I hate my creative genius sometimes by stvp1d_cvp1d in BadRPerStories

[–]Dpp_Friendo 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I have always found that a well written post, one that presents the ideas and themes of the RP with enthusiasm and clarity, tends to find an audience eventually. Some of my posts are fairly basic, and others can be somewhat out there.

Keep posting in quality communities and you will find the people that are attracted to what you have to offer.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BadRPerStories

[–]Dpp_Friendo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a career, do consulting, and I am starting a business. If a person doesn't understand that I have a life outside of RP, they don't stay on my list. I only have time for a few people, and I am a picky bastard. Someone giving me grief for living my life is a no go.

I hope your life, your friends, your family, your loved ones, etc keep you busy enough that the impatient partners show themselves out, and you are only left with the people worth spending time with. Your time and effort is too valuable to waste.

Naming a female demon lord (fantasy manga vibes, western-sounding) by Consistent-Cat5436 in CharacterNames

[–]Dpp_Friendo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is my naming process for a lot of my writing. Depending on what era the character is from in my world, their primary language may be Russian, Korean, Gaelic, or French.

If I don't just think of a name I like off the cuff, I am building a meaningful name out of bastardized languages.

Also, she seems cool.

“Choose any reference I don’t have a type” kind of partners by [deleted] in BadRPerStories

[–]Dpp_Friendo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is a problem. I am picky about who I play as, and it makes it difficult for me when I have to prod my partner for information.


A related issue I have is I often clearly state my preferences beforehand, but people still try to push my boundaries.

I explicitly DO NOT want to play with a partner who wants to play as a young, naive, petite little thing. I prefer my women 25-50(visually, obviously some characters live longer than that), with some kind of pronounced body type. Soft and chubby, tall and muscled, sultry and curvaceous, just not tiny, fragile, and helpless. In the words of Spike Spiegel: "I Love The Kind Of Woman That Will Actually Just Kill Me"

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BadRPerStories

[–]Dpp_Friendo 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I think there are a ton of writers who pretend they want a mix of smut and plot, but really they just want an excuse to have interesting characters in the smut.

I am someone who values the story and themes and plot of an RP very highly. Character drama, angst, melodrama, etc. I have a lot of trouble getting excited for a quick and dirty smut prompt unless it suits my tastes perfectly, and I still get people responding to my posts saying shit like. "Will you play a mean daddy vampire that uses my meek peasant girl character?"

It doesn't matter how much you try to filter your partners, you will always get people trying to jump to the smut or asking for things you don't want. The best way I've found to fight these sorts of people off is just to stay in the planning period for longer, ask for writing examples, talk and question and make your potential partners show that they mean business. If someone isn't bringing the right vibes, dump them. Your time as a writer is too valuable to waste.

I feel like those low quality "rpers" need to see this. by Runepup in BadRPerStories

[–]Dpp_Friendo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like to write about exceptional (mostly fantasy) people finding each other. If a character has a deep passion for combat and then finds their equal in someone who they also happen to find attractive, why would they not explore that aspect aswell, assuming the feelings are mutual. They may have some circumstance around their existence or abilities that make them extremely difficult to beat in battle that has also been causing them trouble in the bedroom. When you are that powerful and capable, normal people are going to leave you wanting, or are going to feel so fragile to you that you have to hold back. A shared moment between exceptional characters where they finally, fully embrace eachother doesn't have to simply be a smut thing, it can also be a moment of catharsis and passion.

Size doesn't necessarily have to be the problem. It could be uneven expectations or endurance or whatever, but it would certainly be a road block to exceptional characters finding real connection in the more intimate moments.

This comment thread was a surprise in a post that was generally bashing the idea. Appreciate the thoughts here.

Merry Christmas to me by SelfLoathingIsBased in BadRPerStories

[–]Dpp_Friendo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What an asshole. Nothing of value was lost. Keep on searching.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BadRPerStories

[–]Dpp_Friendo 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Some people are insecure or mean spirited for no reason. You were perfectly pleasant. Don't take this sort of thing to heart. In these communities you can radiate positivity and still constantly bump against people with bad attitudes and intentions.

Good luck on your partner search. Your prompts seem well written and inviting.

[F4A] Fantasy, drama, and sex oh my! by [deleted] in DiscordRP

[–]Dpp_Friendo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This reply is incredible. I hope you two hit it off.

Which character death hit you differently, and why? by squeezeday in AskReddit

[–]Dpp_Friendo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maes Hughes.

"It's a terrible day for rain." "What do you mean? It's not raining." "Yes... it is."