#ooc;;

[fatestouch]

(clears throat) so i have not been around at ALL and im sorry for that—over the weekend i was miserable with an out of nowhere cough, and the literally as i was recovering from THAT, suddenly i have a stye on my left eye, with swelling and such! so my week is going great

#ooc;; #i had to take the day off so i could put my full attention to making the swelling go down fjdndjd #but im still alive!! just having things Keep Happening OTL

[laxusthelightning]

(so... ihad to sketch the reunin in my head. and... ya. typical... right? 8))

#ooc;; #own art;; #fraxus #laxus dreyar #freed justine #hi im back with my shitty sketches 8'D

[biff-adventurer]

Spontaneous Roleplay for Dummies OR How to roleplay with random strangers on the internet, no plotting required OR XIV in game roleplay specific & general writing tips

I've been roleplaying for a good long while now and I'm starting to see some issues trending lately. So here is a guide/tips from me, a spontaneous RPer, who has run into a lot of younger or newer RPers without a lot of guidance. Let me have the honor of trying to help. Or at least let me share what I want some people to know.

i) So you go to a venue. The safest way to start RPing with literally anyone in particular is to ask them an opening question. It doesn’t have to be ground-breaking.

Sonny Silvertear: “Hi there! I'm Sonny, what’s your name?” “ Luna Lifebringer: “Hi? My name’s Luna.”

ii) If the stranger doesn’t “yes and” you, move on. People are jerks, and if they judge you, that’s on them. If someone doesn’t respond in fifteen minutes, you’re safe to move on. (People type slow in game, so fifteen minutes feels like the safest number to me. Please work within your comfort zone–it’s a part of creating boundaries and protecting yourself!)

iv) If you’re the stranger sitting around waiting for someone to ask you a question, the polite thing to do is “yes and” them back. Sometimes, this means just saying something that your new roleplay partner can respond to. It doesn’t always have to be a question!

Luna Lifebringer: “Are you new here? I haven’t seen you around.” Sonny Silvertear: “It’s my first time here. Do you come here often?”

Remember: No talk is too small. Small talk can lead to big talk if you continue to “yes and” with your partner. If you take an interest in someone else’s character, the courteous thing is for them to take an interest in yours.

(As an aside, it’s a little narcissistic to wonder why someone took an interest in your character unless they offer the information themselves. If they compliment you, make sure you find something nice and genuine to say back! Most of the time, the safe assumption is that people are just trying to make friends–unless you have good reason to believe otherwise, of course.)

v) “But I play a character who doesn’t talk too much?” Body language is a great way to show emotion for characters who are stoic. If they can’t offer much dialogue, you can help your partner out by sharing your character’s thoughts or assumptions in your prose. It does NOT have to be fancy or complicated.

Luna Lifebringer: “Not really, no.” Luna raised an eyebrow, then turned to her drink. She wasn’t sure why this cheerful stranger was talking to her, but she didn’t mind it. She just didn’t think it made sense to share her prior line of thought–about the adventure she’d just survived, in a dungeon where she pretty much carried the party with the strength of her white magic.

Sonny Silvertear: “You seem to have a lot on your mind. Do you wanna talk about it?”

Luna Lifebringer: “Not really, no.” She smiled weakly at Sonny, but without any malice. She didn’t want him to think she was annoyed. “What about you? Something on your mind?”

Sonny Silvertear: “Not really, no.” He had to laugh. Should he have come up with conversation topics beforehand? He was new at the social thing, which he hadn’t known was part of the adventuring thing until he’d picked up the mantle of sprout.

Luna Lifebringer: Luna Lifebringer laughs, too. “I guess we both came out to enjoy a nice drink.”

Sonny Silvertear: “I really like drinking. But I’m not, like, a drunk!”

vi) “But how do I get out of small talk territory?” This is where you choose to be vulnerable. Contrary to what some people might tell you, it’s alright to share some exposition about your character’s backstory. It just has to seem natural–and the best way to make something seem natural is to find a natural opportunity to share.

Luna Lifebringer: “Well, good. Because I hate drunks, lies and deception. Especially deception.”

Sonny Silvertear: “Anyone who knows a drunk hates drunks.”

Luna Lifebringer: “You, too? I’ll drink to that!”

vii) “But my partner isn’t picking up on my cues.” That happens sometimes. It can happen a lot if your cues aren’t obvious. It can also happen if you run into a lot of people who are either really uninterested, really tired, or just really not perceptive. Those are all not your fault, so you can’t compensate for that. When you find yourself working too hard, it’s okay to drop the RP, either by finding a reason to leave, talking to someone else, or simply ending the conversation.

viii) “What if I’m not getting their cues?” Then it’s perfectly harmless to bring up what you think they’re referring to, or something new entirely, so long as you acknowledge whatever else the person said. Remember that you don’t have to respond to every single line–just what you think is important, either to you or to them. That way, no one feels like they wasted what they wrote.

