Posted by Kim on December 3, 2017, 8:00am
Playing games together brings people together. It creates friendships that last a lifetime, long after any specific RP or scene has ended. Sometimes, it creates romances, and even marriages. People travel from other countries to be together after seeing the expanses of each other's imaginations, and from feeling the kindness and understanding that resonates in their OOC chats together.And should OOC frictions arise that prevent members of a RP group from enjoying each other's company, it becomes nearly inevitable that that RP group will dissolve and the IC stories be left unfinished unless the people involved are able to sit down, talk it out, resolve their differences and get back to being friends.
While we spend a lot of time focusing on and creating RP throughout the rest of the year, each year in December we pause to reflect on the OOC relationships that all those games have brought into our lives, and take the time to try and strengthen them. That's what the Festival of Being Excellent to Each Other is all about.
Let them know you care
In keeping with FOBETEO tradition, take the time to thank your RP partners of the past year of fun. Thank them for giving you the gift of their time, attention, creativity, talent, patience and understanding. If you prefer, you can do this via private message.
But if you'd like to recognize what makes your RP partners so special publicly, write a kudos! Tell them how much you appreciate their time, their brilliance, the effort that they put into creating story hooks and plot twists and special moments. Tell your friends how much you've seen them improve and that their hard work has not gone unnoticed. Tell those who were there when you were going through a hard time what a difference it made. It doesn't have to take a long time, but it's sure to mean a lot!
Every five kudos you write this week will earn you a special winter candle accolade to display proudly on your profile, available only during FOBETEO.
Remember, to be eligible, a kudos needs to contain a clear "why" explaining what makes your friend so special! Don't just say "He's awesome!", tell the world what makes your friend so awesome. Click here for the complete kudos guidelines.
Comments
*sniffle* I-it's so beautiful...
This site is so underrated...
* throws lemons *
This site is so underrated...
* throws lemons *
Aww, you guys are so wonderful! I just joined this site a week ago and I already adore it so much! Though I haven't made many friends yet or RPs but I can't wait to! 
I love this so much!
Oh yay! This is back!
Though. A lot of my partners seemed to have left since I went on my hiatus. That's really sad.
Though! As long as nobody minds, even if we don't talk much/used to talk before, expect to see something from me!
Though. A lot of my partners seemed to have left since I went on my hiatus. That's really sad.
Though! As long as nobody minds, even if we don't talk much/used to talk before, expect to see something from me!
This is really sweet! I love the TLC you guys pour into your community. Thank you for putting this together! 
@Reima - a week would put the last date on the 9th, but since we've had some server trouble this weekend, I'm going to extend it through the 10th.
How long does this last? Like, a date
I can't really read right now, I'm in some.... State of mental distress... I just can't make clear of most things in a haste and panic
But I really want to toss out some classic kudos again this year
I can't really read right now, I'm in some.... State of mental distress... I just can't make clear of most things in a haste and panic
But I really want to toss out some classic kudos again this year
*gasp* It is time yet again! I'm so excited~!
Fruitloop999
December 3, 2017
10:40am
Since this is my first year here, I'd never heard about this before! Such a cool, special thing to do!
I love this. Such great initiative.
Asroc
December 3, 2017
9:34am
I love this.
Yay, FOBETEO is back~!
Oh man, I'm glad I can participate again in this FOBETEO! I was too busy last year to get on :c
Time to remind our friends that emotional connection we got and be appreciative and expressive. Have a good FOBETEO, everyone!
Time to remind our friends that emotional connection we got and be appreciative and expressive. Have a good FOBETEO, everyone!
I didn't know this was a thing. I know what I'm doing when I get home!
Same here! though this is my first FOBETEO but i think its an amazing idea 
and i am gonna begin on working on it right away! i only made one kodus so far anyway and i have alot of friends who deserve to know how talented and sweet they are! ^^ Let the spirit and joy of the holidays begin!!
and i am gonna begin on working on it right away! i only made one kodus so far anyway and i have alot of friends who deserve to know how talented and sweet they are! ^^ Let the spirit and joy of the holidays begin!!
My favorite time of the year, YAY!
Reima
December 11, 2017
12:34pm
Man
Well, IRL buddies came before this year