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FirmYetGentle

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...so I think I've reached my breaking point.

After roleplaying for several years with plenty of partners, I think I'm finally exhausted.

Most of the time when I share a fantasy with someone, it involves me writing 2-4 paragraphs just to get a couple lines in response. If I write less, then it takes forever for someone to respond at all assuming someone does.

What I've found very odd about this though is how often I get told by my partners that they don't know what to say. This didn't happen originally and still doesn't happen much, but it's been a long suspicion of mine that people don't write much back because they're either embarrassed, caught up in what I wrote, or just flat out don't match my skill level.

What also nags me is how many people say, "I don't know what they want, but know what I don't want."

This is remarkably childish and makes it a huge pain to find someone compatible. Sometimes, it gets exhausting just trying to find someone, and I figure I'll just go do something else. It's almost like these people are trying to provoke you into practicing a hobby to discourage you from roleplaying so you develop yourself for a real relationship. It's flat out passive-aggressive in failing to understand the value of simply roleplaying to share a fantasy. They put themselves out there, and then pull away.

It's also annoying when people want to roleplay elaborate plots before the scene. Granted roleplaying includes foreplay, yes. Roleplaying isn't cybering. There's some buildup from something else that leads to the moment...

...but we're not talking about writing a romance novel here. Heck, if you want a romance novel, then you're the one who's begging for a deeper relationship, not me...

...and then, you have the ones who confuse "love" with "being in-love". Sometimes, it's nice to sink in to your partner and show that you care about one's future without believing that your futures are tied together. It gives you that little extra beautiful glow to the scene, but I guess some people struggle with distinguishing between the two (which I find extremely bizarre since you should easily understand the difference if you want to verbally roleplay a fantasy in the first place rather than find someone to have an affair with in real life).

The biggest thing of all though is how much more fun it is when you actually go on call with someone.

Even if my partners don't know what to say, it's great to hear them moan, gasp, whimper, and squeal from how I describe playing with them up, down, and all around...

...and of course, hearing someone's voice helps to disspell the possibility of genderfaking.

I'd keep writing if I could reasonably anticipate a luscious experience, but it's just not happening, so whatever.

Besides, I have plenty of scenes saved now. I can just as easily go back and reread the scenes I've already written with people. I don't need to hunt someone down who's just going say, "mmmm... ohhhh... soooo... goooooooood... yesssssss" for the millionth time.
 
This would be better posted to the Authors Hangout, I think. Most posting to the General Board don't even realize (or care) that this is a story site. They'll just be snarky to you.
 
I can sympathize.

Not everyone's dedication level is the same, and good roleplayers are hard to fine, and maybe exhaustion calls for rest.
 
...so I think I've reached my breaking point.

After roleplaying for several years with plenty of partners, I think I'm finally exhausted.

Most of the time when I share a fantasy with someone, it involves me writing 2-4 paragraphs just to get a couple lines in response. If I write less, then it takes forever for someone to respond at all assuming someone does.

What I've found very odd about this though is how often I get told by my partners that they don't know what to say. This didn't happen originally and still doesn't happen much, but it's been a long suspicion of mine that people don't write much back because they're either embarrassed, caught up in what I wrote, or just flat out don't match my skill level.

What also nags me is how many people say, "I don't know what they want, but know what I don't want."

This is remarkably childish and makes it a huge pain to find someone compatible. Sometimes, it gets exhausting just trying to find someone, and I figure I'll just go do something else. It's almost like these people are trying to provoke you into practicing a hobby to discourage you from roleplaying so you develop yourself for a real relationship. It's flat out passive-aggressive in failing to understand the value of simply roleplaying to share a fantasy. They put themselves out there, and then pull away.

It's also annoying when people want to roleplay elaborate plots before the scene. Granted roleplaying includes foreplay, yes. Roleplaying isn't cybering. There's some buildup from something else that leads to the moment...

...but we're not talking about writing a romance novel here. Heck, if you want a romance novel, then you're the one who's begging for a deeper relationship, not me...

...and then, you have the ones who confuse "love" with "being in-love". Sometimes, it's nice to sink in to your partner and show that you care about one's future without believing that your futures are tied together. It gives you that little extra beautiful glow to the scene, but I guess some people struggle with distinguishing between the two (which I find extremely bizarre since you should easily understand the difference if you want to verbally roleplay a fantasy in the first place rather than find someone to have an affair with in real life).

