Step-by-step guide

Read the entirety of this manual. Yes, really.

Familiarise yourself with our roleplay rules and etiquette.

Browse and read content from fellow roleplayers on our website. What genre, time period, fandom, or writing style do you like/dislike?

Determine your preferred roleplay genre and time period, then determine who your muse or character will be. If you’re a beginner, we recommend starting with a maximum of two characters.

Conduct extensive research on your character and their canon, be they fictional or nonfictional.

Research some more. In fact, research should be a staple of your roleplay journey.

Create an RPnarrative account! Choose an appropriate pen name (one different from your own) and pinpoint your writing preferences. Don’t worry, your preferences can be adjusted later if you wish.

To complete your account, you need to create at least one character. Input your character’s information into our character creation menu (these can be edited later on). Anything concerning them or your canon that is not available on the menu can be included using keywords in your Synopsis.

Upload images to the vibes aesthetic album to have a feel for what your character’s main attributes are. Refer to this regularly to remind yourself.

Write your Preface out-of-character detailing your roleplay rules and what your expectations are as a writer and roleplayer. Write your Prologue in-character detailing the attributes of your character and roleplay canon.

Determine whether you’ll be writing Star Roleplay (encasing actions between asterisks) or Novel Roleplay (narrating your actions in novel-form). Novel Roleplay is the preferred method.

Choose whether you’ll be writing in first, second, or third person. Third person is the most common and preferred.

If using third person, choose between Limited or Omniscient POVs. A limited POV would mean your persona is unaware of anything unknown to them, while an omniscient POV gives you, the narrator, knowledge of all things unknown to your persona.

Choose between past ("He laughed”), present ("He’s laughing''), or future tense ("He will laugh”). A combination of all three can also be used for variety.

To practice, begin roleplaying solo on your Stream or in Chapters, or both. Remember that your chapters can be privated.

Once you’re comfortable, head to "Search Characters” to find a partner to roleplay with according to your preferences, then request a connection.

If your connection request is accepted, you may now communicate through the plotting chat box to coordinate your roleplay plans.

Start a Collaboration Chapter together or begin Stream play.

Participate wholeheartedly in your roleplay and try to honour yours and your partner’s preferred reply speed and length.

Have fun! Keep in mind that roleplaying is a hobby and meant to be a positive presence in your life. If you’re ever overwhelmed, it’s time to take a break.