(05-26-2014, 03:47 PM)Yahdo Wrote: So, I have been RP'ing for almost 10 years now and I havn't really had an issue making up characters or stories for them. Recentely it seems I have a hit a wall on idea's, how to stick with them, personalities, or even how to start a conversation. I was wondering if anyone else has hit this wall before and how they were able to overcome it. I still would like to RP but at this point I just don't know how.
I write a lot.
Having personally been roleplaying now for well over sixteen years, I've seen all shapes, sorts, characters, personalities, dysfunctions, scenarios and worlds. It's certainly terrible when one produces a "writer's block." That is precisely what this is.
The first thing to do is not panic; everyone who writes tends to hit a wall and the best thing to do is step back and not worry about it. You haven't lost your craft or your talents as a writer. In fact, you've probably become enlightened to the fact that you want to do a far more exuberant persona and play style; one that garners attention and brings you to new levels of excitement and fun!
That in itself, is the issue. You're trying too hard to make something that is supposed to be relaxing, fun and overall a time killer into some convoluted method on how to proceed. Honestly, the answer is slapping you in the face mate.
Don't look so much at the idea and just go with the flow.
You say that is part of your issue, staying consistent? Don't. Allow the character to breathe to life and surprise even you. Do that for a while and you may find yourself wanting to write more and more with them!
Starting a conversation is easy! Just walk over, start with a simple "hello" and most times, a fellow RPer will respond and you just go from there, making it up as you go. If you're lucky, you'll get someone who doesn't RP and they'll think you're insane. I love those kinds.
In the end, you're going to be left with two choices:
Either try to initiate an RP or you don't.
Those that wait around expecting people to bring the RP to them will find themselves at times questioning their play style and character... and those that take the gamble find that pain and ecstasy come hand in hand.
Hope to see you in game.Â
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