Thread: Why Original Over Fandom-Based RPs?

So before I go too far into the main point of this thread, I wanna add a few disclaimers and apologize. First and foremost, this is very likely gonna be long. Like, really long. Sorry in advance. But this is something that I've been finding myself wondering more and more recently, particularly since I became active again here and on a small handful of other sites. Disclaimer number two comes in the form of a confession I will quickly admit this is all probably very biased as far as my questionscuriosities go. My request threads already say this - but for those who don't know me - I will almost always accept a fandomfandom-inspired RP over an original. Last - but certainly not least - here's disclaimer number three. This may or may not be posted in the wrong forum, and I'm sorry again. If this is deemed to be a decent topic for the BMA, feel free to move it. I was originally going to put it in the AnimeManga section, but opted against it since this is asking questions regarding said topics and not recommending any. So my main curiosity is why do a lot of the users here have the opposite preferences? Is it simply because of not having much time to readwatch fandoms? Here's part of the thing that takes me slightly aback. Fandoms - by default and definition - are not restricted to only anime and manga. Books, TV series, video games --- all of these also fall under 'fandoms'. Also, a good chunk of various scenarios can be found and used off any fandom. For example, wanna do something involving samurai? There's Rurouni Kenshin , Samurai X , andor Samurai Champloo that you can use for a basis. And some probably all, honestly, but I'm not 100 sure of them are set in the Meiji timeline, offering a semi-historical feel in the process if that's what you're going for. I do realize and understand using the setting takes away the challenge and ability to create your own world. But I don't really feel that makes anyone less talented or capable of a writer. Actually, finding a way to take a pre-established setting andor characters and create a legitimate story with them is just as rewarding again, for me as coming up with a brand new world. Part of my bias may easily come from the fact I used to do acting. I can easily follow scripts, and that's actually why most canons are easy for me to pick up on and portray. Note that this is not meant to try to shame anyone for not using fandoms or anything like that. But I really am curious why the amount of users hereoverall online seems to be so low. With some titles particularly lesser-known ones, I can understand a bit more why. But all in all? It's just kinda odd for me to seenotice. Like I tried to hintsay, there's a fandom for literally basically every genre and original pairingscenario. From mafia and yakuza stories to wanting to write in a fantasy setting ... it's just as easy more so for people like me who do prefer fandoms to use fandom-based inspired sources than any original settings or plots. Another thing I will admit for free even I - despite my love for fan-based titles - can't deny that I am not overly fond of some of the more popular titles. Bleach , for example, is something I've never gotten into and am very unsure if I want to because of all the negative things I've heard about it. Still, I suppose with this confession comes the difference in someone who's tried some fandoms versus someone who hasn't bothered watchingreadingplayingetc. any at all. Or not many, if any. So - reposting the main pointinquiry of this thread here although it is basically what the title asks Why do you prefer originals over fandomfandom-inspired RPs? Annnnnnd ..... go! -Athene