The only character you have full control over is your own.
The second you start feeling negative emotions over the actions of other characters, take a step back.
=> if they're doing something you feel is breaking your immersion or fun, talk to them.
=> if they're doing something that is making you uncomfortable, talk to them.
=> if you cannot resolve the issues, gently disentangle yourself from the rp.
The second you start repeatedly and frequently trying to convince someone to do something with their character that they have told you they don't want to do, take a step back. You are way too invested, and need to separate your emotions from the rp.
=> Try your damndest not to hold other peoples' choices with their characters against them. Even if you feel they are breaking [insert unspoken social rule or bit of rp etiquette or setting rule here], the only character you have full control over is your own.
Direct the rp where you need to, but do not assume you'll be able to fully control it. Sometimes even the best laid plans get sidetracked. It isn't personal.
Be polite. Everyone is human. Even you.
Try not to get so caught up in what you want that you forget that you're writing with other creative people who have their own wants and feelings.
RP is social. RP is not dictated. RP is collaborative. Players are not their characters. . . .however, characters might have a specific purpose for specific intentions on the player's part. Always be aware of this. Always take care. Protect yourself where you need to, but try not to let it affect the rp unless something crosses one of your personal boundaries (in which case . . .politely disentangle yourself from the rp).
Be aware of your own feelings. If the rp is making you depressed or anxious, that's IC/OOC crossover too, just of a different kind. Take a break if you need to; remember that rp is supposed to be fun.
The second you start feeling negative emotions over the actions of other characters, take a step back.
=> if they're doing something you feel is breaking your immersion or fun, talk to them.
=> if they're doing something that is making you uncomfortable, talk to them.
=> if you cannot resolve the issues, gently disentangle yourself from the rp.
The second you start repeatedly and frequently trying to convince someone to do something with their character that they have told you they don't want to do, take a step back. You are way too invested, and need to separate your emotions from the rp.
=> Try your damndest not to hold other peoples' choices with their characters against them. Even if you feel they are breaking [insert unspoken social rule or bit of rp etiquette or setting rule here], the only character you have full control over is your own.
Direct the rp where you need to, but do not assume you'll be able to fully control it. Sometimes even the best laid plans get sidetracked. It isn't personal.
Be polite. Everyone is human. Even you.
Try not to get so caught up in what you want that you forget that you're writing with other creative people who have their own wants and feelings.
RP is social. RP is not dictated. RP is collaborative. Players are not their characters. . . .however, characters might have a specific purpose for specific intentions on the player's part. Always be aware of this. Always take care. Protect yourself where you need to, but try not to let it affect the rp unless something crosses one of your personal boundaries (in which case . . .politely disentangle yourself from the rp).
Be aware of your own feelings. If the rp is making you depressed or anxious, that's IC/OOC crossover too, just of a different kind. Take a break if you need to; remember that rp is supposed to be fun.
