RPing Meme
Jan. 23rd, 2010 09:38 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
lycannoirShamless self promotion and egotism with the hopes that maybe the info might become handy.
Where and when did you start RPing?
I can't even remember at this point. I started doing it before I even knew what it was, though admittedly the first RPing I did was rather immature and bad.
Do you RP anywhere other than LJ?
MSN, and less frequently AIM.
Do you play in any public games?
I was and still currently am a member of (LJ)au_hetalia, but it's not been terribly active lately, unfortunately. I tried to get involved with (LJ)aph_worldasylum, but that never got off the ground. I also joined (LJ)vagina_army at one point for my friend's sake, only to find out I generally suck at genderbending.
Do you prefer first-person comment spam or prose logging?
Prose-logging. I don't like RPing in first person without the exposition. At least, that's the answer if I understood this question correctly.
What was the first character you ever played?
I want to say that it might have been Kagome from InuYasha, Anzu from YuGiOh, or Keiko from YuYu Hakusho. One of those. But that was back when I had no idea what I was doing. In my most recent stint into roleplaying, the first characters I played were China and Holy Roman Empire from Axis Powers Hetalia.
Who's your favorite character to play now and why?
Daniel Jackson! I like playing him because I relate to him a lot and we're very similar people, so it's not terribly difficult to navigate my way through his characterization. However, since he's male and has a handful of different viewpoints, I find it enough of a challenge to not just be playing myself in a male body.
What's the longest you've ever consistently played one character?
Hungary from Hetalia, because I played her over AIM and MSN with two different people for quite a while.
What's your biggest RP pet peeve?
OOCness that is used as a driving force for the "plot". Some people, rather than doing PWP, like to pretend the RP has a plot but the plot is ENTIRELY driven by out of character behavior and dialogue. If you want to do PWP, I may or may not RP with you, but don't pretend to have a plot and then disappoint me... Also, I'm sympathetic to OOCness, but only to a point--after that it really upsets me.
Do you read RP secrets and the RP anon meme?
I haven't at this point but may start if I get bored.
If you've played in public before, do you prefer community based or journal based games?
Again, I'm slightly confused by the question, but I'm pretty sure I prefer community based due to the fact that monitoring multiple journals.
Would you rather play with someone who's very very IC but a mediocre writer or someone who isn't always IC (but not terrible) and a great writer?
I think the more you write, the better you get at it. Therefore, I'd rather start RPing with someone who at least wanted to be consistently IC, because even if their writing is mediocre, they will continue to improve, and a desire to be IC is the mark of a good writer. I'm not going to fuss at someone because of lapses in character as long as they try! :)
Do you have an "RP partner"?
I used to RP with several people, but nowadays I seem to just RP with my friend Val ((LJ)sheeana) who is awesome. Still, I miss having a variety of people so I didn't have to feel like I was bugging one person all the time. Hint, hint, anyone want to give it a go? ;)
Do you ever stalk any casts, games, or players? Who?
No, not really.
In your opinion, which part of an app is the most difficult/annoying?
First person sample. I find it really difficult to come up with something compelling without the benefit of an at least somewhat omniscient or objective voice. It feels unnatural for a person to describe all their surroundings in that way.
Are you one of those people who has to customize their character's journal layout and userinfo?
I did forholyromanreich but have never gotten around to it for opium_aru. If I did another character in the future I probably would.
What was your first game?
(LJ)au_hetalia
Are there any canons you avoid tagging characters from?
Um... no. Not really. If I'm interested enough to care about a universe and want to RP within it, I don't see why I would. I either have a character muse or I don't and I'll try (almost) anything once.
Most memorable scene in any thread?
I'm not sure. The thing is, most of the people and scenarios I have RPed were brilliant, so I can't choose just one. The handful of times it wasn't that great obviously weren't impressive enough to stand out in my mind, so I can't say I've ever had anyone who was so bad at it that I remembered it for negative reasons either. So I guess my answer to this question is that the things I remember most are the friendships I develop with those with whom I RP. We end up with these little inside jokes, and RPing can be strangely intimate because of the amount of thought-sharing that gets done within it. That, and I'm just a sentimental sort of person.
Do you RP sex?
Yes. As long as there's no actual harm done to anyone, I'm pretty okay with RPing almost anything. The only real pet-peeve I have is RPing sex strictly for the sake of sex. Even if an RP partner and I know that's where it's headed, I like SOME attempt at an explanation as to how it came to that, especially in relationships that aren't established.
Do you play more males or females?
Lately, males, but I don't mind either way. Both are fun in their own way.
What won't you RP?
Anything involving the permanent harming of someone or anything but surface, incidental blood (oh, I fell and cut my hand kinda stuff is okay). I'm all for dealing with psychological trauma that a character can heal from or doing hurt/comfort stuff after the fact, but I don't like RPing the gory. Rape is included in gory ew no never. Although, some dubcon is okay... depends on situation. Anything else I've come across is fair game.
Dressing rooms: yes or no?
I don't really understand them, so...
Ever RPed a pairing?
Oh yes. Often, I must admit, I prefer playing characters with, at the very least, UST. Even if it doesn't come to any fruition, the chemistry is so fun to write.
Favorite place to play: musebox, open posts, public games, private games?
Any kind of instant messenger is my preferred method as long as people remember to turn logging on. It's so frustrating because I log EVERYTHING, but sometimes my computer freezes and MSN refuses to log for me because it logs AFTER you shut the window (which is a huge design flaw, but whatever).
Talking RP with someone else who plays your character: fun or awkward?
It's fun to compare notes! Also, when I RP with someone and I typically take one character out of a pair, it's fun to switch it up every now and again. It staves off boredom and offers interesting character insights.
