I noticed a common dislike of characters with (a) dead parent/s or abusive childhoods- I actually really like them aha. The psychological aspect of it is one that I adore, seeing characters struggle but eventually come out of it alive, be it majorly messed up or blossoming into a kind yet tender soul. But hey, that's just me. 
One that I do kind of dislike is when someone is overly vague. Like, to the point you can't understand anything in their post. Be it some kind of stylistic choice that's not fully fleshed out, or trying to make their character or even themself come off as mysterious, it never fails to irk me aha.
What I despise with a passion, however, is when people try to force complicated maths into a group with an already working, simple enough system. It terrifies me when people suggest this stuff in groups- and I'm not saying that you're the scum of the Earth if you do so, I can understand what you're trying to do aha. It's not a bad thing at all, but for someone with huge problems with Maths, it's a huge no thank you.
These probably make me come off as pretty dumb...
EDIT Also, Aly, it might be for the best to change around number 6's wording. Gotta keep that PG13 rating bro.
One that I do kind of dislike is when someone is overly vague. Like, to the point you can't understand anything in their post. Be it some kind of stylistic choice that's not fully fleshed out, or trying to make their character or even themself come off as mysterious, it never fails to irk me aha.
What I despise with a passion, however, is when people try to force complicated maths into a group with an already working, simple enough system. It terrifies me when people suggest this stuff in groups- and I'm not saying that you're the scum of the Earth if you do so, I can understand what you're trying to do aha. It's not a bad thing at all, but for someone with huge problems with Maths, it's a huge no thank you.
These probably make me come off as pretty dumb...
EDIT Also, Aly, it might be for the best to change around number 6's wording. Gotta keep that PG13 rating bro.
"angels came to earth and liked how women looked and Did That,"
I never heard that before...Are you sure?
I never heard that before...Are you sure?
SINDragon wrote:
I noticed a common dislike of characters with (a) dead parent/s or abusive childhoods- I actually really like them aha. The psychological aspect of it is one that I adore, seeing characters struggle but eventually come out of it alive, be it majorly messed up or blossoming into a kind yet tender soul. But hey, that's just me.
One that I do kind of dislike is when someone is overly vague. Like, to the point you can't understand anything in their post. Be it some kind of stylistic choice that's not fully fleshed out, or trying to make their character or even themself come off as mysterious, it never fails to irk me aha.
What I despise with a passion, however, is when people try to force complicated maths into a group with an already working, simple enough system. It terrifies me when people suggest this stuff in groups- and I'm not saying that you're the scum of the Earth if you do so, I can understand what you're trying to do aha. It's not a bad thing at all, but for someone with huge problems with Maths, it's a huge no thank you.
These probably make me come off as pretty dumb...
EDIT Also, Aly, it might be for the best to change around number 6's wording. Gotta keep that PG13 rating bro.
One that I do kind of dislike is when someone is overly vague. Like, to the point you can't understand anything in their post. Be it some kind of stylistic choice that's not fully fleshed out, or trying to make their character or even themself come off as mysterious, it never fails to irk me aha.
What I despise with a passion, however, is when people try to force complicated maths into a group with an already working, simple enough system. It terrifies me when people suggest this stuff in groups- and I'm not saying that you're the scum of the Earth if you do so, I can understand what you're trying to do aha. It's not a bad thing at all, but for someone with huge problems with Maths, it's a huge no thank you.
These probably make me come off as pretty dumb...
EDIT Also, Aly, it might be for the best to change around number 6's wording. Gotta keep that PG13 rating bro.
I have a cock, it’s roaming around the backyard plucking at the ground eating some seeds.
The local fair champions those with bigger cocks on a yearly basis!
There PG13 instantly!
SINDragon wrote:
I noticed a common dislike of characters with (a) dead parent/s or abusive childhoods- I actually really like them aha. The psychological aspect of it is one that I adore, seeing characters struggle but eventually come out of it alive, be it majorly messed up or blossoming into a kind yet tender soul. But hey, that's just me.
It can be good if done well. Like my Champon character. Yet he can be hunky-dory with how he can adapt. Most people tend to use it as a trope where there is no research on the issue or where they do it for shock or just want a character hugbox.
That is just me.
AlyMyles wrote:
A couple of the pet peeves I have found come from a couple of years of perhaps countless roleplaying. Not that it gives me any more standing on the issue; just that I have met with a wide array of roleplayers of different types. Now then let me list them! Many of these Pet Peeves may seem controversial so... sorry if it bugs you.
I also intend on expanding this list using more of your entries! I will do my best to persevere their integrity but also list them with a euphemistic title of some sort. Remember, that this is simply a learning experience intended to find commonality among the rp community. This is of course not intended to serve as a bash thread! Hopefully this list would provide as easy reference material to express in future roleplays that anyone may encounter.
1.) The generic "Bad Boy" this come in multiple variants but for the most part when a character is just automatically expected to be respected or adored by fellow roleplayers (most often of the opposite sex). It is the type that literally walk into a roleplay chat and either cause fights, act snarky, or never act as team players.
