Hello! I'm 6 Months Late!

ExodusClaw

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Hello all, it's truly a pleasure to meet you, my name is ExodusClaw but you may also call me Zero, an old username and nickname I used before this one.

Thank you for taking the time out of your day to read this, I really appreciate it, especially since people are constantly joining and posting! Hopefully, I'll become a veteran soon enough to make up for the lost time!

I believe I heard of this site many years ago, but I never put much thought into joining until earlier this year. See, I got the extreme itch to RP but had no one else to join me on my epic quests and journeys, as everyone who I used to RP with either moved on with life or I lost contact with (I previously RPed on a little website called TinierMe, though I'm not sure if anyone here knows of it? It was unfortunately shut down).

The feeling got worse and worse until I finally remembered this site! I would get to writing the Fanfictions and short stories I've had in mind for years, but I get distracted pretty easily. That's why RPing resonates with me so much, it helps keep me on track, since I have other people to guide me along and make sure I post frequently. Plus it's just so much more fun having others input their own ideas and actions into the story, sometimes including things I never would have thought of!

Anyways, I made this account back in April, but was too shy to post. Don't get me wrong, I love to talk and make friends, but I've never really shared my work before, or shown my creative side in general, so it was a bit embarrassing. I'm sure everyone here is kind and supportive though, that's what creates such a thriving community (it also helps I've been lurking around and stealing glances at some posts).

On to my experience: I have Role Played before, but only a few times were memorable, expansive and in depth enough that I would even consider claiming it was role play. If you count constantly making up various types of stories in your head writing as well, I've been doing that since I was a child, so over two decades. I know that doesn't sound very reassuring, but I'm always eager in trying to both learn and improve, so I hope you can be patient with me!

For actual role playing: I can work well with a single person and I don't mind helping in creating a world or trying to build infrastructure for it, though I can't promise I'll be of any real use. I've done a LITTLE bit of Group Role Plays, and am interested in it, but I find it quite difficult to create a balance where everyone is sharing equally and not trying to fight over the lime light.

Now, I don't know if I should be posting Strengths and Weaknesses, but I will anyway, because I haven't seen anyone else do it and it makes this resemble a video game more than anything, and there's not many things I love more than video games and fun! Or you can look at this like a resume, and let it impress you with how mature and professional it makes me seem. Honestly, it's up to you.

Strengths: Rapid fire posts when in the mood and what I would like to consider an unorthodox approach to things. I would put creative, but that's like stating the sky is blue, right? I believe everyone here is creative, that's why we all RP, we just have different writing styles and approaches to it. I've seen many introduction posts where people claim they're creative, and I'm not doubting that, it's just that the whole website is full of creative people!

Weaknesses: Extremely long pauses when hitting a Writer's Block (but that can be dealt with if we get past what I would consider a boring point or just powering through it), tendency to get distracted,trying to do more than I can manage (I.E., multiple RPs at once when they each require constant attention instead of a split focus) and perhaps weak spelling/grammar/diction? Though I do try very hard to correct any mistakes, grammatical or otherwise, to the very best of my abilities.

Last thing I want to mention: The only other thing that put me off of using this site is its restriction on more mature themes. Don't get me wrong, I don't write smut or go insane over gore, it's just it feels very limiting for writers.

Well, I believe that's all I have to say covered, I've been planning to write this introduction for days now, and even during this overly long introduction, I've made multiple revisions, replacing overused words and trying to organize my thoughts into a more coherent and readable experience. This whole post took well over an hour. For an introduction, this was long, yet for the amount of time taken to write it, it'd be considered short. Kind of funny how that works, right?

TLDR; Hi guys/gals, sup, I'm ExodusClaw or Zero, nice to meet you, hope we can get along and RP nicely with each other!

P.S. Speaking of decades and age, thanks to Idea Idea for wishing me a Happy Birthday! Honestly, it comes and goes so fast that I don't have much of a chance to celebrate it. Getting that little message motivated me enough to make my first ever post! Maybe one day we can RP together!

P.P.S. I do have ONE certain RP currently in mind. To celebrate the upcoming Predator movie, I'd like my first RP in years to be about one of the most Honorable and Skilled group of warriors in the galaxy, the Yautja! I'm a huge sucker for the Honorable Warrior cliche, whether it be Samurais' with their Bushido, Knights' and their Chivalry, Cowboys' and their Cowboy Code or Alien Hunters that can pretty much kill anything but don't. I
saw a post a few days ago asking if RPers minded if people didn't know much of the fandom they were diving into, and my answer is that I don't really mind! A very basic understanding is all I'm asking for, since that's usually how I am as well. It also helps they are what I consider a simple species. If anyone is interested, I have a basic outline in mind, feel free to post or PM me. Not sure if it will be a One-on-One or a Group RP yet, though.
 
Hello ExodusClaw! I can completely relate to you with wanting to roleplay but not having any partners. All of my previous partners have moved on to other things or are too busy to roleplay nowadays. I am sooo bad for starting novels but quitting halfway through due to no peer pressure to continue so I totally agree the roleplaying is a really good way to keep motivated to write as there is someone always reading and responding to what you put out there.

I love video games too! What sort of games do you play and which is your favourite? I spend way too much time gaming but no regrets, there's nothing better than immersing yourself in a beautiful world with challenging gameplay and gripping storylines!

You seem like a cool person, I hope one day we could collaborate together and come up with some fun roleplay ideas ^.^
 
Haha glad to hear I'm not the only one!

Currently, I'm playing a game known as X-COM: Enemy Within, a strategy game where you combat an invading alien force with a small group of elite soldiers. You have to be really careful, because each soldier is valuable and you're almost always outnumbered and outgunned. My favorite though, is a game called Mount & Blade: Warband, a game where you play as a traveler who can be anything; a merchant, a bandit, or a warlord who wants to conquer the lands and be the one, true king. I really like it since there's no set story, you kind of make it up and RP as you go :closed eyes open smile:

And likewise! If you ever have any ideas you want to talk about, just send me a message!
 