Where and when did you start RPing?
I can't even remember at this point. I started doing it before I even knew what it was, though admittedly the first RPing I did was rather immature and bad.
Do you RP anywhere other than LJ?
MSN, and less frequently AIM.
Do you play in any public games?
I was and still currently am a member of (LJ)au_hetalia, but it's not been terribly active lately, unfortunately. I tried to get involved with (LJ)aph_worldasylum, but that never got off the ground. I also joined (LJ)vagina_army at one point for my friend's sake, only to find out I generally suck at genderbending.
Do you prefer first-person comment spam or prose logging?
Prose-logging. I don't like RPing in first person without the exposition. At least, that's the answer if I understood this question correctly.
What was the first character you ever played?
I want to say that it might have been Kagome from InuYasha, Anzu from YuGiOh, or Keiko from YuYu Hakusho. One of those. But that was back when I had no idea what I was doing. In my most recent stint into roleplaying, the first characters I played were China and Holy Roman Empire from Axis Powers Hetalia.
Who's your favorite character to play now and why?
Daniel Jackson! I like playing him because I relate to him a lot and we're very similar people, so it's not terribly difficult to navigate my way through his characterization. However, since he's male and has a handful of different viewpoints, I find it enough of a challenge to not just be playing myself in a male body.
What's the longest you've ever consistently played one character?
Hungary from Hetalia, because I played her over AIM and MSN with two different people for quite a while.
What's your biggest RP pet peeve?
OOCness that is used as a driving force for the "plot". Some people, rather than doing PWP, like to pretend the RP has a plot but the plot is ENTIRELY driven by out of character behavior and dialogue. If you want to do PWP, I may or may not RP with you, but don't pretend to have a plot and then disappoint me... Also, I'm sympathetic to OOCness, but only to a point--after that it really upsets me.
Do you read RP secrets and the RP anon meme?
I haven't at this point but may start if I get bored.
If you've played in public before, do you prefer community based or journal based games?
Again, I'm slightly confused by the question, but I'm pretty sure I prefer community based due to the fact that monitoring multiple journals.
Would you rather play with someone who's very very IC but a mediocre writer or someone who isn't always IC (but not terrible) and a great writer?
I think the more you write, the better you get at it. Therefore, I'd rather start RPing with someone who at least wanted to be consistently IC, because even if their writing is mediocre, they will continue to improve, and a desire to be IC is the mark of a good writer. I'm not going to fuss at someone because of lapses in character as long as they try! :)
Do you have an "RP partner"?
I used to RP with several people, but nowadays I seem to just RP with my friend Val ((LJ)sheeana) who is awesome. Still, I miss having a variety of people so I didn't have to feel like I was bugging one person all the time. Hint, hint, anyone want to give it a go? ;)
Do you ever stalk any casts, games, or players? Who?
No, not really.
In your opinion, which part of an app is the most difficult/annoying?
First person sample. I find it really difficult to come up with something compelling without the benefit of an at least somewhat omniscient or objective voice. It feels unnatural for a person to describe all their surroundings in that way.
Are you one of those people who has to customize their character's journal layout and userinfo?
I did for
holyromanreich but have never gotten around to it for opium_aru. If I did another character in the future I probably would.What was your first game?
(LJ)au_hetalia
Are there any canons you avoid tagging characters from?
Um... no. Not really. If I'm interested enough to care about a universe and want to RP within it, I don't see why I would. I either have a character muse or I don't and I'll try (almost) anything once.
Most memorable scene in any thread?
I'm not sure. The thing is, most of the people and scenarios I have RPed were brilliant, so I can't choose just one. The handful of times it wasn't that great obviously weren't impressive enough to stand out in my mind, so I can't say I've ever had anyone who was so bad at it that I remembered it for negative reasons either. So I guess my answer to this question is that the things I remember most are the friendships I develop with those with whom I RP. We end up with these little inside jokes, and RPing can be strangely intimate because of the amount of thought-sharing that gets done within it. That, and I'm just a sentimental sort of person.
Do you RP sex?
Yes. As long as there's no actual harm done to anyone, I'm pretty okay with RPing almost anything. The only real pet-peeve I have is RPing sex strictly for the sake of sex. Even if an RP partner and I know that's where it's headed, I like SOME attempt at an explanation as to how it came to that, especially in relationships that aren't established.
Do you play more males or females?
Lately, males, but I don't mind either way. Both are fun in their own way.
What won't you RP?
Anything involving the permanent harming of someone or anything but surface, incidental blood (oh, I fell and cut my hand kinda stuff is okay). I'm all for dealing with psychological trauma that a character can heal from or doing hurt/comfort stuff after the fact, but I don't like RPing the gory. Rape is included in gory ew no never. Although, some dubcon is okay... depends on situation. Anything else I've come across is fair game.
Dressing rooms: yes or no?
I don't really understand them, so...
Ever RPed a pairing?
Oh yes. Often, I must admit, I prefer playing characters with, at the very least, UST. Even if it doesn't come to any fruition, the chemistry is so fun to write.
Favorite place to play: musebox, open posts, public games, private games?
Any kind of instant messenger is my preferred method as long as people remember to turn logging on. It's so frustrating because I log EVERYTHING, but sometimes my computer freezes and MSN refuses to log for me because it logs AFTER you shut the window (which is a huge design flaw, but whatever).
Talking RP with someone else who plays your character: fun or awkward?
It's fun to compare notes! Also, when I RP with someone and I typically take one character out of a pair, it's fun to switch it up every now and again. It staves off boredom and offers interesting character insights.
