To begin with: I apologize in advance if this is no in the right place because this "site" has not, technically, been made yet, but it's an idea I've been kicking around.
What I want is to start my own message board for all different kinds of Role Playing that includes all fandoms as well as completely original universes. The reason being is that I want to get back into Role Playing and I feel limited doing so on Deviant Art (even with their "forum" system) and here.... well, for some reason I just don't feel like I can jump into any of the active role plays and I am still too intimidated by the whole application process for trying to start my own here and I just feel too overwhelmed by all of the "otaku" characters.
I was thinking it could be broken into three main sections: One for strictly cannon characters/universes, Another for OCs in a Cannon Universe and a third for Entirely Original Charatcers/Universes. As for how these sections will be subdivided into forums... this is where I need help. Obviously, Anime/Manga will be one and there can be another for Video Games, but I'm not sure what to do when it comes to American/Western stuff.... just American/Western Cartoons and American/Western Literature and Media?
I'm also thinking there should be a "Lounge" area for Out-Of-Character discussion and and maybe a place for Character Profiles, Applications and Development and where ideas for RPs can be discussed before actually starting and maybe other stuff like art.... but again, I need help with how this should all be laid out....
The one other thought I had is that... MAYBE I would allow a password-protected sub-category for 18+, but since I myself have no interest in this type of thing I would leave it to be run by a trusted Mod/Co-Admin who is of age (by which I mean at least 21)
Okay, there is one more thing: A theme of some kind for the graphics and such of the forums would be nice, but I guess it's not a requirement....
So... yeah. Anyone interested? Any ideas?