Para Rp & You
Within the virtual world of Second Life, role-play enthusiasts have a plethora of approaches at their disposal. Some prefer to engage in fan fiction, extending the narratives of their favorite stories. Others enjoy the immersive experience of tabletop role-playing games, bringing their characters to life through connected huds and dice systems that leave outcomes to chance. Additionally, there’s para role-play, which caters to those who love to write, allowing them to explore intricate stories and interactions in greater depth.
Eclipse Ridge is a para/semi-para rp sim which is consists of interactions with another character (or multiple characters) in paragraph form with most paragraphs consisting of 3-5 sentences.
Things to remember when participating in a Para-rp in Eclipse Ridge:
In a para rp sim, patience is a crucial virtue. Unlike real-life conversations where quick back-and-forth exchanges are common, para rp sim requires participants to wait for others to react to their actions, responses, or the unfolding situation. It’s essential to be mindful and avoid “jumping over” someone’s post, as this can lead to confusion and disrupt the flow of the role-play. Exceptions to this rule may occur during large events or gatherings, where the sheer number of participants can make it challenging to maintain strict sequential posting.
Whether in town sitting at the park, dinning at Picato, or grabbing a pint from the pub, you are in character. Refrain from out of character chatter and the use of emojis. OOC talk should be kept to IM’s unless it is clear the scene or event is OOC.
Lastly, in the realm of Eclipse Ridge, where immersion reigns supreme, it is essential to treat each other with dignity and respect. Remember to exercise patience with those who are new to the immersive para rp experience, fostering a supportive and welcoming environment for all.
Please feel free to reach out to staff if you need help or advice.
The Executive Board.
Upcoming Events
Fri Aug. 23rd – 11am SLT Ridge Roundup @ Bottoms Up Yoga Studio (OOC Event) | SLURL
Whether you’re new to the Ridge and have questions about storylines, RP, or how to get started—or you’ve been around for a while and just want to meet and greet your fellow RPers in an OOC setting—come to our weekly Ridge Roundup! This is where ideas, suggestions, and questions about the sim, events, and plots can be aired in a casual, pressure-free setting. This week’s is hosted by Leah Grave (abigail.macalroy)!
Tue Aug. 27th – 2pm SLT Ridge Roundup @ The Emerald Clubhouse (OOC Event) | SLURL
Whether you’re new to the Ridge and have questions about storylines, RP, or how to get started—or you’ve been around for a while and just want to meet and greet your fellow RPers in an OOC setting—come to our weekly Ridge Roundup! This is where ideas, suggestions, and questions about the sim, events, and plots can be aired in a casual, pressure-free setting. This week’s is hosted by mentor Anya Murtagh (Caissa McCarey)!
Fri Sept. 13th – 3pm to 8pm SLT Chisel Needle Presents New Resident Artist: Jareth Qhuinn (IC Event) | SLURL
Jareth Qhuinn; known as Pins&Needles across social media; comes to us after a long vacation from the body mod community. As his reintroduction to the work and our shop, we’re proud to announce a one day only Flash sale! Featuring palm-size, spooky designs that fit the day, along with some of Jareth’s personal work from his sabbatical.
Take the time to peruse his portfolio; ooc notecard will be provided of free and nearly-free designs; and get to know the shop!
Join us for Friday 13th flash tattoo sale ($13 flash ft 2×2″ or 3×3″ designs only!)
No faces or hands will be tattooed, as these take more time to get right and we value your health.
Artist reserves the right to refuse service to anyone, so please keep your requests polite. (no NSFW body parts, slurs, racist emblems, etc.) Refreshments provided ^
Save the Date! Sat Sept. 14th – End of Summer Bash (Details Coming Soon!)
ICYMI
Here are snippets of current stories happening on sim or prompts to help get you dive in. Knowledge of these events are public knowledge so anyone in town could become aware of the following:
Reports of animal attacks and bites seemed to flood Eclipse Ridge Urgent Care busy this past weekend. Apparently the Super Blue Moon left creatures a bit out of sorts. Seems that Park Rangers and Wildlife Officers are going to have if more caution is needed for those entering the State Park area.
The Bunker’s Black Tie Gala Charity Event seemed to be a success helping create pairings amongst the fine residents of Eclipse Ridge. The attendees left the event with smiles on their faces, seemingly captivated by the evening’s glitz and glam.
What’s in store for Eclipse Ridge this week?
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