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  • Iz limitdx spots something that makes you not join rps?
    The Mechanist
    The Mechanist
    Honestly idea you pretty much out compete a lot of people, you're a great rper 
    Idea
    Idea
    @[18409:@Princess] Ami I know the problems of overcrowd, but I don´t like it when the pre-set stance is to block some people, rather than deciding to limit the number afterwards


    @[24277:@The Mechanist] thank you. Regardless of whether I agree with that statement or not, though, the fact is I still don´t like it when someone feels so superior they get to judge others on often random subjective principles, plus I am not someone who likes to compete with others (Yes, I get into arguments a lot, but I don´t like fighting other people , I just believe it is for everyone´s good that discussions are had) and lastly I´ve had some pretty bad experiences with those types of RP which I would rather leave behind me.
    The Mechanist
    The Mechanist
    >.> compadre take the compliment
    There is a certain paradox I tend to find when I make characters with abilities. Often, the most interesting characters are the ones where I don´t feel like I have to worry about them having any competitive value or where I can make specialize in something weird and unusual. However, unless I make my characters competitive, they can easily be left behind in the story and it´s harder than one might think to get into a proper interaction without being someone who is imposing by nature, in RP.
    Quillicious
    Quillicious
    that's why there needs to be some smaller sub-plots that are tied to the main story, where characters that aren't as important can still hang around.
    Idea
    Idea
    @[43497:@RacingBloodWolf] I mean a character that can have some kind of impact on their own, one that is competitive in power level vs others


    @[35376:@Quillicious] true, but also not enough. That still isolates people by power level.
    BloodWolfRising
    BloodWolfRising
    Ahh!!! Okay now I get ya. That is normally when I throw in a twist with the character.
    It´s a recurring theme I see: people make a few interest roleplays,  they end up failing and then post something about how they suddenly feel unmotivated to keep trying. A few bad experiences and suddenly they wanna quit roleplaying or quit trying to create new roleplays. Often people specifically mention how others are not replying anymore or suddenly vanish.


    It´s a common misunderstanding that "fun" is a constant in order to exist. If you can´t have fun putting in effort, then it´s not the process, but the results that define why you do that thing in the first place, but the results are also better depending on the effort you put in earlier.


    I think a lot of roleplays die off because there is this mentality in people that "it takes work, so I won´t do it". Or "I don´t like it as much right away, so it´s not worth it in the long term either". But that´s at odds with how entertainment works. Investment is a fundamental aspect of any great work, not just in the person making it, but also those witnessing it. It´s absurd to claim that something has to start out absolutely fun to ever be fun, or that there can´t be down moments. On top of that, such a mentality creates an constantly fleeting, lazy and unthought way of going about things. People don´t bother understanding that sometimes, sacrifices have to be made of minor things for the greater scheme. And that that fact isn´t a bad thing, but a good one, as those sacrifices are also at the root of variety.


    There is a lot more I want to say on this subject, but the rant is big enough as it is, considering I have other stuff I need to do, but I can´t stress this enough, a change in mentality and approach is necessary.
    I just rewatches the first season of Code geass. I must be a masochist. It's good, but between feels and cringe...
    AnimeGenork
    AnimeGenork
    I just started the second season last night o3o


    Great otakus think alike XD
    I wonder what I should do for my new profile GIF... Been Watching Lyrical Nanoha, but with the low internet, I´m not sure I´ll be able to make one...
    One last time before I hit the bed, merry Christmas!
    kenchin
    kenchin
    when you wake up i shall grant you the power of a Idol so please join Sky Idol Academy
    Idea
    Idea
    I´ve already checked it out, it doesn´t quite seem like my cup of tea, my apologies.
    Someone suggested me for member of the month. I'm really honored and proud, though I don't think I deserve it. Nonetheless, to anyone who might have done that , thank you!
    ninja posts sometimes lead to hilarious results


    person A: I wanna be a cat


    Me: *turns you into a cat*


    Person C : I wanna die


    Person A: Yay
    Ok, I am sick and tired of this "everything is fine" attitude people take whenever anything is put in the discussions forums. Yeah, people have different styles and like different things, everyone knows that. I´ll repeat: EVERYONE KNOWS THAT.


    It´s the most useless comment in history and people repeat it like bloody parrots. And not even in situations where it is appropriate. To give you an example, when someone asks for help, telling them "oh , you don´t NEED help" is not a good answer! I´m not even sure it can be called an answer at all, and all it does it confuse and annoy a person who is truly looking for help or to improve themselves.


    If somebody says "I don´t like this because" they may have a point. Those "oh, but everyone has their way of doing things" comments are just in the way of people who either want to correct the mistake in the person´s reasoning or who actually agree and want to see a change, an improvement on the general way of roleplaying.


    These comments are pointless and condescending, implying the poster is immune to criticism just because they feel like RPing differently. But that couldn´t be further from the truth. Nobody is immune to criticism. Even if the person is right, them being right is still not something that should be taken for granted.


    I´m sorry, I had to let that out of my system...again.
    It´s funny to think about how be it aliens, alternate worlds, fantasy worlds, hidden secrets, etc... everyone always speaks a human language, and the human race is the only one to be oblivious to the others.
    The Prophet
    The Prophet
    That's pretty deep.
    MrNeko
    MrNeko
    Its probably like the creators got lazy and just taught them English 


    I'm talking about games by the way
    Well, guess who just finished Mahou Shoujo lyrical Nanoha :)
    LegoLad659
    LegoLad659
    Yeah, I only watched the first season XD I tried to watch the second, but I couldn't find the English dub for it at the time. And normally that'd be fine, if I hadn't already watched the first season in English.


    Nah, I'm pretty sure I'm just slow. I still haven't watched the next episode of Rokujouma yet.
    Idea
    Idea
    Awww, you'd didn't ! :(
    LegoLad659
    LegoLad659
    I'll get around to it, I just need to remember to when I'm not busy XD
    Watching Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha. The show is excellent so far, but the girl really makes me wonder how inconsequential someone can really be.
    billthesomething
    billthesomething
    What do you mean by Inconsequential?
    Idea
    Idea
    As in she doesn´t even ponder about the possible consequences of her actions. One time, for example, she just gained some new ability that labels is itself "shooting mode". Next the bloody thing turns into what could closely be described as a magical basuca and aims directly at two innocent civilians who are at the root of a harmless, city-spanning tree.


    What does she do? Without thinking twice, she shoots a beam at them that could supposedly remove the tree. While the ability was in fact harmless to people, she had no idea what it actually did. For all she knew, she could have obliterated the city!
    Sometimes, I miss the good old day. Christmas is a heartwarming experience to me, one that begins before Christmas itself. I remember a time when I used to make up some really dumb stories to make my siblings laugh themselves to sleep. I remember a time when studying was about learning and not some competition for grades. I remember a time when time was a matter of enjoying it.


    But you know what? Even if I miss those days, I wouldn´t give two cents to go back there. With every choice, every regret I have, every burden that my current life gives me, it´s something I treasure. I treasure the state of things as they are. And it´s not like it was downs either: I am much more open than I once was, have met people I don´t want to ever forget, have joined what must be one of the best communities in the internet. I have learned, met and enjoyed a lot. And I know there is still more to come.


    May our three spirits this Christmas be those of past achievements, a welcomed present and hope for the future!
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