Feel like a noob. Can someone explain...

So, I noticed a lot of you blogging with these "applications." I have no idea what's going on ahahaha. They're interesting, but I don't really understand what they're for. Can someone who knows more than me explain this?

Also, while we're on the subject of things I don't understand, what exactly is role-playing? I mean, I know literally what role-playing is, but I occasionally get ads on my wall to join and I don't get how it works on AFF. Help? ^_^

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katgirl
#1
Usually, blogs that are titled as "applications" refer to people applying for positions in certain types of fanfictions. Basically, you create a character for the author to use in their story (the majority of these types are idol group ones, so your character would be a member of the group). They're pretty fun, so I would suggest checking a few out if you're interested ^-^ (Just search "apply" and look through the newest ones)

I don't roleplay, but it looks like some other people have you covered there ^-^

((Ah, and I know this is quite a while after the question was asked, but I figured I would throw my two cents in just in case you were still wondering...))
string_of_fate_rp
#2
Then come and join us on facebook!! It's easier than on AFF, I promise! After you join one, you understand it better!!

Just create a new facebook account for your idol... I recommend that you don't join as your bias because then you turn y because you don't want other people to have them.


Anyone can write a long boring "story" to encourage people to join their roleplay. But instead, how about I give you the facts about the newest roleplay?
Here is what you get if you join:
♦Lots of Idols available!! (including exo)
♦BRAND NEW ROLEPLAY, JUST OPENED 3/8/14!!
♦, Yuri, and Straight members are all welcome!!
♦Lots of , everywhere!! Also HIGHLY encouraged!!!
♦3rd POV and 1st POV are BOTH welcome!!
♦Tons of events monthly!!
♦Fun activity checks, compared to the boring "join the event" checks!!
♦The opportunity to join a roleplay FULL of potential to be the most active roleplay on FACEBOOK!
http://www.asianfanfics.com/story/view/684110/string-of-fate-roleplay-facebook-roleplay-new-co-admin-needed-roleplay-shinee--yuri-facebook-exo-straight
Rosetta
#3
Role-play on AFF could be that you play a certain character and you write about what they would do being in their shoes. Its kind of like drama where you have to take on the persona of a different person.
vanillasushi
#4
OMG I'm as clueless as you are!!!! it sounds so fun to be involved with ur biases but then u realise u have no idea how to do this and what's going on......haha
Jewel_ELF
#5
You can message me if your still confused.
Jewel_ELF
#6
Certain authors have stories, but not characters. If you want to be in the story and its an apply fic, you can make up a person. They can be anyone and you can have the do anything. Usually its for a girlgroup. They are fun to do and the authors usually are helpful.

http://www.asianfanfics.com/story/view/625738/1/rail-runners-half-post-apocalyptic-half-survival-in-need-of-more-applicants-apply-nuest

Here is a link to an apply fic I'm co authoring. You can fill it out and I will help you with it. This will take you directly to the application.

I dont do the roleplays, so I cant help with that. Hope that wasnt confusing.
chocobella2
#7
Tbh, I'm not sure about the first one.
But in roleplay here, you play an idol. You act as a certain idol. There are different kinds of roleplay, such as Facebook Roleplay, Twitter Roleplay, AFF Roleplay, etc.
Facebook Roleplay, as you may have guessed, takes place on Facebook. You create an account under the name of an idol and act as them, and interact with people in your certain roleplay.
Twitter Roleplay, takes place on Twitter. You create a Twitter account under the name of your chosen idol, and play as them, interacting with people in your roleplay, and etc.

Hope this wasn't confusing ^^