I like telling stories with people, not at them. To me, it’s simple: your character(s) + my character(s) + our world = our story.
A friend once summed me up like this: “ This advert is a lot to digest, and is quite eclectic, but then you're also a lot to digest (in a good way) and quite eclectic, so it's good. ” That feels about right.
Interaction is key. If I just wanted to write alone, I’d do it elsewhere. Here, it’s about collaboration: compromise, communication, agreement. Sort of like dancing… though if I’m honest, I dance like a fish in a blender. Badly. But the point stands: stories are better when we move together.
Dutch Rap! I mean, seriously, if you can rap in a language where nothing rhymes, you're awesome.
To my mind, there are three virtues in online RP: politeness, elegance, and clarity. I’m not a grammar Nazi (at least not yet), but I do think syntax is sexy. I’m looking for partners who enjoy words and wordplay. Typos happen (I make plenty), but being able to “talk proper” keeps the story flowing.
I’m not here to write 20-paragraph Dickensian walls of text: I lean more towards Dumas. For me, story is about interaction: quality over quantity, rhythm over wordcount. Sometimes a moment calls for orchestral depth, other times for quick staccato beats. If you like stories that breathe with that kind of variety, we’ll probably click.
A friend once summed me up like this: “ This advert is a lot to digest, and is quite eclectic, but then you're also a lot to digest (in a good way) and quite eclectic, so it's good. ” That feels about right.
Interaction is key. If I just wanted to write alone, I’d do it elsewhere. Here, it’s about collaboration: compromise, communication, agreement. Sort of like dancing… though if I’m honest, I dance like a fish in a blender. Badly. But the point stands: stories are better when we move together.
Dutch Rap! I mean, seriously, if you can rap in a language where nothing rhymes, you're awesome.
To my mind, there are three virtues in online RP: politeness, elegance, and clarity. I’m not a grammar Nazi (at least not yet), but I do think syntax is sexy. I’m looking for partners who enjoy words and wordplay. Typos happen (I make plenty), but being able to “talk proper” keeps the story flowing.
I’m not here to write 20-paragraph Dickensian walls of text: I lean more towards Dumas. For me, story is about interaction: quality over quantity, rhythm over wordcount. Sometimes a moment calls for orchestral depth, other times for quick staccato beats. If you like stories that breathe with that kind of variety, we’ll probably click.
Flawed characters. I’m most interested in ordinary people doing extraordinary things despite their shortcomings. The rough edges are where the light gets in. (Yes, dumb 80s action movies are a guilty pleasure — but I’ll take Daredevil’s grit over Iron Fist’s moaning any day.)
Tension & Difference. Characters don’t have to be enemies, but there should be friction — different goals, values, or flaws. Be that Soviet & American working together during the cold war, or Beauty x Beast.
Growth & consequence. A good story changes both the world and the characters. Choices should matter; actions should ripple.
Grounded collaboration. I like a bit of OOC conspiring so the party has a sensible reason to stick together. And if someone leaves my character chained to a wall? Well, there’ll be consequences: like me politely bowing out.
Communication. I prefer telling to heavy plotting, but I’m chatty and like keeping the lines open.
Tension & Difference. Characters don’t have to be enemies, but there should be friction — different goals, values, or flaws. Be that Soviet & American working together during the cold war, or Beauty x Beast.
Growth & consequence. A good story changes both the world and the characters. Choices should matter; actions should ripple.
Grounded collaboration. I like a bit of OOC conspiring so the party has a sensible reason to stick together. And if someone leaves my character chained to a wall? Well, there’ll be consequences: like me politely bowing out.
Communication. I prefer telling to heavy plotting, but I’m chatty and like keeping the lines open.
"A phased plasma rifle in the 40-watt range." "Hey, just what you see pal"
What I would like would be someone to ArrPee with. The rest of this paragraph is going to be even more cliché to anyone who has browsed this forum, but I'll try and use different imagery.
RP is, in my experience, as much about personality as it is about prose. Sometimes, the story simply won't click. So I care more about the fire / spice / passion / verve of the person on the other side of the screen than I necessarily do about great ideas.
The E aspect of ERP it's kind of like cookery. The E is like hot-sauce or spices; sure, it makes things more interesting, but I wouldn't want to live on a constant diet of the stuff. As one wise and witty friend put it, I'm a human being rather than sex-robot. I'd hope that you're the same. So no, there's not going to be a ratio - there'll always be a story. Ideally one that could survive without the smut. But hey, I'm here because I too enjoy the racier bits!
It is, I realise, entirely unhelpful to say "I'm open minded"... but... well... I am! I made the mistake in the past of saying that I'd try anything, and that resulted in character wanting to snort spice from the head of a shaved Ewok. I find the listing of kinks like shopping lists to be... off-putting. I am more than a collection of kinks, lusts, and depravities (I hope). But then this advert is kind of pointless without. It's probably easier to list the things that I do not want:
The "I'd rather not" or "maybe" are the unholy trinity of toilet-play, vore, and ewoks. Especially all three combined - there's nothing more off-putting than the smell of an ewok with poo-stained fur. I'm not really a fan of futa - it simply doesn't float my boat. Strap-ons are way more exciting.
We spend a lot of time talking about what we want to do, but in my experience, anything is possible with a foundation of understanding, compassion, and wit. Well, maybe open-mindedness too. My building metaphor is even worse than the spice one.