Ohh yeah I've heard of those games, never tried them myself though as I tend to shy away from strategy games (though lately I've been feeling like trying some out). Mount & Blade sounds up my alley though! Perhaps I'll check it out on Steam.

I'll be sure to send you a message if I come up with any ideas! My inbox is always open too! Or rather, it will be open once I get more acquainted with the site and unlock the messaging feature, haha
 
Honestly a fun game! You should try it out!

Hope to RP soon ^^ Also saw you were trying to get that 10 message requirement done while I was posting to do the same lol
 
Haha darn I've been caught ^;3^ (and I also just found the emojis, the symbol is tiny on my phone :ghost:)
No but really I actually kinda like the 10 post requirement, it forces me to interact with people right off the bat, I'm a shy person by nature and tend to prefer to just lurk until I feel confident enough to post something. Yayy for newbie shenanigans!
 
P.S. Speaking of decades and age, thanks to @Idea for wishing me a Happy Birthday! Honestly, it comes and goes so fast that I don't have much of a chance to celebrate it. Getting that little message motivated me enough to make my first ever post! Maybe one day we can RP together!
Hahaha, perhaps so! Whichever the case may be, I am glad to have been able to help! :)

Hmm...since this is your first post, before I move on to responding to the rets of the thread, maybe I ought to welcome ya.

Welcome to the site! I hope you have a great time here and if you ever need anything, don't hesitate to ask! ;)

Thank you for taking the time out of your day to read this, I really appreciate it, especially since people are constantly joining and posting! Hopefully, I'll become a veteran soon enough to make up for the lost time!
There's no rush buddy, no rush :)

Feel free to take as much time as you need to get acquainted with it all and attain the confidence you need to face it all. I look foward to seeing you around! I'm sure you'll make some awesome things XD

Anyways, I made this account back in April, but was too shy to post. Don't get me wrong, I love to talk and make friends, but I've never really shared my work before, or shown my creative side in general, so it was a bit embarrassing. I'm sure everyone here is kind and supportive though, that's what creates such a thriving community (it also helps I've been lurking around and stealing glances at some posts).
It's a feeling one can relate to. Even today my writing and roleplaying are things I'm comfortable even bringing up in conversation, much less sharing with friends or family.

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Still, you're quite right! RPN is a wonderful, open and very welcoming (and creative) community in which you will no doubt warmly embrace you as well.

Boy I just woke up and that did not phrase right. Can't think of a better way to write at the moment though....


Now, I don't know if I should be posting Strengths and Weaknesses
Well, you can and should, but there is a better place to put it:
Looking for Players

That link leads you to the place in which one makes the interest checks for roleplays, be they 1x1 or group. It's in those interest checks that strengths and weakness will be most relevant. Of course, it's quite fine to put them here as well :)

I've seen many introduction posts where people claim they're creative, and I'm not doubting that, it's just that the whole website is full of creative people!
Tip of the day: Complaining about something you believe people do a lot when trying to self-promote is a surefire way to get minus points from them.

Extremely long pauses when hitting a Writer's Block (but that can be dealt with if we get past what I would consider a boring point or just powering through it), tendency to get distracted,trying to do more than I can manage (I.E., multiple RPs at once when they each require constant attention instead of a split focus) and perhaps weak spelling/grammar/diction? Though I do try very hard to correct any mistakes, grammatical or otherwise, to the very best of my abilities.

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Still, best advise I can give ya, is the one I found through my research: Never stop writing. Create good writing habits, never let writer's block become an excuse to stop or it will only get worse. This advise seems to be pretty much universally agreed upon by professional, successful writers, by my research's results.

Last thing I want to mention: The only other thing that put me off of using this site is its restriction on more mature themes. Don't get me wrong, I don't write smut or go insane over gore, it's just it feels very limiting for writers.
Well, you ARE allowed to RP mature themes though. Plenty of roleplayers here in fact do roleplay themes of depression, abuse, mental illness and so on. In fact, people like me who are just looking for a more lighthearted or comedic experience seem to be on the minority. There's really only two things, IC, you can't do by site rules: smut and overbearing gore.

Now, outside of RP, promoting criminal activity, creating a negative environment, and such are all against site rules, but that regards what you do in regards to IRL not what you do within the world of your roleplays.

If you still think it's too restrictive that's alright, just thought I'd clairfy that aspect a bit.

Well, I believe that's all I have to say covered, I've been planning to write this introduction for days now, and even during this overly long introduction, I've made multiple revisions, replacing overused words and trying to organize my thoughts into a more coherent and readable experience. This whole post took well over an hour. For an introduction, this was long, yet for the amount of time taken to write it, it'd be considered short. Kind of funny how that works, right?

Thanks for your hard work.

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TLDR; Hi guys/gals, sup, I'm ExodusClaw or Zero, nice to meet you, hope we can get along and RP nicely with each other!
Hey Exo! It's nice to meet'cha as well, I'm sure we'll get along just dandy and if we ever cross paths in terms of roleplaying, let's make it awesome! In fact, let's make things awesome even if we don't ;)

Above are a few things about your post I decided to comment on. I wouldn't have the diligence right now to comment on all of it, especially because some things are nice to read but I don't have anything to say about. I still appreciate them though! I just think it would be best if I didn't rant about everything. You don't want to see me ranting.

You wouldn't like me when I'm ranting. (golden star if you get the reference)

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Anyway, hope you have a great day or night, once again welcome and if you ever need anything, just hit me up! XD
 

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