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[Tulik]

Don't expect professional writing from hobbyists, i scrawl in blood on the walls with the stumps of my fingers, for the hundredth time.

I’m a hobbyist and I love to write intricately. Perhaps I’m the minority, but just because it’s a hobby doesn’t mean you can’t be passionate about it.

 

[BackSet]

I’m a hobbyist and I love to write intricately. Perhaps I’m the minority, but just because it’s a hobby doesn’t mean you can’t be passionate about it.

I still don't expect professional writing from hobbyists. If I see professional writing from hobbyists I am a. Pleasently surprised and b. Intimidated as hell because nobody who writes that way wants to see my crappy posts that's at most three paragraphs and some dialogue (I like writing character interactions, sue me.)

 

[Crayons]

I haven't exactly seen this opinion much, or at least around the people/groups I spend the most time around, but I could be wrong. I wish there were separate terms for ocs that are fan characters and ocs that are part of their own original series? I mean, I understand that "OC" broadly goes over both (and technically if a series makes a character, that character is the series' "OC", to my perception, at least), though I just wish there were different terms instead of using OC for both and needing to specify.

I've seen "OC" used for original characters, and "FC" for fan characters before. Although FC tends to mean Face Claim most places so it's all context dependent. I guess you could go for "OFC" for Original Fandom Character?! Just start using it, see if it catches on. XD

 

[Crayons]

I’m a hobbyist and I love to write intricately. Perhaps I’m the minority, but just because it’s a hobby doesn’t mean you can’t be passionate about it.

This shouldn't be seen as a personal criticism towards yourself, but just because one enjoys intricate writing and is passionate about something does not mean one's skill level is higher, never mind professional standard. Passion =/= Skill.

I know it's awkward and pretentious as heck to use "one" here but I feel like "you" would be taken too personally which isn't my intent.

 

[chaepeumeon]

Oh okay! I just feel as if us younger roleplayers should get a chance. We shouldn't have to always make our own threads in order to get in an rp.

 

[BackSet]

At the moment I'm 16 and I am horribly embarresed by my younger self.

 

[defenderofberk]

Oh okay! I just feel as if us younger roleplayers should get a chance. We shouldn't have to always make our own threads in order to get in an rp.

It's partially the experience of the other rper and partially their maturity level, also if you're in your 30s you might feel uncomfortable rping with someone young enough to be your niece.

 

[chaepeumeon]

It's partially the experience of the other rper and partially their maturity level, also if you're in your 30s you might feel uncomfortable rping with someone young enough to be your niece.

I see what you're saying! It could be uncomfortable. In my opinion though, we should all get a chance.

 

[Tulik]

This shouldn't be seen as a personal criticism towards yourself, but just because one enjoys intricate writing and is passionate about something does not mean one's skill level is higher, never mind professional standard. Passion =/= Skill.

I know it's awkward and pretentious as heck to use "one" here but I feel like "you" would be taken too personally which isn't my intent.

I mean if a comment IS aimed at me I generally don’t take offense unless people are being rude about it....you piece of GARBAGE (jk) but I do see what you are saying. When I say Grey’s post I immediately forgot the thread and was like “huh. What a weird thing to say.” Instead of remembering that if it’s an opinion one is frequently having it’s not aimed at the exceptions, but rather the flock of others who aren’t the exception.

 

[chaepeumeon]

Out of curiosity, what age are the characters you tend to play?

Most of my characters are the same! A young, african-american female like myself. She's usually in her mid-twenties.

 

[defenderofberk]

I see what you're saying! It could be uncomfortable. In my opinion though, we should all get a chance.

It can be tough as a young writer, but a lot of people have had bad experiences with younger role players and it puts them off. For example I've had a lot of bad writing experiences with LGBTQ characters (particularly teen ones) so I don't generally enjoy it all that much and I'm more sceptical of said characters.

 

[BackSet]

Out of curiosity, what age are the characters you tend to play?

I know it wasn't directed at me but I'm bored and procrastinating on my fanfiction so can I tell you about my characters?

 

[chaepeumeon]

It can be tough as a young writer, but a lot of people have had bad experiences with younger role players and it puts them off. For example I've had a lot of bad writing experiences with LGBTQ characters (particularly teen ones) so I don't generally enjoy it all that much and I'm more sceptical of said characters.

Oh, Alright! I guess I can see where you're coming from.

