OOC (Out Of Character)
Step into the world of roleplay with ease by understanding the difference between IC and OOC. Know when to separate the real from the imagined and create a seamless RP experience.
OOC stands for Out Of Character, which refers to a player's actions, conversations, or remarks that are not in line with their character in the roleplay scenario. In other words, it's a distinction between the player's real-life identity and the role they are playing in the game. The purpose of having an OOC distinction is to maintain clear boundaries between the fantasy world of the roleplay and the real world, and to prevent confusion or misunderstandings between players.
Examples of OOC include:
Joking about real-life events that are not related to the roleplay
Breaking character to make jokes or banter with other players
Discussing personal opinions or experiences
Using meta-game knowledge to gain an advantage in-game
Talking about server rules or administration matters in-game
Discussing OOC plans or future roleplay scenarios
Bringing up real-life drama or conflicts
Using personal information of other players without permission
Sharing real-life identities or contact information
Using out of character emotes or symbols
Bringing up in-game rules or mechanics in-game
Talking about real-life politics or religion
Being disruptive or hostile to other players
Speaking in a language that is not in-character
Speaking in a tone or manner that is inconsistent with the roleplay.
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