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 No.191442

General tips and links for new ERP'ers?

The second coming.

Old thread is full >>691

Feel free to repost whatever tips from it you think is relevant, in case the old one is going to get wiped.

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 No.191444

>>191442

Relax and have fun.

This is a hobby, it should be enjoyable. If it upsets you more than it pleases you, you are taking it too seriously.

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 No.191593

>General tips and links for new ERP'ers?

I think we need a tips thread for older ERP'ers as well.

The biggest tip would is not be a fucking asshole 24/7 for no reason in such a silly hobby.

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 No.191617

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General

Don't use "would" unless it's specifically relating to a conditional. You will never need to use "would" for future tense.

>He would place his hand against the wall, and stare down the underclassman.

>He placed his hand against the wall, and stared down the underclassman.

If post length is an issue, consider measuring post length in terms of characters, rather than something like "lines".

Don't use "orbs" for eyes. Everybody and their mom does it. "Sex" for genitals is similarly overdone.

If you can, try to use body language rather than outright explaining a character's thoughts. https://imgur.com/gallery/Yz94j

F-List-specific

Make sure that your profile and presentation are the best that they can be, but don't ever believe that your profile is the end-all-be-all. You might find more or less play based on what fetishes you're willing to cater to, or how high or low your standards are. You'll have a far better time if you're not worrying about being popular.

If you're building profiles on F-List, try to have character art that looks consistent. Using images of characters you want to fuck is a good idea exactly 0% of the time.

If you're building profiles for canon characters, don't just copy-and-paste the wikia page for your character. People who want to play with your character will probably have all that information already. Write about your interpretation of the character.

If you don't need a kink to be searchable, you probably don't need to put it on your list. Same applies to sticking more specific kinks in your "no" list when the broader ones would do just fine.

Writing custom kinks? Be specific about how they relate to you or your character. "I like the contrast", as dumb of a phrase as it is, at least clues people into what aspects you like of any given kink. Try to make them interesting to read, though, "I love big tits" won't do you any favors.

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 No.191619

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>>191617

>"Sex" for genitals is similarly overdone.

I'm just going to throw out that "sex" is fine sparingly. Don't use it constantly - but it's better than mentioning her beef flaps or talking about his mighty meat machine if the tone doesn't fit. Sex is a nice, neutral word and it fits softer, less intense situations.

Which is something I want to bring up, as an aside. A lot of people are quick to shit on a word, phrase or idea for being "over done" or "cliche" - but that doesn't mean you should avoid it utterly. Things are done often and become cliches for a reason. Use them correctly and they can be good tools.

Calling eyes orbs or pools, for example, is fine. Sparingly. In the right context. If you find yourself doing it often you need to step back. But read the tone and feeling of the scene and decide if it's the right time and place for them. Don't avoid something just because someone else does it. That's every bit as asinine and childish as doing something because everyone else does. A word is nothing more than a tool in your box. Keep them on hand and use the right tool for the right job.

>>191593

Honestly my biggest piece of advice is probably going to be the most useless sounding one. But remember; this is for fun. Most of us are doing this to have a good time and get off on. You probably are too. If you're not enjoying it, don't be afraid to say so. If your partner doesn't respect that, that's their problem. A good partner will respect your decision to stop, or would otherwise be interested in trying to see if you can work it out in a better direction. Never be afraid to voice opinions on how to improve a scenario.

RPing is collaborative writing, it takes two or more people to do it. You aren't just writing at one another in a void, you're building something up. Even if you're just writing two dudes fucking one another in the ass, it never hurts to voice an idea you have to make it more engaging. Some people are into it, some people aren't. Always be willing to adapt and improve but never forget that everyone just wants to have fun. If you find yourself getting mad at someone for not writing enough, or not using a thesaurus. Well? Chill. Far too much ego gets attached to this stuff. Something a lot of people, myself included, are guilty of from time to time. It can help to take a step back and realize that.

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 No.191650

This probably belongs in the QTDDTOT thread, but do you guys have any tips on finding good partners? Is it mostly trail and error or are there any signs I should look for when looking for a good partner? In short I want to get the biggest bang for my buck. To me a good partner would be someone that open to talking about how the role play is going, and has an as active role as me in coming up with ideas on where to go with the plot. It would also be nice if they were pretty chill and didn't feel like they had a gun to their head to reach an arbitrary word count.

