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We've had quite a few roleplay cliche threads, but I think it's time we catalogued them formally. No "here's a thread, talk about roleplay cliches." Instead, this is going to be a formal list in which you can submit your own cliche ideas which will be added to the op list.
There are a few rules:
There are a few rules:
- Cliche does not mean "it's done a lot." Cliche means "it's bad roleplay form and yet it's done extremely often." Or "it's done often but it makes no sense." For example, people who use swords is not a cliche. However, people using swords in a modern day setting despite the fact that it's not an urban fantasy setting is.
- In order to suggest a Cliche to add to the list you have to say you want to suggest a cliche. No just listing a cliche without saying you want to suggest it.
- Optional Rule: If it's aplicable, please give us a name for your cliche in parenthises. For example, I named the use of Acronyms in Roleplays AID because it's an acronym and Ironic. Remember, put it in parenthises. This is optional.
The Roleplay Cliche Catalogue
- Acronyms In Dialogue (AKA AID)
- Katanas being used despite the fact that it doesn't fit the setting
- What do you mean this outfit isn't appropriate for a teenage character? (AKA The Nowi Effect)
- Draco(s) in leather pants
- There are no laws. Everything we do is perfectly fine despite it being illegal. (AKA the law of no laws)
- Goth characters that are goth, dark, brooding, possibly vampires, and always describes as being totally hot (and likely getting their clothes from hot topic). (AKA the My Immortal Rule)
- Shy characters.
They rarely advance the plot, only follow along and possibly act cutesy with no real character to show and make no attempt to develop. They provide next to nothing, try to stop conflicts for no good reason, or suddenly become fierce in battle for no reason. (Submitted by
Arthro
) - Unnecessary Tragic Backstory that exists only for the sake of having the Unnecessary Tragic Backstory without much effect on the character's personality. (Subbmited by
Onmyoji
) - a character admits their love/bloodline/abilities/sexual orientation, or anything else under a substance. (AKA Drunk Revelation) (submitted by
kevintheradioguy
) - One true love (submitted by
kevintheradioguy
)
- characters being interesting only when they are inside a romantic relationships, and being nothing without it. (AKA The Law of Dating Sim Protags) (submitted by
kevintheradioguy
- Chosen One (submitted by
kevintheradioguy
)
- the character is an orphan, but that has almost no impact on their personality or background. It was most likely done to avoid RPing parents. (An Orphan just because) (submitted by
GamerKitty205
)
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