Much like what @AnnJam said, it's mostly because a lot of people don't understand exactly how to write Existential Dread. I say the same thing about why so many horror movies/games feel so lack-luster and almost feel like someone just copy-pasted a plot, but changed a few things. Usually it just...
Sounds a bit like the main plot of most of the so called slice-of-life 'harem' animes that have been coming out lately... Extremely incompitent and useless dude who's only redeeming quality is the flagship girl suddenly likes him causes all other girls to fight over who gets with him? Yeah no...
I whole heartedly agree with this, which is why I myself have stated already that I'm going to stop replying to them. After much thought, I have reported Bone2Pick for obvious inflaming posts on an already touchy subject.
This will be my last reply to you, so don't expect a response.
Subjective = Personal Opinions. Objective = Just the FACTS
You clearly think that just because of your subjective thoughts, that this must be objective truth. This, obviously isn't true, as I can say in my opinion the sky looks...
As far as I understand the term. No, it's not. As a well thought out character, even if they're "Over Powered" won't be a mary sue simply because despite their over poweredness, the single most important part of a mary sue is missing. That is, the terrible writing causing them to be the...
So you're saying an NPC is only a 'Pet' NPC if they were introduced to take enjoyment away from the players? Again, narrow-mindedness shows in your posts. As I understand the term, a Pet NPC is simply a character that the DM put a lot of thought into creating. Does that automatically mean...
You must either have a narrow-minded view of things, or have only had terrible experiences.
The intent isn't always to show up the player-characters. Granted, it fully depends on the situation the RP is in at the moment, but sometimes they can be used to push the plot along, or to introduce a...
I discussed this before on a different thread so I'll sum this up quickly.
So, on another site that I don't remember much of beyond a few simple RPs that lasted a short while, then a couple of really long running RPs that was the main draw for people to said site. I mean literally. The sites...
I do agree with that there... One thing that keeps me interested in a long running RP, weather it's a 1x1 or a group rp, is the side characters. I like bringing in 'extras' in 1x1 RPs, as it adds to the plot, like you said. And I try putting my character in situations that get them interacting...
I think it should be up to the GM/DM to keep people interested in their RP, so when ever I'm not GM/co-GMing an RP I tend to let people go about their business. But when I do, I take the pace of the RP in mind before poking people. If the RP is very big, and fast paced (People posting almost...
I wish I was a part of that RP... I'd troll right along with you.
Though, I do have one thing to say... If a character is spewing out epic feats after epic feats, at some point it's going to be a 'normal' thing in the eyes of the other characters. It'll be expected of them in 'cannon' to the...
Generally, at that point I'd have reported them for potential abuse in the real world, as that isn't something a person with a normal childhood would come up with. Maybe a rude/workaholic father, but out right abuse? No, not really.
I'd have to say the most annoyed I ever was on an RP, was one on another site.
I don't remember the main plot of the RP, as it was a few years ago that I last posted on it. But what I do remember is that it was a 'public' RP, and the longest running one on the site. I wasn't one of the first...