Sparks Wrote:I would prefer that ** be left open for emotions and actions. Ex: *Sparks feels sad* or *Sparks runs toward the armory*.I agree with the reasoning behind this statement, that being that *asterisks* (and :colons: or ::double-colons:: ) should be reserved for character emotes. In my experiences, I've always left my name off, as follows:
<Kes> *runs toward the armory*
I must also point out that while I'm sure it was an example, the *feels sad* is not actually an emote. As an RPer, I am not privy to what other characters are feeling (unless I suppose I'm some kind of an empath or telepath possibly, but even then it wouldn't be privy to all surrounding characters). Emotions should be conveyed in emotes through specific actions. It has always been a pet-peeve of mine when people use emotes to blindly indicate their feelings, rather than actions (in the above case a frustrated sigh might work, or a somber expression on the face, or possibly crying, depending on just how much sadness is felt). I didn't mean to detract from the discussion. I just felt obligated to point that out.
I do agree though, that :: and * should not be used for OOC overall, and possibly some sort of an accepted guideline for the expression of OOC and emotes be agreed upon.
To append, we've used the ~ to indicate a sing-song tone, or sometimes singing as well.
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