Sonny Silvertear: “Yeah, me, too. My dad.”

Luna Lifebringer: “That sucks.”

Sonny Silvertear: “Yeah. My dad sucked.”

Luna Lifebringer: “Mine did, too. Is there a rule somewhere that says dads have to suck?”

Sonny Silvertear: “I think that’s part of why everyone hates drunks. Because they make terrible fathers.”

ix) Don’t write more than you need to. An easy way to lose your partner’s attention or try their patience is making them read a small novel, only to find out the last two lines are all they need to read to reply. That doesn’t mean you can’t share lovely details about your characters; it just means you need to choose those details wisely. For example, if there’s something about your character that we can’t see on the model, like freckles under a scar or a third color of hair on their head, bring it up if it seems relevant. Just ask yourself why it’s relevant and why you want your new partner to know about it.

Luna Lifebringer: She laughed. It was bubbly, but there was a sadness hiding amid the bubbles somewhere. “More women need to not sleep with drunk dudes.”

Sonny Silvertear: He nodded once, firmly. His smile reached his eyes, though the light in them was gone. He looked at his hands. Without gloves to hide the scars, it was easy to see how rough they were. “It would save everyone a lot of stress, time and work.”

x) Use the right words. It’s hard to figure out what the right words are, but sometimes, that’s because they’re simple. And sometimes it’s because they’re not. Really, the key is to make sure the word means what you think it means. The thesaurus doesn’t give you words that are exactly interchangeable; it gives you words that can mean the same things, in a general sense, but mean something specific when you look closer.

Old: Luna looked around the bar. She was by herself, but she was waiting for someone, so she didn’t feel like a total loser. She just needed to be patient. She smiled at the bartender and took her drink, then looked around some more for the right seat. (Grade: C)

New: Luna looked around the bar. She felt self-conscious, but reminded herself that she was waiting for someone. When the bartender handed her the drink she ordered, she smiled graciously. Then, she looked for a place to sit. (Grade: B)

Don’t ask me how to get an A, starters are hard. Making yourself look known and available, and giving people an insight to where your character is mentally, is a good start. Frankly, I’d just sit my character somewhere before I made a starter but I wanted to try something new. I don’t think it worked. But the point is, the words are better. They’re more varied and less soulless. But sometimes soulless gets you through the day, so don’t judge yourself too hard.

xi) When writing a character from a specific place, try to use in-game dialogue to influence the depiction of your character’s ethnic background or childhood experiences. There are a lot of NPCs in the game and a lot of MSQ dialogue by people from different places on the Star. So, if you start RPing a character of a different background than yours, the best starting point is the source material. Although the source has its own problems, it’s also the text we share. Identifying the problems in the material is more like the second or third step in character building; but it’s unlikely folks will be angry with you for drawing from the source. However, do try to research the places in game and their real world counterparts to get a sense of where your character should be. It helps add depth and it helps you learn about the world, too! Creating, writing and researching for non-Western characters is its own large topic; this is just a good starting point, in my experience.

xii) In Conclusion: show people you care to know about other people’s characters. Focus on what they need to know about yours in the moment. Artistry can follow once you have the meat down in place. Don’t commit so much to aesthetic that you lose the ability to build relationships with other people. When you take an interest in those around you, the world really opens up. And isn’t that what being an adventurer is all about?

#ooc;; #ffxiv #ffxiv roleplay

[heliacalxrising]

In light of things happening, I just want to make it clear that I do not tolerate minors anywhere near me, especially in the rpc. I'm turning 29 soon, I don't need some uppity teenager thinking they're above the fucking law.

Look, I get it, puberty is hell, and hormones are racing. Teenagers get horny just like adults -- most of them anyway -- but that doesn't justify putting innocent people in danger just because you wanna get your rocks off. I'm an actual fucking victim of CSA. COCSA if we're going to get really technical, and that shit fucks you up more than you ever realize if you've never suffered such a thing. And I pray to any god in the universe that you have not, it's horrendous.

If you are a minor, DO NOT TOUCH MY BLOG. Not only will I report and block you, but I'll warn my mutuals to report and block you too. This is your one and only warning. I try to be kind, but if you put me or anyone I care about in danger, that kindness is gonna turn into a frying pan smacking you in the skull, Rapunzel style.

#ooc;; #psa;;

[anemxvisions]

sb: who would ship two characters who are just releasing in the same patch thats dumb me: -no thoughts only robinhill-

#ooc;; #//i don't even go to star rail but chickie babe with her #cyborg cowboy just makes my brain go brrrrr

[peppy-jester]

Don't mind me, just a new blog icon because this in between frame gives me life ;; ))

#OOC;; #Mun talks #I am making some more icons here and damn when I saw this-.. #I love this clown so much you don't even know-.. ;;

[skidrowflorist]

get u a they/them that can do both. oh, and

happy halloween

#i KNOW i just reblogged the other audrey costume post but i NEEDED the side by side. look at this range. #look at the actual flytrap i carried around all day for seymour lmao #pulled that baby out of the vft collection for a field trip. and was SO terrified of jostling/dropping it all day. #little shop of horrors #lsoh #❦ far from skid row [ the mun ] #ooc;;

[notimminent]

Starter Call, anyone?