2.) The "Vampire Boy" variant of the "bad boy". I may have a theory as to why it is so widely used and is effective but to some it may sound "sexist" and by all means if I sound that way I apologize... Anyways, the vampire boy. Immortal, good looks, godly powers, always dawning a shit grin and lastly exploiting the non-consensual/consensual loop. I have noticed many ( NOT ALL/NOT MOST) girls have either a fetish or a desire to become either ravished or the like by a sexual partner but in a vampires case it seems to fulfill that fantasy by using blood in liue of sex. Vampire boys seem to acknowledge that their method in preying involves FORCEFUL action by extension, that being said it appears to me that since the forceful act is to satisfy a blood lust as opposed to a sexual desire, it provides a mutual medium that doesn't take away innocence or virginity but also certifies PG ratings suitable for any roleplay.
3.) The "Yes Men". Again, this may sound "sexist" and believe me if this sounds that way to you I apologize; you're entitled to your opinions and I am entitled to mine. Anyways the yes men are the kinds of guys who seem to buddy up with (in many cases) a roleplayer or a character of the opposite sex. The kind of yes man whom chooses to argue for the sake or behalf of a girl/boy/whatever (or interest) just on the premise that they are a girl/boy/whatever (or interest) rather than deciding the best course of action between a dispute, argument, or debate. These yes men almost make the roleplay or OOC chat an inhospitable battlefield which can escalate to either bullying or the all to illogical majority rules method of settling. This method of settling is especially corrupt when their is multiple yes men attached to perhaps one roleplayer or character of the opposite sex. For obvious reasons. Also "Yes Men" interchangeable with "woman" or "whatever".
4.) The "Passively Dismissive Admin". It has come to my attention that many roleplayers enjoy inviting friends or prior roleplay partners to a new large roleplay. This isn't normally a problem but the creator of said roleplay has personal attachments to many of the individuals in the RP thus making it difficult for them to make solid and confident decisions in the face of a dispute, argument, or debate. It seems that the passively dismissive admin just wants to sweep the issue under the rug because they may feel compelled to preserve the partnership and relationship that they had established prior to the incident. That said the "Passively Dismissive Admin" is not attached or reserved to the scenario mentioned; they can come from anywhere and are conceived from a variety of ways.
5.) The "Home Wrecker". This is an individual that is introduced to a roleplay and almost immediately begins to disrupt the natural current of the roleplay in a negative manner. Whether starting fights, asserting themselves in roleplay situations, or serving a "heavy hand" in the pace or flow of the roleplay by simultaneously downplaying other roleplayers. It is also noteworthy that these "Home Wreckers" are often difficult to snuff out.
6.) The "Cock Measuring Contest". This is far too common in roleplays. Two males, two egos, no winners. Unfortunately this happens a lot when the ratio of "boys, girls, or whatever" isn't of equal balance and competition between interests become so bad, one could cut the testosterone in the air with a spoon. However this Cock Measuring Contest is not literal; it often has to do with Egos and is a way to "size up" the competition-again not literal. This competition usually leaves the roleplayers involved in a static state of awkwardness and, at its worst even prevents the roleplay or OOC chat from progressing. Once recognizing the social quagmire the two disputing males seem to feign an agreement for the sake of the roleplay or the interest in mind (and this is when it become the most critical). Afterwards it appears as though both participating males use purposefully vague undertones to continue their Cock Measuring Contest in the RP which leads to an awkward and lingering subtext.
7.)The "Grammar Nazi". Perhaps the most well known mention. Hell if anyone reading this prides themselves on being one than HAIL the fictitious and possibly hateful grammar leader who cannot or refuses to see the bigger picture of a concept past the way it is presented. Grammer Nazi's can place a roleplay to a dead halt and anyone with the audacity to outright avoid a response to a roleplay just to mention certain grammatical errors are probably not worth roleplaying with. I cannot stress enough how many times I have dropped a roleplay because of this. It makes the roleplay thoroughly unenjoyable and creates a separation between both people involved making the individual who made the error feel like sh*t. Oh I know I am going to get hell for this I just know it.
8.) The "Standby". This is when only ONE person involved in a roleplay has to, by default create the pace of the roleplay while the other roleplay partner is on standby. The standby makes no attempt to change pace, reach out, make a plot twist, or simply progress the scene past mindless over descriptive jargon just to match the "Pace Maker's" response length. A standby easily drops the idea of a creative roleplay considering that the imagination, scenery, plot is all reliant on one individual which can create stagnation and ultimately collapse the roleplay altogether.
9.) The "Damsel in Distress". This is when someone regardless of gender; in this case, refuses to get themselves out of a sticky situation or purposefully places themselves in dangerous situations that they themselves cannot overcome. The damsel in distress places pressure and unnecessary amounts of focus on one character which often neglects others involved in the roleplay by its very nature. Not to mention any sort of personality or character development seems to be the almighty "cookie-cutter" character archetype with no redeeming value whatsoever.
10.) The "Alpha Male". A self proclaimed dominant individual, often times using a godmodded character or godmodding methods to "overwhelm" any and all potential competition. The alpha male seeks and attempts to challenge anyone willing to "intervene" on "his" interests. They are often times the pinnacle of having delusions of grandeur, going so far as to using select tactics mentioned above to try and hammer their falsified beliefs onto others. It is almost paradoxical how these alpha males demand so much respect and empowerment from others but are often times filled with exploitable insecurities.
11.) The "Convenience-er" Usually a character who has spontaneously attained powers, abilities, or items that the roleplayer did not previously mention in the sake of conveniently altering a situation for their benefit. For instance, A character suddenly finds themselves in a spider-anthro's trap and is soon to be consumed however the Convenience-er has materialized a knife or generated a focused magical strike to cut themselves free from their binds.