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 No.191661

>>191650

Knowing what you're looking for. Make it clear what you want on your profile. Advertise in LFRP, post your profile in the profile thread. Most importantly; approach other people. Approaching other people can be hard, but shop around. Look at other profiles and see if they're into the same things you are and want what you want. Hit them up and see how it goes. Chat in public rooms and see if you find anyone who suits you.

There isn't really any one hot tip to finding good partners. You seem to know the kind of player you want to hook up with, and that's an excellent start. A lot of people don't care about the player and just want to jerk off. Try to find a character you like played by someone who meshes well with you. You could even add a "what I'm looking for" section to your profile.

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 No.191681

>>191661

Seconding this for being proactive. You can set yourself to looking and spam ads all day and only get garbage sometimes, if that. (Depending on your character and how niche your kinks are, obviously) It only makes sense, to me at least, that by the logistics of things "good" partners will naturally already have people they play with, while "bad" partners won't. So the ratio of acceptable players to shitters approaching you will be vastly weighted in favor towards the latter.

It can be worth just using the search function or scouring a room list of a kink you like from time to time.

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 No.191713

>>191661

My question is how can I make a good impression? As the other >>191681 mentioned, most "good" partners multiple options when it comes to who they play with. How can I be a better option than what they already have?

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 No.191720

>>191713

Unfortunately there is no secret to being "better" than someone else. You do your best. Not everyone will appreciate you, but when you find someone who does, it'll be worth it. Having a partner you gel with is important. It's best not to compare yourself with their other partners - and if you find yourself with someone who continually does that, it's best to ask why. RPing is about having fun. Not pitting your friends against one another in a popularity contest.

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 No.191740

>>191720

What I mean by better is being better with my approach. I'm into this for fun and escapism, not for muh ego.

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 No.191752

>>191740

Start by saying you want to RP. If you're messaging someone, try to have an idea ready at hand. It can be really frustrating when someone messages you and goes "I don't know, what do you want to do?" and above all else, don't get upset at rejection.

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 No.191766

>>191740

I usually try to write something substantial without being too overbearing. If you just say "Hi" people may think you're a shitter. Likewise if you post a giant paragraph detailing everything you want immediately, they may think you're an autist.

I mostly say something along the line of "Hey, I liked your character and thoughts ours may mesh well together. We should try to set something up if you happen to find mine appealing as well." < - Obviously not as robotic as this, but that's the general gist.

Personally I always felt it was just polite to add the last bit and broach the subject of if they find my character appealing or not first. Otherwise, you place the burden on them to tell you they think your character is shit. That could just be my own weirdness, but I just feel it's nice to do.

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 No.193160

>>191766

>I mostly say something along the line of "Hey, I liked your character and thoughts ours may mesh well together. We should try to set something up if you happen to find mine appealing as well." < - Obviously not as robotic as this, but that's the general gist.

What really makes a good impression is if you add to that something that shows you actually read their profile. I get so many approaches from people who obviously haven't. Something as simple as "I like this thing you said about your character." or "I like this custom kink you listed." bumps up my opinion a lot. It shows the person is a lot less likely to suddenly do or ask something stupid that they wouldn't have if they had just read my profile.

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 No.193162

>>191740

"Hi! I love your character. What do you think about (idea)." Simple as that. Some people like to banter, might want to change your idea slightly, or even offer something else entirely. The most important thing is to be flexible and fun to talk with. Don't be overbearing or clingy, and don't act like an autist. If you see it going down the drain, remember how many other people are out there waiting and let it go. As far as the idea, the best way to hook someone is by playing up to kinks they have in their favorites you also enjoy. Don't just come in trying to pitch something that -you- want. You really need to cater to a person if you're just meeting them for the first time, to get in good graces.

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 No.193175

>>191752

>>191766

Sorry for the late reply. I've been under the weather for a bit, and have been falling asleep earlier as a result. Thanks for your advice, anons.

>>193162

Thank you, anon. I had a lot of bad experiences when it came to finding good partners. I'm not autistic enough or have a big enough ego to admit that a lot of it was my own fault.

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