I've been roleplaying for over a decade, and the past 6 years I've spent most predominantly on discord. But honestly? This platform is so much better suited for my type of roleplay. I've only been here for like, 2 months, but I'm already realizing some really huge differences between forum roleplay and other platforms.
The thing I find most refreshing about this place? Nobody can see that I'm actively typing. Of course, this can be changed with the 'launch chat' function, but it's not automatically on, and that makes all the difference for me.
Honestly, I think I'm a pretty slow writer. There's not necessarily anything wrong with that, but on discord people would observe me actively typing for half an hour, and sometimes they'd even COMMENT on it
"Wow, Mixpixi's been typing a while"
It pressured me to write out replies faster, and I'd end up sending replies I wasn't entirely happy with. You can imagine how this quickly takes fun out of writing. It made typing a quick response feel like some sort of obligation, and this hobby is supposed to just be fun!
Anyways, this past month I've been roleplaying here more often, and there's a stark difference. On discord I'd normally write 1-3 paragraphs, but here? I'm averaging 3-6, usually more. Hundreds of words now feel like light work, as I am simply allowed to lose myself in the act of writing. Roleplaying has become more enjoyable for me than ever before, and I'm actually proud of my writing. It's a breath of fresh air, I'm given the time and space to actually revise and improve how I write.
Another similar issue I found with discord is the fact it's a platform made for socializing and gaming. Sometimes I'd play a game instead of responding to a roleplay, and my partners could SEE that I was playing a game on my profile. Some particularly impatient people would go as far as pointing out the fact I was playing a game, and insist I should spend that time replying to their roleplay instead. Ironically, these messages always killed any sense of motivation I had for their roleplay. It's such an inconsiderate way to ask someone to reply, but it was a frequent occurrence for me on discord.
For the longest time, I thought 1x1 roleplay just wasn't my thing because people would constantly behave like that towards me. On RPR? 1x1 has become my preferred type of roleplaying. All my partners here have been nothing short of excellent!
Another large aspect is the community. RPR seems to have a userbase of mostly adults, and although I'm barely out of my teenage years, it's incredibly refreshing to be in a space where I can easily find people to explore more mature themes. There's a friendlier and more open-minded atmosphere. Being "cringe" isn't something I have to worry about. Teenagers are fun, but man.. the stereotypes about them being mean have some truth in them.
And that's the thing. Discord is predominately populated by teenagers. There's nothing wrong with that age range by any means, but there's definitely a tendency towards the dramatics and a pressure to conform. When I was a teenager I certainly engaged in those antics myself, but now that I'm a bit older, I see it for what it is. I started to get tired of watching the same sort of drama play out over and over in every discord server I joined.
RPR is a stark difference to that culture. The staff? fantastic and attentive. The community events? Awesome and entirely optional. I can't thank you guys enough for your work on this website. I haven't felt this excited about roleplay in years.
This platform is BUILT for roleplaying, and it shows. Frankly I can't believe this place isn't more popular. Part of me is inclined to spread the word, but another part of me selfishly wants to keep this community all to myself as to not attract any unsavory folks.
The thing I find most refreshing about this place? Nobody can see that I'm actively typing. Of course, this can be changed with the 'launch chat' function, but it's not automatically on, and that makes all the difference for me.
Honestly, I think I'm a pretty slow writer. There's not necessarily anything wrong with that, but on discord people would observe me actively typing for half an hour, and sometimes they'd even COMMENT on it
"Wow, Mixpixi's been typing a while"It pressured me to write out replies faster, and I'd end up sending replies I wasn't entirely happy with. You can imagine how this quickly takes fun out of writing. It made typing a quick response feel like some sort of obligation, and this hobby is supposed to just be fun!
Anyways, this past month I've been roleplaying here more often, and there's a stark difference. On discord I'd normally write 1-3 paragraphs, but here? I'm averaging 3-6, usually more. Hundreds of words now feel like light work, as I am simply allowed to lose myself in the act of writing. Roleplaying has become more enjoyable for me than ever before, and I'm actually proud of my writing. It's a breath of fresh air, I'm given the time and space to actually revise and improve how I write.
Another similar issue I found with discord is the fact it's a platform made for socializing and gaming. Sometimes I'd play a game instead of responding to a roleplay, and my partners could SEE that I was playing a game on my profile. Some particularly impatient people would go as far as pointing out the fact I was playing a game, and insist I should spend that time replying to their roleplay instead. Ironically, these messages always killed any sense of motivation I had for their roleplay. It's such an inconsiderate way to ask someone to reply, but it was a frequent occurrence for me on discord.
For the longest time, I thought 1x1 roleplay just wasn't my thing because people would constantly behave like that towards me. On RPR? 1x1 has become my preferred type of roleplaying. All my partners here have been nothing short of excellent!
Another large aspect is the community. RPR seems to have a userbase of mostly adults, and although I'm barely out of my teenage years, it's incredibly refreshing to be in a space where I can easily find people to explore more mature themes. There's a friendlier and more open-minded atmosphere. Being "cringe" isn't something I have to worry about. Teenagers are fun, but man.. the stereotypes about them being mean have some truth in them.
And that's the thing. Discord is predominately populated by teenagers. There's nothing wrong with that age range by any means, but there's definitely a tendency towards the dramatics and a pressure to conform. When I was a teenager I certainly engaged in those antics myself, but now that I'm a bit older, I see it for what it is. I started to get tired of watching the same sort of drama play out over and over in every discord server I joined.
RPR is a stark difference to that culture. The staff? fantastic and attentive. The community events? Awesome and entirely optional. I can't thank you guys enough for your work on this website. I haven't felt this excited about roleplay in years.
This platform is BUILT for roleplaying, and it shows. Frankly I can't believe this place isn't more popular. Part of me is inclined to spread the word, but another part of me selfishly wants to keep this community all to myself as to not attract any unsavory folks.
Please read, please read!!!!
I can't just pass by and don't write a word.
ME, never been on Discord before (ok I am now but sparsely), I have been through this line of realization, so I totally, with every word, agree what's written above. I never learned as much as I did on this website, without pressure, without rush. Isn't it true? the more you get pressure, the less you do. It is true for me.
Mixpixi, don't worry, those unsavory folks you mention, I believe them not to be very long around.
Again Welcome to this Community, even if this doe has only been around for a year now.
Heck yes, it will soon be exactly one year...
I can't just pass by and don't write a word.
ME, never been on Discord before (ok I am now but sparsely), I have been through this line of realization, so I totally, with every word, agree what's written above. I never learned as much as I did on this website, without pressure, without rush. Isn't it true? the more you get pressure, the less you do. It is true for me.
Mixpixi, don't worry, those unsavory folks you mention, I believe them not to be very long around.
Again Welcome to this Community, even if this doe has only been around for a year now.
Heck yes, it will soon be exactly one year...
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