12.) The "Romantic" Often a title used in a positive light; though much to the contrary in a roleplay. Most often times a romantic in a roleplay tries to tip the scales of a roleplay to bring them closer to a potential partner, change its intended goal to assert a relationship, or mindlessly assume relation between an interest taking part in the roleplay. Romantics seemingly have utter disregards for the logistics or build up of tension or character interaction in favor of using the "love at first sight" ideology to express their reasoning. This in-turn quickly disrupts the roleplay and could possibly make the other roleplayer uncomfortable or disinterested in the roleplay and fellow roleplayer.
13.) The "Bad Project Partner" In essence a roleplayer who often have nothing to contribute with regards to ideation, either wanting the fellow roleplayer to decide everything (especially when they say "You start us off!" and then all further replies are "That sounds good to me!") or disagreeing with and/or rejecting your ideas, but offering no alternatives. The elemental note to detract from this is that agreement is not necessarily contribution.
14.) The "Dump and Runner" Dump and Run type roleplayers either reply once or twice and then dump the roleplay, their character personality, or their response length without mention. Usually the reason is favoring other roleplays or other roleplayers. These individuals usually give no forewarning about their intentions to leave and sometimes result in unwarranted blocks or ignores.
15.) The “Half-Bred Half-Effort” Directly reserved for half breed roleplay characters. A character who has all the edge, gloom, cold-bloodedness and dark magic of the fiends themselves, and the gentleness, objective purity, and beauty of the holy celestials, coupled with how they have a dark and grim struggle within themselves to reconcile their impossibly divided nature, EXCEPT that said conflict is never done well, and only serves to give them the best of both worlds usually serving as an edge when regarding magic, powers, and resources in a roleplay.
16.) The "GodModder" In essence when someone’s character has the ability to do practically anything without limits or boundaries. Usually they simply cannot be harmed by any and all means other roleplayers attempt. A godmodder uses a varying arsenal of liberties including but not limited to:
-Killing or injuring a character without the player's express permission.
-They simply can’t be hit and dodge all attacks or anything for this matter aimed at them.
-It can also be using other characters involved in the roleplay that other roleplayers have direct control over.
17.) The "One Liner" Pretty much a self explaining tittle. A one liner is a roleplayer who either chooses to or does not have the will to respond past one line. These roleplays usually end quickly due to the stagnation of the roleplay and the assertion of actual effort on the corresponding roleplayers behalf. The corresponding roleplayer most often times prematurely end the roleplay as a result.
18.) The "Entitled Roleplayer" Often times an exquisite roleplayer with extraordinary writing talent and creative process AND THEY KNOW IT. Though the entitled roleplayer is terribly difficult to ever engage with considering they are the individuals requesting that they be presented with a starter; and a good one. An entitled roleplayer would go as far as neglecting to go OOC, refusing to read friendly introductory messages, and absolute desertion without any response to any starter seemingly sub-par to their standards. It is without mistake that an encounter with one of these individuals usually leaves to ignored/read messages gone without notice of any kind.
I also intend on expanding this list using more of your entries! I will do my best to persevere their integrity but also list them with a euphemistic title of some sort. Remember, that this is simply a learning experience intended to find commonality among the rp community. This is of course not intended to serve as a bash thread! Hopefully this list would provide as easy reference material to express in future roleplays that anyone may encounter.
1.) The generic "Bad Boy" this come in multiple variants but for the most part when a character is just automatically expected to be respected or adored by fellow roleplayers (most often of the opposite sex). It is the type that literally walk into a roleplay chat and either cause fights, act snarky, or never act as team players.
2.) The "Vampire Boy" variant of the "bad boy". I may have a theory as to why it is so widely used and is effective but to some it may sound "sexist" and by all means if I sound that way I apologize... Anyways, the vampire boy. Immortal, good looks, godly powers, always dawning a shit grin and lastly exploiting the non-consensual/consensual loop. I have noticed many ( NOT ALL/NOT MOST) girls have either a fetish or a desire to become either ravished or the like by a sexual partner but in a vampires case it seems to fulfill that fantasy by using blood in liue of sex. Vampire boys seem to acknowledge that their method in preying involves FORCEFUL action by extension, that being said it appears to me that since the forceful act is to satisfy a blood lust as opposed to a sexual desire, it provides a mutual medium that doesn't take away innocence or virginity but also certifies PG ratings suitable for any roleplay.
3.) The "Yes Men". Again, this may sound "sexist" and believe me if this sounds that way to you I apologize; you're entitled to your opinions and I am entitled to mine. Anyways the yes men are the kinds of guys who seem to buddy up with (in many cases) a roleplayer or a character of the opposite sex. The kind of yes man whom chooses to argue for the sake or behalf of a girl/boy/whatever (or interest) just on the premise that they are a girl/boy/whatever (or interest) rather than deciding the best course of action between a dispute, argument, or debate. These yes men almost make the roleplay or OOC chat an inhospitable battlefield which can escalate to either bullying or the all to illogical majority rules method of settling. This method of settling is especially corrupt when their is multiple yes men attached to perhaps one roleplayer or character of the opposite sex. For obvious reasons. Also "Yes Men" interchangeable with "woman" or "whatever".
