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Abbreviation Guide

(Not in Alphabetical Order
OC- Original Character
IC - In Character
Content that is posted by a player writing as a character within a roleplay.

OOC - Out of Character
Content that is posted by a player outside of a roleplay. OOC chat is common so that players can discuss things regarding a roleplay; such as planning out combat, plot, events, etc, or just chatting with each other.

PC - Player Character
A character used by a player within an roleplay.

MC - Main Character

OC - Original Character

NPC - Non-Playable Character
A character generally controlled by the GM.
A minor character to fulfill a certain role or purpose.

CS - Character Sheet
A form or application a player fills out with their character information.

RP - Roleplay
Rp(er) - a roleplayer
Rp(ing) - roleplaying

GM - Game Master
The person that created and is in control of the roleplay and determines the roleplay rules, universe, setting, and so forth.

Co-GM - Co-Game Master
A person or people selected by the GM to help assist in running a roleplay.

SL - Storyline

OP - Has multiple breakdowns;
Overpowered - referring to a character.
Original Post

AU - Alternate Universe
An existing universe than has been altered in some way.

FC - Face Claim
Images used to represent a character.

FTB - Fade to Black