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Durarara!!/デュラララ!! Role Play
Ikebukuro: To some, it is just another big city in Japan, but there are others who have been priviledged to see what really goes on. Gang violence isn't what we're talking about. You'll soon see what I mean. Welcome to Ikebukuro...
As of right now, there isn't. It's a free range site that allows you to do pretty much whatever you want as long as it doesn't break the rules. In the future a plot may be established, but for now: have fun!
The forums "Japan" and "Internet" are where you can find many roleplays. You can feel free to join one that is labeled [OPEN], or create your very own roleplay.
Roleplaying is fairly simple. You can either create your own thread to roleplay in, or join in an [OPEN] thread. All you have to do then is post a reply to the thread and you're done! We just ask your posts are more than one or two sentences. We're all literate, let's show off those skills!
An [OPEN] thread is a roleplay that is open for all members to join. It's labeled to allow others that they can hop in. If a thread isn't labeled as [OPEN], then it's a private roleplay. You're welcome to read it, just don't post a response in it.
Private RP's are threads where only the characters mentioned in the title are allowed to post. Titles will look something like: "A Late Date" [Delic, Hibiya, Victoria]. The title of the RP is listed, plus the characters involved in the RP.
This site is strictly DRRR!! However, we do have the "AU Roleplay" forum where you are allowed to have roleplays that involve other anime, novel, and movie characters.
You can RP pretty much anything as long as it follows the guidelines. For now, all RP's are strictly PG13. No graphic roleplays are allowed, because we have many under age users. We're discussing adding an 18+ section for those who feel the need to roleplay smut and other graphic themes. But for now, keep it teen friendly!
There is no set time limit. However, common sense says that after about three months of no replies, you can consider it dead. You can move that thread into the Graveyard, and if your RP partner comes back and replies, you can pick it back up again.
It's highly recommended that you use them all regularly. You don't have to use them all in one roleplay (you can if you want!), but try to use them equally. There is no point in creating an OC that never gets used.
You do have to fill out a form about your OC and post it in the OC submission thread. Then a staff member will read it over and either accept it, or decline it and give advice on how to better your character.
Creativity is number one! We don't want your cookie cutter mary sue. We want you to be creative! Feel free to give them cat ears and wings! Don't be shy to give them interesting talents or skills. We just ask that you try to stay away from cliches, and don't make your OC's perfect. No one is perfect! Give them some flaws!
Your OC can have relationships with other OCs. Just be sure you ask whoever owns the OC that it's alright before you write it in the application. Same with Canon's, although those can be a bit harder since the Canon's already have a past that is seen in the anime. It has to be convincing if you wanna make a relationship between them.
A Canon Character is a character from either the Durarara anime, light novels, or manga. They are characters that appear in the show and are not OC's. These characters can be roleplayed by the person who applied for that character. For example, if someone is the "canon roleplayer" for Izaya, then only that person is allowed to be Izaya. This is to prevent power playing and to keep things organized. First come first serve!
Just like OC's, Canon Characters are optional. You do not have to have one. However, if you choose not to have a Canon, we suggest making at least one OC so you'll be able to roleplay on the forums.
A sample RP is simply a short paragraph or two that shows what your RP responses would look like in a thread. You can make it based on a RP you had with a friend on PM, or a short story that includes the character. Be creative! We just want to make sure you can portray the character your applying for well enough, as well as having decent grammar and spelling.
Before you can do anything, you have to let an admin know. This is a big change that can affect a lot of things. If you don't have any threads with the canon yet, then you can change your Canon and apply for a second one that is open. If you're actively using your canon, then it might not be possible to switch.
Only if it's a canon that isn't taken yet, or you get permission from the person who is assigned the canon. However, we ask that you try to refrain from that and stick to your own canon.
For OC's, yes if it's your own character. If you want to kill off another person's OC, then you MUST ask them first. It is their OC after all, and it isn't fair to kill them off if the owner doesn't feel ready to have their OC dead. As for Canons, no you cannot kill them off. Unless they are killed off in the novels/anime/manga, then their death is still undetermined. HOWEVER, this all changes in the AU roleplays. There, you can kill off canon's the same way you would kill off an OC. Just get permission first!
Yes, you can create them as long as they follow the basic structure that are present in the gangs in Ikebukuro. They need to have a color association (they are color gangs after all), and you have to have a leader. We suggest the leaders and members be OC's.
Gangs must have a color association (ex: Blue Squares, Yellow Scarves, Red Dragons). Gangs must also have a leader, which is pretty much given. And Gangs cannot be "all powerful". We don't want a gang of perfect OCs.
There is! In the "Miscellaneous" Forum, there are different sub-forums to choose from! There is the "Artist Corner" for your artwork, the "Author's Corner" for fanfiction, original fiction, and poetry, and finally the "Audio Corner" for fandubs, fansongs, and original work as well!
Yes, and no. You can post art and fics, but you MUST credit the original artist/author. If you can't figure out who it is, then at least say that they are not your works.
This is a roleplying site, so we prefer that you do roleplay. There is no rule saying you can't just hang around and use the chatbox to talk with other members.
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