Thread: What makes a successful request thread?

darkangel76 said littlerooster said I've found smut based ones don't last too long, you can only have your characters being abused or having sex for so long before it gets repetitive. One shot RP's can be fun don't get me wrong but I think it needs to be agreed before hand that that is what the RP is going to be like. I'm a writer as well, I like to use RP as a way to hone my skills and explore my creativity, Plot based is the way to go for me. Click to expand... I couldn't agree more. Besides, wouldn't it be nicer to have a story and then perhaps the chance for your characters to build up some kind of relationship--whatever it might be--and then possibly engage in all sorts of activities more than just once? lol. And it's even nicer if it actually blends with the story itself, not to mention build up just makes it any scene ten million times better. But hey, that's me. haha! andy6943 said I think a lot is dependent on the individual and generally work under the assumption that how someone createsdisplays their own thread is what they'd be attracted to in others. I like to be able to see at a glance what others are and are not interested in - their kinks and dislikes - rather than have to read a whole wall of text to begin. This also includes preferences of genres and, as far as rolesscenes go, less is more - I like to have a basic idea then see where it leads to as we play. The other thing I immediately look for is preferred method of playing - threads, pm or IM. Writing style isn't that important to me. I wouldn't consider myself a 'great' or even 'good' writer, but I've met those who are who bore me to tears, and some not so good writers who are incredibly creative and enjoyable to play with. It's really how we work off each other because I think chemistry is more important than perfect grammar. Of course there has to be a certain standard of literacy and I do understand that, for some some, the writing aspect is the main reason they are here. Different strokes for different folks. What I dislike is threads where all of the plotspairings are just a variation on the same theme, ie me submissive, abused female, you dominant, abusive male. I mostly play to hone my creativity rather than my writing skills though that is a benefit, so it's an immediate turn-off as I look for people interested in exploring a wide variety of themes, character types and personality traits. Click to expand... I agree that it does depend and that different people require different things. It's what makes us all unique. I do know for myself, however, that writing style can make a difference. If the flow is off or if the person tries to control my character, etc... problems arise on some level. However, chemistry is also very important too. So, I need both for the success of any RP. If either fail... the RP will not succeed. I mean, any RP will have its hiccups because we all go through our rough periods in life--busy days, traveling, bouts of writer's block--but those will be overcome if everyone is patient and both the chemistry and writing style mesh. At least for me. So, if I see a request thread that merely shows me a list of pairings and gives me nothing else to go off of... I'll ignore it because I won't have been given enough of anything to gain any sort of insight as to what they can do or would truly like to do. I mean, I suppose I could PM and find out... but, when you're busy... who wants to do that and wait for a reply. I'd rather see it in their thread and see them put forth the effort in their advertisement. It shows a level of care to me that they want people to know about them and what they can do as an RPer. But again, I do get that everyone is different. And different is good. Click to expand... Yes, I find I want to know why the characters are having sex or being abused etc, what has made them want this or why is the villain doing this to them, I like to explore the feelings and emotions behind it all. To me this is probably why a lot of the One Shot style RP's don't last too long, nothing wrong with them but you need to make your characters real or once the smut has passed and even before and during the RP runs out of steam. It is no different to watching an action movie where you see people killing each other and there seems little or no reason for it, it is boring regardless of how big the explosions are. To me that is where the basic requests that just list pairings put me off, nothing wrong per se with teacher x student, father x daughter, boss x secretary etc but what makes pairings interesting is how do these people relate to each other, what are the problems with trying to have a sexual relationship, what makes them attracted etc Otherwise all you have is two people having sex which is much the same as any other two people having sex. Makes me think of strippers who dress as school girls or Police women etc they look quite exciting in the costumes and then once naked they are well, just naked. The fantasy aspect is gone. I totally agree with you Andy on how some good writers can be boring, I also write poetry on a very average level and I have read stuff by barely literate 15 year old girls that is just brilliant emotionally and poems by people who have studied poetry that although technically correct bores the absolute shit out of me!