rules
oo1. Write with style.
While good grammar, correct spelling, and punctuation are all awesome, I’d like to see more in a role-playing partner. A good role-player isn’t defined by whether or not they know how to write; what’s important is that they know how to write well. As literary artists, we should know our craft, write descriptive posts, use our creativity to break from stereotypes, and challenge each other with unpredictable situations.
However, that doesn’t mean that we should neglect the other side of writing. Show some courtesy and use spell-check before hitting the send button. Perfection is not required, but please make an effort to bring something decent to an RP.
oo2. Post length.
My introduction posts range from three paragraphs to a page, and the lowest I’ll go from then on is one or two paragraphs. I usually mirror the posts given to me, but since it’s subconscious, the length of my writing tends to vary depending on how inspired I am at the moment. If you’re the type who prefers mirror-post RPs, then just say so and I’ll do my best to comply.
Everyone has their own style, so whether your posts are lengthy or short doesn’t matter much to me. However, as we’re both depending on each other for feedback, I’ll need something to work with. Paint a picture for me, and try to keep it at a good sized paragraph at minimum.
oo3. Orientation.
I like the relationships developed between two men, and when it comes to role-playing, I'd rather keep it real. I do not role-play yaoi by the Japanese definition (no climax, no point, no meaning --basically, they define yaoi as gay smut), nor do I role-play any saccharine stories based off of some school girl's fantasy.
In reality, gay men don’t usually come in the two simple categories of seme (dominant) and uke (submissive). The implied gender roles may work for some, but I believe that putting such a label on my characters will only limit their potential. My characters are who they are, and they react differently depending on the type of people they meet. They are who they choose to be, so take a good look at them as people, as boys, and not as just a role or a stereotype.
oo4. Limitations.
Romance: A good relationship develops over time, through many shared experiences, and is rarely instantaneous. While my characters may feel attracted to others, they rarely fall in love at first sight, and the relationships they’re involved in takes time to build. Not every role-play is guaranteed to work out in this area. There are certain types of people my characters won’t think of romantically, and even certain types they don’t like. There are also certain types of people that they might not initially be interested in, but may fall in love with over time. Since my characters are single, most of them are open to starting a relationship, and those that aren't looking, well, they’ll find themselves stumbling into one if the situation is right.
Language: Some of my boys like to curse. Some of my boys don’t like to curse, but they will if they’re angry enough. My characters don’t swear like drunken sailors, but unless they’re talking to their mothers (or yours), they’re probably not going to censor themselves. I, however, will censor them as needed.
Violence: I don’t mind a little violence here and there, as long as it isn’t out of place. Pain is part of life, so write as you will, but keep it realistic.
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