be afraid to go into detail about what your character is thinking. AND USE PROPER PUNCTUATION AND GRAMMAR!

Current Projects: Links of Chaos: the Telling of the Eju

Future Projects: I'd love to do a Pokemon/super hero mix type thing. It's been done before, and I enjoy it. But I'd love to make one with a different take.

[mattman324]

I should update this

Username: Mattman324. I use TheShinyFeraligatr on some places, but barring there being a FMTer on this forum RPGing, that won't matter in the slightest.
Name: Just call me Matt.
Age: 16
Gender: Male

Experience: I had about a year's worth of experience before getting my old computer taken away, and chances are I won't join to many in the future.
Favourite RPGs: RPGs where I can start out with an experienced trainer or an experienced team. I occasionally also do new trainers, but that's rare. I also like comedy.
Characters: My characters all fit a certain style, and it's somewhat inexplicable unless you've actually read my stuff.
Strong Areas: Thinking of things for my characters. Since I have 2 week breaks between posts, I spend random off hours thinking of future stuff. Also, comedy.
Weak Areas: I've improved, but my posts are almost always really short ones, as I can't write for long periods of time (call it a disease).

Hints and Tips: Before you attempt to make an RPG, SERIOUSLY think about it. Same with most things like fanfics. These things are projects, and you should see them all the way through.

Current Projects: None.

Future Projects: I have a general idea that may appear in the far future, but it won't be until I'm in college.

[GenericUserName]

Username: GenericUserName
Name: Just call me GUN (or Generic if you like it better). It’s shorter and it fits.
Age: 15 (but I really don’t act it…)
Gender: Female (Don’t be alarmed if you ever see me on another website as a boy)

Experience: I started on a really small site that is now nonexistent. I’ve only been RPGing for a few months, but I would like to think that I’m pretty good…
Favourite RPGs: I’m, as you may say, twisted and crazy. All of my RPGs have something oddly dark about them, and I really like making people’s stomachs turn at the thought of my RPGs, but in a good way. I’m open to almost all RPG types as long as they interest me.
Characters: I have a tendency to create characters that are one of three things: twisted, crazy, or angry. I enjoy using my characters to throw others off. I try to keep the characters different though.
Strong Areas: I have been told that my writing is very pretty and that my characters are creative.
Weak Areas: My grammar is absolutely terrible. My RPGs are a little batty for most people. I’m picky about things I know a lot about. My writing can be a little hard for most to understand.

Hints and Tips: Creative characters will win more points than books worth of sign-ups. Just because someone is new, don’t assume they won’t do well.

Current Projects: The Activists- A bunch of crazy trainers in a dog fighting scenario.

Future Projects:

Hacker’s Delight- A crazy hacker has stolen every last piece of gaming material belonging to Nintendo and twisted it to his will! Now it is up to the characters to get back to their original location, but that could be hard seeing that there are viruses and corrupted files after them. Not to mention that the hacker is downloading more and more files to keep them inside his computer. You role will be to play a Nintendo game character that has been hacked. You will be different from the character in the way that you were hacked in some way. Good luck getting back home.

Mad? - This RPG is on hold for now. The plot is being edited and the details remade. As of right now, I have no promises, but I will try to get it back up sometime.

Wolf's Rain: Another Pack- Yet another collaboration with my sister Cdra1617. In a world where wolves are thought to be long extinct, you play a wolf hiding from the human eye by disguising yourself as one. Suddenly, you hear the howl in the far distance of an Alpha wolf, asking for pack members. The game will be split into two separate story lines where you will go with one of the two Alpha wolves. Each way will lead to a very different story, its up to you to decide what you want to believe.

[Ysavvryl]

Username: Ysavvryl
Name: not telling
Age: 30
Gender: female
Experience: 15+ years

Favourite RPGs: I’m a huge fan of fantasy and near anything off-beat. Not too fond of uber-dark stuff unless it has other interesting points. Oddly enough, I also like ‘mundane’ games where the goal isn’t to become the absolute very best most powerful hero of all time, but just to get by in a different kind of world or situation.

