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IC, OOC & MUN!

If you’re new to roleplay, you may have come across terms like IC, OOC, and MUN. Don’t worry, they’re actually quite simple once you understand the difference between the character and the person behind it.

01 — IC / IN CHARACTER
IC means you’re speaking or acting as your character. Everything you post should generally fit the character’s personality, background, and story.

For example, if your character is a university student, saying:
“Just finished my class. That professor was terrifying…”

would be considered IC because it belongs to your character’s world.

For IC menfess, you don’t need to add a special marker as long as the context is clear. However, being IC does not mean you can ignore CORTISFESS rules. Content that violates the rules will still be moderated.

02 — OOC / OUT OF CHARACTER
OOC means you’re speaking as yourself, not as your character. It can be used to talk about your real-life activities, communicate personally with other roleplayers, or discuss things outside your character’s world.

Example:
“[] I have class tomorrow morning, I’m going to sleep first. Goodnight everyone!”

Brackets or other markers are commonly used to indicate OOC, but the format may vary depending on the community’s rules.

Remember, OOC refers to the interaction, while brackets are simply a way to signal that you’re speaking outside your character.

03 — MUN / MUNDANE
MUN, short for mundane, refers to the real person behind the character.

Simply put:

Character = the persona you play
Mun = the person playing that persona

If your character is a university student named A, then A is the character. The person managing the account and deciding what A does is the mun.

⭐️ A quick way to remember:

IC — “This is my character speaking.”
OOC — “This is me speaking.”
MUN — “This is the person behind the character.”

Once you understand the difference, RP conversations become much easier to follow! Don’t worry if you’re still learning. Take your time, enjoy the experience, and remember to respect everyone’s boundaries between their IC and OOC spaces.

A little credit to:
@jenistiperp
for the references and information used in this guide ♡

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