A few of us following the thread just wanted to chime this in, given the prevalent tone. I thought it best to express some of what we discussed here~
I (and a few others) have more interest in the constantly evolving day-to-day relationships and minor storylines that form from impromptu role play. Events are fun of course, and a great way to gather, but it can feel as if too much emphasis is placed on them - and at times too much derision levelled against those who are simply interested in their characters' daily lives. Not that everyone favours event-driven play is guilty of this, obviously.
With regard to events, I feel (this is me speaking here) that when I miss these, I am left behind and can never catch up to play on par with everyone else. Being 'forced' to either step out in the spotlight or be completely disregarded during these events is another issue that occurs not infrequently, especially in scenes involving more than a few people, as are the occasional negative reactions toward those prefer their characters not be particularly talented in some capacity beyond the apparent norm. Everyone can't stand centre stage all at once, nor should everyone be able to - or feel so compelled by others.
I (and a few others) have more interest in the constantly evolving day-to-day relationships and minor storylines that form from impromptu role play. Events are fun of course, and a great way to gather, but it can feel as if too much emphasis is placed on them - and at times too much derision levelled against those who are simply interested in their characters' daily lives. Not that everyone favours event-driven play is guilty of this, obviously.
With regard to events, I feel (this is me speaking here) that when I miss these, I am left behind and can never catch up to play on par with everyone else. Being 'forced' to either step out in the spotlight or be completely disregarded during these events is another issue that occurs not infrequently, especially in scenes involving more than a few people, as are the occasional negative reactions toward those prefer their characters not be particularly talented in some capacity beyond the apparent norm. Everyone can't stand centre stage all at once, nor should everyone be able to - or feel so compelled by others.
Only the curious have something to find.
