I can relate, I GM and play characters of all kinds because of it. Most of them are minor static characters, though. I've never done an RP where I had one sole character as a woman, because I find it more difficult to relate to them being a man
Very few roleplays evoke a legitimate emotional response from me, whether it be fear, relief, pride, or despair. But Swarx's RPs do it every single time
I can tell you firsthand that these faction RPs are fucking awesome. I have had ten times the entertainment and fun in this kind of RP than in a Nation Building. The way that Swarx pulls off these RPs is spifftacular; a perfect blend of character development, low-scale management, and gambling...
I also agree with the rest of the people who have posted here. Trying to understand a post from someone with bad grammar is nearly impossible on your first try. For me because I'm so used to seeing proper grammar, when I see bad grammar it takes me off guard.
I'll admit, I have done this, but in my defense most of the people I've come across with poor grammar are inactive, undetailed, and so on. I still give 'em a shot, though.
Longest group roleplay I've been in was a couple of months. Longest 1X1 is one I'm doing rn with @Silas. Think we at like 13 pages now or suppm, started in December.