4.) The "Passively Dismissive Admin". It has come to my attention that many roleplayers enjoy inviting friends or prior roleplay partners to a new large roleplay. This isn't normally a problem but the creator of said roleplay has personal attachments to many of the individuals in the RP thus making it difficult for them to make solid and confident decisions in the face of a dispute, argument, or debate. It seems that the passively dismissive admin just wants to sweep the issue under the rug because they may feel compelled to preserve the partnership and relationship that they had established prior to the incident. That said the "Passively Dismissive Admin" is not attached or reserved to the scenario mentioned; they can come from anywhere and are conceived from a variety of ways.
5.) The "Home Wrecker". This is an individual that is introduced to a roleplay and almost immediately begins to disrupt the natural current of the roleplay in a negative manner. Whether starting fights, asserting themselves in roleplay situations, or serving a "heavy hand" in the pace or flow of the roleplay by simultaneously downplaying other roleplayers. It is also noteworthy that these "Home Wreckers" are often difficult to snuff out.
6.) The "Cock Measuring Contest". This is far too common in roleplays. Two males, two egos, no winners. Unfortunately this happens a lot when the ratio of "boys, girls, or whatever" isn't of equal balance and competition between interests become so bad, one could cut the testosterone in the air with a spoon. However this Cock Measuring Contest is not literal; it often has to do with Egos and is a way to "size up" the competition-again not literal. This competition usually leaves the roleplayers involved in a static state of awkwardness and, at its worst even prevents the roleplay or OOC chat from progressing. Once recognizing the social quagmire the two disputing males seem to feign an agreement for the sake of the roleplay or the interest in mind (and this is when it become the most critical). Afterwards it appears as though both participating males use purposefully vague undertones to continue their Cock Measuring Contest in the RP which leads to an awkward and lingering subtext.
7.)The "Grammar Nazi". Perhaps the most well known mention. Hell if anyone reading this prides themselves on being one than HAIL the fictitious and possibly hateful grammar leader who cannot or refuses to see the bigger picture of a concept past the way it is presented. Grammer Nazi's can place a roleplay to a dead halt and anyone with the audacity to outright avoid a response to a roleplay just to mention certain grammatical errors are probably not worth roleplaying with. I cannot stress enough how many times I have dropped a roleplay because of this. It makes the roleplay thoroughly unenjoyable and creates a separation between both people involved making the individual who made the error feel like sh*t. Oh I know I am going to get hell for this I just know it.
8.) The "Standby". This is when only ONE person involved in a roleplay has to, by default create the pace of the roleplay while the other roleplay partner is on standby. The standby makes no attempt to change pace, reach out, make a plot twist, or simply progress the scene past mindless over descriptive jargon just to match the "Pace Maker's" response length. A standby easily drops the idea of a creative roleplay considering that the imagination, scenery, plot is all reliant on one individual which can create stagnation and ultimately collapse the roleplay altogether.
9.) The "Damsel in Distress". This is when someone regardless of gender; in this case, refuses to get themselves out of a sticky situation or purposefully places themselves in dangerous situations that they themselves cannot overcome. The damsel in distress places pressure and unnecessary amounts of focus on one character which often neglects others involved in the roleplay by its very nature. Not to mention any sort of personality or character development seems to be the almighty "cookie-cutter" character archetype with no redeeming value whatsoever.
10.) The "Alpha Male". A self proclaimed dominant individual, often times using a godmodded character or godmodding methods to "overwhelm" any and all potential competition. The alpha male seeks and attempts to challenge anyone willing to "intervene" on "his" interests. They are often times the pinnacle of having delusions of grandeur, going so far as to using select tactics mentioned above to try and hammer their falsified beliefs onto others. It is almost paradoxical how these alpha males demand so much respect and empowerment from others but are often times filled with exploitable insecurities.
11.) The "Convenience-er" Usually a character who has spontaneously attained powers, abilities, or items that the roleplayer did not previously mention in the sake of conveniently altering a situation for their benefit. For instance, A character suddenly finds themselves in a spider-anthro's trap and is soon to be consumed however the Convenience-er has materialized a knife or generated a focused magical strike to cut themselves free from their binds.
12.) The "Romantic" Often a title used in a positive light; though much to the contrary in a roleplay. Most often times a romantic in a roleplay tries to tip the scales of a roleplay to bring them closer to a potential partner, change its intended goal to assert a relationship, or mindlessly assume relation between an interest taking part in the roleplay. Romantics seemingly have utter disregards for the logistics or build up of tension or character interaction in favor of using the "love at first sight" ideology to express their reasoning. This in-turn quickly disrupts the roleplay and could possibly make the other roleplayer uncomfortable or disinterested in the roleplay and fellow roleplayer.
13.) The "Bad Project Partner" In essence a roleplayer who often have nothing to contribute with regards to ideation, either wanting the fellow roleplayer to decide everything (especially when they say "You start us off!" and then all further replies are "That sounds good to me!") or disagreeing with and/or rejecting your ideas, but offering no alternatives. The elemental note to detract from this is that agreement is not necessarily contribution.
14.) The "Dump and Runner" Dump and Run type roleplayers either reply once or twice and then dump the roleplay, their character personality, or their response length without mention. Usually the reason is favoring other roleplays or other roleplayers. These individuals usually give no forewarning about their intentions to leave and sometimes result in unwarranted blocks or ignores.
