A while ago, someone suggested a pen-pal project where-in they would pair up some people and it seemed to be a really good idea. However due to the OP going inactive it never got anywhere.Â
The gist of the idea is that people can sign up and get a pen-pal for their character to correspond with, either anonymously or not. The correspondence goes through PM's here on the RPC as in-game mail is limited on how much you can type. Â
And who knows, some day it could lead to actual RP for the characters involved.Â
How does matching work?Â
So, what I did in round one is that I created a spreadsheet in google docs and got a friend to help me compile information. If characters had a wiki, I would go read info about their personality, and take in other relevant information so as to guide (I am by no means a people expert, mind) the matches and make sure that the people who I am matching did not already know each other. However not all information was used in all matches.Â
Whenever I feel there is enough signed up (and preferably an even number) I start to match people up again. If someone listed two characters, I may PM them to ask if they are willing to have 2 correspondences (unless such was already noted)
How does anonymity work?Â
Anonymity is tricky, because how exactly do you start something without saying who you are. Well, so far I've heard of a few options.
1. Use Anon Y'mousÂ
2. Have one of the pen-pals leave a random letter somewhere and start the correspondence that wayÂ
3. Use a NPC Courier to bring the letters back/forth, knowing it's in the search for a pen-pal. Perhaps your character was feeling lonely or unchallenged in the realms of writing.Â
4. Be creative! There are otherwise to twist it together. In all cases I recommend agreeing on a way with your destined pen-pal before starting.
Can I still sign up?Â
Yes.
Please let me know, when you do, which character you prefer having listed, if they are anonymous or not and whether or not you would like multiple correspondences (I can not guarantee that it'll always be possible)
Please also write down if your character knows anyone who is still pending a match, as I want to avoid starting correspondences between people that already know each other.Â
If your penpal has gone inactive and you want a new one, feel free to sign up again.
(Main description last updated on 21/01/2015)Â
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Match #1Â
If your name is in bold, it means it's up to you to start the correspondence.Â
If an A is listed behind your match, it means the correspondence will be anonymous.
If you already know your match, or experience problems, let me know. Â
Steel Wolf <-> Clement Janiver -Â A
Jaques Guillaume <-> V'aleera Lhuil - A
E'Khei Balduin <-> S'ahmiko BehnenÂ
Vaughn Antain <-> Bexy Amalaryssia -Â AÂ
Jethas Zykyri <-> Emma Reed - A
Rivienne Delacroux <-> Lilithium AltairÂ
Ereshkigal Atropos <-> Deverell Jinx - A
Howling Wind <-> Melody Adagio - AÂ
Y'shenn Tia <-> Avis InkwoodÂ
Sizha'to Chalahko <-> Jariana RinjahlÂ
Nimimi Nimi <-> MelodiaÂ
Kellach Woods <-> Ja'ren A'lenthinÂ
Kinono Kino <-> Lolotaru LalataruÂ
Brendt Fowkes <-> Nailah Quill - A
Chachanji Gegenji <-> Rarashid Kokoshid - AÂ
Nikola Deisatus <-> Tiergan Vashir
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21/12/14Â
Match #2Â
If your name is in bold, it means it's up to you to start the correspondence.Â
If an A is listed behind your match, it means the correspondence will be anonymous.
If you already know your match, or experience problems, let me know. Â
Armallant Duval <-> H'ara Nikahd A
Cassandra Lachance <-> Xavarian Mystrife A
Lance Ironheart <-> A'zoreena TreonÂ
A'toli Pehn <-> K'aworu Demiir A
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13/01/15Â
Match #3Â
If your name is in bold, it means it's up to you to start the correspondence.Â
If an A is listed behind your match, it means the correspondence will be anonymous.
