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King Charles of Virginia (kingcharles) wrote in rp_tutorials,
@ 2011-06-08 11:15:00

So, I'm working on an original game that I hope to open early next month. This is my first time working with an original game; I've only been involved with fandom games before, but the idea for this one just won't let me go.

I'm curious. Are there any differences between recruiting for original games and for fandom games that I should know about? I ask because with fandoms, I'm usually drawn in by the promise of playing my favorite character, but clearly that won't be the case here.

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sharizard
2011-06-08 08:49 pm UTC (link)

Generally with original games the draw is the premise and the race to get your favorite PB held. Sometimes premades and secrets can be held and used to help write up information [Premade: Lesbian Tennis Star. Secret: I accidentally drowned my sibling when I was six.]

But people tend to look at how well a game is set up, how nice the mod journal looks, etc. Good advertising is key too. If you don't post enough about it, chances are it's not going to go far.

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nothintocounton
2011-06-09 09:46 am UTC (link)

Being someone who's Modded OC and prefers to play OC over Cannon I strongly second

sharizard.

As a player: I look for how well the game is thought out (technicality/mecahnics wise), how the rules are laid out, what type of characters are allowed, what types of characters are in the game all ready (don't want to step on toes), how much flexibility is allowed in the character creation process, how much the mod(s) is/are willing to work with their player, how friendly the mod(s) are, how much they know about the world they've set up, the activity level of the comm and how friendly people seem in regards to being contacted/when they are contacted. -- Wanted characters/pre-made concepts can be nice and I've met some players will basically only play 'wanted character types' but personally I'll take a glance at the 'wanteds' but normally find them to restricting. The very general 'wanted' ads are the ones that are most likely to gain my attention. (Once again, like the above example given by Sharizard)

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miss_manners
2011-06-09 10:08 am UTC (link)

I've only modded OC and it's what I usually play.

Definitely agree with the above two commenters. To add my own advice, for recruiting/promoting I usually look for something that looks well put together with a premise that isn't too hard to understand but still draws me in. Sort of like the back cover of a book or a good movie trailer. Since people don't already know the characters the plot and the setting really have to sell it. Also, the clearer and more complete your explanations of the plot and setting are, the more likely it is that people will create characters that will fit in.

Good luck!

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