CORE ROLEPLAY POLICIES
1. GAME PLAY & SETTING
At Ohr games, role-play, whether in a tabletop setting or a MMORPG, is never completely divorced from the game's setting and mechanics. We like to approach the use of role-play as an addition to gameplay, and not a replacement. The type of role-play that our guild enjoys is typically a mixture between original ideas and concepts and what the game has to offer, including various challenges and points of progression in your character's journey. While we don't expect every player character to be the "Chosen One" as the game's story might dictate, we do expect that you approach any and all roleplay with the goals of immersion and cooperation.
2. EROTIC ROLEPLAY
While our rules state that members must be 18 years or older, we do not condone the open practice of ERP ("erotic roleplay") to such an extent that your online persona revolves around it. Just as in real life, when someone is focused entirely on sex, they are 99% likely to be obnoxious and pretty vapid as a person. There are exceptions to every rule, but statistically, you aren't one of them. We ask that you use the utmost discretion if you choose to do any adult-themed roleplay, and that we as a guild not be made aware of your activities. We do not want to smell your post-coital stink, real or otherwise.
3. CHARACTER CONCEPTS
We also allow for a wide range of characters, but strongly discourage players from choosing characters that are childlike, naive, or actual naive children. To put aside the fact that such characters tend to be grating, they're also an open invitation for creeps. Please create characters that would more realistically survive and thrive in the environment and setting chosen. Characters that behave in an overly foolish manner will reap the consequences of being stupid. We're forgiving of mistakes, but we've got our limits.
4. COLLABORATION & STORY
We do occasionally hold roleplaying events, brainstorming sessions, and more, but please do not rely on us to create your character and your story, or to make them interesting. We're all about collaboration, and that means that you have to bring something to the table if you want to get something back. We highly discourage anyone from joining in any roleplay who intends to stand around and wait for something to happen. Even in DM-guided sessions, it is your feedback, your participation, and your creativity that make the experience worthwhile for everyone involved, especially the dungeon masters who give their time, energy, and focus toward creating entertainment for you.
5. THE SPECIAL SNOWFLAKE CHARACTER
It should go without saying if you've read everything up to this point, but please, no extremely super special snowflake characters that are also drama magnets and incredibly powerful, rare members of a species, etc. Look, let's be honest: We've all had ideas we thought were great, and they weren't so great upon reflection or criticism from others. Ask before you decide that it would be a genius move to deviate from the norm so that you can get real and honest feedback from someone in the guild. We aren't trying to be the arbiters of anyone's creativity, but in the interest of shared roleplaying worlds, interactions, and plans, we ask that you try to work within believable and immersive limitations when creating characters or drafting up story ideas.
6. TAKE FULL CONTROL OF YOUR CHARACTER
"My character wouldn't do that" is a shit excuse. That's a point-blank refusal to take part in the story. If you're joining up with an adventuring group who is heading out to explore forgotten ruins, or a band of mercenaries who are going to be maiming and killing for gold and your character isn't interested in any of those things... Why are you here? Instead of being bound by pre-conceived notions of what your character would and would not do, embrace complications and do it, but try to work out why. Is it a sense of companionship with the rest of the folks you're role-playing with? Something else? You tell me. Your character is part of a larger narrative with other players.
Ohr Games is a PC & Tabletop Gaming Guild focused on creating interesting stories and engaging characters and worlds.
At Ohr games, role-play, whether in a tabletop setting or a MMORPG, is never completely divorced from the game's setting and mechanics. We like to approach the use of role-play as an addition to gameplay, and not a replacement. The type of role-play that our guild enjoys is typically a mixture between original ideas and concepts and what the game has to offer, including various challenges and points of progression in your character's journey. While we don't expect every player character to be the "Chosen One" as the game's story might dictate, we do expect that you approach any and all roleplay with the goals of immersion and cooperation.
2. EROTIC ROLEPLAY
While our rules state that members must be 18 years or older, we do not condone the open practice of ERP ("erotic roleplay") to such an extent that your online persona revolves around it. Just as in real life, when someone is focused entirely on sex, they are 99% likely to be obnoxious and pretty vapid as a person. There are exceptions to every rule, but statistically, you aren't one of them. We ask that you use the utmost discretion if you choose to do any adult-themed roleplay, and that we as a guild not be made aware of your activities. We do not want to smell your post-coital stink, real or otherwise.
3. CHARACTER CONCEPTS
We also allow for a wide range of characters, but strongly discourage players from choosing characters that are childlike, naive, or actual naive children. To put aside the fact that such characters tend to be grating, they're also an open invitation for creeps. Please create characters that would more realistically survive and thrive in the environment and setting chosen. Characters that behave in an overly foolish manner will reap the consequences of being stupid. We're forgiving of mistakes, but we've got our limits.
4. COLLABORATION & STORY
We do occasionally hold roleplaying events, brainstorming sessions, and more, but please do not rely on us to create your character and your story, or to make them interesting. We're all about collaboration, and that means that you have to bring something to the table if you want to get something back. We highly discourage anyone from joining in any roleplay who intends to stand around and wait for something to happen. Even in DM-guided sessions, it is your feedback, your participation, and your creativity that make the experience worthwhile for everyone involved, especially the dungeon masters who give their time, energy, and focus toward creating entertainment for you.
5. THE SPECIAL SNOWFLAKE CHARACTER
It should go without saying if you've read everything up to this point, but please, no extremely super special snowflake characters that are also drama magnets and incredibly powerful, rare members of a species, etc. Look, let's be honest: We've all had ideas we thought were great, and they weren't so great upon reflection or criticism from others. Ask before you decide that it would be a genius move to deviate from the norm so that you can get real and honest feedback from someone in the guild. We aren't trying to be the arbiters of anyone's creativity, but in the interest of shared roleplaying worlds, interactions, and plans, we ask that you try to work within believable and immersive limitations when creating characters or drafting up story ideas.
6. TAKE FULL CONTROL OF YOUR CHARACTER
"My character wouldn't do that" is a shit excuse. That's a point-blank refusal to take part in the story. If you're joining up with an adventuring group who is heading out to explore forgotten ruins, or a band of mercenaries who are going to be maiming and killing for gold and your character isn't interested in any of those things... Why are you here? Instead of being bound by pre-conceived notions of what your character would and would not do, embrace complications and do it, but try to work out why. Is it a sense of companionship with the rest of the folks you're role-playing with? Something else? You tell me. Your character is part of a larger narrative with other players.
Ohr Games is a PC & Tabletop Gaming Guild focused on creating interesting stories and engaging characters and worlds.
WORLD BUILDING - ROLEPLAYING
CHARACTER DRIVEN STORIESWe encourage unique, interesting, and engaging characters. Keep it interesting and fun for everyone.
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TABLETOP GAMING + MMOSCharacter progression is tied to both our tabletop game sessions, and the PC games we play.
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GUILD STORYLINES & NARRATIVESHelp us build and design a story that you think is interesting. This is a collaborative experience.
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