Since Rolescape was initially announced on February 18, we have been blown away by the interest in a new platform for roleplaying. Since our last post, weāve gone from a small group exchanging ideas on Discord to an organized team of 17 (and growing!), with over 200 members on Discord, all working together to create a platform that is accessible, functional, versatile, safe and secure for writers, content creators and more. In short, Rolescape is a site made FOR roleplayers by roleplayers.
Weāve received a number of questions on how Rolescape will continue to grow as a project, when it will launch and other logistics. We also wanted to share an update with you all to provide a comprehensive look at Rolescapeās current stages, the team structure and how you all can get involved!Ā
WHAT IS THE CURRENT PHASE OF DEVELOPMENT? WHO WILL BE ABLE TO USE IT? WHAT FEATURES WILL IT INCLUDE? WHEN WILL IT BE RELEASED?
Weāve broken down the development process into 5 stages:
Stage 1: Planning & Designing (Core Functions)
Stage 2: Adding User Interactions
Stage 3: Front-end Development
Stage 5: Developing Secondary Features
Currently, we are in the Planning & Designing (Core Functions) stage. We are creating a dedicated page to monitor the progress and development of Rolescape, which will provide more detailed information on what each stage entails (be sure to check back soon for this!).Ā
Approximately one month since the project began, our Developer team is building the framework of Rolescape diligently. So far, the following features have been developed:
Core functions such as creating an account, logging in and postingĀ
Post editor with full formatting capabilities and autosave
Accessibility functions for the feed/dashboard
Robby builder (theme builder)
Folders for media organization
Once Rolescape is fully developed, designed and released, the platform will be free to use and include the following (and more!) features:
Different types of accounts, including a roleplayer, multi-muse, content creator, and roleplay helper for a more personalised experience on the platform
Customizable accessibility throughout the site, with the ability to toggle between font sizes, line height, font spacing, contrast, turn off endless scrolling, and more
An option to switch between muses, all with their own profiles, inboxes, and display. Reply as your muse or add guest muses!
Closed roleplay groups with their own spaces, feeds, and forums
Features to help organize threads and drafts
A mobile app that allows for roleplaying on-the-go without sacrificing formatting or editing capabilities
Search functions to find muses to interact with, based on bios and filterable fields
Until then, we continue to build the platform and invest in Rolescape with multiple roleplaying communities in mind, from GIF makers to indie roleplayers to groups. In order to create a fully functioning, fully-developed, roleplayer-friendly site, we anticipate beta testing to begin toward the end of 2021.
I HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT THE SITE!Ā
Tell me more about Rolescapeās features.
Why is there a need for funds?
How will the website handle security?
Weāve answered these questions and more on our FAQ page - check it out here!
Be sure to follow our blog for updates and questions, our Discord server where we work to build our community, or support us by donating if youād like to contribute!
