We all have those things in life that
aggravate us. Just like there are things in Roleplay that annoy us. And on the
occasion, tremendously….Some, more than others and some people more than
others. No, I am not saying some folks are annoying, even if the fact is sometimes
true. I’m saying that some people tend to get annoyed more easily than others
might. And some things are just plain more annoying than others.
That being said, I’ve come up with a
list of ten things that annoy roleplayers. This is just in general. And heck,
it might not annoy you…. But who’s to say it doesn’t annoy someone else? Enjoy!
Quantity over Quality- Not everyone can wax
lyrical prose. And not everyone can write a five paragraph post per character.
Now sure, we as roleplayers, don’t like getting, or even writing “one-liners”,
but why should the quantity matter more than the quality? I just don’t get it.
It seems that having a good, well written post beats having a too long, too
wordy, didn’t you just type that in your previous post, post.
Mary Sue characters- This one really is
a given, but we can’t not mention it here, now can we? Every time I myself
create a character I wonder if this newly created character is too ‘Mary Sue’. Pretty
sure I’m not alone in that thought! Roleplaying with a Mary Sue tends to take
the fun out of roleplay. It leaves no room for character development in game,
nor should any one character be the best, most intelligent, strongest, etc….
Except prettiest, definitely have to have one of those… Joking!
I absolutely adore this article here about the many different types of Mary Sues:
Attention Seekers- I know everyone likes
to be appreciated, but there are some that take things a little too far, always
calling attention to themselves, or to their characters. And I’m being nice here by calling them
“seekers” and not the other choice word others tend to use! This type of
annoying is those that tend to make, at every available opportunity, a post –or
thread- about themselves. Or, one of
their characters. Whatever…doesn’t matter as long as it is about them and they
get the attention.
Nit-Picking/Pedantic players- We all
know folks like this, right? Every little detail has to be just right. Rules,
rules, rules….Yes, every game, every club needs rules but when you have created
a game (sim), there is usually a tad bit left open for creativeness. Role-play
is a pastime, a hobby – it is supposed to be, and should be fun! Everyone makes
mistakes, and no single person is perfect, so it is only natural for one to
have a post where a word is misspelled and overlooked. It’s not like they did
it on purpose. I for one am notorious for mixing up the words who and how when
I type. Guess sometimes, my fingers can’t keep up with my sporadic thoughts.
Seriously though, plain and simple, it just isn’t nice to nit-picking another
player’s post or the GM.
Being ignored! –You’ve posted a reply, a
response in a group role-play thread. It’s a good one, too… complete with
something witty. And then others post and your character was ignored. Why? Who
knows…. But the fact that it is rather on the annoying side doesn’t change.
Cliques – Every site, group, club, and
community, has them. Yes, I did just write that! And it is true, because they
do. Even if they say they don’t, guess what? They do! Now, don’t get me wrong,
as this is not always a bad thing for newcomers. While some are evil and picky
and don’t like to let new folks in, there are those that are very friendly and
welcoming. So I guess in all actuality, this one of those things that is
borderline annoying!
Overly long Character applications-
You’ve stumbled onto a most awesome RP site, or game, but one look at the
character app and all the details upon details they want included, makes you
ask “why?” And ok, maybe freak you out a smidgen…maybe! But it does risk the
possibility of deterring one for joining not only the site, but the game. Honestly,
leaving room for character development, in character and through actual
roleplay, is not that bad of an idea. And neither is it some kind of sin.
In character bullying- Odd one? I hope
it is. But after actually witnessing such first hand, there really is some
sense in having it be annoying. Now I completely understand that not every
character will get along….and what’s the fun in that? And also that not every
player will get along, either. But, if you cannot stay in character while
rp-ing with someone you don’t like, or someone whose character has a fly off
the handle temper (which has been stated in the cio/app), then how good of a
roleplayer, and adult, are you? Sorry if this one pushes some buttons, but this
does actually happen, folks.
Meta-gaming (mind reading)- Another
given annoyance, I know. But bear with me here…. It is a bigger issue to some, than
Mary Sue’s, at least in this gals humble opinion. Some also call this mind
reading…ya know…that small itty-bitty detail other players know about your character,
but their characters dont’t –that gets mentioned anyways? Or…. You’ve written
something – your character’s thoughts, so to speak- about something and
suddenly the other character KNOWS! Gasp! *clears throat* Excuse me?
Lack of Respect- This folks, is without
a doubt my number one… the thing that annoys me the greatest. In most of our
RPG’s, not matter which type they are, play-by-post, tabletop, PBEM, just to
name a few, everyone should respect each other. You never know the demon’s that
are hiding behind another person’s eyes, or in our case, their words…their characters,
etc. No one person is the same and neither do they create or write the same.
Respect on another, and I will venture to guess that your community will
flourish.
Maybe one of mine is actually a Mary Sue
after all –*Runs to check!!!
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