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#1 Choose a character you are comfortable with.
Whether it be an original character of your own making or a canon character, make sure you're comfortable with them. For example, if you're feeling like you want to be a villain, go for it. But +
#1 Choose a character you are comfortable with.
Whether it be an original character of your own making or a canon character, make sure you're comfortable with them. For example, if you're feeling like you want to be a villain, go for it. But +
+ Experience has shown me that you need to be comfortable taking on any character or you may find yourself unsure of how to proceed.
#2 Being a villain is A-figgin-Okay.
You do not need to water down a villain. Now sadly, most people feel the need to do this because writers get offended if a villain is evil.
But trust me, there are a lot of us around who love a good villain and we'll encourage it.
You do not need to water down a villain. Now sadly, most people feel the need to do this because writers get offended if a villain is evil.
But trust me, there are a lot of us around who love a good villain and we'll encourage it.
#3 POC face claims are perfectly fine.
However, there is a staple here. If you just use a fc to be a stereotypical asshat, that's not okay.
Be respectful of the race you are portraying.
However, there is a staple here. If you just use a fc to be a stereotypical asshat, that's not okay.
Be respectful of the race you are portraying.
#4 Multiship vs Singleship
This is an age old argument right here and it really goes by the person. If you are comfortable having multiple ships, then by all means, go MS.
With my MS accounts, each ship resides in it's own universe and eash ship is treated +
This is an age old argument right here and it really goes by the person. If you are comfortable having multiple ships, then by all means, go MS.
With my MS accounts, each ship resides in it's own universe and eash ship is treated +
+ as if it's the only one.
MS works best if there's equality for all ships involved.
MS works best if there's equality for all ships involved.
#5 Rl does not equal Rp
Remember that the characters are dating, not the writers.
Sometimes the writers do end up dating, but as a general rule, The characters are dating, not the writers.
What a character says or does to your character, does not equal the +
Remember that the characters are dating, not the writers.
Sometimes the writers do end up dating, but as a general rule, The characters are dating, not the writers.
What a character says or does to your character, does not equal the +
+ writer doing or saying that to your writer.
There is a huge line there that often gets crossed. Especially with writers if villains. People get offended ooc for what a CHARACTER is doing.
Don't cross that line. Keep rl irl and keep rp in rp.
There is a huge line there that often gets crossed. Especially with writers if villains. People get offended ooc for what a CHARACTER is doing.
Don't cross that line. Keep rl irl and keep rp in rp.
#6 It's okay to take some time away.
Rl gets hard and sometimes rp gets infuriating. It's Alright to step back and take a break.
Sometimes it is actually necessary to do so.
Rl gets hard and sometimes rp gets infuriating. It's Alright to step back and take a break.
Sometimes it is actually necessary to do so.
#7 Trigger warnings. Please utilize them.
There are some things that could be traumatic for people to read, please be mindful of that and just add a trigger warning to your post, before posting it.
There are some things that could be traumatic for people to read, please be mindful of that and just add a trigger warning to your post, before posting it.
#8 Lewding children is N E V E R okay.
I mean actual children.
Do not do it. It's not okay and it will drop you into a world of hate.
Protect children.
I mean actual children.
Do not do it. It's not okay and it will drop you into a world of hate.
Protect children.
#9 Shipping
While I prefer a slow burn ship, there are some that jump right into it and have everything happen rapidly.
There is no right or wrong way to rp.
I prefer more of a reality aspect, but it comes down to you and your partner. No one can dictate that.
While I prefer a slow burn ship, there are some that jump right into it and have everything happen rapidly.
There is no right or wrong way to rp.
I prefer more of a reality aspect, but it comes down to you and your partner. No one can dictate that.
#10 Rp is writing. You are only limited by your own imagination.
If you want your character to jump on a unicorn to go and visit their demon/leprechaun/Werewolf/zombie hybrid uncle, go for it.
Rp should be fun. If people try to limit it that's on them, let them be angry +
If you want your character to jump on a unicorn to go and visit their demon/leprechaun/Werewolf/zombie hybrid uncle, go for it.
Rp should be fun. If people try to limit it that's on them, let them be angry +
+ over fiction.
#11 AU characters are definitely okay!
So you make a canon character and you find out that their story dies quickly.
Mostly everyone takes on #AU aspects to be able to make new stories and create amazing ships.
So you make a canon character and you find out that their story dies quickly.
Mostly everyone takes on #AU aspects to be able to make new stories and create amazing ships.
#12 OCs are a great way to Express yourself when canon characters just don't appeal to you.
You should always start an oc with some kind of backstory just to introduce them. Some write out a whole history, while others do a short solo. Neither way is right nor +
You should always start an oc with some kind of backstory just to introduce them. Some write out a whole history, while others do a short solo. Neither way is right nor +
+ wrong.
Just remember that most people don't have the attention span to read solos that are over ten tweets. Sad but true.
Ocs are always growing and changing, so remember to give yourself room for them to grow and learn.
Just remember that most people don't have the attention span to read solos that are over ten tweets. Sad but true.