Characters: I like shy, intelligent, cheerful, or unpredictable characters. I tend to make adults in RPGs dominated by teens (gee, I wonder why…). Most of the time, I make up something unique on the spot, but there’s a few characters I reuse often if there’s a good spot for them. But even if it is an old character, I always make a new sign-up for them. I also like being a weak character, one who really has to struggle. One of my favorites is my cowardly lion, Polaris Starr.

Strong Areas: I can go on and on when given little to start from. I write pretty quickly, unless life or writing a story gets in the way. I like to think that I’m good with characterization too.

Weak Areas: I don’t like writing battles. Since my background is writing novels, I have trouble not making short updates (it doesn’t seem like enough to post, yet I can’t go any further without a response from a player or GM, so I waffle on whether or not to post). I tend to drop out quietly if I don’t like the quality or the events of the game once it’s running.

Hints and Tips: Pay attention to what the GM and other players have posted. The game is a group effort, after all, so ignoring what someone else wrote is rude. And please don’t drop out if you’re in the middle of interacting with another player’s character. End the scene or slip away, then drop out if you must. Otherwise, you’re leaving the other player hanging, potentially unable to continue.

For GMs: Don’t make your story structure too strict. Make things vague and your players might come up with the next plot twist or explanation for you. Still, be willing to be firm on certain plot points and keeping things consistent. Although you are in charge, don’t make your character the absolute center of attention; give your players plenty of chances to shine and they are more likely to stick with you. And do your very best to have your character’s sign-up form complete when you post your Sign-Up thread. It shows good work ethic and an example for your potential players to follow.

Current Projects: Shadows of Orre, the second go-around. Exploring the ramifications of the Shadow Pokemon on an isolated region. I just hope I can keep things going this time.

The Village, which is a practice and learning game for RPGs in general. Really flexible, relaxed atmosphere, post reviewing, no nagging to post if you are low on time... it should be a really nice experience and a useful tool for everyone. Coming up shortly.

Future Projects: I really really want to do a Pokemon School RPG, like a spin-off of my Pokemon wizards system. Trouble is finding a plot. Maybe if I get some more free time...

A Star Ocean game, traveling from planet to planet to solve a mystery, using everything from aliens and space technology to magic and gods. Fun!

[Yanmegamaster]

Edited Janurary 3, 2012 after almost 6 month hiatus



Username: Yanmegamaster

Name:Mega, Yanmega, anything goes.

age: 16

Gender: Male

Experience: I had a years worth of RPing. But then, because of school, I took a 7 month long break. However, due to my school's focus on writing skills, I have improved in my own writing and come back to RPGing to both practice and let my creative juices flow. I have not created any RP's myself though I do always try to stay active in whatever RP I am in.


Favorite rpgs: I love RP's where one can control a Pokemon rather than that Pokemon's trainer. Also, I am more prone to go to Sci-Fi or more Historic RPs (by historic I mean RPs whose stories share some kind of connection with human history)

Characters: I will always try to make a character who mirrors me in some way, shape or form, whether in the smallest detail or in the largest detail. Other than that I usually either make a spiritual male role who is calm but determined, an eccentric who is always looking to make new friends, or a shy but skilled tactician lacking a few social skills.
It is common for me though to develop a character who does not fit these three characteristics.

Strong areas: Because of my improvement in writing, I have become more skilled in describing scenery, that way I don't necessarily have to focus on dialogue all the time.

Weak areas: I often times make mistakes in my grammar which I am trying to fix, the only reason I can spell every word correctly is because of the spell check feature on my computer.

Hints and tips: Don't focus your entire post only on dialogue. The key to any beautiful story is the detail put into scenery, emotion, thoughts and mood. Dialogue is good, but when it covers 75% of your writing, that is when you need to add detail.

