When reading through the threads of this forum, I see alot of "I don't like this, so it shouldn't be a thing for anyone", and it kinda breaks my heart. We the RP community usually pride outselves with being open-minded and a friendly community, but there definately are people here who contradicts that heavily.
I'm repeating myself at this point, but I am of the mind of anyone can RP whatever they want to RP, and if you don't agree with other people's RP, simply don't RP with them! As long as they are having fun with whatever they're doing, and as long they don't violate the terms of the game, then that's awesome!
Some people like to level up first before they RP a character of any might, some like to jump straight into it and RP an officer of sorts, though only lvl 5. Some people like to make a character that is 100% lore-correct, some like to bend the rules a bit and maybe play a dragon in disguise as an Elezen, for example. Some like to join a linkshell of free company that mainly focuses on joining LGBT people together, while others don't feel the need to do so...
And ALL of these things are alright! We don't all have to agree with what is right or wrong, there is no need to control or dictate how other people should play this game or how people should do their RP, etc.. People should be able to play whatever they want to play (again, as long it doesn't violate the main rules of the game). And as said, if you don't agree with someone's RP, just don't RP with them. Simple as that. ^^
I completely agree with you, Graeham. I think it feels alot more fluid and natural if you don't plan ahead. Sure, your character has a background and a personality that you play out, but you can't control what happens to them. I personally don't like to RP as if everything is scripted beforehand and you are just following the script. It's more like real-life where occurances happen and then you have to react to these occurances. ^^
I'm repeating myself at this point, but I am of the mind of anyone can RP whatever they want to RP, and if you don't agree with other people's RP, simply don't RP with them! As long as they are having fun with whatever they're doing, and as long they don't violate the terms of the game, then that's awesome!
Some people like to level up first before they RP a character of any might, some like to jump straight into it and RP an officer of sorts, though only lvl 5. Some people like to make a character that is 100% lore-correct, some like to bend the rules a bit and maybe play a dragon in disguise as an Elezen, for example. Some like to join a linkshell of free company that mainly focuses on joining LGBT people together, while others don't feel the need to do so...
And ALL of these things are alright! We don't all have to agree with what is right or wrong, there is no need to control or dictate how other people should play this game or how people should do their RP, etc.. People should be able to play whatever they want to play (again, as long it doesn't violate the main rules of the game). And as said, if you don't agree with someone's RP, just don't RP with them. Simple as that. ^^
(06-28-2015, 05:35 PM)Graeham Wrote:(06-28-2015, 02:34 PM)Intaki Wrote:(06-28-2015, 12:57 PM)Graeham Wrote: FFXIV's community is a little bizarre in my eyes since a troubling number of role-players seem to want every last little detail of their role-play planned out in advance.Do they? Or do they simply want to have an understanding of the fundamental premise of the RP before engaging in it? The problem I see with your argument is that, ignoring the straw man which you've erected to knock down, you have an issue with the expression of preference in an open space and that is simply something that neither can nor should be "fixed".Â
I would ask you what the difference is between, say, an RPer going to the Quicksand and specifically looking for another character with which to debate Eorzean geopolitics and a person going to the library and immediately heading to the fantasy section rather than choosing a book at random.
I hold the firm belief that if somebody wishes to engage in random role-play then it should be as organic as possible. If I head to the Quicksand - something I would not do often for various reasons - then I, personally, would find it rude to message someone and outline my terms. I would, instead, much prefer to go with the flow.
If something doesn't work out then I always have the power to take my leave of the situation and extensive planning is better suited to coordinated events rather than every last little interaction. Personally I find such an approach leads to stagnation - and if people enjoy that sort of thing more power to them!
I'd simply ask that you avoid brushing aside my personal opinion by throwing the term 'straw man' around. At no point did I suggest that my way is the right way. I'm simply outlining my own thoughts and concerns. It's a debate, after all! Though I imagine it's a mere misunderstanding!
I completely agree with you, Graeham. I think it feels alot more fluid and natural if you don't plan ahead. Sure, your character has a background and a personality that you play out, but you can't control what happens to them. I personally don't like to RP as if everything is scripted beforehand and you are just following the script. It's more like real-life where occurances happen and then you have to react to these occurances. ^^
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