There are a lot of techniques on how to start RP.
Some people go the heavy-writing direction, where they might write out a whole character arc and even ask other players to play complementary characters. Â Other people go the improv route, where they put together a blank (a character with a few certain mannerisms they definitely want) and then add on bits as they go until they get a working character.
The former is a great way to work if you have a group together already or if you want to do a lot of off-stage writing. Â The latter is a great way to get into it if you can write on the fly and want to develop a niche to slide into. Â Most people do a combination of both.
The best advice I can give is to not be afraid to experiment on your character and alter them as you go, especially at first. Â That makes sure you aren't shoving a square peg into a round hole and wondering why you don't fit.
Some people go the heavy-writing direction, where they might write out a whole character arc and even ask other players to play complementary characters. Â Other people go the improv route, where they put together a blank (a character with a few certain mannerisms they definitely want) and then add on bits as they go until they get a working character.
The former is a great way to work if you have a group together already or if you want to do a lot of off-stage writing. Â The latter is a great way to get into it if you can write on the fly and want to develop a niche to slide into. Â Most people do a combination of both.
The best advice I can give is to not be afraid to experiment on your character and alter them as you go, especially at first. Â That makes sure you aren't shoving a square peg into a round hole and wondering why you don't fit.