#bates motel rp #indie rp #ooc;; #out of breath;; #guess who’s back #on my iPad but i have a keyboard so i can write replies #indie horror rp

[staggerinbeauty]

A quick drawing I did of Dr.Psycho in between the drawings of Doris. Decided to post it separately since it didn't really fit the style of the others and stood out awkwardly. I do fancy how he looks in the harley quinn serious but I still wanted to still give him a little bit of my own twist I suppose. So--enjoy!

#ooc;; #Dr.Psycho #Edgar Cizko #MyArt

[ourwrittenstories]

Bad mental health day. Feeling really down about my writing and like I'm just not good enough anymore to keep doing this. I will I just am struggling. Pls be patient <3

#ooc;;

[biff-adventurer]

someone remind me to punch urianger for speaking only like half early modern english and half nineteenth century english

(writing his dialogues drives me to madness, i tell thee)

#ooc;;

[heliacalxrising]

you might have more people to write with if you allowed non mutuals reply to your starters. aren't you lonely isolating yourself?

And this right here is why I'm mutuals only for my own comfort and boundaries, because you seem like someone who would constantly cross boundaries to get your own way :)))

I've been mutuals only in the RPC since 2017, it's hardly been an issue in the past. Maybe do some self reflecting? That could be good for you, thanks so much, and have the day/night you deserve ^-^

#answered asks;; #ooc;; #anon hate;;

[anemxvisions]

//seriously tumblr making you unfollow mutuals makes for the most awkward encounter ever…

#ooc;; #//why is the follow/unfollow next to everything #else that is important??

[peppy-jester]

I did not just start drawing Fizz as therapist, oh no

Still a WIP but-... have a funky lineart ;;

#OOC;; #mun art #my brainrot for the day

[destinscelle]

I really hate doing this I really hate asking for help but it’s literally all I can do now til I get paid next week. This week rent will be due on Thursday and it’s weekly rent which I only get paid bi-weekly currently so I have to ask if anyone is willing to help me with it I can slowly pay y’all back when my hours are fixed to the point where I can afford to pay others back but if you’re willing to help any little bit helps

I have a kofi which is over here if you’re willing to help at all.

My cashapp is $VespyVesper. I just don’t wanna end up homeless this week. I’m currently living in a motel at the moment and trying my best to save what I can for food and rent atm.

#ooc;; #I hate doing this so much #signal boost

[notimminent]

So time to be sappy on main.

The top left picture was taken March 12, 2015. Two days after making my Emma blog. I was about to graduate high school and go to college, leave the nest and be independent. Hoping to start my career in acting. 2015 was one of the hardest years of my life and one of the most emotionally traumatic. My first college boyfriend wasn’t a nice person to me, to be vague. 8 months of my life was taken up by him with my only escape being tumblr as I made the dumb mistake of getting him into my colleges theater program.

Throughout these years, through ups and downs, tumblr and Emma have been there for me.

I got married this year. I never even imagined myself having a wedding, let alone finding someone who balanced my weirdness with a nerdy grounding in science. I went from being taken advantage of by the theater system where I was interning at (80 hrs a week with being paid only $150 and no housing accommodations) where I met my future husband because I had no time to meet people so I downloaded hinge at 11pm in the stage managers booth and he commented on my Carmen Sandiego cosplay, to being jobless during the pandemic and trying to figure out where I fit into the world. Theater didn’t exist in lockdown, not the way I knew it. During lockdown was when I got my first acting role outside of college. I was in a short film and it won an award.

Since lockdown, I did retail and now work a stinky corporate job. Most importantly, though, I’m doing what I wanted to do since I was a child. I’m auditioning and acting on camera. I’m a lead role in an indie film (top right photo was taken on set last weekend) and have a few other projects that will hopefully be in the works. I’m able to actually try to learn about my mental health and learn who I am and try to grow from the trauma I’ve endured. I am in such a different place than I thought I would be in 2015 and I’m so proud of myself.

2015 Shannon, hoping you were going to make it and do acting, you’re doing it. You are working towards your goal and learning to love yourself. I like to think you’d be proud of me, and I’m so proud of what we’ve become and what we are going to continue to grow to be.

9 years and counting.

#sappy post #ooc #ooc;; #[ out of breath ;; ] #I blame ghostbusters for making me emotional #sorry this is gross because mobile #[ mobile post ;; ] #[ Munday ;; ] #[ my face ;; ]