# How To Roleplay

### Use Discord

RHC uses Discord to roleplay.

Roleplay occurs in the categories (and channels) marked as IC (e.g. #ic-central). Do not RP in other channels!

### Location, Location, Location

To start a roleplay scene, find the channel that best represents the [location ](https://redhandchronicles.com/books/setting-lore/page/map)where the scene takes place (or the medium used in the case of communications).

### Use Threads

Use Discord's [thread functionality](https://support.discord.com/hc/en-us/articles/4403205878423-Threads-FAQ) to start a thread for your scene.

### Conventions

Some conventions to observe when roleplaying:

1. Do not use OOC chat conventions (e.g. using Italics to denote actions), instead use normal prose formatting.
2. Place any OOC text within double brackets,   
    e.g. `(( This is OOC text. ))`  
    Optionally, you can enclose OOC text (including the brackets) in spoiler mark-up if you want to 'maintain' IC immersion,  
    e.g. ||(( This is OOC text in spoiler mark-up. ))||
3. Begin your first post in each scene with the name of the character you are playing within double brackets,   
    e.g. `(( Playing: Jane Smith ))`  
      
    Do not enclose playing declarations in spoiler mark-up.
4. If you are playing more than one character in a scene, prepend all IC posts with a playing declaration.
5. Do not use replies.
6. Tag participants to invite them into a scene, or to let them know that you have replied.

### Rolling

Use the #dice-rolls channel to perform any rolls required in a scene, including any feeding scenes that your are roleplaying out.

The command for the dice-roller is:

`/mm <pool> [difficulty] [specialty] # comment`

<p class="callout warning">You must provide a comment describing the intent of the role for the roll to be valid.</p>

Generally speaking, players do not need a Storyteller to oversee their rolls. If both players are content, then by and large Staff will be happy. However, players are free to request the assistance from staff using the #ask-staff channel including clarification on rolling, resolving a dispute, etc.

In the event of a botch, a Storyteller may intervene and explain what has happened; your character has full agency however to react as they see fit, but remember, IC actions have IC consequences.