How Do I Find My Interests In Roleplay?

[LittleWaterGirl]

I'm new around this websites looking for some advice on roleplay interests. I have a few issues that I need some advice on. As someone whose under 18, I get shot down for favoritism by people who are over 18. It sucks hardcore that I'm a minor who doesn't know what my interests are anymore. I only do fanfiction and that's about it. I just have no idea what my interests are outside of the fanfiction universe. I really need help. How do I find my interests in roleplay?

[DruSM157]

Whew, a lot to unpack here. Most roleplays don't shoot down someone for their age unless the RP is 18+ (deals with very adult situations or is a sexual 1x1 thing on PMs/Ims, I dunno). So let's drop the minor thing for now and focus on your real question: "how do I find my interests in Roleplay?"

You say you only do fanfiction; well, what are your fanfics about? What series, characters, etc. It's pretty obvious that RPGuild loves doing RPs based on anime, though lately many roleplays focus on OCs or original characters in those universes. For example, a My Hero Academia RP focuses on a school that is not UA.

Second; what makes you want to write those specific fanfictions? Is it the characters? The genre? Are these more action oriented shows/movies/books/media or do you care about the characters? I personally love adventure stories, and while doing an Indiana Jones or an Uncharted based roleplay would be fun, I can take things from those games and movies that I love and turn them into an original roleplay idea.

So, you need to be specific. What fanfics are you working with, and what is it about THAT particular thing that makes you want to write fanfics about it? You get into that, you can find some interests worth writing about.

[Obscene Symphony]

In fewer words: you just need to shop around. Stick to group rps (1x1 section won't help you with this, and even experienced rpers have a hard time in there), read interest checks when you see them, join a few! Some you'll like, some you won't, and you'll learn as you go. You'll probably find yourself gravitating to fandoms and themes you already like from books, shows and movies, and you'll develop from there.

[BrokenPromise]

Group roleplays are a lot easier to get into if you don't like the trial and error approach of 1x1 stuff.

[spicykvnt]

I'm new around this websites looking for some advice on roleplay interests. I have a few issues that I need some advice on. As someone whose under 18, I get shot down for favoritism by people who are over 18. It sucks hardcore that I'm a minor who doesn't know what my interests are anymore. I only do fanfiction and that's about it. I just have no idea what my interests are outside of the fanfiction universe. I really need help. How do I find my interests in roleplay?

@LittleWaterGirl

First of all, welcome!

I'm sorry that you feel shot down. We do tend to have a lot of old farts in this here Guild. I'm one of them.

What I will say to you though, is that as a minor... Oh my goodness. How lucky you are. You get to discover all of your interests; this is all a blank page to you. At the risk of sounding like an old fart, I'd love to jump back into the feeling of being new to roleplay, and back to being a young teen messing around with the hobby!

You don't *need* to know your interests. Just find them along the way. Heck, I still dip my toes into new things - that never changes, you'll never stop discovering your interests and that's what makes this hobby so.... Interesting! And hard to put down!

You're best off making a 1x1 check, if you ask me. List out the fandoms you enjoy on your profile -- just put yourself out there, jump into the community. Most of the folk I roleplay with here, I either approached from common interest, or we've moved through various similar roleplays together. Don't be shy to sing out to others, especially if it looks like they roleplay something you'd enjoy - and don't be scared to try new things either.

Best of luck to you! :)