Let's B!tch. I feel it's a healthy release for our roleplay annoyances 2.0

[Rare]

Since the last version got locked, I'm re-making the threat (because we need a thread, where we could release our annoyances)! I didn't make the idea up, it was all Miss Gallagher's idea. But we have to follow the guild's rules (be cool like Fonz, etc.) and be on topic. So let's B!tch on about our annoyances and such!

[idlehands]

Wow, good idea!

Remake a thread that a mod just locked.

[Dervish]

idlehands said
Wow, good idea! Remake a thread that a mod just locked.

To be fair, the idea was fine and dandy. It just kind of got jacked and side tracked.

Let the people have their fiesta.

[Prince]

I think I'll let the beast return to its shackles after the last thread. I see no reason in provoking Brovo, as I'm sure he would love a 'bout with the Gentlemen Beast. He can be president, anyway. Princes have far more fun. ;)

[Jerkchicken]

+1 post count

[nichinichisou]

Jerkchicken said
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This isn't Spam.
This is Roleplaying Discussion.

my shit

I hate it when the GM puts the posting expectations, which are a paragraph or two, and some bitch doesn't put that.

Some idiot decided it was okay to put that.

In my first EVER RP on this site, I had to change so much about my character to join. And I did that because I wanted to prove that I was worthy to join that RP. If your CS gets accepted, the GM expects you not only to post the expectations, but follow all the rules. And one rule that should be standard is keep the personality straight. But since that one guy posts only one-liners every post, or one paragraph with the smallest detail, almost 2nd grade level detail, and can't keep the personality straight, that guy gets everyone confused and the whole RP shuts down because he started an argument because he broke not only one, but two rules.

Also somewhat related to how the last thread of this shut down.

[Tydosius]

Oh boy, another chance to post in this thread and curse it to be locked eventually.

This site has this uncomfortable vibe about it that I can't quite explain, I just sense a creepy undertone.

stuff I dislike on other sites

When people choose to flaunt their intellect at the cost of a constructive outcome for everyone involved.

[Dervish]

I actually have a legitimate one that's more of a gripe and a peeve than a complaint.

It irks me when people put something along the lines of "With a twist!" in the title, because few things will discourage me from taking a look more than that. Sell your game based on it's merits, not how it tries to differentiate itself from other overly similar games with a cheap gimmick.

[Jig]

Dervish said
I actually have a legitimate one that's more of a gripe and a peeve than a complaint.It irks me when people put something along the lines of "With a twist!" in the title, because few things will discourage me from taking a look more than that. Sell your game based on it's merits, not how it tries to differentiate itself from other overly similar games with a cheap gimmick.

Unless there's a legitimate twist, though, surely? I've been RPing a while and GMed a few things, and I have spotted absolutely no pattern in what titles attract more views (on sites when thread views are visible) beyond thought-out proper titles relating to themes and plots tend to get less than vague descriptions like "We're on a submarine! With rhinos!"

[Mirandae]

Hmm, let's see...

# Overly flowery and extensive premises and introductions! Whatever there is to be said about what your roleplay is should be said concisely.
# People who take too much pride in their successful roleplays!—"I did this and I did that. I have fifteen successful roleplays running. Look at me, I know stuff!"
# Those who are overly sensitive to critique, constructive criticism, whatever you want to call it! If you're not willing to change or improve, then what's the point?

[Brovo]

Prince said
I think I'll let the beast return to its shackles after the last thread. I see no reason in provoking Brovo, as I'm sure he would love a 'bout with the Gentlemen Beast. He can be president, anyway. Princes have far more fun. ;)

I smell blood in the water, heh.

@On Topic: People who sacrifice good storytelling for creativity. Don't get me wrong, creativity is great, but if you are sacrificing the story for it, throwing away your fellow players, and going so far as to be incomprehensible, just to be "original"... Ahh... Yeah. That bothers me.

[Derpestein]

idlehands said
Wow, good idea! Remake a thread that a mod just locked.

Except Lilian Thorne said it might be a good idea to start anew.

"I don't know that such a thread could ever be called minty or fresh but a new start might be in order."

Yay background...

Aaaanyways. I hate it in Arena when people pull a power out of their ass that was not shown in their CS at all, just to counter someone's move, then it never pops up again.

