I think this part is the closest to what is happening. I don't think power balance is the issue, at least based on the feedback I've been given. Problem is this seems to be a reoccurring issue. so i'm more willing to believe I am doing something wrong rather than the reverse
I was pretty sure that wasn't the right wording for it but I don't know what exactly to call it. As the subject here is acted upon but doesn't interact back in a meaningful way. I wanna say almost like they are NPC'ing a character?
Otherwise it seems you came about to the same conclusion I did...
I've been experiencing a specifically frustrating habit of role players recently. I don't know if the name of the title is completely accurate, but it boils down to this. I feel like I'm making replies and writing a story, while my partner is usually reacting to what i've written and nothing...