7 Steps to finding an RP partner (Warning: Not for the easily offended)

[Denalz]

(Meant to be funny, but not necessarily untrue. Enjoy)

7 Steps to Finding an RP Partner

Step 1: Lower your standards
Only stuck-up people insist on things like rules and mutual expectations.

Step 2: Write an advertisement with tons of unnecessary personal information
Everyone wants to know what your cat's name is... everyone.

Step 3: Lie about your interests
Of course you'd love to do an RP about 12 year-old fandoms you've never heard of.

Step 4: Forfeit any shred of dignity
"Fade to black?!?" That's no way to have fun!

Step 5: Let everyone know you'll play "male"
The Mary-Sues will be clawing each other's heterochromatic eyes out to be your partner.

Step 6: Learn to appreciate anime
Seriously, you're going to be really limited if you can't accept this one.

Step 7: Anything (age) goes
Don't be a jerk and request that your partners be a certain age. After all, I'm sure you have lots in common with people ten years your junior in real life.

[Seravee]

But I mean, are you looking for a partner, or...?
I can't get a read on this one.

[Denalz]

But I mean, are you looking for a partner, or...?
I can't get a read on this one.

@Seravee

I am casually searching for a partner. I'm extremely picky and because of that it's a frustrating process. My frustration inspired parts of this satire ;)

[Seravee]

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I am casually searching for a partner. I'm extremely picky and because of that it's a frustrating process. My frustration inspired parts of this satire ;)

@Denalz

Ah, fair enough then. Best of luck on your search.

[MermaidTears]

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I am casually searching for a partner. I'm extremely picky and because of that it's a frustrating process. My frustration inspired parts of this satire ;)

@Denalz

Extremely picky? Well I do love a good challenge. Do you have any particular plot or pairing you are craving, or are you open to anything?

[Lady Absinthia]

@Denalz I believe this is the most beautiful 1x1 interest check I have ever seen. ~tear~

[Denalz]

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Extremely picky? Well I do love a good challenge. Do you have any particular plot or pairing you are craving, or are you open to anything?

@MermaidTears

Well, here, I typed up a basic (actual) interest check...

My Interest Check

What I expect of you:
1. Common courtesy. I haven’t run into many unkind people on here, but kindness is only one part of courtesy. I also expect that you will make a decent attempt to answer my OOC questions/comments. I would appreciate a heads up (if possible) if you are going to be unavailable for an extended period of time. Finally, if you are bored of our game, just say so. I wear my big boy pants most days.

2. Thick skin is an absolute must. If I make a suggestion that something in our RP doesn’t make sense, or if I have to tell you that things just aren’t working out, please don’t throw a fit. I promise not to be a jerk about it.

3. I would appreciate only people over the age of 18 contacting me.

4. By no means do I believe myself to be an awesome writer, but it would be great if you are as good as or better than me. Looking back over the years, I realize that my writing ability grew the most when I was matched with a superior writer. Since I’m looking to improve myself, you’ll understand why I’m so picky.

What you can expect of me:
1. I am fairly literate and I make an effort to proofread my IC posts. Though don’t be surprised if my OOC communication isn’t as polished.

2. I can commit to being available three times a week at least. I typically prefer to be online for longer periods of time and to get a lot of RP’ing done at once. But I recognize that’s not easy between differing schedules and time zones. Speaking of which, I am in EST.

3. I will happily contribute to plot and setting planning. That being said if I’m not careful I tend to take things over. Don’t be afraid to put your foot down on details and decisions that you feel strongly about. Besides, I appreciate someone who is just as active as I am in contributing ideas.

4. I can play either gender and typically prefer my main character to be male. **HOWEVER** If you have a habit of telling people, “Sorry, I really only want to (can) play female” then please don’t bother contacting me. I feel it shows a serious lack of creativity to limit yourself to one gender. Besides, playing multiple characters is almost always required if the RP is going to have any depth to it whatsoever.

Preferred Platforms:
It seems the platform of choice around here is PM. That’s fine with me. However, I am most interested in doing an RP over TitanPad or a similar program. TitanPad is really cool because it allows us to type in real time to each other in a streamlined document. In addition, there is a live text box to the side of our main document that is perfect for OOC chat. If you’re not familiar with this platform but are curious, let me know. It’s really easy to learn how to use and of course it’s free (you don’t even need to make an account).

Genres and Settings:

Things I don’t like
Anime
Most Fandoms
Slice of Life
Steampunk
Dystopian Society
Outer-Space

Things I like a lot:
Post-Apocalypse
Historical
Time-travel
Wartime

(Rough) Potential Plots:

I am currently interested in doing a “woman thrown back in time” type of RP. The year/setting is flexible but I think I’d be most interested in Norse, Medieval, Roman, Greek, Hebrew, Western.

I am always up for a good post-apocalyptic RP. The focus can be heavily upon the element of survival, or it can be more political such as in the case freedom fighting or territory wars.

If after reading all this you are still interested send me a PM with the following…
1. A sample of your writing
2. Your current time zone
3. Preferred platform (PM, Titan Pad, E-mail)
4. What kind of RP you are most excited about
5. What type of character you would potentially like to play

@Lady Amalthea Thanks! Lol, all in good fun.... *whispers* but seriously though.

[shylarah]

@Denalz Before I go to the effort of putting together a lengthy reply to this, I have a question for you: what is your opinion of fantasy and adding elements of fantasy to *checks* in this case, a historical rp? For example, one where Zeus's priests could shock people with lightning, or where fairies might really take you underhill if you found them dancing? Alternatively, functional magic is a serious love of mine. I don't /usually/ stray too far from the fantasy umbrella, but the historical eras you've mentioned are mostly ones I've been toying with trying, and you seem like a decent fellow with reasonable expectations. Might be worth the stretch even if you don't want any fantasy at all. I'd need to think on it.

Edit: Erm. I just realized that I followed you here from somewhere you made a comment on a 1x1 check, and...ahaha, this is an /old/ thread. ^.^;; Sorry, didn't mean to necro it. *hides*

[kiiblade]

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