Proficiently Awkward
Professional Cynic
Here goes my exceedingly awkward attempt at dredging up a new RP partner: I’m an older-than-dirt, detailed, literate RPer looking for the same.
Non-Negotiable Criteria: The Stuff I Need in a RP!
18 +
· This is in regards to my potential partner’s age, not the story content. Romance is all well and good, but I do not like it to be the epicenter of any storyline. Per rules of the site, fade-to-black ONLY.
OCs ONLY
· I am a FANATIC about fandoms! I love taking the base worlds and ideas of pop culture and using them actively in RP. But I’d rather my partner hone their creative edge by coming up with scratch-made characters. I do the same and I’m always down for creating something new!
Detailed / Literate
· Everybody makes spelling errors, mistakes, and literary faux pas. That’s totally acceptable! As far as post length, I will toss out anything from 2 – 8 (or more) paragraphs per post. I am a quality over quantity sort of person, too. Don’t stress on making any sort of minimum length, but still make an effort. Punctuate. Etc.
Doubling
· I’ve found a RP with only two well-rounded characters will burn out quickly. I’d love to find a partner who enjoys creating multiple characters to enrich the story. Usually, I’ll play at least two. Side characters are a fun way to flesh out a plot, am I right?
No God Moding
· I control my characters actions, you control yours. Simple as it sounds, a lot of folks seem to forget the common RP courtesies.
Honesty
· If you don’t like the way the RP is going, or our writing styles don’t complement one another…just say so. If you’ve got your heart set on something other than what we’re doing or want to shift the plot…say so. Or, a notification if you’re going to be away for a few days is nice, too. It’s all about transparency, here, people.
Tolerance
· MxF / MxM / LGBT+ Whatever is welcome! I typically play male characters, but I couldn’t care less what you choose! It makes the character interaction more genuine, that way. Romance is always possible but not necessary.
Tidbits You Ought To Know: Things I Do / Don’t RP!
No Vampires
· Just not my cup of tea. I’m a lover of all things occult, however I just feel vampires have been overdone. I love Anne Rice style vampires, really...just no sparkles. No dating your lunch.
No Modern
· Now, I’ll play in a modern fantasy setting, or something of the like, but I don’t do general slice-of-life RPs. I come here to escape reality and normalcy, not repeat it!
Pre-Set Plots
· What you won’t see on this page is a list of pre-set pairings or plots: werewolf x soccer mom / judo instructor x grocery clerk…or whatnot. I want to pick my partner’s brain and cook up an idea we’d both enjoy!
Violence/ Gore
· Sure!
Angst
· Of course!
Weird Pairings
· Absolutely!
‘What’s in it for me?’: What You Get Out Of This
Creativity
· I immensely enjoy listening to other people’s ideas and interests regarding RP. I’m always willing to hear out any and all ideas and add my two cents, as well. I’ll just be a big, rubber nerd-wall to bounce your ideas off of. Or…some more clever comparison.
Common Curtsey
· I do my darndest to alert people when I’m going to be late on a post, or if I’m out of cell-service. I always check my phone, whenever I can. I’m straightforward and will offer my thoughts on ideas and let you know what I don’t like. Adulting!
A Good Ear
· I don’t judge. If you’ve got some weird idea on RP you’ve been sitting on for ages and never gone through with it…bring it on.
Plot Ideas
Keep in mind that the items listed below are very bare-bones plot ideas. Any and all plot creation would be discussed beforehand - after all, we'd have to agree on something we'd both enjoy playing, right?
Now, I said before that I am a fandom fanatic, right? And that I won’t play canon characters, right? Contradictory? Not quite! I’m rabid about my fandoms, as is any good, self-respecting nerd…but I’d much rather muck around in the worlds of those fandoms, rather than play their characters. So, though I’m not going to play a pre-conceived character, I have ZERO problems with using already created universes and tossing OCs into them. None at all. I actually like it. Below, I’m going to list a few inspirational ideas that I’d love to play around in.
And, just for nostalgic kicks – if anything wanted anything original in any of the universes listed below just for the sake of hilarious, light-hearted whimsy…I’d be down. I might be an adult, but I’m not above creating RPs just for kicks. These wouldn't be my first choice...but hey. Fun, yeah?
· My Little Pony: FIM
· Adventure Time
Now that I’ve opened up this can of worms…If anyone is interested in putting their creativity all-in and crafting a unique cast of characters or a wild world…please send me a PM. Tell me about yourself and your interests. I don’t bite. Thanks in advance for reading all of this ridiculousness!
Non-Negotiable Criteria: The Stuff I Need in a RP!
18 +
· This is in regards to my potential partner’s age, not the story content. Romance is all well and good, but I do not like it to be the epicenter of any storyline. Per rules of the site, fade-to-black ONLY.
