All things being subjective and whatnot, I think most people have similar standards when it comes to 'great RP'. Enjoyment seems to be paramount which, honestly, should be the case. There seems to be a good emphasis on quality and the majority seem to value lore adherence (with a comfortable level of 'interpretation' etc. Seems legit. With so many people having vastly similar interpretations of what makes RP 'great' then you'd think we would all get along better and so on. Though I think by and large most people do get along or at least can be cordial as the need arises.
For me, though, I think I agree with the majority opinion(s) about enjoyment, lore adherence, and so on. On the topic of Lore, I have a pretty hard and fast rule when it comes to lore: "Presentation is 90% of credibility".Â
I used to be very finicky about post length where I really wished to be matched as it felt like a lack of effort on the other person's part to not do so. As my geriatric condition has advanced over time, though, I find that it's just as easy to 'scale back' my own post length to match those that I am RP'ing with to keep things fluid and comfy, etc.
As for preference of RP types? I prefer action above all with some intrigue underlying that all. Writing combat is probably my favorite thing to do and it's usually always a challenge to paint those scenes with accuracy and in a way that people can visualize and still have fun with, etc. It's also, ironically, the kind of RP I get the least of LOL. I still have fun, though.
Character development is also a must. There must be development; if my character begins to stagnate I'm liable to cut that thread of RP loose quickly or do something to fix it drastically, not GRRM drastic but still drastic. Though I should specify that it's not just 'my own character' that I like development on, alone. Their development with other characters and in their relationships is also key. I don't think I could get behind RP'ing a Norm character from Cheers, for example.
That's all I really have, for now, though. Everyone else seems to be more or less on the same page which is pretty cool. With everyone having such similar ideals for good RP that we'll all be in good shape for the future. =)
For me, though, I think I agree with the majority opinion(s) about enjoyment, lore adherence, and so on. On the topic of Lore, I have a pretty hard and fast rule when it comes to lore: "Presentation is 90% of credibility".Â
I used to be very finicky about post length where I really wished to be matched as it felt like a lack of effort on the other person's part to not do so. As my geriatric condition has advanced over time, though, I find that it's just as easy to 'scale back' my own post length to match those that I am RP'ing with to keep things fluid and comfy, etc.
As for preference of RP types? I prefer action above all with some intrigue underlying that all. Writing combat is probably my favorite thing to do and it's usually always a challenge to paint those scenes with accuracy and in a way that people can visualize and still have fun with, etc. It's also, ironically, the kind of RP I get the least of LOL. I still have fun, though.
Character development is also a must. There must be development; if my character begins to stagnate I'm liable to cut that thread of RP loose quickly or do something to fix it drastically, not GRRM drastic but still drastic. Though I should specify that it's not just 'my own character' that I like development on, alone. Their development with other characters and in their relationships is also key. I don't think I could get behind RP'ing a Norm character from Cheers, for example.
That's all I really have, for now, though. Everyone else seems to be more or less on the same page which is pretty cool. With everyone having such similar ideals for good RP that we'll all be in good shape for the future. =)