15.) The “Half-Bred Half-Effort” Directly reserved for half breed roleplay characters. A character who has all the edge, gloom, cold-bloodedness and dark magic of the fiends themselves, and the gentleness, objective purity, and beauty of the holy celestials, coupled with how they have a dark and grim struggle within themselves to reconcile their impossibly divided nature, EXCEPT that said conflict is never done well, and only serves to give them the best of both worlds usually serving as an edge when regarding magic, powers, and resources in a roleplay.
16.) The "GodModder" In essence when someone’s character has the ability to do practically anything without limits or boundaries. Usually they simply cannot be harmed by any and all means other roleplayers attempt. A godmodder uses a varying arsenal of liberties including but not limited to:
-Killing or injuring a character without the player's express permission.
-They simply can’t be hit and dodge all attacks or anything for this matter aimed at them.
-It can also be using other characters involved in the roleplay that other roleplayers have direct control over.
17.) The "One Liner" Pretty much a self explaining tittle. A one liner is a roleplayer who either chooses to or does not have the will to respond past one line. These roleplays usually end quickly due to the stagnation of the roleplay and the assertion of actual effort on the corresponding roleplayers behalf. The corresponding roleplayer most often times prematurely end the roleplay as a result.
18.) The "Entitled Roleplayer" Often times an exquisite roleplayer with extraordinary writing talent and creative process AND THEY KNOW IT. Though the entitled roleplayer is terribly difficult to ever engage with considering they are the individuals requesting that they be presented with a starter; and a good one. An entitled roleplayer would go as far as neglecting to go OOC, refusing to read friendly introductory messages, and absolute desertion without any response to any starter seemingly sub-par to their standards. It is without mistake that an encounter with one of these individuals usually leaves to ignored/read messages gone without notice of any kind.
EDIT: Plus most of the time they were group creators that I went to roleplay in and so they also fell into the category of abusive admin.
Well, all of this sound pretty apocalyptic. Lol!
* Characters with no problems or conflicts in their backstory, or anything to give them motivation.
* When I send 4 paragraphs and get 3 lines back.
* When I have to lead the RP and the other person just follows and has no ideas of their own, and unless my character does something there character does nothing.
* People who think I didn't put a lot of thought or time into a character simply because she is Lucifers daughter and try to tell me Lucifer can't reproduce, and invalidate her entire pages of backstory and think that their verse of Lucifer is the same Lucifer as in my verse so clearly, I'm wrong, and they're right. (yes I'm petty.)
* When a scene drags on forever even after I've put a million subtexts into the post to cue the writer in on the scene needing to end.
* Posts with lack of detail that jump straight from one action to the next, and to the next like a list.
* Not enough time jumps, or two many time jumps.
* When someone writes the side characters/NPC's I'm supposed to be writing, and not just the ones related to their character.
* Starting an RP without solid plot goals in place.
* When a player who clearly wants our characters to bone keeps setting up situations in which the characters are naked/drunk/under a spell to try and push them to do it before it comes naturally because they're impatient.
* When I send 4 paragraphs and get 3 lines back.
* When I have to lead the RP and the other person just follows and has no ideas of their own, and unless my character does something there character does nothing.
* People who think I didn't put a lot of thought or time into a character simply because she is Lucifers daughter and try to tell me Lucifer can't reproduce, and invalidate her entire pages of backstory and think that their verse of Lucifer is the same Lucifer as in my verse so clearly, I'm wrong, and they're right. (yes I'm petty.)
* When a scene drags on forever even after I've put a million subtexts into the post to cue the writer in on the scene needing to end.
* Posts with lack of detail that jump straight from one action to the next, and to the next like a list.
* Not enough time jumps, or two many time jumps.
* When someone writes the side characters/NPC's I'm supposed to be writing, and not just the ones related to their character.
* Starting an RP without solid plot goals in place.
* When a player who clearly wants our characters to bone keeps setting up situations in which the characters are naked/drunk/under a spell to try and push them to do it before it comes naturally because they're impatient.
damnationfromafar wrote:
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* People who think I didn't put a lot of thought or time into a character simply because she is Lucifers daughter and try to tell me Lucifer can't reproduce, and invalidate her entire pages of backstory and think that their verse of Lucifer is the same Lucifer as in my verse so clearly, I'm wrong, and they're right. (yes I'm petty.
* People who think I didn't put a lot of thought or time into a character simply because she is Lucifers daughter and try to tell me Lucifer can't reproduce, and invalidate her entire pages of backstory and think that their verse of Lucifer is the same Lucifer as in my verse so clearly, I'm wrong, and they're right. (yes I'm petty.
Hey, don’t worry about being derailed! All pet peeves are welcome and nothing you can address will consider you “petty” seriously ^.^ this is a safe place. We just want to hear those concerns of yours voiced out in a Roleplay!
damnationfromafar wrote:
* When I have to lead the RP and the other person just follows and has no ideas of their own, and unless my character does something there character does nothing.
* Not enough time jumps, or two many time jumps.
* When a player who clearly wants our characters to bone keeps setting up situations in which the characters are naked/drunk/under a spell to try and push them to do it before it comes naturally because they're impatient.
* Not enough time jumps, or two many time jumps.
