(09-15-2015, 04:43 PM)Diskwrite Wrote: Well, my RP partner and I have been friends for a good 2-3 years, and that friendship is a lot more important to me than any story. But we do work together very, very well. So what I would do in this situation was talk to her and work out, together, what we wanted to do. She takes priority. Hopefully everyone would be able to work things out amicably, but if not, then I'd go with her.
We've been collaborating very closely on our character's stories anyway. And it's not like either of us would make a big deal out of a plot twist (or derailment) unless it was very important. So... it works for us.
Whether or not that's a good idea in the situation you're describing? Well... I can't answer that.
Communication is key. But if your old RP partner and your new RP partner can't come to an agreement, then you might have to make a hard decision. I don't think there's necessarily a "right" answer here. Weigh what's important to you, communicate, and act accordingly.
I 100% Agree ^.^ That was the point of this thread, I wanted to see what factors people weigh when making these decisions.
I know I feel bad for the middleman in this situation, Â but ultimately I personally believe the best thing to do is give the bomb to the older RPer. If when deciding a new plotline you did something to damage someone else's who you worked with very closely because you didn't consider how changing your interactions/plot/story with them would affect them and when they still want to be apart of things if the newer RPer isn't willing to have some leeway or be willing to not have the plot they wanted go as planned, that's not the older guy's fault.
"Don't be scared homie."
