Roleplay chat

Roleplay chat for storytellers

Roleplay chat is collaborative storytelling. You create a character, someone else creates theirs, and together you write a story one message at a time. Fantasy quests, space adventures, detective mysteries, slice-of-life dramas, horror, superheroes: if you can imagine a setting, someone here will happily play in it.

How a scene works

Most scenes start in the open room with a short pitch: a setting, a situation and the kind of character you'd like to play against. Someone replies, you agree the basics, and then you take turns writing what your character does and says. Some people write a line or two at a time. Others write long paragraphs. Agree on a rough length so neither of you is waiting forever or feeling rushed.

Common formats

• One-on-one scenes: two characters, one story, usually in a private chat.
• Group scenes: several characters in the open room, sometimes with one person acting as narrator.
• Ongoing campaigns: stories that continue over several evenings. A free account keeps your chat name so your partners can find you.

Roleplay etiquette

• Use brackets or double slashes for out-of-character chat, like (( brb, dinner )).
• Don't control another player's character. Describe what yours does and let them decide how theirs reacts.
• Agree limits up front. If a scene drifts somewhere you don't want to go, say so out of character.
• Keep the open room friendly. Darker storylines belong in private scenes with a willing partner.

New to roleplay?

You don't need to be a great writer. Start with a simple character: a name, a job, one thing they want and one thing they're hiding. Pick a familiar setting like a tavern, a spaceship or a small-town diner, and let the story find its own way. Experienced players are usually happy to help newcomers find their feet.

Room rules

Roleplay is fiction, but the rules of the site still apply. Keep scenes within our Terms of Use, respect your partner's limits and never involve characters who are under 18. Moderators remove anyone who ignores this.

Many roleplayers are also gamers, so Gaming Chat is a natural next stop. If you'd like a story partner you can return to, the Make Friends room is a good place to find one.

Finding the right partner

Not every partnership works, and that's normal. Some people love fast, short replies while others prefer slow, detailed posts. Before a long story, try a short scene together to see if your styles fit.