* When a player who clearly wants our characters to bone keeps setting up situations in which the characters are naked/drunk/under a spell to try and push them to do it before it comes naturally because they're impatient.
@ me next time
(I'm joking xD
But for real these could all be about me and I wouldn't be surprised lmao xD)-"Hey, hey, you gonna reply yet, how about now, now? now?!" when I haven't replied in a half hour. (My ex-RP partner did this all the time, even if it took him days to reply in turn.)
-Somewhat related to the last point, hypocrisy on what's expected in an RP and/or OOC setting. Like, if you have rules set for me, I expect you to follow your own rules; I have my ideas for how people should act / respond, and I'll follow those expectations in turn.
-Just dropping the RP with no notice. I get that life happens or interest is lost, but please tell me ;A;
-Also in line with the last point, dropped RPs before they even begin. I've now had two RPs very recently where I sent a starter, and have had NOTHING in response, even oocly. It's been months.
-When people take OOC and put it into RP ESPECIALLY VICE VERSA. Just because my character has fallen head over heels for your character does not mean the same about us OOCly (... yeah, that was a bad experience a few years back)
I probably have more but I feel like I'm getting bitter and need to hush myself xD
DarkCrow wrote:
damnationfromafar wrote:
* When I have to lead the RP and the other person just follows and has no ideas of their own, and unless my character does something their character does nothing.
* Not enough time jumps, or two many time jumps.
* When a player who clearly wants our characters to bone keeps setting up situations in which the characters are naked/drunk/under a spell to try and push them to do it before it comes naturally because they're impatient.
* Not enough time jumps, or two many time jumps.
* When a player who clearly wants our characters to bone keeps setting up situations in which the characters are naked/drunk/under a spell to try and push them to do it before it comes naturally because they're impatient.
@ me next time
(I'm joking xD
But for real these could all be about me and I wouldn't be surprised lmao xD)LOL no hunniebun you are the best and I love ya.
DarkCrow wrote:
@ me next time
(I'm joking xD
But for real these could all be about me and I wouldn't be surprised lmao xD)-"Hey, hey, you gonna reply yet, how about now, now? now?!" when I haven't replied in a half hour. (My ex-RP partner did this all the time, even if it took him days to reply in turn.)
-Somewhat related to the last point, hypocrisy on what's expected in an RP and/or OOC setting. Like, if you have rules set for me, I expect you to follow your own rules; I have my ideas for how people should act / respond, and I'll follow those expectations in turn.
-Just dropping the RP with no notice. I get that life happens or interest is lost, but please tell me ;A;
-Also in line with the last point, dropped RPs before they even begin. I've now had two RPs very recently where I sent a starter, and have had NOTHING in response, even oocly. It's been months.
-When people take OOC and put it into RP ESPECIALLY VICE VERSA. Just because my character has fallen head over heels for your character does not mean the same about us OOCly (... yeah, that was a bad experience a few years back)
I probably have more but I feel like I'm getting bitter and need to hush myself xD
Hey I definitely think the first thing you have is something I would like to make as an addition to my list of Pet Peeves? I thought it would be cool to amalgamate some of the common things that people have experienced through a roleplay to serve as either a quick guide or a form of reference material for anyone interested into the commonalities of the controversial taboo. So I ask if I could use your first bullet as far as the impatience you've discovered through a roleplay?
I often use euphemistic titles to quickly reference the general feeling of the situation involved as The "Such and Such" or The "Blah Blah Blah". So I ask if you had a tittle to those whom are impatient for responses yet they themselves hypocritically take long breaks between responses; what would you call them?
AlyMyles wrote:
damnationfromafar wrote:
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* People who think I didn't put a lot of thought or time into a character simply because she is Lucifers daughter and try to tell me Lucifer can't reproduce, and invalidate her entire pages of backstory and think that their verse of Lucifer is the same Lucifer as in my verse so clearly, I'm wrong, and they're right. (yes I'm petty.
* People who think I didn't put a lot of thought or time into a character simply because she is Lucifers daughter and try to tell me Lucifer can't reproduce, and invalidate her entire pages of backstory and think that their verse of Lucifer is the same Lucifer as in my verse so clearly, I'm wrong, and they're right. (yes I'm petty.
Hey, don’t worry about being derailed! All pet peeves are welcome and nothing you can address will consider you “petty” seriously ^.^ this is a safe place. We just want to hear those concerns of yours voiced out in a Roleplay!
Yeah, just extra petty about it tbh. I ended up deleting the character in question a while ago because no one was ever interested in her, or pretty much hated her when they did give her a chance.
I just hope I don't get into trouble, but anyways...
-Getting misunderstood: As in, I see that not everyone likes the whole "Romance everything!!!" RPs were every character has to bone another or the request threads are based around certain couple types for a RP. And honestly I don't mind it as much so I do hope I don't get sidelined for putting up requests (here and other places) just because I talk about wanting to see a pairing that within a RP would be considered forbidden in some way. Like characters of two different clans. I just like the aspect of forbidden romance but it's just never played out right with my partners in the past.
And that doesn't mean I don't want the RP to be a good story ether. I like story driven RPs with genres other than just romance.
-Taking control of characters: Just don't. Even if it's just a side character thrown in to add population into the RP for a short moment, it confuses the RP when suddenly its actions and speech are done by two people. Stick with playing character you put in, I stick with mine. Job done.
