04-04-2016, 12:38 AM
Thanks for the replies, and I'd like to share this, first off:
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Until Dev comes out and states otherwise, it IS listed as "Mandatory" which is actually the single deciding factor that made me decide to try it, those years ago when I had an RP itch that needed scratching. Of course, I think most sensible people are willing to accept people who don't want to roleplay so long as they don't disrupt roleplay, such as not actively seeking out interactions with other players. That's fine. I know that there have been times in the past when I was feeling antisocial but still wanted to enjoy the battle system and all. I just kept to myself, you know?
But, of course, the issue comes with, well... honestly, I think Trex nailed it. Like, 100% completely. Right down to my post not being all that clear (for which I do apologize, my mind was a jumbled mess when I posted it. Like I said, off my meds. Discontinuation Syndrome is a hell of a thing. Not trying to make excuses. Just explaining. I'm sure I'll look back when I'm back on and be mortified I posted it.) Most people I used to RP with more privately and had engaging storylines going on with have either quit or keep hours that are incompatible with my own, so all that's left is... well... everyone else. And... I mean... just... *sigh* The example of Bloeden's funeral is a perfect example of what I mean. I didn't personally attend so I don't know who was doing it, but it's a perfect "Yeah, this is what I mean." An issue that is only compounded when it's being done by playbys I gave up to other people.
I'm sorry, my mind is starting to swim at random again, so I'll finish replying later. I'm not ignoring the rest of you guys, I promise. I just didn't want to have to go through the hassle of saving this somewhere or leaving my browser open. I promise to reply directly to every last one of you. I started typing this a half hour ago and still only have this, despite most of my longer posts only taking 5-10 minutes, so it's a good indicator I need to rest my head and come back in a bit.
Until Dev comes out and states otherwise, it IS listed as "Mandatory" which is actually the single deciding factor that made me decide to try it, those years ago when I had an RP itch that needed scratching. Of course, I think most sensible people are willing to accept people who don't want to roleplay so long as they don't disrupt roleplay, such as not actively seeking out interactions with other players. That's fine. I know that there have been times in the past when I was feeling antisocial but still wanted to enjoy the battle system and all. I just kept to myself, you know?
But, of course, the issue comes with, well... honestly, I think Trex nailed it. Like, 100% completely. Right down to my post not being all that clear (for which I do apologize, my mind was a jumbled mess when I posted it. Like I said, off my meds. Discontinuation Syndrome is a hell of a thing. Not trying to make excuses. Just explaining. I'm sure I'll look back when I'm back on and be mortified I posted it.) Most people I used to RP with more privately and had engaging storylines going on with have either quit or keep hours that are incompatible with my own, so all that's left is... well... everyone else. And... I mean... just... *sigh* The example of Bloeden's funeral is a perfect example of what I mean. I didn't personally attend so I don't know who was doing it, but it's a perfect "Yeah, this is what I mean." An issue that is only compounded when it's being done by playbys I gave up to other people.
I'm sorry, my mind is starting to swim at random again, so I'll finish replying later. I'm not ignoring the rest of you guys, I promise. I just didn't want to have to go through the hassle of saving this somewhere or leaving my browser open. I promise to reply directly to every last one of you. I started typing this a half hour ago and still only have this, despite most of my longer posts only taking 5-10 minutes, so it's a good indicator I need to rest my head and come back in a bit.
*loud burp*
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