Current projects: None

Future projects: Celestial Fascism (Though all the story is doing it taking up space on my computer's hard drive. But I am thinking of one day re-writing it and give it to the Serebii Forums community one day.)

[FireTypeLover]

Username: FireTypeLover
Name: Paul Ayikayo and Tommy.
Age: 16
Gender: Male
Experience: I have done several RPGs on another site(which I would like to keep secret)but the only one(that I remember)that I have done on Serebii is Team Rocket Strikes Back. As far as I know, the sign-ups are closed, so if you didn't join yet...TOO BAD. Additionally, I've recently joined Teen Titans North as the Snow Monster, a guy with snow powers.
Favorite RPG: There was a RPG on the other site called Real Life, I think. It was very active, but it eventually turned away from real life and became madness, so it got locked. Other than that, my favorite RPG is Team Rocket Strikes Back.
Characters: It depends. Blegh, I can't really say much more.
Strong Areas: Like Yanmegamaster said, I am active a lot due to my free time, though my free time is soon going to be gone because of school, and I think that's it.
Weak Areas: I guess that I did not bump the RPG when it was a few days old. According to the rules, I'm allowed to bump it. Thankfully, it was eventually revived, and the craze started again.
Hints and tips: Not much except don't be an idiot.
Current projects: N/A
Future projects: N/A

[GaZsTiC]

Username: GaZsTiC

Name: Gareth

Age: 16

Gender: Male

Experience: Not much... I like to believe that I'm a quick learner.

Characters: I like to make characters from a part of me and expand on that. Making emo-y type characters is easy for me - I should try to make other types though...

Strong Areas: Quick typer. Quick thinker. Helpful.

Weak Areas: Lack of enthusiasm. Would rather be doing something else most of the time so I only like to post when I have a good idea going on in my head.

Hints and tips: Put your own feelings and emotions into your character. That way it will feel more real as the RP progresses. Either make your character stand out and be generic or make your character blend in but be special. Don't post too regularly - 1/2 times a day max. Make your posts look good and tidy. Make posts fairly long, and especially, NOT BORING.

Current projects: Go-to-guy and friend of Zero, the creator of "Team Rocket Strikes Back!"

Future projects: It really depends on my artistic skills x quick thinking x motivation. If I don't have any of the three then I know that my RP will fail. At the moment, I am missing arty-smarty and motivation...so I won't be making a RP. :P

[Dias]

My, it certainly has been a while.

Username: Dias
Name: Shawn
Age: 23
Gender: Male

Experience: I have been role-playing in some form or another for the past fifteen or sixteen years. There were some ancient sites and chatrooms I went to that I can't remember the names of even more. Then I found myself on an olden chat server which I believe was called Live Universe or something similar (I remember the abbreviation was LU), specifically as part of a large group of freeform role-players existing across dozens of chatrooms in a dark/gothic fantasy setting. Then I got into some free-form IRC stuff. I originally came to SPPf when it was still quite new, under a few different names back in the day, and started role-playing here early as well.. around 2002, I think. I have been an avid player of Dungeons and Dragons for almost eight years years. I used to be a mod here in my heyday and wrote several RPGs during that time, very few of which got off the ground (for reasons I will illuminate below), though I participated in a lot more before modding. All said, I have experience with freeform chat RPGs, play-by-post, single-forum, tabletop... a little bit of everything. Life is quite dull now so I've returned to ol' SPPf to see how the old RPG forum is faring these days.

