Roleplaying Problems

There's also the fact that people don't always follow the rules as much as they used to, but back then it wasn't all that great either. XD

I really think that Roleplaying was at it's best back then and it still should be but it isn't. Things really need to change

 

there also aren't as many unique great ideas. the best ones recently have come from Dawn but because of her camp and stuff, she can't be on as much to keep them going. the rest of the ones around right now feel like they've been done before, or aren't that interesting. we need something new that will capture the attention of the entire RP community on the site.

 

Not following the rules as much as they used to, KoD? That is the sort of thing you need to bring to my attention. I'm not god, so I can't be everywher at once, not should I have to babysit you guys.


And the Arena would be that 'thing' you're talking about, Shadow, but I haven't had the chance to collab with Zhy, whatever he he is doing for it.

 

not really. the arena is fun and all but RPs are best when they have a good story and plot to go with it. the arena doesn't have that.

 

That, sir, is an opinion.

That is what you said. The arena will be "New" once the ground rules are laid down, therefore it is a perfect candidate. I implore you to find a better idea.

 

Sora first off, for you example, very bad example. But to keep on writing is a matter of plot twists as well.

Ok so nothing like that's going to change the entire RP, but something small such as surprising the feelings from another character. Mess with the characters emotions.

The biggest, biggest thing that really needs to be done is people need to get into their character, they need to sort of be their character, think like their character, that sort of thing. I do that for pratically every RP and apparently it must work for all the complements I get.

Next off are the rules, which a lot of the people breaking the rules are the new members who have no idea what they're doing and as Reguiem said, he can't be everywhere, before when I was mod and the rules weren't as bad, I was also an active person, more active than I am now(especially with these few weeks of camp and stuff) so I did catch everything because I was active so I was in every single RP follow all exact details and stuff. Depending on if I stay through the school year(it's up in the air) I will be trying to lend Reguiem a hand on this, this does not mean the rest of you don't need to let it slide by, talk to the people, teach them how to RP. Don't think members can't do that, I taught like 4 people before I was ever hired by staff 2 years ago to learn how to RP.

 

When I first came here roleplaying was sooo much better. Now I feel like it's a chore. It's no fun, and it's just like im in school! I feel like there is sooo much pressure to give 6 line's because of the whole beginner rp section and advanced rp section. I don't want to make a rp a beginner one because im in it! Sometimes my post's just turn into rambling. I liked the old rp section much more!

 

Yeah i agree, me and Sora feel the exact same way, roleplaying just doesn't seem fun anymore. Seems more like a chore, as you said.

the problem i've seen lately is that people aren't as original with stories as they were, i have seen so many cliche story lines, Ect.

 

I agree completely, I am at fault there. I kind of just slop something down just to see how it goes. It takes me all of 20 minutes to make a RP. IDK if that is really bad but I think I need to work harder on it.
Also I have been thinking, would anybody be in for a petition against the changes of the RP section. I was for it at first but now I have seen it and just apsolutely hate it.

 

As Hope pointed out, the chore feeling of things can be avoided. As I also said, become part of your character, plus you really think about it, 6 lines isn't bad, I often find myself having to cut on things in my post to not make it so long. You can add simple things to your post such as characters thoughts, emotions, actions, and more.

As for those of you who pointed out wanting original RP's, may I also point out that there are plenty of original idea RP's, but none of you who want original stories never seen to join them or anything. That or you just let the RP die.

 

At Hope. It's not 6 sentences it's six lines. The minumum used to be 3, and it's sometimes hard for people, im not having tooo much trouble with it but still other people might.

 

I think 6 lines isn't that hard as Hope pointed out the things what you can write of. I usually have no problem on doing longer posts, as I start writing, there's sometimes no end to it. Just go with the flow.

 

First off, I want to say this: Six lines is the minimum for the ADVANCED section, so you can quit your bitching about it. Now it's time for me to do what I do best; namely, ripping people's throats apart.

"Cliche"? "CLICHE"? If you wanna bitch about "Cliche" Then you should face the facts: NONE OF THE RPS EVER DEVISED HERE ARE ORIGINAL. And while I normally don't support blanket statements like the following, I will use it to support my argument: "There are only seven stories in the world."
So quit your bitching about cliche. You just got used to these storylines and got bored.

20 minutes is pretty quick. If you want to make a beginner RP, that's pretty much okay. But if you're actually attempting to be advanced, you gotta put effort. Although, time does not always equal effort.

And what "Changes" could you POSSIBLY be bitching about now? The ones that give the advanced RP section rules? You are such a child, wanting to throw out something the first time it inconveniences you.

Thank you Hope a very good and valid point. However, I can and will insult you guys to get my point across. Maybe you'll listen this time.

And again, another good point. Listen to these two, folks. These girls know their shit!

I still can't believe everybody is making such a big deal of 6 fucking lines.

And I would quote my favorite RP guide if it weren't for the fact that the site for it is down. So I will end with this: It's not the story that counts, it's what you do with it.

 

I ain't making such a big deal about those six fucking lines, darling. I'm just saying that it's actually pretty easy to write even those 6 fucking lines, as you like to address it.

 

It wasn't trying to yell at you. Sorry for not making that clear.

 

I don't actually understand while people think that 6 lines is such a big deal. In my opinion it's a good rule.