I was worried that this was an atomic bomb waiting to go off, but because I see everyone being civil, I'll toss in my two gil.
Does erotic role-play direct my character? To be blunt- no, because it isn't the basis for which Gus was made. When I sign on, I don't think: 'I can't wait for the sex later on!' because that just isn't that important. A character whose sole importance is based on who he/she boinks for a literal 4 hour session that emphasizes 10-15 minutes of actual sex is ridiculous in my view... but it does serve a purpose.
Yes, it's a chance for the couple to be intimate and grow in a manner that only both characters will understand, just like in real life... but I feel that often times, a lot of players get so focused on this aspect of role play that they can become agitated and/or allow out of character influences fuel their in character actions.
This usually happens most when and if a couple breaks up. I can't begin to tell you how many characters I've seen come and go because things didn't work out with another character and the player loses interest on their character... and disappears on a new alt made main.
Of course, there is nothing wrong inherently with this, but it's a repeat of something that I feel should never be the single most important aspect of any character.
Once a roll in the hay goes the first time, henceforth I personally fade to black and that leaves Gus time to go and do his normal shenanigans without the worry of out of character issues with his partner. I think this is the best way to go about it- but if a player and another player understand one another and understand their boundaries (or whatever) that's fine too. That's my opinion and it's how I play.
As for prostitution ERP, I personally don't understand it and while brothels exist and sex acts are around, I find it a bit peculiar as to why a player would want to play this type of character. Again, nothing wrong with it and people can do whatever they want in their role play, but I'd never play this kind of character or have business with such a character other than denying the services.
Does erotic role-play direct my character? To be blunt- no, because it isn't the basis for which Gus was made. When I sign on, I don't think: 'I can't wait for the sex later on!' because that just isn't that important. A character whose sole importance is based on who he/she boinks for a literal 4 hour session that emphasizes 10-15 minutes of actual sex is ridiculous in my view... but it does serve a purpose.
Yes, it's a chance for the couple to be intimate and grow in a manner that only both characters will understand, just like in real life... but I feel that often times, a lot of players get so focused on this aspect of role play that they can become agitated and/or allow out of character influences fuel their in character actions.
This usually happens most when and if a couple breaks up. I can't begin to tell you how many characters I've seen come and go because things didn't work out with another character and the player loses interest on their character... and disappears on a new alt made main.
Of course, there is nothing wrong inherently with this, but it's a repeat of something that I feel should never be the single most important aspect of any character.
Once a roll in the hay goes the first time, henceforth I personally fade to black and that leaves Gus time to go and do his normal shenanigans without the worry of out of character issues with his partner. I think this is the best way to go about it- but if a player and another player understand one another and understand their boundaries (or whatever) that's fine too. That's my opinion and it's how I play.
As for prostitution ERP, I personally don't understand it and while brothels exist and sex acts are around, I find it a bit peculiar as to why a player would want to play this type of character. Again, nothing wrong with it and people can do whatever they want in their role play, but I'd never play this kind of character or have business with such a character other than denying the services.
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