[Rilla]

That's why, Derpy, you don't continue with the fight unless they change it. I do(used to) a lot of Arena stuff. And for the most part that doesn't fly.

[Prince]

On Topic

• People that don't realize their word use and sentence structure are enough to alter the meaning or delivery of their message.


• People that disregard the artistic aspect of anything. Things are so much more beautiful as art.


• Lack of at least one eloquently-worded introduction. A description should always be present in a roleplay; it should be short, concise and informative. An exposition should be well-written and able to repeatedly remind readers of the atmosphere of the roleplay.


• People who critique without asking permission. It's rude as fuck to just go around judging people. There is a time and place for everything.


• Any GM that thinks they cannot be corrected. As a GM and seeing other GM's, I find it insulting and weak if a GM cannot make a mistake and compromise for it. We're all human.


• The concept of 'my word is law'; that's not healthy for anything. Everything around us is fiction and everyone is human. We make mistakes and even those in power should make up for them apologetically.


• Anyone who forgets the basic notion we're all human. This is a recurring theme of mine, especially with GM's. It is natural to apologize and compromise with anyone.

Addition

• I absolutely hate those whom would use the ignorance of others, especially when only providing select excerpts, in an attempt to justify themselves. I find it weak, disgusting and nothing less than absolutely immature. Doing so is nothing less than toxic and I'd go far enough to claim it is cancerous to a community.

[Jerkchicken]

People who use the the term literate

[vancexentan]

I agree with what lowkey said in the start of this thread.

[Ruby]

Too many people aren't really fun to RP with.

Even good gets boring.

[Tydosius]

Prince said

• People who critique without asking permission. It's rude as fuck to just go around judging people. There is a time and place for everything.

I respect your comment, but I'd like to address this. Constructive criticism is perfectly fine. Only destructive or constant criticism is truly rude. Another thing is, society considers it only acceptable to judge someone or something when they ask for it, or when they deserve it, which is a decent thing to believe.

[Kestrel]

Tydosius said
I respect your comment, but I'd like to address this. Constructive criticism is perfectly fine. Only destructive or constant criticism is truly rude. Another thing is, society considers it only acceptable to judge someone or something when they ask for it, or when they deserve it, which is a decent thing to believe.

A lot of people don't come here to 'improve' their writing, but rather to play a game or indulge in escapism. It's kinda like you're having fun playing casually Sonic and exploring the level, then someone walks into the room and starts telling you how you could have gotten a better time. That's still unwanted criticism.

Also take note a lot of people don't take criticism very well and another lot of people doesn't give criticism very well.

[Prince]

I respect your comment, but I'd like to address this. Constructive criticism is perfectly fine. Only destructive or constant criticism is truly rude. Another thing is, society considers it only acceptable to judge someone or something when they ask for it, or when they deserve it, which is a decent thing to believe.

Criticism, be it constructive or not, can still be rude. Additionally, there is a point when an opinion or even the opinion of several are still based on preference. Recently, I have been scrutinized for my flowery writing style. So what? I'm still grammatically correct and there is a huge crowd that would rather read well-constructed, flowery sentences than dull, neutral descriptions or statements. That is preference, collective or not, and it is rude to push your preferences onto others. Before making any criticism, you should be aware if you are criticizing an actual, detrimental issue or just a personal one that doesn't need addressed whatsoever. Also, the purpose of asking permission is for etiquette. Not only is criticism on any level an often sensitive issue, using a polite, well-mannered attitude is the best way for toning down the negative issues with it and reaching the desire goal.

Oh, and to anyone who attempts to be judgmental or criticize you in their very first message toward you can fuck off. That's rude as fuck. Saying "you show potential if..." or "if you improved this" really just merits you a whole bunch of social animosity that you generally deserve.

A lot of people don't come here to 'improve' their writing, but rather to play a game or indulge in escapism. It's kinda like you're having fun playing casually Sonic and exploring the level, then someone walks into the room and starts telling you how you could have gotten a better time. That's still unwanted criticism.

Also take note a lot of people don't take criticism very well and another lot of people doesn't give criticism very well.

That's another excellent point. Some people just plain don't give a fuck, and kudos to them! There is no point in criticizing someone whom doesn't want nor appreciate the gesture. That, as a matter of fact, is when it becomes rude.