#4 RP Commands & Etiquette

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📘 #4: RP Commands & Etiquette

Using the right commands and following proper etiquette ensures smooth and immersive roleplay for everyone. This post covers the essential commands and important dos and don'ts.


🔹 Essential RP Commands

• /me – Describe your character's actions. Use this to narrate what your character is doing. 
  Example: /me checks his watch nervously.
• /do – Describe the environment or ask questions to clarify the scene. 
  Example: /do The door is locked. Can your character pick the lock?
• /b – Local out-of-character chat. Use only when necessary to communicate OOC info nearby. 
  Example: /b Sorry, lagging a bit.
• /w – Whisper to another player in-character. Use for secret or private conversations. 
  Example: /w John I have the info you need.
• /do and /me should always be used in third person and past tense.

🔹 RP Etiquette (Dos and Don'ts)

• Do stay in-character as much as possible.
• Do respect other players and their RP choices.
• Do use commands properly to enhance storytelling.
• Do communicate OOC only when absolutely necessary and keep it brief.
• Don't Powergame (PG) — don't force actions on others without their consent.
• Don't Metagame (MG) — don't use OOC knowledge to influence IC decisions.
• Don't break immersion by mixing IC and OOC.
• Don't spam commands or excessive OOC chat.

✅ Check Post #5 - Common RP Scenarios & Examples!