I'm a huge fan of the grindstone/combat events, but do not participate in them for IC reasons, so my knowledge is somewhat limited. The advice above on grindstone mechanics, however, is great and widely used for similar combat RP styles. Â
I'd offer up Sig as a potential teacher, but he'd be absolutely terrible at the role for several reasons. However, if you ever want to work on action writing or combat style posts, let me know, I'd be happy to provide input in-game. Â I usually RP a more atmospheric, gritty style of RP combat that emphasizes emotion and environment; the combat is usually short in terms of number of actions, violent, and brutal. Â The largest piece of advice is to incorporate your surroundings and other players into a potential post, as it often makes the scene more interesting. Â Let me give you an example:
Sigurd's fingers clenched the poor hilt like a vice, wrists twisting upwards to direct the great sword that extended from the hilt outward at waist level in a guarded, defensive posture. Â His feet maintained a wide stance for both mobility and support, boots brushing over the occasional blade of grass that billowed up from the dry soils. Â Beads of sweat rolled down his brow under the searing desert sun, platinum locks pasted against his forehead - cobalt eyes unflinching in their calculated assessment of the mark, no matter how much the rays bit down. He studied her light armament carefully, taking note of the tiny daggers clutched between her fingers, predicting she would have to come within his blade's significant reach to put them to use. Â He stood motionless like a sentinel ready to react at the slightest twitch, all while soft winds rolled down nearby dunes, sending blades of grass and sand alike over his black, plated coat.
I'd offer up Sig as a potential teacher, but he'd be absolutely terrible at the role for several reasons. However, if you ever want to work on action writing or combat style posts, let me know, I'd be happy to provide input in-game. Â I usually RP a more atmospheric, gritty style of RP combat that emphasizes emotion and environment; the combat is usually short in terms of number of actions, violent, and brutal. Â The largest piece of advice is to incorporate your surroundings and other players into a potential post, as it often makes the scene more interesting. Â Let me give you an example:
Sigurd's fingers clenched the poor hilt like a vice, wrists twisting upwards to direct the great sword that extended from the hilt outward at waist level in a guarded, defensive posture. Â His feet maintained a wide stance for both mobility and support, boots brushing over the occasional blade of grass that billowed up from the dry soils. Â Beads of sweat rolled down his brow under the searing desert sun, platinum locks pasted against his forehead - cobalt eyes unflinching in their calculated assessment of the mark, no matter how much the rays bit down. He studied her light armament carefully, taking note of the tiny daggers clutched between her fingers, predicting she would have to come within his blade's significant reach to put them to use. Â He stood motionless like a sentinel ready to react at the slightest twitch, all while soft winds rolled down nearby dunes, sending blades of grass and sand alike over his black, plated coat.