If you already know your match, or experience problems, let me know. Â
Y'lani Kahlid <-> Gwannes OskwellÂ
V'arimbeh Nitsah <-> Kizari Hizari A
Caen Jabari <-> A'zireena TreonÂ
Victorique Fierlane <-> Noxaelius AvatineÂ
Locke Rinnanis <-> Rough Nomad
The gist of the idea is that people can sign up and get a pen-pal for their character to correspond with, either anonymously or not. The correspondence goes through PM's here on the RPC as in-game mail is limited on how much you can type. Â
And who knows, some day it could lead to actual RP for the characters involved.Â
How does matching work?Â
So, what I did in round one is that I created a spreadsheet in google docs and got a friend to help me compile information. If characters had a wiki, I would go read info about their personality, and take in other relevant information so as to guide (I am by no means a people expert, mind) the matches and make sure that the people who I am matching did not already know each other. However not all information was used in all matches.Â
Whenever I feel there is enough signed up (and preferably an even number) I start to match people up again. If someone listed two characters, I may PM them to ask if they are willing to have 2 correspondences (unless such was already noted)
How does anonymity work?Â
Anonymity is tricky, because how exactly do you start something without saying who you are. Well, so far I've heard of a few options.
1. Use Anon Y'mousÂ
2. Have one of the pen-pals leave a random letter somewhere and start the correspondence that wayÂ
3. Use a NPC Courier to bring the letters back/forth, knowing it's in the search for a pen-pal. Perhaps your character was feeling lonely or unchallenged in the realms of writing.Â
4. Be creative! There are otherwise to twist it together. In all cases I recommend agreeing on a way with your destined pen-pal before starting.
Can I still sign up?Â
Yes.
Please let me know, when you do, which character you prefer having listed, if they are anonymous or not and whether or not you would like multiple correspondences (I can not guarantee that it'll always be possible)
Please also write down if your character knows anyone who is still pending a match, as I want to avoid starting correspondences between people that already know each other.Â
If your penpal has gone inactive and you want a new one, feel free to sign up again.
(Main description last updated on 21/01/2015)Â
-------------------------------------
Match #1Â
If your name is in bold, it means it's up to you to start the correspondence.Â
If an A is listed behind your match, it means the correspondence will be anonymous.
If you already know your match, or experience problems, let me know. Â
Steel Wolf <-> Clement Janiver -Â A
Jaques Guillaume <-> V'aleera Lhuil - A
E'Khei Balduin <-> S'ahmiko BehnenÂ
Vaughn Antain <-> Bexy Amalaryssia -Â AÂ
Jethas Zykyri <-> Emma Reed - A
Rivienne Delacroux <-> Lilithium AltairÂ
Ereshkigal Atropos <-> Deverell Jinx - A
Howling Wind <-> Melody Adagio - AÂ
Y'shenn Tia <-> Avis InkwoodÂ
Sizha'to Chalahko <-> Jariana RinjahlÂ
Nimimi Nimi <-> MelodiaÂ
Kellach Woods <-> Ja'ren A'lenthinÂ
Kinono Kino <-> Lolotaru LalataruÂ
Brendt Fowkes <-> Nailah Quill - A
Chachanji Gegenji <-> Rarashid Kokoshid - AÂ
Nikola Deisatus <-> Tiergan Vashir
---------------------------------------
21/12/14Â
Match #2Â
If your name is in bold, it means it's up to you to start the correspondence.Â
If an A is listed behind your match, it means the correspondence will be anonymous.
If you already know your match, or experience problems, let me know. Â
Armallant Duval <-> H'ara Nikahd A
Cassandra Lachance <-> Xavarian Mystrife A
Lance Ironheart <-> A'zoreena TreonÂ
A'toli Pehn <-> K'aworu Demiir A
----------------------------------------
13/01/15Â
Match #3Â
If your name is in bold, it means it's up to you to start the correspondence.Â
If an A is listed behind your match, it means the correspondence will be anonymous.
If you already know your match, or experience problems, let me know. Â
Y'lani Kahlid <-> Gwannes OskwellÂ
V'arimbeh Nitsah <-> Kizari Hizari A
Caen Jabari <-> A'zireena TreonÂ
Victorique Fierlane <-> Noxaelius AvatineÂ
Locke Rinnanis <-> Rough Nomad
