RP Gripes

Have an RP complaint or question you'd like posted anonymously? DM us! DMs will be deleted after posting. (We reserve the right to decline/edit.) Admins 18yo+

[RP Gripes @RPGripes]

Frustrated with some #RP problem?

Needing to vent about an interaction or partner without being attacked for it?

Or do you just need some advice from other writers / admins / muns?

DM us! We'll post anonymously for you, then delete your DM.

Rules & such in thread below.

[RP Gripes @RPGripes]

𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗜𝗠𝗘𝗥𝗦:

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[ʟᴏʀᴅ ʙᴇᴇʟᴢᴇʙᴜʙ 🪰 @N0FLIES0NME]

//I was stuck in such a situation for several years. My advice, run at the first sign of this. I was told who I could write with, who I could tag. The person checked who liked my posts etc. I was called a whore and all sorts. Also, don't ever water down your character for >

[𝐏𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐖𝐲𝐚𝐭𝐭 aka Drinky Winky @APerishableSoul]

Idk why everyone freaks out when asked this question.
I'm always genuinely curious, no malicious intend. You can choose not to answer and I'd be ok with it.

[RP Gripes @RPGripes]

QUESTION:

"I got a DM saying 'You say you know me from previous RP, but I don't know you or what you want from me.'

"I was just asking to RP again, to start interacting with new characters.

"How do others deal with this kind of situation?"

#RPQuestions #RPCommunity

[Maya Deluca Bishop rp account @CapDelucaBishop]

🚒// It does feel lonely on here

[RP Gripes @RPGripes]

"I decided to RP here as an escape from RL stress.

"But in recent years, I'm noticing that my RL seems a lot better than my time here in the RP community."

#RPGripes #RPCommunity

[RP Gripes @RPGripes]

"Lately, this platform has felt quite lonely to me.

"Why? The nearly constant toxicity and drama here has led most of my friends to take extended hiatuses."

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[RP Gripes @RPGripes]

QUESTION:

"I can't be here all the time. Like everyone else, I have a real life and RL challenges I must manage. Sending me multiple DMs for several days …"

"How do others deal with writing partners who don't respect boundaries or hiatus notices?"

#RPQuestions #RPCommunity

[Maya Deluca Bishop rp account @CapDelucaBishop]

🚒// People like to start drama with others on here. I had someone tell me that one of my friends is doing the same to me.

[RP Gripes @RPGripes]

"I've had a certain writing partner for more than a year. They say they enjoy writing with me.

"Out of the blue, I get a DM from another person saying that particular partner is bad-mouthing me AND my writing.

"Look, if you don't like writing with …"

#RPGripes #RPCommunity

[Maya Deluca Bishop rp account @CapDelucaBishop]

🚒// Yes

[RP Gripes @RPGripes]

"Have you ever taken an extended break from RP and returned only to remember why you walked away to begin with?"

[Yep. – Editor]

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[𝐏𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐖𝐲𝐚𝐭𝐭 aka Drinky Winky @APerishableSoul]

Hit me up. I'll tell ya AFTER I read your writing.

[Maya Deluca Bishop rp account @CapDelucaBishop]

🚒// It’s hard to get any replies on this site unless you’re popular

[RP Gripes @RPGripes]

"I post asking for tips on improving my RP.

"Those posts get a few likes and ZERO replies.

"Gee, thanks. 🙄"

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[ʟᴏʀᴅ ʙᴇᴇʟᴢᴇʙᴜʙ 🪰 @N0FLIES0NME]

//Do those people pay your bills? No. Don't let them tell you what to do.

[𝐏𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐖𝐲𝐚𝐭𝐭 aka Drinky Winky @APerishableSoul]

There is no wrong person. There's only opinions. And opinions are like assholes. Everyone has one, most of them are full of shit.

[RP Gripes @RPGripes]

QP comment from a locked account:

"(and its crazy how one person can have so much power to influence a whole community" [sic]

[RP Gripes @RPGripes]

"Wow. Write with the wrong person and an entire RP community will shun you."

#RPGripes #RPCommunity

[Maya Deluca Bishop rp account @CapDelucaBishop]

🚒// Sadly people are quick to play the cancel game on here