-Elaboration please?: Not meant to target anyone or to generally mean it in a bad way, just that when I am given PMs that show an interest for a RP, I do like it to know at least what RP plot is even chosen. I have several plots in one thread at a time, just an "I'm interested" doesn't help much. Even after just going "Any of them" when asked what it is that caught your interest. It just nice to know what my partner wants for a RP as people are generally interested in anything they put up in their threads.
I'm not a mind reader... :'(
-Getting misunderstood: As in, I see that not everyone likes the whole "Romance everything!!!" RPs were every character has to bone another or the request threads are based around certain couple types for a RP. And honestly I don't mind it as much so I do hope I don't get sidelined for putting up requests (here and other places) just because I talk about wanting to see a pairing that within a RP would be considered forbidden in some way. Like characters of two different clans. I just like the aspect of forbidden romance but it's just never played out right with my partners in the past.
And that doesn't mean I don't want the RP to be a good story ether. I like story driven RPs with genres other than just romance.
-Taking control of characters: Just don't. Even if it's just a side character thrown in to add population into the RP for a short moment, it confuses the RP when suddenly its actions and speech are done by two people. Stick with playing character you put in, I stick with mine. Job done.
-Elaboration please?: Not meant to target anyone or to generally mean it in a bad way, just that when I am given PMs that show an interest for a RP, I do like it to know at least what RP plot is even chosen. I have several plots in one thread at a time, just an "I'm interested" doesn't help much. Even after just going "Any of them" when asked what it is that caught your interest. It just nice to know what my partner wants for a RP as people are generally interested in anything they put up in their threads.
I'm not a mind reader... :'(
7th-Derp wrote:
I just hope I don't get into trouble, but anyways...
-Getting misunderstood: As in, I see that not everyone likes the whole "Romance everything!!!" RPs were every character has to bone another or the request threads are based around certain couple types for a RP. And honestly I don't mind it as much so I do hope I don't get sidelined for putting up requests (here and other places) just because I talk about wanting to see a pairing that within a RP would be considered forbidden in some way. Like characters of two different clans. I just like the aspect of forbidden romance but it's just never played out right with my partners in the past.
And that doesn't mean I don't want the RP to be a good story ether. I like story driven RPs with genres other than just romance.
-Taking control of characters: Just don't. Even if it's just a side character thrown in to add population into the RP for a short moment, it confuses the RP when suddenly its actions and speech are done by two people. Stick with playing character you put in, I stick with mine. Job done.
-Elaboration please?: Not meant to target anyone or to generally mean it in a bad way, just that when I am given PMs that show an interest for a RP, I do like it to know at least what RP plot is even chosen. I have several plots in one thread at a time, just an "I'm interested" doesn't help much. Even after just going "Any of them" when asked what it is that caught your interest. It just nice to know what my partner wants for a RP as people are generally interested in anything they put up in their threads.
I'm not a mind reader... :'(
-Getting misunderstood: As in, I see that not everyone likes the whole "Romance everything!!!" RPs were every character has to bone another or the request threads are based around certain couple types for a RP. And honestly I don't mind it as much so I do hope I don't get sidelined for putting up requests (here and other places) just because I talk about wanting to see a pairing that within a RP would be considered forbidden in some way. Like characters of two different clans. I just like the aspect of forbidden romance but it's just never played out right with my partners in the past.
And that doesn't mean I don't want the RP to be a good story ether. I like story driven RPs with genres other than just romance.
-Taking control of characters: Just don't. Even if it's just a side character thrown in to add population into the RP for a short moment, it confuses the RP when suddenly its actions and speech are done by two people. Stick with playing character you put in, I stick with mine. Job done.
-Elaboration please?: Not meant to target anyone or to generally mean it in a bad way, just that when I am given PMs that show an interest for a RP, I do like it to know at least what RP plot is even chosen. I have several plots in one thread at a time, just an "I'm interested" doesn't help much. Even after just going "Any of them" when asked what it is that caught your interest. It just nice to know what my partner wants for a RP as people are generally interested in anything they put up in their threads.
I'm not a mind reader... :'(
Well rest assured that your input is really valued here. I think that somewhere along the line of this thread it has been misconstrued as some sort of attack on people or some sort of bash thread which it of course isn't. See, this particular topic of RP Pet Peeves welcomes all Pet Peeves including ideas that "go against the grain" or out of the contrary of what many people believe. There's many sides to a story and you shouldn't feel like you have to give a disclaimer by providing your honest opinions. I mean sure these opinions may be spawned from experiences of annoyance or frustration based on numerous roleplay's that you've encountered but that shouldn't make you feel like you're treading on thin ice when you obviously seem to want to give your two cents. This thread is much like the proverbial "light-in-the-darkness" and that being said; just because something may develop from some places not so positive. It does not necessarily condemn it to be a hateful or negative thing.
This is just meant to amalgamate a series of Pet Peeves to hopefully serve as a comprehensive listing for anyone wanting to strive to avoid any possible further snags or hiccups during a roleplay in the future!
That being said I totally love what you said about being misunderstood. Believe me nothing is be all/end all. Regardless of what happens; if people have disagreeing thoughts it is best to settle those situations out through fair compromise. Sure, some people feel different about topics you're interested. Heck they could even find it annoying! However that does not necessarily mean that everything is doomed, it simply convey's that there's a problem worth a solution and by the good graces of a decent roleplay; would make that solution all the more worth while.
