Post by Morreion on Dec 3, 2010 10:19:31 GMT -5
Behind the Mask: A Roleplayer's Calling Card (Massively)
A bio isn't the most important thing when getting to know new RPers, but it sure helps. Having a well-written bio for your character draws people to you without any spoken words. You still usually have to make the first move, but a good bio lets people know what to expect...
Get to the point
The first paragraph or two of your bio should answer the following question: "Who is your character, and why do I care?" The last part is implicit; you need to include interesting elements of your character early on in order to get your reader to care to read the rest of your bio (and more importantly, strike up a conversation with you).
Other points:
Remove the elitist stuff
Avoid godmodding
Have someone to nitpick everything you write
It's not stealing; it's inspiration
A bio isn't the most important thing when getting to know new RPers, but it sure helps. Having a well-written bio for your character draws people to you without any spoken words. You still usually have to make the first move, but a good bio lets people know what to expect...
Get to the point
The first paragraph or two of your bio should answer the following question: "Who is your character, and why do I care?" The last part is implicit; you need to include interesting elements of your character early on in order to get your reader to care to read the rest of your bio (and more importantly, strike up a conversation with you).
Other points:
Remove the elitist stuff
Avoid godmodding
Have someone to nitpick everything you write
It's not stealing; it's inspiration
