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[CitrineOccamy]

Most Detail Has Been Removed From This Thread.

Due to it's clutter and age, I am no longer coming back to this thread. I will keep here my original list of expectations and rules for the sole purpose of storing them, as I'm planning to alter them into a different form in the future.

Please, Do NOT Respond To This Thread NOR Should You Send A PM Based On This Thread.

Now and Forever Closed.

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What You Can Expect From Me

• Detailed Writing - I include more than the bare minimum. I enjoy adding character's reasoning and point-of-view, and I try my best to add something to progress the story or interact with.
  
  
• Lengthy Posts - My minimum for my responses lays between 2 - 3 paragraphs. The more motivated I am in your replies and interesting the scene, the longer posts get.
  
  
• Matched Writing Effort - I generally match the length and effort of the responses I get. I'm not going to put more in and do the heavy lifting. I can write two paragraphs or novellas, it's on you.
  
  
• Active - I have access to my computer nearly every day for most - if not all - of the day. No promises, but times depend on the pace of the scene and length of the post. Average few / week.
  
  
• Alive - I am a living, breathing person with the mental capacity to use words and phrases in an effort to convey concepts and ideas, with the capability of using the internet. So long as this is true, I will make some effort to keep you updated on issues that affect our story. I don't ghost.
  
  
• Multiple Characters - My only experience in writing is 1x1. As such, I am capable of handling many characters at the same time without overlooking them, as required for the story.
  
  
• Preferences - Historically, I play and prefer male main characters, though am open to doubling and improving my female characters. I do not require romance, but if it's there it must be MxF.
  
  
• Realistic Characters - My characters are balanced between positive and negative qualities. I like to make my characters their own people, with their own stories. I don't have to like them or accept their choices or opinions in order to love them. I have favorite types, but they are not me.
  
  
• Long Term - I'm not just in it for the short-term during quarantine season. I'm returning to the hobby after a while away, hoping to find some partners that can stick with the story. I'm invested in finishing the story and seeing it through. I'm open to keeping a well-fitting partner around.
  
  
• Patience - I prefer to wait however long it takes for a quality post that gets me invested, than seeking a cheep knock-off of investment found by demanding a large quantity of replies. So long as I am kept up to date and it's clear you're still able to handle role-playing, I can enjoy waiting.

What I Expect From You

• Real Creativity - I will not carry us; this is 50/50. Show me ideas and don't be afraid to give me twists and surprises. Help in world-building, plotting, giving direction, and developing the story.
  
  
• Investment - If you only want to direct a story, go play a text-based-choices game. If you want to RP, with me, care about what your giving me to work with, care about our characters, and pay attention to the details. Respond to dialogue, action, and events. Develop, not skip through.
  
  
• Respect - There is no reason for you to not keep me updated. None. N-O-N-E. There is no excuse for ignoring an inquiry. No good comes from lying. If you're too busy to be involved in a dedicated writing partnership or loose interest, tell me. Even if it's just one sentence, let me know what's going on and when you'll check back. If there is any problem, we can discuss it honorably.
  
  
• Detailed Responses - Don't just throw something at my face. This isn't a meaningless distraction. Have some self-respect and put in the effort. I expect at least 2 detailed paragraphs, but I love even the longest of posts. Don't send me something barren and pointless, or I will disregard it.
  
  
• Active - If you don't have the time to set aside for playing out the story and putting in the work it takes to have creative writing as a past-time, don't waste mine. Be around when you can. I don't expect you to put a hobby over real-life, but if you don't have the time, don't pretend to.
  
  
• Perseverance - Start a role-play with me with every intent to see it through. Don't be a RP-Addict that starts too many to handle and can't follow through, or else have a commitment issue that causes you to burn out often. Writer's block is one thing, self-centered carelessness another.
  
  
• Intellect - Do not - ever - role-play a Mary-Sue / Gary-Stu or Self-Insert. Do not treat your characters as if they are you. Do not treat my characters as if they are me. Do not take anything in-character as something either of us do or do not condone or believe out-of-character. Our characters do not, at any point, in any way, represent us. Let them live their own lives and face consequences.
  
  
• Reason - Being overly emotionally attached to your characters, especially to the point of getting insulted, angry, defensive, or vindictive on their behalf is a serious, self-destructive mental illness. Let them fail, succeed, have troubles, and even die (important characters should be pre-planned).
  
  
• Characters - I expect you to be able to play 2 or more main-characters, in addition to some side characters. Be able to adjust focus onto different characters and add characters if/when needed. Have well-rounded and believable characters. Let all characters develop according to how the experiences shape them. I do have a detailed character-sheet I would prefer we both use.
  
  
• More Than Romance - Not every story needs romance. The ones that do need more than just that premise alone to go on. Love does not - in fact - make the world go around, angular momentum does. We need momentum, reaction, and direction, not just instant love. If we do choose to have romance spice up a story, it must be MxF only. Smut is optional, with 75% story.