AlyMyles wrote:
7th-Derp wrote:
I just hope I don't get into trouble, but anyways...
-Getting misunderstood: As in, I see that not everyone likes the whole "Romance everything!!!" RPs were every character has to bone another or the request threads are based around certain couple types for a RP. And honestly I don't mind it as much so I do hope I don't get sidelined for putting up requests (here and other places) just because I talk about wanting to see a pairing that within a RP would be considered forbidden in some way. Like characters of two different clans. I just like the aspect of forbidden romance but it's just never played out right with my partners in the past.
And that doesn't mean I don't want the RP to be a good story ether. I like story driven RPs with genres other than just romance.
-Taking control of characters: Just don't. Even if it's just a side character thrown in to add population into the RP for a short moment, it confuses the RP when suddenly its actions and speech are done by two people. Stick with playing character you put in, I stick with mine. Job done.
-Elaboration please?: Not meant to target anyone or to generally mean it in a bad way, just that when I am given PMs that show an interest for a RP, I do like it to know at least what RP plot is even chosen. I have several plots in one thread at a time, just an "I'm interested" doesn't help much. Even after just going "Any of them" when asked what it is that caught your interest. It just nice to know what my partner wants for a RP as people are generally interested in anything they put up in their threads.
I'm not a mind reader... :'(
-Getting misunderstood: As in, I see that not everyone likes the whole "Romance everything!!!" RPs were every character has to bone another or the request threads are based around certain couple types for a RP. And honestly I don't mind it as much so I do hope I don't get sidelined for putting up requests (here and other places) just because I talk about wanting to see a pairing that within a RP would be considered forbidden in some way. Like characters of two different clans. I just like the aspect of forbidden romance but it's just never played out right with my partners in the past.
And that doesn't mean I don't want the RP to be a good story ether. I like story driven RPs with genres other than just romance.
-Taking control of characters: Just don't. Even if it's just a side character thrown in to add population into the RP for a short moment, it confuses the RP when suddenly its actions and speech are done by two people. Stick with playing character you put in, I stick with mine. Job done.
-Elaboration please?: Not meant to target anyone or to generally mean it in a bad way, just that when I am given PMs that show an interest for a RP, I do like it to know at least what RP plot is even chosen. I have several plots in one thread at a time, just an "I'm interested" doesn't help much. Even after just going "Any of them" when asked what it is that caught your interest. It just nice to know what my partner wants for a RP as people are generally interested in anything they put up in their threads.
I'm not a mind reader... :'(
Well rest assured that your input is really valued here. I think that somewhere along the line of this thread it has been misconstrued as some sort of attack on people or some sort of bash thread which it of course isn't. See, this particular topic of RP Pet Peeves welcomes all Pet Peeves including ideas that "go against the grain" or out of the contrary of what many people believe. There's many sides to a story and you shouldn't feel like you have to give a disclaimer by providing your honest opinions. I mean sure these opinions may be spawned from experiences of annoyance or frustration based on numerous roleplay's that you've encountered but that shouldn't make you feel like you're treading on thin ice when you obviously seem to want to give your two cents. This thread is much like the proverbial "light-in-the-darkness" and that being said; just because something may develop from some places not so positive. It does not necessarily condemn it to be a hateful or negative thing.
This is just meant to amalgamate a series of Pet Peeves to hopefully serve as a comprehensive listing for anyone wanting to strive to avoid any possible further snags or hiccups during a roleplay in the future!
That being said I totally love what you said about being misunderstood. Believe me nothing is be all/end all. Regardless of what happens; if people have disagreeing thoughts it is best to settle those situations out through fair compromise. Sure, some people feel different about topics you're interested. Heck they could even find it annoying! However that does not necessarily mean that everything is doomed, it simply convey's that there's a problem worth a solution and by the good graces of a decent roleplay; would make that solution all the more worth while.
I just wanted to be sure. Words fail me, so when an opinion/pet peeve of mine has someone arguing back its near impossible for me to explain myself out of it.
Anyways, I said what I did about being misunderstood (and hope I made sense of it) because I was in a discussion about it before of people finding it annoying that so many RPs is just about sex. And though I (and I'm sure other people too) make it a point that they might like the RP to take a certain direction/or number of directions on the romance side of things, it doesn't have to mean that they only care for that and no story. It kind of ties in with some of the pet peeves of people not quite willing to put in the effort by pitching ideas, even if it's just to see of the one they contact are open to make a RP more story driven. Though someone has to get the plotting ball rolling, right?
"Also in line with the last point, dropped RPs before they even begin. I've now had two RPs very recently where I sent a starter, and have had NOTHING in response, even oocly. It's been months."
Ugh, this. I've had three roleplays with just no replies, and one of them approached me.
Also it really annoys me when they completely ignore my rules when asking for a roleplay or while roleplaying. Like if they ask "wanna rolrplay with my angry violent time traveling demon oc?" Or something. I have rules, please read them.
(I probably already said this but it's one of the worst..)
Ugh, this. I've had three roleplays with just no replies, and one of them approached me.
Also it really annoys me when they completely ignore my rules when asking for a roleplay or while roleplaying. Like if they ask "wanna rolrplay with my angry violent time traveling demon oc?" Or something. I have rules, please read them.
(I probably already said this but it's one of the worst..)
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