what to expect from me if we RP ...
A fair bit of warning, some of this was written in response to certain incidents. I can be more flexible when the situation warrants it.
Message Frequency
- Logging in vs Time for RP
Additionally: from March through May, and then August to November I get swamped with work, and cannot promise regular response times or lengthy replies. Even if I'm able to log in, it doesn't necessarily mean I have time to play. If I have a vacation coming or know that something will prevent me from logging in for an extended time, I'll warn you in advance or it'll be on this site.
Writing Style
- Writing style
I don't have any problem when you respond with just one or two lines, no matter how much I wrote. Sometimes that's all you need, and sometimes it might be all my previous reply called for. Personally, I average about two paragraphs of three sentences each per reply. Sometimes more, occasionally less. All depends on the scene.
- Adult content
Also, it is not my goal here to RP sex whenever possible. If it happens it happens, and it probably will, but there is no reason for sex to be the majority of our messages. If you need to RP it constantly, please save my time and just call a 1-900 number.
Character Development
- Character development
If you've done a good job at establishing who our character is, then their actions will make sense.
Related, if your character is about to break my character's heart, just tell me. I promise I won't be mad at you, I am capable of keeping the two things separate. I'm very protective of my characters, and will be protective of yours, and I like to give them the care they deserve. If I know I'm going to have some deeper RP coming, I can make sure to devote more time and attention to it.
Game Mechanics
- Game Mechanics
The majority of my RP is not tied to game mechanics. As snobbish/bitchy as this may sound - if you do not have the imagination to allow your character to live outside the scope of what the game provides, I will lose interest very quickly.
- Private/Public Knowledge
With regard to blogs, anything written in italics and third person narrative is private or is simple storytelling, but consider the context. If the blog describes someone having a meltdown in a public place, it makes sense that people will have seen that, people would know about it. A meltdown at home? No one knows about it.
OOC Boundaries
- OOC/IC Boundaries
Even if this is "just" a game, we all put a lot of ourselves into our characters, whether we realize it or not. However, I will not take out OOC frustration through my characters, and I would really prefer that same respect. When your Donna suddenly starts picking fights with my Steve right after I started to RP my Andrea with Dylan, whose player you don't like, it's very clear that you're blurring the lines.
That being said, don't shy away from OOC chatter.
I like getting to know the people I play with. It actually makes things easier for me to separate a character from the player.