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

[Ammokkx]

@Ammokkx I managed to discover you and your RP by a smidgen of chance.

After taking a look, I must say you should have expected this. I'm not sure how that RP could send out more intense "Bad RP" vibes.

@Avant

Oh I went into this expecting this. I also went into it expecting it to die in three weeks and getting a good laugh out of it.

Karma caught up with me.

I'm also getting accused of being a bad writer in said RP's OOC. It's the gift that keeps on giving.

EDIT: "I'm too lazy to read what you and that other person wrote and because this other guy is too that makes you in the wrong."

[Eklispe]

You know what they say about misery.

[skidcrow]

You know what they say about misery.

@Eklispe

I... don't know what they say about misery.

[Todd Howard]

Umm.... This place is a better than the other lands?

@PrinceAlexus

Unbelievably.

[Eklispe]

it loves company.

[SleepingSilence]

@Ammokkx I feel like this probably shouldn't be allowed or encouraged but it's hard for me to care at this point...

But one thing I haven't ever mentioned or even really thought about, is a component that could make an RP different from a solo story. Where you have to be conscious about what other people are writing, as well as your own. (To avoid repetition.) So when people are reading, it doesn't come off the same content over and over again. So the idea of every, or the majority of people in a role-play doing the exact same thing to introduce their characters isn't entirely their fault, but it also shows the storytelling flaws that can persist in roleplaying. Background detail filler is another particular problem where there's multiple people describing the same setting.

(Though I am kind of curious what particular thing you're describing. Totally Pm me. I'm mostly kidding? :P)

[Sierra]

I keep checking in on an RP here that initially got a bunch of interest but managed to spurn almost all of it. Now it's below the necessary starting capacity and failed to jump start with a second round int check.

Oh, and this is all mostly because the GM basically played "I've got a secret" with the lore. I'm watching it die with a twisted sense of satisfaction.

[Todd Howard]

When the RP you're in involves materials the GM him/herself are not familiar with and due to you not wanting a Co-GM position the RP is unable to function, leading to it being closed due to a lack of a Co-GM with necessary experience.

*facedesk*

Why make an RP if you can't run it?

[PrinceAlexus]

When the RP you're in involves materials the GM him/herself are not familiar with and due to you not wanting a Co-GM position the RP is unable to function, leading to it being closed due to a lack of a Co-GM with necessary experience.

*facedesk*

Why make an RP if you can't run it?

@Raddum

Why make. RP if you not solid on your lore?

Don t need to be a expert but have a the framework and just says if not known. Il reply later, I have to check the exact lore for this situation if too advanced.

[skidcrow]

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Why make. RP if you not solid on your lore?

Don t need to be a expert but have a the framework and just says if not known. Il reply later, I have to check the exact lore for this situation if too advanced.

@PrinceAlexus

English pls

[PrinceAlexus]

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English pls

@Grim

Silly smart phone...

Basically. Why make a RP if you Don, t know the ground work.

If more advanced and you mostly know the basic lore and the systems etc, just say you need say a few a hours to Google up a wiki, crack open a book or or double check etc.

Do not need to know every last detail, but Google is your best freind when complex lore issues crop up.

[Dervish]

When the RP you're in involves materials the GM him/herself are not familiar with and due to you not wanting a Co-GM position the RP is unable to function, leading to it being closed due to a lack of a Co-GM with necessary experience.

*facedesk*

Why make an RP if you can't run it?

@Raddum

<Snipped quote by Grim>

Silly smart phone...

Basically. Why make a RP if you Don, t know the ground work.

If more advanced and you mostly know the basic lore and the systems etc, just say you need say a few a hours to Google up a wiki, crack open a book or or double check etc.

Do not need to know every last detail, but Google is your best freind when complex lore issues crop up.

@PrinceAlexus

Honestly, a good chunk of fandom RPs are made by spur of the moment decisions by people who just want an RP in the setting of something they recently watched/ played. Just steer clear of anything that seems really sparse or indecisive and you'll be fine.

[PrinceAlexus]

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Honestly, a good chunk of fandom RPs are made by spur of the moment decisions by people who just want an RP in the setting of something they recently watched/ played. Just steer clear of anything that seems really sparse or indecisive and you'll be fine.

@Dervish

Aye. Im just annoyed half the fun and diffrent sounding ones die or do not pass intrest and most are just super hero and general high school RP :(

I'm just hoping this one meant to be starting in a new year does :)

[Carlyle]

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Aye. Im just annoyed half the fun and diffrent sounding ones die or do not pass intrest and most are just super hero and general high school RP :(

I'm just hoping this one meant to be starting in a new year does :)

@PrinceAlexus

My longest running RP lasted 7 months. Most don't even pass a few weeks to a month. It's a shame RPs die so easily on here, unless I'm just unlucky.

[mickilennial]

My longest running RP lasted 7 months. Most don't even pass a few weeks to a month. It's a shame RPs die so easily on here, unless I'm just unlucky.

@Poi

That's the gamble with the hobby. Has been for as long as I've been doing it.

[PrinceAlexus]

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My longest running RP lasted 7 months. Most don't even pass a few weeks to a month. It's a shame RPs die so easily on here, unless I'm just unlucky.

@Poi

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That's the gamble with the hobby. Has been for as long as I've been doing it.

@Inkarnate

Ayw... Well it's a pretty universal grumble. So many cool ideas die in furfilled sadly.

No, I've joined a few that failed, it's not just your bad luck!

I miss one that lasted for 2 years on another forum :(
Somehow or worked...

[mickilennial]

One of my most successful RPs lasted around three-to-four years, and we’re (that group, or what remains of it) still writing continuations of that story. We started that RP thirteen years ago. So I guess by proxy it is my longest running RP.

[PrinceAlexus]

One of my most successful RPs lasted around three-to-four years, and we’re (that group, or what remains of it) still writing continuations of that story. We started that RP thirteen years ago. So I guess by proxy it is my longest running RP.

@Inkarnate

Wow. That is a exceptional run of events.
Hopefully I can find one that does go to conclusion and not end early :)

Mines made 2 months so far. So by first RP standards. I think I beat the odds a little.

[GeekFactor]

I've been RPing one character for about a year and a half now, and another for over a year. People in general are rarely reliable over the long term, so it's important to figure out a way to keep your story and character going without relying on others.

[Dervish]

I've been RPing one character for about a year and a half now, and another for over a year. People in general are rarely reliable over the long term, so it's important to figure out a way to keep your story and character going without relying on others.

@GeekFactor

I've found as a GM you can't wait up for people who are slow posting; just keep the game moving because stagnation leads to death.

I've not had a lot of luck for 1x1s, save for the few times I've written with people I had good chemistry with in group settings. It just helps to gravitate towards people you know you click with and have reliable posting habits, me thinks.