Favourite RPGs: I primarily write originals, which is why so few of them get off of the ground. People generally feel more connected to things that they already know something about, and I always tend to throw a lot into what I make in length, variety, and customization. The end product, I imagine, can be somewhat overwhelming, with pages and pages of plot and character creation information. My RPGs are usually grounded in fantasy settings or apocalyptic ones and are almost always intended for mature players in regards to subject matter, content, language, et cetera (but also stress that mature also means maturity when it comes to those elements). I usually like to make things a tad freeform at first, and work in the primary plot after players get a feel for everything. This is not a universal practice, though, and sometimes I have all of the players start out as a group already, but if I do that I like to make sure that there is RP-facilitating tension within that group (old enemies forced to join together, everyone being criminals, stuff like that). I will usually fuse some form of magic into any RPG I write, be they actual spells or powers granted by other forces. I do a lot of planar stuff as well; my fantasy RPGs will generally hold some sort of demonic element, and my post-apocalyptic games often involve other planes. I also usually supply many races to play, hearkening back to what I said earlier about character creation. Very rarely will I make a fan-based RPG, and if I do, it generally falls under one of the two aforementioned genre settings.

I'll play in anything, though. I don't really write Pokemon RPGs, but I'll certainly play them. I look for fantasy-based games, specifically, but I am game for anything.

Characters: I don't think there is a type of character I systematically create. It truly depends on the setting and the subject matter. I suppose I usually don't play good Samaritan types, or anyone who is particularly gregarious. I've played a lot of acerbic and bitter characters, but usually because the setting facilitated them so well. In most games (fantasy RPGs specifically) I like to play against tradition and put my own spin into more monstrous characters. I'd sooner play a minotaur than an elf, or, for instance, in a Zelda RPG, I'd sooner play a Lizalfos than a Hylian. One common thread I have amongst my characters is that they usually have something peculiar going on under the surface, whether they hear voices, distrust themselves, second-guess themselves, overly mentally deliberate, or have some straight up condition. But my years of playing and Dungeons and Dragons has taught me how to play a multitude of types across many spectra. It all comes down to setting and how I want to interact with that setting.

Strong Areas: I have always been good with length, both in creation of the RPG and in its posts. Mechanically, I am good with detail and vocabulary and sentence structure (when I am writing creatively, at least. My sentence structure is horrible when I write things like this). I always make sure my characters interact with themselves in addition to other characters, setting, and plot. I generally write inner monologues well.

Weak Areas: Honestly I think my biggest troubles come about when I have to use other peoples' characters in my posts. I actually avoid it when I can. I just don't think anyone can do 100% justice to a character other than its creator. In RPG creation, as I've said, I think I get far too complex and over the top. I always feel the need to offer up as much as I can, when it is not always necessary. I've written RPGs with three pages of plot and three additional pages of character-creation information. Sometimes I do not grasp the whole "enough is enough" thing.

Hints and Tips:

- If you are writing a fan-based RPG, don't let established canon dictate your creation. Original subject matter should be a foundation upon which you build an RPG, not a ceiling that limits its growth.

- Communicate out of game, especially if you are unsure about posting something, using another's character in a post, need a clarification, and so on.

- Don't get discouraged if you don't generate much interest in an RPG. It happens, and it doesn't mean your RPG is bad. It just isn't striking a chord. See if you can get any feedback on it that might help improve it or make it more accessible.

- Proofread.



Current Projects: ---

Future Projects: (Maybe. They are original and have a lot of that over the topness I mentioned earlier. One I tried here a few years ago. I might change them up some, or scrap them altogether).

Pagan - All of the deities and myths of virtually every culture were real in ancient times. Gods walked the earth with man in a period before human history began as we know it. The bloodlines of those gods have carried on in the human race, dormant until now, when the gods, who left the material plane eons ago, have called upon them to strike out into the universe and begin new civilizations, once again reunited with the gods who created them. But first, they must be tested. Lots of plot background in this one, but all players have some deific blood in them from a god of one of (so far) five pantheons. This blood is awakened by the gods and grants them powers. The gods have missed the human race, which is the one thing that they came together to create, and long to dwell with them once more. But there are things the gods aren't telling anyone, and these tests of humanity will be quite dangerous indeed.

Sins of the Flesh - A great war is fought in Hell, ending with the explosion of a grand devil's tower. The fragments of this tower, made of souls tempered through unimaginable processes, pass through planar barriers and embed themselves into humans, granting them infernal power. The world is dystopian, with destroyed cities, police states, rampaging hellbred superhumans, everywhere. This was the last thing I posted here. It kicked off, but interest died quickly. Originally, it was global, characters could be anywhere and do as they pleased, but that did not foster much enthusiasm. I'd change it this time to something more group-oriented.