Ocs are always growing and changing, so remember to give yourself room for them to grow and learn.
#13 Making oc children of canon characters or oc family members of canon characters is touchy.
Most people do not want children thrown at them and it's awkward to tell you no when you've done already made the account.
Not everyone will welcome your characters and +
Most people do not want children thrown at them and it's awkward to tell you no when you've done already made the account.
Not everyone will welcome your characters and +
+ you need to understand that.
Please do not slander those who tell you no or make them feel guilty about it.
Please do not slander those who tell you no or make them feel guilty about it.
#14 Some people are okay with people just sliding into their dms uninvited, but a vast majority, are not. In fact, most who are not okay with that, have it right in their bios.
If someone has that in their bio and they block you for dming them, the problem lies in you +
If someone has that in their bio and they block you for dming them, the problem lies in you +
+ not them. Respect goes a long way and it doesn't take long to read a bio.
#15 Read pinned tweets in their entirety.
This especially goes for ocs, because most have their stories pinned below them.
But pretty much ALL characters have important information in their pinned tweets and it should be read.
This especially goes for ocs, because most have their stories pinned below them.
But pretty much ALL characters have important information in their pinned tweets and it should be read.
#16 Do. Not. Push. For. Replies.
There are MANY contributors as to why someone may not reply.
They may not have muse for that specific reply.
They must just be taking a break from lengthy replies.
Rl may be getting them down and they need a brain break.
Doesn't matter, +
There are MANY contributors as to why someone may not reply.
They may not have muse for that specific reply.
They must just be taking a break from lengthy replies.
Rl may be getting them down and they need a brain break.
Doesn't matter, +
+ the reason. They will reply when they see fit.
#17 Trollong your partner and their other accounts: NOT OKAY
So your partner is on and talking to other people and they aren't replying to you. Newsflash, you aren't the center of the universe.
They're on one of their other accounts and you decide to post attention +
So your partner is on and talking to other people and they aren't replying to you. Newsflash, you aren't the center of the universe.
They're on one of their other accounts and you decide to post attention +
+ tweets or just come at them for not replying to you.
Again, not okay.
YOU ARE NOT THE CENTER OF THE UNIVERSE.
Refer to the tip above this on muse.
Again, not okay.
YOU ARE NOT THE CENTER OF THE UNIVERSE.
Refer to the tip above this on muse.
#18 Use your words to pain a picture.
We are all writers here. Rp is word expression. So it would only be fitting that we use our words accordingly.
When approaching characters In Character, explain what you're doing. Tell us your actions. "Hey." +
We are all writers here. Rp is word expression. So it would only be fitting that we use our words accordingly.
When approaching characters In Character, explain what you're doing. Tell us your actions. "Hey." +
+ doesn't really paint a picture.
Explain how you got there, rather than just appearing out of thin air.
Explain how you got there, rather than just appearing out of thin air.
#19 Being friends with writers is okay, but that takes time.
Writers are kinda skeptical around here and don't open up easily. Don't force it. Usually after writing for a bit, they'll open up.
After all, writing together is more fun when the writers are friends.
Writers are kinda skeptical around here and don't open up easily. Don't force it. Usually after writing for a bit, they'll open up.
After all, writing together is more fun when the writers are friends.
#20 RP is about fun.
If rp becomes a chore to you or becomes stressful and is no longer fun, you should probably take a small break for your own peace of mind.
If rp becomes a chore to you or becomes stressful and is no longer fun, you should probably take a small break for your own peace of mind.
#21 Not everyone wants to rp with you just for smut.
A lot of us just legitimately want to rp with you something that isn't sex related.
Just because you're shipped doesn't mean you can not talk to other people and rp with them.
A majority of us are respectful +
A lot of us just legitimately want to rp with you something that isn't sex related.
Just because you're shipped doesn't mean you can not talk to other people and rp with them.
A majority of us are respectful +
+ of your ship{s}. We just want a chance to rp with you!
And don't take this the wrong way, but I've seen a lot of *ahem* not straight characters, in any direction, ignore characters that are not the same sex as them.
Don't worry, we don't have cooties and +
And don't take this the wrong way, but I've seen a lot of *ahem* not straight characters, in any direction, ignore characters that are not the same sex as them.
Don't worry, we don't have cooties and +
+ we know your sexuality, we're just looking for friends!
I know that some throw themselves shamelessly at people regardless of sex, orientation and relationship status, but just know that not everyone is like that.
I know that some throw themselves shamelessly at people regardless of sex, orientation and relationship status, but just know that not everyone is like that.
#22 Keep rl politics away from rp.
The two should not be mixed, especially when a lot of us come here to escape all of that with rp.
I get that some of you may not have a writer account to Express your views on, but honestly, it's a huge turn off.
The two should not be mixed, especially when a lot of us come here to escape all of that with rp.
I get that some of you may not have a writer account to Express your views on, but honestly, it's a huge turn off.
#23 Keep your drama llama at home.
Rp drama is good. Rp angst is good. But throwing rl drama all over the tl on an rp account, that's bad for business.