Genres and Themes I EnjoyFantasy - High and Low
Fantasy - Modern
Medieval
Pre-Modern
Modern
Post-Modern
Space-Age - Extra-Interesting Plots Only

Slice-of-life
Romance
Action & Adventure
Fantasy Politics & War (Absolutely No Real-World Events or Issues!)
Gothic / Survival

Supernatural / Magic Elements
Betrayal / Apparent Betrayal
Royalty / Nobility / High-class
Arranged Marriages
Hierarchy (in Society or in Nature)
Differing Factions/Groups
Change of Power / Culture or Downfall of Society
Character Development
Companionship
Dreams vs. Reality
Physical Disabilities or Differences - Within respect and reason.
Semi-Dark Themes - Just ask about a specific idea you have. It's a whole conversation otherwise.
Reforming Characters (Ex. Con turned straight or Bully speaking out against bullying, etc)

What I Don't Enjoy
Zombies - Disgusting, Overdone, A Horrible Monster / Enemy
Demons - Not misunderstood, not hot rebels. Disgusting, evil-incarnate, hate-fueled, pathetic, disfigured abominations of creatures with the sole desire to steal, kill, and destroy all good. Just NO.
Angels - Angels do not have human desires / needs. NO. If you want winged people, there's millions of better, creative options... go with a personalized version of harpies instead.
Infidelity - No, it's not hot to fantasize about someone you became one with till death do us part exchanging you when you get ugly or they get bored. No married people in romance outside of their marriage portrayed as positive.
Close Incest - Be it by blood or not, it still counts as incest. Includes getting with a relative's ex or one-night stand.
Sex-centered / Porn - Yes, we know how it works. A handful of scenes are great, but too many gets repetitive and irritating. Porn? No.
Real-world Religions - Less you've believed it personally for years, you don't know what you think. Even then, it's just asking for trouble. No. We can, however, include fantasy-oriented systems of belief within reason and need.
Highly Emotional, Domineering Women - No. No. No. No. No... No... No. No. No. Never again. NO.
Breaking the Rules - If it's not okay with the rules of the site, it's not okay with me either.

 

[Valendane]

Hello there! I had a wonderful time reading through your post here and can tell you put in quite a lot of time and effort here! I know my account is new but I swear my abilities are not. I've been roleplaying for about ten or more years now and though I started horribly I now pride myself on being semi to advanced in literacy. If you'd have me I would love to hash out a few ideas with you! I am interested in a few of your plot ideas such as, arranged marriage, shape shifters and weres. If you would like to create something great with me please let me know at your leisure. Either here or in a pm works for me. Have a wonderful week!

 

[CitrineOccamy]

It's a pleasure to meet you, Valendane; I hope we can craft up an interesting story together. I will send you a mail shortly.

For the time being my available spots are filled 3/3 and the forum is closed indefinitely.

 

[CitrineOccamy]

Improved Formatting of Main Post. I'm still looking for another partner.

 

[Theoneandowly]

Hi! Your post is all I want from an RP partner so I have to see if you're available? I am a little rusty since I've been away from the game for a couple of years, but I have been roleplaying for ten years, so I don't think it would take me long to get back into it. There are multiple of your suggestions that interest me, but I'm also very open to creating something together. If you're interested, please just send me a DM!

 

[CitrineOccamy]

New cravings and New opening(s). Unless the forum is closed. Search not limited to cravings or plots!

 

[Ashara]

Hi, I love your post and I believe I have an idea we could collaborate on.

 

[CitrineOccamy]

Well nice to meet you, Ashara, I am sending a PM now, where we can discuss further.

With this interest, for all those curious, I am still open for (at least) 1 more roleplay interest for the time being.

 

[CitrineOccamy]

I don't even know how many I can take right now, but seeing as I have been stuck on the couch mostly immobile since Sunday, and I likely will remain un-moving for another 3 or so days as the anti-biotics have time to do their job... I really would like something to do other than YouTube. So, here's yet another attempt to find a single partner that actually has the time to roleplay.

Since I don't know the status on my partners at the moment, I don't know how many are dead or still happening, and therefore, I don't know how many partners I am looking for. But I'm so bored, and it takes a while to find partners, so... here we are again.

Please, do not show interest if your not actually going to follow through or at least stay in communication so I know what's going on, or at least tell me when you quit.

I'm not impatient. I'd rather wait months to find someone who's serious and matches me than get a bunch of interest by those who don't enjoy the level of... intensity I do.

 

[missivy]

Hi!
I was actually just about to log off for the night when I came across your thread, and I think we'd be a good match. My current situation has freed up a lot of my time, and so I'll be able to reply several times a week. Possibly once a day, depending on how long posts are.

I really enjoy writing stories, it's been a hobby of mine for as long as I can remember. I especially like writing lengthy replies, giving my partner an in-depth look into my character. What are they feeling? Not just emotionally but physically too. I also enjoy adding fantasy to my roleplays. I don't mind the slice-of-life genre, but I'll add in fantasy at every given chance.

I'm pretty easy going and like to chat and bounce ideas around with my partner as well. Though, I'll warn you... I get my best ideas whilst typing up a response. I love to constantly add to the story, throwing in twists and turns. Secondary characters are essential! My favorite roleplay this year was one where I had three main characters and several secondary characters, and as the plot went on they ended up meshing and playing into the story beautifully. -I really miss that plot and the person I roleplayed with. When they disappeared I actually mourned the uncompleted story-

But anyways, If you think we'd be a good duo feel free to PM me. If not, I understand! And hope you have a pleasant evening.
xx ivy