[themightydoof]

Username: themightydoof

Name: John Smith (that's all you're getting out of me!)

Age: 15

Gender: Male

Experience: Pretty much none. I am 100&#37; what you would call a 'noob'. I very recently started RPing on this site and so far I am thoroughly enjoying myself and plan to keep at this for a while.

Favourite RPGs: I can't really say yet seeing as everything that's shown up on here so far has been Pokemon. But I plan on changing that.

Characters: I haven't really been doing this for long enough to have found any kind of formula. Although... I'm finding some satisfaction in playing as a lonely pessimist.

Strong Areas: I haven't really developed any yet.

Weak Areas: I can't pick out anything in particular yet as I'm so noobish at everything.

Hints and Tips: None to offer but I'll appreciate any that people want to offer me. Anyone?

Current Projects:

Salvation for the Damned

The Land of the Dead. It has been given many names by many cultures over the centuries. Hades. The Underworld. Sheol. The Other Side. Hell. To its inhabitants, it is known as Ekephuara. It is a place for those who were too impure to ascend to the mysterious Higher Plane and is thus a place of torment. Those who end up there lose their individual identity and personality. They are simply formless wisps of painful memories, disappointment and guilt. They are ruled over by a humanoid race called the Hadran. For eternity they have ruled with little pity or mercy. But with the rise of a new, more idealistic king, Matsahtoh, things start to drastically change. He wants a better realm for his people and will go to any lengths to get one. So he looks in the only direction he can...

The World of the Living.

Sign-ups

Future Projects: I have some ideas but nothing concrete.

[CuriousHeartless]

Username: CuriousHeartless, or CH
Name: Jacob
Age: 16
Gender: Male

WILL BE UPDATED (Not that anyone cares)

[Shuckle]

Username: Starstruck or Cerulean -- I go by either. I'd prefer you call me Star.
Name: Starstruck, Ultimate Awesomeness and Voice of Reason in the Universe as we Know it! Or, just Star.
Age: Seven billion.
Gender: Male.

Experience: I like to call it Role Playing, or RP'ing, because that suggests that it is different from roleplaying games such as Pokemon. Different league. I've been RP'ing on specialized sites for several years now.
Favourite RPGs: All kinds. I suck at machine-based RP's, though.
Characters: Anything and everything from schizophrenic ninjas to angry puffballs. I can't stand any already-made-up characters; I prefer making my own.
Strong Areas: Grammar. Grammar always. And I'm a veteran, that has to count for something.
Weak Areas: I'm very bad at fanfiction. I just can't do it. I don't know the characters' personalities well enough to gauge their responses to a specific situation. So, I don't rip stuff from shows or books and leave all that alone.

Hints and Tips: Ask a veteran if you aren't sure.
Make sure you follow the rules if you're a newbie. If you're more advanced, rule infractions tend to be taken less seriously as it's generally assumed you know what you're doing and it must be a mistake. As a newbie, nobody knows you well enough to say that, and it's generally embarrassing to explain that it was a mistake.

Current Projects: Different sites, man, different sites.

Future Projects: Nothing. I improvise everywhere I go

Just kidding! I was hoping for something epic as my first official Serebii Roleplay. It involves the Four Seasons...

[FourCartridge]

Username: FourCartridge
Name: Cory
Age: 18
Gender: Male

Experience: I've hosted pretty popular RPGs at Boo's Mansion, another site I go to.
Favourite RPGs: Anything that's not the old tired formula. I like gameplay elements too.
Characters: I'll do anyone really.
Strong Areas: Hosting RPGs.
Weak Areas: Dealing with "godRPers"

Hints and Tips: Try to give your players freedom. It helps when theirs at least effort to let them follow the plot on their own and not railroading.

