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The Rules:Role-Playing GuideRole-Playing in the RoomThe most common way of representing your character's speech is just to type what you want him to say. Since action is designated differently, there is no need to put quotes around text. Use at least two colons around lines of action, to signify it is being done, rather than said.Real-time role-play, role-playing in the conference room, is done in present tense or present progressive form (verbs ending with -ing). Here's an example of an action and speech in the same line, first in present, then in progressive:
Lizard Man : ::hisses through his teeth:: Thiss is a dagger. Putting words all in caps is considered shouting. Please don't type all in caps, or you will be quickly ignored. Caps can be used to emphasize individual words or phrases, just be careful not to anger the refs by emphasizing too much. If you have an announcement, it's a good idea to IM a ref (ask first onscreen) and ask them if it's all right. Putting asterisks around single words can also be used for emphasis. The Arena accepts all other standard conventions for role-playing online. However, we ask that you to switch to a normal notation for actions and text, as above, so other players aren't confused. Of course, good grammar, capitalization, and punctuation help others understand what you are trying to say. The following are shorthand symbols that can be used, as well, usually placed before a line of text indicating the manner of speech.
:w: means you're whispering or speaking quietly
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