What I would like would be someone to ArrPee with. The rest of this paragraph is going to be even more cliché to anyone who has browsed this forum, but I'll try and use different imagery.
RP is, in my experience, as much about personality as it is about prose. Sometimes, the story simply won't click. So I care more about the fire / spice / passion / verve of the person on the other side of the screen than I necessarily do about great ideas.
The E aspect of ERP it's kind of like cookery. The E is like hot-sauce or spices; sure, it makes things more interesting, but I wouldn't want to live on a constant diet of the stuff. As one wise and witty friend put it, I'm a human being rather than sex-robot. I'd hope that you're the same. So no, there's not going to be a ratio - there'll always be a story. Ideally one that could survive without the smut. But hey, I'm here because I too enjoy the racier bits!
It is, I realise, entirely unhelpful to say "I'm open minded"... but... well... I am! I made the mistake in the past of saying that I'd try anything, and that resulted in character wanting to snort spice from the head of a shaved Ewok. I find the listing of kinks like shopping lists to be... off-putting. I am more than a collection of kinks, lusts, and depravities (I hope). But then this advert is kind of pointless without. It's probably easier to list the things that I do not want:
The "I'd rather not" or "maybe" are the unholy trinity of toilet-play, vore, and ewoks. Especially all three combined - there's nothing more off-putting than the smell of an ewok with poo-stained fur. I'm not really a fan of futa - it simply doesn't float my boat. Strap-ons are way more exciting.
We spend a lot of time talking about what we want to do, but in my experience, anything is possible with a foundation of understanding, compassion, and wit. Well, maybe open-mindedness too. My building metaphor is even worse than the spice one.
I roleplay because I like telling, hearing, and sharing stories. I'm flexible, drama-free, eager to learn, and creative (but then I'm not exactly going to put an advert up that says I'm dull). I have a busy life, and there'll be times when I can't reply for a day or five. I won't ever ghost you, but at times I'll have to ask for your indulgence and patience.
What stories would I particularly want to tell?
I don’t think in “pairings.” When I go to the cinema, it’s because I want to see The Three Musketeers, not “Swordsman x Maid.” I look for the same thing in RP: a story that feels like the kind of TV I’d actually watch: characters and world shaping each other, with consequence. Shows I adore? Altered Carbon. Punisher. Andor. Supernatural. Musketeers. That’s the vibe.
I don’t think in “pairings.” When I go to the cinema, it’s because I want to see The Three Musketeers, not “Swordsman x Maid.” I look for the same thing in RP: a story that feels like the kind of TV I’d actually watch: characters and world shaping each other, with consequence. Shows I adore? Altered Carbon. Punisher. Andor. Supernatural. Musketeers. That’s the vibe.
- Low Fantasy: I love stories that are muddy, bloody, and human. Warhammer Fantasy and The Black Company are great examples: mercenaries, wanderers, flawed people trying to survive in a cruel world. Street-level and consequence-heavy is where it sings.
- High Fantasy: Sometimes! I’m not here for chosen-one epics or railroad-y hero’s journeys. But give me Pathfinder: Kingmaker–style politics and worldbuilding (SimCity meets D&D), or the challenge of running a tavern and all the stories that spill out of it, and I’m interested. I prefer “ordinary people in a fantastic world” over “epic destiny fulfilled.”
- Paranormal: Our world, but with teeth in the shadows. Could be World of Darkness intrigue, could be Supernatural–style case-of-the-week, or even something procedural like “cop show meets vampire lair.” I love the mix of everyday procedure with uncanny intrusion.
- Cyberpunk: Neon, chrome, rain, leather. More Altered Carbon or Cyber Knights than Shadowrun (no elves with Uzis, please). Competence under pressure, choices with weight, survival in hostile systems.
- Ordinary people, extraordinary pressure: Flawed characters pushed past their limits. Daredevil over Captain America; Jack Ryan or Reacher over Superman. Competence + morality tested in the crucible.
- Consequences: Choices must matter. The world should scar characters, and characters should scar the world back. Growth isn’t optional; it’s the heartbeat of the story.
- Flair: I mostly live in grit, but I can enjoy stylish combat when it expresses character (think Buffy quips or Musketeer panache). Flair matters when it’s identity, not spectacle.
- Procedurals: I enjoy stories that unwind like mysteries or investigations: evidence gathered, conspiracies uncovered, institutions tested. Shows like Andor, Spooks, or Supernatural (in its investigative arcs) nail this.
They couldn't hit the side of a barn at this ra... Ahem.
I can happily link you to writing samples if that's of use! For making it through to the end, you deserve a treat. Here's Hugh Jackman dancing.
What I think I'm trying to say is - just because there's no specific plot above (and let's face it, the plots above are me attempting to nail a cloud to a post, or throw mud at a wall) that appeals to you, get in touch anyway. Unless you're into shaved Ewoks, in which case please move along.
I can happily link you to writing samples if that's of use! For making it through to the end, you deserve a treat. Here's Hugh Jackman dancing.
What I think I'm trying to say is - just because there's no specific plot above (and let's face it, the plots above are me attempting to nail a cloud to a post, or throw mud at a wall) that appeals to you, get in touch anyway. Unless you're into shaved Ewoks, in which case please move along.