(03-04-2015, 02:37 PM)allgivenover Wrote:(03-04-2015, 02:30 PM)OttoVann Wrote:(03-04-2015, 01:41 PM)Hihimi Wrote: Why is escapism being thrown around like a bad word? Is someone roleplaying as a long-distance runner doing it wrong because they are in a wheelchair and always wanted to be a runner? What is wrong with fulfilling our dreams?
Nothing, but RP elitists will shit all over it.
I'm comfortable with being labeled an elitist.
(03-04-2015, 04:20 PM)Berrod Armstrong Wrote:(03-04-2015, 04:06 PM)allgivenover Wrote:Well, there'll certainly be none that you're right.(03-04-2015, 03:33 PM)Verad Wrote:(03-04-2015, 02:35 PM)undefined Wrote: And... although I have no research to back this up I do feel that most RPers tend to RP for the "wrong" reasons, those reasons being disatisfaction with real life and low self esteem/self validation. It is why so many RPers are on the young side, and why so many more give up the hobby by the time they reach my age, and why bleed can be so devastating.
Well, at least you admit you're already probably wrong about it.
I realize it's a feeling I have influenced by the bad experiences I've had in XIV and not necessarily true. Having said that I'd really welcome the coming months providing empirical evidence that I am.
I'd like to request comments like these are kept out of this thread. Specifically calling someone out on how they feel and declaring it "wrong" is not appropriate here. Likewise, attempting to bait people into an argument is also not appreciated. Please make sure that you come into this comversation with the mindset to discuss your thoughts and opinions politely and professionally. I'd prefer this be a discussion, again, and not an argument.
Otherwise, it is interesting to read how people view this subject, specifically after reading the article.
