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RE: Polyamory: A Roleplaying Guide - FreelanceWizard - 12-24-2014
All,
I've had to remove some additional text from this thread that wasn't constructive. (I realize this is heavier moderation than I normally do, but damn it, this is Christmas Eve, and we deserve a nice thread.
) Please stick to the topic at hand and assume good faith from your fellow members.#magicAdminHat
RE: Polyamory: A Roleplaying Guide - Jazz Egi - 12-24-2014
I think the most interesting part of this dynamic is how prevalent it seems to be. My character is extremely conservative and lacking in self esteem. Both of these qualities make her a terrible candidate for a polyamorous relationship, but they appear to be the only type she comes across other than the occasional 'nunh who will do anyone, any time.'
It's become a long-term goal of hers to meet someone who is okay with a vanilla relationship despite initially not giving a damn about romance. So far it's not optimistic, as everyone seems to like her, but want her as an auxiliary to another lover.
RE: Polyamory: A Roleplaying Guide - Naunet - 12-24-2014
(12-24-2014, 07:43 PM)Jazz Egi Wrote: I think the most interesting part of this dynamic is how prevalent it seems to be. Â My character is extremely conservative and lacking in self esteem. Â Both of these qualities make her a terrible candidate for a polyamorous relationship, but they appear to be the only type she comes across other than the occasional 'nunh who will do anyone, any time.' Â
It's become a long-term goal of hers to meet someone who is okay with a vanilla relationship despite initially not giving a damn about romance. Â So far it's not optimistic, as everyone seems to like her, but want her as an auxiliary to another lover.
The seeming prevalence of minority-type characters may have something to do with how roleplayers are a minority in and of themselves, and frequently we belong to minority groups in real life. I can understand why it might be frustrating, though. xD
RE: Polyamory: A Roleplaying Guide - ArmachiA - 12-24-2014
Polyamory is somewhat common in the rp community but it's like SUPER common in FFXIV (I'm guessing because of how many players play Miqote and the Miqote backstory in general). Armi was even in a polyamorous relationship for a very short while (Though she had no idea that's what it was, she just did what her Miqote partner was comfortable with) but currently she is in a very happy monogamous relationship with a Hyur and was in a monogamous relationship with a Miqote for a few months before that. It exists!
RE: Polyamory: A Roleplaying Guide - Edvyn - 12-24-2014
(12-24-2014, 07:53 PM)Naunet Wrote:that's kinda a weak correlation.(12-24-2014, 07:43 PM)Jazz Egi Wrote: I think the most interesting part of this dynamic is how prevalent it seems to be. Â My character is extremely conservative and lacking in self esteem. Â Both of these qualities make her a terrible candidate for a polyamorous relationship, but they appear to be the only type she comes across other than the occasional 'nunh who will do anyone, any time.' Â
It's become a long-term goal of hers to meet someone who is okay with a vanilla relationship despite initially not giving a damn about romance. Â So far it's not optimistic, as everyone seems to like her, but want her as an auxiliary to another lover.
The seeming prevalence of minority-type characters may have something to do with how roleplayers are a minority in and of themselves, and frequently we belong to minority groups in real life. I can understand why it might be frustrating, though. xD
RE: Polyamory: A Roleplaying Guide - Verad - 12-24-2014
(12-24-2014, 08:01 PM)Edvyn Wrote: that's kinda a weak correlation.
Causation's a hard thing to come by when making broad statements about RP communities.
RE: Polyamory: A Roleplaying Guide - Gone. - 12-24-2014
(12-24-2014, 08:01 PM)Edvyn Wrote: that's kinda a weak correlation.
It really isn't... ? Society treats us poorly, thus our roleplay becomes an escape where these things no longer apply inside the circle.
If anything, it should be obvious.
RE: Polyamory: A Roleplaying Guide - Jazz Egi - 12-24-2014
(12-24-2014, 08:00 PM)ArmachiA Wrote: Polyamory is somewhat common in the rp community but it's like SUPER common in FFXIV (I'm guessing because of how many players play Miqote and the Miqote backstory in general). Armi was even in a polyamorous relationship for a very short while (Though she had no idea that's what it was, she just did what her Miqote partner was comfortable with) but currently she is in a very happy monogamous relationship with a Hyur and was in a monogamous relationship with a Miqote for a few months before that. It exists!
I chalked it up to it being Ul'dah, where for the right price you can have as many men, women, chocobos, lalafells and sapient vegetables money can buy. A post calamity society probably cares less about stringent relationship practices as well. Life is cheap!
But its a relief to hear it does exist!
RE: Polyamory: A Roleplaying Guide - Edvyn - 12-24-2014
(12-24-2014, 08:16 PM)hauntmedoitagain Wrote:im not quite sure what youre talking about. society doesnt treat me particularly poorly for playing video games.(12-24-2014, 08:01 PM)Edvyn Wrote: that's kinda a weak correlation.
It really isn't... ? Society treats us poorly, thus our roleplay becomes an escape where these things no longer apply inside the circle.
If anything, it should be obvious.
RE: Polyamory: A Roleplaying Guide - Naunet - 12-24-2014
(12-24-2014, 08:56 PM)Edvyn Wrote:(12-24-2014, 08:16 PM)hauntmedoitagain Wrote:im not quite sure what youre talking about. society doesnt treat me particularly poorly for playing video games.(12-24-2014, 08:01 PM)Edvyn Wrote: that's kinda a weak correlation.
It really isn't... ? Society treats us poorly, thus our roleplay becomes an escape where these things no longer apply inside the circle.
If anything, it should be obvious.
Not talking about video game players. I spoke of LGBT, and other romantic and gender minorities.
RE: Polyamory: A Roleplaying Guide - Edvyn - 12-24-2014
(12-24-2014, 09:35 PM)Naunet Wrote:what if im attracted to video games(12-24-2014, 08:56 PM)Edvyn Wrote:(12-24-2014, 08:16 PM)hauntmedoitagain Wrote:im not quite sure what youre talking about. society doesnt treat me particularly poorly for playing video games.(12-24-2014, 08:01 PM)Edvyn Wrote: that's kinda a weak correlation.
It really isn't... ? Society treats us poorly, thus our roleplay becomes an escape where these things no longer apply inside the circle.
If anything, it should be obvious.
Not talking about video game players. I spoke of LGBT, and other romantic and gender minorities.
RE: Polyamory: A Roleplaying Guide - Naunet - 12-24-2014
Then you are a strange person, but... more power to you, I suppose. xD
RE: Polyamory: A Roleplaying Guide - Flashhelix - 12-24-2014
what if videogames are attracted to you
RE: Polyamory: A Roleplaying Guide - Edvyn - 12-24-2014
(12-24-2014, 09:43 PM)Flashhelix Wrote: what if videogames are attracted to youi am in a consensual relationship with several video games
RE: Polyamory: A Roleplaying Guide - Flashhelix - 12-24-2014
(12-24-2014, 09:45 PM)Edvyn Wrote:(12-24-2014, 09:43 PM)Flashhelix Wrote: what if videogames are attracted to youi am in a consensual relationship with several video games
i don't condone multi-videogame relationships