I get it, we all have those days or that one writer that makes us want to scream, but it's best not to air +
Rp drama is good. Rp angst is good. But throwing rl drama all over the tl on an rp account, that's bad for business.
I get it, we all have those days or that one writer that makes us want to scream, but it's best not to air +
+ your dirty laundry on your rp tl.
#24 We all love fluff. Those happy soft moments between characters.
However, that gets boring. Maybe not for everyone, but for a lot of us, yeah Yawnsville.
Having angst and grit in rp is perfectly acceptable. If you're going to have triggering themes +
However, that gets boring. Maybe not for everyone, but for a lot of us, yeah Yawnsville.
Having angst and grit in rp is perfectly acceptable. If you're going to have triggering themes +
+ just give a heads up.
But don't think you can't have angst.
No relationship is perfect. People fight, people get angry. It happens. Life is not always rainbows and butterflies, it is okay for characters to have an emotional break. It's okay for them to +
But don't think you can't have angst.
No relationship is perfect. People fight, people get angry. It happens. Life is not always rainbows and butterflies, it is okay for characters to have an emotional break. It's okay for them to +
+ fight with their significant other.
Without darkness, there wouldn't be a need for light. It's okay to let darkness in at times.
Don't let anyone tell you that you can't.
Without darkness, there wouldn't be a need for light. It's okay to let darkness in at times.
Don't let anyone tell you that you can't.
#25 Shipping is great
But there is so much more to rp than that.
Make friends, go on adventures, have fun.
If you're lucky, a great partner will come along. If not, you'll still have a lot of friends to enjoy writing with!
But there is so much more to rp than that.
Make friends, go on adventures, have fun.
If you're lucky, a great partner will come along. If not, you'll still have a lot of friends to enjoy writing with!
#26 Do not abandon your friends after you ship or after they ship.
I see this all the time and it drives me crazy.
You ship {mostly ss accounts} and suddenly everyone you were rping with vanishes.
Just because the account is shipped does not mean writing can +
I see this all the time and it drives me crazy.
You ship {mostly ss accounts} and suddenly everyone you were rping with vanishes.
Just because the account is shipped does not mean writing can +
+ not still happen.
Please don't ignore everyone after you start getting a virtual lay.
It gives off the impression that you just wanted smut and/or a ship and now you're moving on, leaving them in the dust.
Please don't ignore everyone after you start getting a virtual lay.
It gives off the impression that you just wanted smut and/or a ship and now you're moving on, leaving them in the dust.
#27 Remember that there are actual living people behind accounts.
Bulling, stealing, copying are all never okay.
Words and actions alike are hurtful. Please be mindful and think before you act or speak.
Bulling, stealing, copying are all never okay.
Words and actions alike are hurtful. Please be mindful and think before you act or speak.
#28 TRY TO REMEMBER THAT ENGLISH IS NOT EVERYONE'S FIRST LANGUAGE.
I'll be the first to admit that I'm a grammar fanatic.
However, I've been around long enough and have been a writer/reader and editor for a while, so I know that people who aren't native to English +
I'll be the first to admit that I'm a grammar fanatic.
However, I've been around long enough and have been a writer/reader and editor for a while, so I know that people who aren't native to English +
+ struggle with English. Hell, I'm a native speaker and I struggle at times.
There is no need to be mean. Either help them out in a non cynical way, or just Politely decline.
There is no need to be mean. Either help them out in a non cynical way, or just Politely decline.
#29 Respect ships. This is ESPECIALLY important for Single Shipped accounts.
If you know an account is shipped, which most usually make this fact widely known, do not slide into dm or on the tl trying to break them up!
It's not only rude and blatantly disrespectful, +
If you know an account is shipped, which most usually make this fact widely known, do not slide into dm or on the tl trying to break them up!
It's not only rude and blatantly disrespectful, +
+ it just puts a black mark on you.
9 times out of 10, you will be called out publicly and there goes your reputation.
There are plenty PLENTY of accounts that aren't shipped, stop going after the ones that are!
9 times out of 10, you will be called out publicly and there goes your reputation.
There are plenty PLENTY of accounts that aren't shipped, stop going after the ones that are!
#30 Jealousy is a wasted emotion.
This goes especially with MS accounts.
I've seen partners get jealous over other potential partners and one way or another, break off that potential ship. If this is you, I'm sorry, but MS is probably not for you.
On the +
This goes especially with MS accounts.
I've seen partners get jealous over other potential partners and one way or another, break off that potential ship. If this is you, I'm sorry, but MS is probably not for you.
On the +
+ same page, you should not be getting jealous over you SS partner for rping with other people and not just you.
I'm not sure why people think they suddenly own their rp partners once they ship, but yeah no.
Trust that your partner won't do you wrong and have +
I'm not sure why people think they suddenly own their rp partners once they ship, but yeah no.
Trust that your partner won't do you wrong and have +
+ a little faith that the other isn't just rping to your partner for sex.
Yeesh.
Yeesh.
