It is important to note that you don't have to keep a journal in an actual journal format, as Darien just mentioned.Â
I haven't kept one any characters in this game, but for one of my old characters, after important RP scenes, or even just random imagined scenes of no particular importance, I would write down bits from my character's head. They could be in a play by play manner, or a aftermath reaction, the important part was that they were a time for me to sit down and sort out the thought processes and reasons for why my character was the way she was. As she was really, super, crazy (or super sane?) it could be easy to let her get caught up in nonsense. The journalistic approach, really helped me keep a grip on her and keep her consistent throughout RP scenes. I formatted it as thought snippets if someone were to tune into her brain at various points in time.Â
I know that the 'journal' probably really confused anyone trying to read it, and they weren't aware of the factual happenings of the event, but it was really just an RP tool. A tool to help step-up my RP game.
Anyway, just giving another take on how to use journaling to your advantage!
I haven't kept one any characters in this game, but for one of my old characters, after important RP scenes, or even just random imagined scenes of no particular importance, I would write down bits from my character's head. They could be in a play by play manner, or a aftermath reaction, the important part was that they were a time for me to sit down and sort out the thought processes and reasons for why my character was the way she was. As she was really, super, crazy (or super sane?) it could be easy to let her get caught up in nonsense. The journalistic approach, really helped me keep a grip on her and keep her consistent throughout RP scenes. I formatted it as thought snippets if someone were to tune into her brain at various points in time.Â
I know that the 'journal' probably really confused anyone trying to read it, and they weren't aware of the factual happenings of the event, but it was really just an RP tool. A tool to help step-up my RP game.
Anyway, just giving another take on how to use journaling to your advantage!
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