Carlyle

Do You Have RP Pet Peeves?

I agree that you should be assuming your fellow writers should be/are doing their best. However, it doesn't free you or anyone else from criticism (preferably constructive criticism). You and others are obviously entitled to your own opinions, which may or may not be positive in regards to the character/writing/etc. You may think something is dark, but another person might think it is just edgy. Killing an innocent witness, as mentioned in your example, could easily be taken as a "haha, look how evil my character is", hence the fine line I had spoke in my previous reply. Describing your character as an "asshole murder hobo" probably isn't helping your cause as well, given the context of the terminology used.

Do You Have RP Pet Peeves?

The actual issue is people saying they're up for something "dark" and then being suddenly taken aback when my character does something terrible (but in-character, like a mercenary assassin killing an innocent witness) or engages with mature themes like abuse and/or trauma. If you don't want that, sure, I won't force anything on you, but don't TELL me I can bring my asshole murder hobo in need of second chances to grow away from her past if you aren't actually willing to go there.

@Chevaleresse

I think the main reason or complaint for this is that there is a fine line between "dark" and just "plain edgy" in regards to characters/storylines like this. People may see you teetering to the latter.

Primality

_{i told you to stop spying}

Location: Wolkwitz Auditorium, Merryweather Institute

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"I don't think it'll be long. They probably just want to welcome us to the school."

Following the now-swarming crowd, Sarah continued to lead Elena, taking a staircase down to the bottom floor. She made no move to use the railing, her uncertainty and fear rising once again. Static was one thing, but the thought of a human barbeque was another. Metal was a strong conductor of electricity. Holding the railing, Sarah feared, without the slightest thought of how to control her powers, was sure to give everyone a good zap—or worse.

Not wanting to make a scene, however, Sarah continued her hastily hurry out of the building. She hoped Elena might brush it off; that she just didn't want to be late... and wasn't stuck on the thought of frying people to a crisp.

"If I remember correctly," Sarah began to explain, turning to Elena. Better to keep acting the part if she wanted Elena to think so. "The Wolkwitz auditorium should be right across this courtyard."

Taking the lead once more, Sarah walked across the stone-brick pathway, and towards the large auditorium building. As they entered, she immediately looked around the auditorium in a search for seats for herself and her roommate. Even though they had arrived early to the auditorium, it was clear that the building had been filling up fast with attendees. Finding their seats as soon as possible would help them stay out of the stampede of students that were now charging into the auditorium.

That's when Sarah spotted them—a purple-haired girl, legs propped up on the seats in front, and a towering giant, whose face appeared marked with scars. It seems she might've had more in common with her fellow students here than she originally thought.

"Do you mind if we sit with you?" Sarah politely asked, motioning to the empty seats beside the two of them.

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Starlight Cove: Oceanside Memories

Hey, everyone. I know I haven't posted yet, but I wanted to address this roleplay and its activity.

Roughly half of the accepted cast is still MIA in regards to posting, activity, etc. I have brought up this roleplay to some of the individuals in the past, with some saying that they're still interested in the roleplay. Despite this, it seems about only four people are engaged with this roleplay at this point of time (myself included).

I know some people have things going on IRL. Hell, I've had quite the start to 2025 myself (catching the flu, grandma getting in a car accident, etc.). Still, I find it difficult to continue a roleplay when the engagement level isn't there, especially from people I invited to this roleplay. While Starlight may have undertones of a "tell-your-own-story" sandbox, when half of the town doesn't show up/posts, it isn't much of a town (or roleplay for that matter) to begin with.

So, with that being said: I'm going to be putting Starlight on the back burner for now and shelving it. I'm certain that this won't be a surprise (or maybe it is, who knows) that I'm going this route, but I just wanted to let you all know rather than perpetually ghost this roleplay as a/the GM.

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