How do you play a forum RP?

[MuddyAristocrat]

In forums such as this one, Space Battles, and several SFF-focused forums in general, I see forum roleplaying games, but I have never had a clear picture of how to join in on a game and play. Because these RPs across various forums seem to be similar, I assume that at least one person has done a write-up on how to generally participate in this genre of roleplay, the forum RP. Does such a thing exist?

 

[Duke Nukem]

In forums such as this one, Space Battles, and several SFF-focused forums in general, I see forum roleplaying games, but I have never had a clear picture of how to join in on a game and play. Because these RPs across various forums seem to be similar, I assume that at least one person has done a write-up on how to generally participate in this genre of roleplay, the forum RP. Does such a thing exist?

I'd like know how as well, since i never played one before.

 

[LordSunhawk]

I don't do 'RPs', I run a quest, though, where if you want to join all you have to do is... join in. Vote on the current vote, maybe join the discord if you really want.

Deep Periphery Quest does move pretty quickly, though, with daily updates (although starting next week for 2 weeks it'll be much slower since I'm working the election)

 

[Zachowon]

So as someone who was Heavily invovled in one of SBs at the time Largest RP. Avatar High.

It was....a challenge. It all depends on what you are trying to do. Generally if it is small you can treat it like a DnD game and ave turns, if it is larger and with various storylines, People reply when they get the chance and everything. Ut can get hectic, and all so more people with a more open world is a little harder to moderate