User blog:Jay Sea/RP tips

I've noticed that sometimes, people express their qualms about how others roleplay (I see this all over the place, not just here), and I just wanted to give everyone some tips on how to be a good roleplayer.

(these tips are things I've heard, my own pet peeves, and just stuff everyone should know) Okay! :D Those're just some pointers, and if you have any more just leave them in the comments.
 * 1) When your char is trying to do something to another char, make it an 'attempt'. One of the things I think everyone hates is when someone else tries to say what happens to their char without permission, and I do think we're all guilty of this, but don't make it a habit.
 * 2) Grammar. Text talk...is for texts. You are=you're; possessive of you=your,yours; its=possessive of it; it's=it is. RP-ing is a great chance to improve on your writing skills, so make an effort :D
 * 3) Stay in character. If your charrie is having a bad day, but yours is wonderful and you just can't RP like you've had a bad day, switch to another char or give that one a reason to be perky.
 * 4) Don't move the RP too fast. Roleplays are like a fine wine; they get better as time goes by, but if you end them too fast it's just kind of...blech.
 * 5) Be descriptive. If your charrie's breath smells like fish, say so. If your char is sitting a certain way, say it.
 * 6) If you're making your first char, and you're stumped, just make one like yourself, but under a different name.