OCs ONLY
· I am a FANATIC about fandoms! I love taking the base worlds and ideas of pop culture and using them actively in RP. But I’d rather my partner hone their creative edge by coming up with scratch-made characters. I do the same and I’m always down for creating something new!
Detailed / Literate
· Everybody makes spelling errors, mistakes, and literary faux pas. That’s totally acceptable! As far as post length, I will toss out anything from 2 – 8 (or more) paragraphs per post. I am a quality over quantity sort of person, too. Don’t stress on making any sort of minimum length, but still make an effort. Punctuate. Etc.
Doubling
· I’ve found a RP with only two well-rounded characters will burn out quickly. I’d love to find a partner who enjoys creating multiple characters to enrich the story. Usually, I’ll play at least two. Side characters are a fun way to flesh out a plot, am I right?
No God Moding
· I control my characters actions, you control yours. Simple as it sounds, a lot of folks seem to forget the common RP courtesies.
Honesty
· If you don’t like the way the RP is going, or our writing styles don’t complement one another…just say so. If you’ve got your heart set on something other than what we’re doing or want to shift the plot…say so. Or, a notification if you’re going to be away for a few days is nice, too. It’s all about transparency, here, people.
Tolerance
· MxF / MxM / LGBT+ Whatever is welcome! I typically play male characters, but I couldn’t care less what you choose! It makes the character interaction more genuine, that way. Romance is always possible but not necessary.
Tidbits You Ought To Know: Things I Do / Don’t RP!
No Vampires
· Just not my cup of tea. I’m a lover of all things occult, however I just feel vampires have been overdone. I love Anne Rice style vampires, really...just no sparkles. No dating your lunch.
No Modern
· Now, I’ll play in a modern fantasy setting, or something of the like, but I don’t do general slice-of-life RPs. I come here to escape reality and normalcy, not repeat it!
Pre-Set Plots
· What you won’t see on this page is a list of pre-set pairings or plots: werewolf x soccer mom / judo instructor x grocery clerk…or whatnot. I want to pick my partner’s brain and cook up an idea we’d both enjoy!
Violence/ Gore
· Sure!
Angst
· Of course!
Weird Pairings
· Absolutely!
‘What’s in it for me?’: What You Get Out Of This
Creativity
· I immensely enjoy listening to other people’s ideas and interests regarding RP. I’m always willing to hear out any and all ideas and add my two cents, as well. I’ll just be a big, rubber nerd-wall to bounce your ideas off of. Or…some more clever comparison.
Common Curtsey
· I do my darndest to alert people when I’m going to be late on a post, or if I’m out of cell-service. I always check my phone, whenever I can. I’m straightforward and will offer my thoughts on ideas and let you know what I don’t like. Adulting!
A Good Ear
· I don’t judge. If you’ve got some weird idea on RP you’ve been sitting on for ages and never gone through with it…bring it on.
Plot Ideas
Keep in mind that the items listed below are very bare-bones plot ideas. Any and all plot creation would be discussed beforehand - after all, we'd have to agree on something we'd both enjoy playing, right?
- Modern/Futuristic Fantasy - This could include a Shadow Run type mood - modern themes just with modern characters. OR. Magical apocalypse, anyone? I'd love to explore the idea of something mystical (and not your typical nuclear fallout) being the cause of the end of the world as we know it, giving rise to a 'fantasy' setting! Unicorns, elves, trolls...you name it.
- Vikings/Pirates - Adventures on the high seas. That whole bag.
Now, I said before that I am a fandom fanatic, right? And that I won’t play canon characters, right? Contradictory? Not quite! I’m rabid about my fandoms, as is any good, self-respecting nerd…but I’d much rather muck around in the worlds of those fandoms, rather than play their characters. So, though I’m not going to play a pre-conceived character, I have ZERO problems with using already created universes and tossing OCs into them. None at all. I actually like it. Below, I’m going to list a few inspirational ideas that I’d love to play around in.
- Mad Max / Post-Nuclear Apocalypse
- Pre-History/Earth’s Children Series/Clan of the Cave Bear/Horizon: Zero Dawn-ish***
- Feral - Real animals with complex societies.*** (Bonus if you've read Ratha's Creature, Firebringer, The Sight. That is the sort of vibe I am searching for. Feral dogs, wolves, deer, foxes, etc.)
- Avatar: The Last Airbender
- Gotham
And, just for nostalgic kicks – if anything wanted anything original in any of the universes listed below just for the sake of hilarious, light-hearted whimsy…I’d be down. I might be an adult, but I’m not above creating RPs just for kicks. These wouldn't be my first choice...but hey. Fun, yeah?
· My Little Pony: FIM
· Adventure Time
Now that I’ve opened up this can of worms…If anyone is interested in putting their creativity all-in and crafting a unique cast of characters or a wild world…please send me a PM. Tell me about yourself and your interests. I don’t bite. Thanks in advance for reading all of this ridiculousness!
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