Current Projects: The Special League RPG

Future Projects: None yet. Whatever crosses my mind.

[Tokyo Oranges]

Username: Tokyo Oranges
Name: Therese
Age: 18
Gender: Female last time I checked

Experience: approximately 6 years, almost 7
Favourite RPGs: Pokemon, digimon, anything fantasy, anime.... well most anything i'll give a try at least once
Characters: well it really depends on the mood of the rp, though my characters are usually pretty pure of heart and a little naive, even my more antagonistic ones, not many of my characters are truly evil, a little mentally deranged maybe. ;D
Strong Areas: well, I'm good at creating a back story for my characters, I sometimes actually get a little carried away and end up with 4+ pages on microsoft word most of it my character's history. usually its depicting a major event that is part of how the character develops before the beginning of the story

Weak Areas: I'm not always confident in my work and sometimes if a bio of mine does not make it through the creator's judgment the first time I'll tend to get discouraged and not try to make it better and just leave the rp, though I'm trying to get better at that though.

Hints and Tips: Don't be afraid to post something you've written! People aren't trying to be mean when they go through something you've written and pick put the flaws in it, sure it may be harsh hearing criticisms about something you've worked on, but its there to help you make your work better. Also, be patient, ranting and raving that things aren't going fast enough for you gets you nowhere and gives you a bad reputation.

Current Projects: Nothing rpg related at the moment

Future Projects: In the near future Killer_Squirtle and myself are going to be redux of Her original "The hidden ones" Rp

[Alliance]

Username: Aslynn♥Pokemon. Just call me Aslynn, or as I've seen some call me, Ashlynn. Not much difference.
Name: I'd prefer not to tell you that.
Age: 12.
Gender: Female, last I checked.

Experience: Okay, I'll admit, I've only been RPGing since late September, on another site. But I'll say I've improved greatly.
Favourite RPGs: I like action RPGs, with strange, sudden twists and, of course, Pokemon! Not that I've actually made many..... Only one.....
I also enjoy RPGs that involve teams. Otherwise, my characters would be lost in the middle of nowhere with nothing to do, nobody to interact with. In teams, I find it easier to post frequently.
Characters: Usually I'm good at making characters who are loyal and stick by your side 'till the end. They are also usually rather cheerful, but with the mix of a dark past, such as death or being homeless. However, when I find myself creating 2 caharcters for one RPG, I'm usually forced to pull the grouchy card, and create a more grouchy character who'd rather play computer games than help. That's not very often, thankfully.
Strong Areas: I believe I'm am reasonable at creating long, descriptive posts, and highly discribed characters.
Weak Areas: I can't make plot ideas. All I can do is write them. Give me a basic storyline, and I'll make the plot. Easy. But I can't make the ideas myself. No way.

Hints and Tips: I might put some stuff here later.

Current Projects: None. Unless being a co-host to an RPG on another site counts. But none I've made myself.

Future Projects: I'm planning to make a Pokemon RPG, where you play as a Pokemon. No legendaries, of course. You are a Pokemon of the Teito Region. Pokemon of this region have special abilities. A second type.
Say, you play as.... a Vulpix! Fire type. But at the same time you could also be a Electric Type, or flying type. Changes to the appearence are obviously called for here. Also, for Pokemon with 2 types already, you can simply change one. Say Froslass. You could become, instead, a Ice-DARK Froslass.
Anyay, there is this evil group, False Hope. They attack all without mercy. So, to defend the innocent, another group rose. Starlit Strikers. Obviously, they'll be a huge battle, and smaller battles scattered, and of course small mini mission each RPGer might activate. Could go any way.
However, I need help. I have a general outline of my plot written down, which I will finalise in the coming days. However, I need help with the setting out of the region. There need to be particular places. Islands in the Ocean surrounding the Region, a dark wastland which is home to False Hope, and a city in which the base of the Starlit Strikers. Of course, they would be more places. If you'd like to offer help for this, feel free to PM.