 

[Becker]

It can be tough as a young writer, but a lot of people have had bad experiences with younger role players and it puts them off. For example I've had a lot of bad writing experiences with LGBTQ characters (particularly teen ones) so I don't generally enjoy it all that much and I'm more sceptical of said characters.

I would roll out 'Diablo', the Russian Commander once more and point out all the hilarious discrepancies but I'd be beating a dead horse...

 

[BackSet]

I would roll out 'Diablo', the Russian Commander once more and point out all the hilarious discrepancies but I'd be beating a dead horse...

See I really want to make that character now just for the lulz.

 

[Becker]

See I really want to make that character now just for the lulz.

If you can make me laugh even harder, then go for it!

 

[BackSet]

Always. Here or hit my inbox.

I'll just do it here because I'm to lazy to write a full on pm.

My usual characters are your stereotypical grumpy teenagers... who I then proceed to throw into the most hilarious or embarresing situations because I love straight man type characters.

Also people with either mood swings or anger issues because of my real life experiences with both of them.

 

[Becker]

chaepeumeon jokes aside, I think it's important to fail, to be called out for mistakes, to completely fall flat on your face and more importantly, keep going. I know that are people out there that out-right refuse to work with younger people, prove them wrong by keep going. We've all had to start somewhere, we've all made cringy characters that makes my heresy alarm go off the charts and for the most part ~ we've learnt from it.

Much like the typical Adventure book, there will be moments where our character's conviction to press on is questioned, it might be easy to fold things up, have a huff and call it quits but if we all gave up then there would be far less talented individuals here on the site and beyond. Keep going.

Youth in my opinion, is not necessarily a bad thing. It's more of a blank canvas ~ ready to be turned into a masterpiece, keep going and never give up for your efforts will be appreciated by those that read your works and learn from you as a person. Keep going.

 

[chaepeumeon]

chaepeumeon jokes aside, I think it's important to fail, to be called out for mistakes, to completely fall flat on your face and more importantly, keep going. I know that are people out there that out-right refuse to work with younger people, prove them wrong by keep going. We've all had to start somewhere, we've all made cringy characters that makes my heresy alarm go off the charts and for the most part ~ we've learnt from it.

Much like the typical Adventure book, there will be moments where our character's conviction to press on is questioned, it might be easy to fold things up, have a huff and call it quits but if we all gave up then there would be far less talented individuals here on the site and beyond. Keep going.

Youth in my opinion, is not necessarily a bad thing. It's more of a blank canvas ~ ready to be turned into a masterpiece, keep going and never give up for your efforts will be appreciated by those that read your works and learn from you as a person. Keep going.

Thank you so much! It means a lot to me that you've said that, and I totally agree. Round of applause for you, man!

 

[Grey]

I’m a hobbyist and I love to write intricately. Perhaps I’m the minority, but just because it’s a hobby doesn’t mean you can’t be passionate about it.

I encourage people to put in as much effort and passion as they want. My point is no one should be expecting professional quality in an informal context, nor giving anyone grief for not achieving that level of quality. Even when people solicit criticism, I go easy on them because they're not being paid to meet any kind of standard (and also constructive criticism is work so you're not getting my A-game for free either).

 

[Tulik]

I encourage people to put in as much effort and passion as they want. My point is no one should be expecting professional quality in an informal context, nor giving anyone grief for not achieving that level of quality. Even when people solicit criticism, I go easy on them because they're not being paid to meet any kind of standard (and also constructive criticism is work so you're not getting my A-game for free either).

Though for devils advocate may I make a counter rebuttal, though I entirely agree with you? Matthew Mercer. He isn’t paid for his Crit Role series and yet man oh man can that man professionally create a world. Rule of thumbs aside, of course. Not everyone is Matthew Mercer.

 

[Grey]

I was under the impression he made no shortage of cash from that. Further, the distinction isn't whether you're being paid - it's whether you've got the experience, technique, and time to turn out professional quality work. Matt Mercer is gonna GM like Matt Mercer, money or not.

 

[Becker]

man!

Di... Did... Did you just ASSUME MY GENDER!?!?!?!?!

 

[Crenando]

Cliches are often the building blocks of good writing. That's why we have cliches to begin with. Even in something that seems original and subversive there will still be cliches.

People who think they're good writers because they avoid cliches instead of using them in new and interesting ways, in my experience, are pretentious gits who make boring characters.

And what the f*** do you want me to do, murder a canon character?

My secret to success is playing canons people don't care about.

 

[BackSet]

My secret to success is playing canons people don't care about.

My secret is blank slate video game protagonists.