The biggest thing of all though is how much more fun it is when you actually go on call with someone.

Even if my partners don't know what to say, it's great to hear them moan, gasp, whimper, and squeal from how I describe playing with them up, down, and all around...

...and of course, hearing someone's voice helps to disspell the possibility of genderfaking.

I'd keep writing if I could reasonably anticipate a luscious experience, but it's just not happening, so whatever.

Besides, I have plenty of scenes saved now. I can just as easily go back and reread the scenes I've already written with people. I don't need to hunt someone down who's just going say, "mmmm... ohhhh... soooo... goooooooood... yesssssss" for the millionth time.

That's really wordy.
 
That's why doing role plays via IM are better its an actual real time exchange and a lot more fun than the back and forth through e-mail or PM and waiting for them to get back to you

IM role plays aren't meant for long build ups either, they're quick and dirty and more fun.
 
I can sympathize.

Not everyone's dedication level is the same, and good roleplayers are hard to fine, and maybe exhaustion calls for rest.

I know, I've been waiting for your response to our latest role play for weeks. You know the one where we pretend we're married?
 
I know, I've been waiting for your response to our latest role play for weeks. You know the one where we pretend we're married?

Ah...crap...

*shuffles through notes*

Um...

Fuck.

Well...I do know we both need the driveway shoveled...er...honey.
 
Ah...crap...

*shuffles through notes*

Um...

Fuck.

Well...I do know we both need the driveway shoveled...er...honey.

Um, well you're going to have to untie me from the chair if you want me to shovel, um, sweetie.
 
Have you considered going outside say to a bar....and talking in real time to a woman in person?


Crazy !




...so I think I've reached my breaking point.

After roleplaying for several years with plenty of partners, I think I'm finally exhausted.

Most of the time when I share a fantasy with someone, it involves me writing 2-4 paragraphs just to get a couple lines in response. If I write less, then it takes forever for someone to respond at all assuming someone does.

What I've found very odd about this though is how often I get told by my partners that they don't know what to say. This didn't happen originally and still doesn't happen much, but it's been a long suspicion of mine that people don't write much back because they're either embarrassed, caught up in what I wrote, or just flat out don't match my skill level.

What also nags me is how many people say, "I don't know what they want, but know what I don't want."

This is remarkably childish and makes it a huge pain to find someone compatible. Sometimes, it gets exhausting just trying to find someone, and I figure I'll just go do something else. It's almost like these people are trying to provoke you into practicing a hobby to discourage you from roleplaying so you develop yourself for a real relationship. It's flat out passive-aggressive in failing to understand the value of simply roleplaying to share a fantasy. They put themselves out there, and then pull away.

It's also annoying when people want to roleplay elaborate plots before the scene. Granted roleplaying includes foreplay, yes. Roleplaying isn't cybering. There's some buildup from something else that leads to the moment...

...but we're not talking about writing a romance novel here. Heck, if you want a romance novel, then you're the one who's begging for a deeper relationship, not me...

...and then, you have the ones who confuse "love" with "being in-love". Sometimes, it's nice to sink in to your partner and show that you care about one's future without believing that your futures are tied together. It gives you that little extra beautiful glow to the scene, but I guess some people struggle with distinguishing between the two (which I find extremely bizarre since you should easily understand the difference if you want to verbally roleplay a fantasy in the first place rather than find someone to have an affair with in real life).

The biggest thing of all though is how much more fun it is when you actually go on call with someone.

Even if my partners don't know what to say, it's great to hear them moan, gasp, whimper, and squeal from how I describe playing with them up, down, and all around...

...and of course, hearing someone's voice helps to disspell the possibility of genderfaking.

I'd keep writing if I could reasonably anticipate a luscious experience, but it's just not happening, so whatever.

Besides, I have plenty of scenes saved now. I can just as easily go back and reread the scenes I've already written with people. I don't need to hunt someone down who's just going say, "mmmm... ohhhh... soooo... goooooooood... yesssssss" for the millionth time.
 
That seems like an even better question after reading your post than it did before reading it.
 
I can sympathize.

Not everyone's dedication level is the same, and good roleplayers are hard to fine, and maybe exhaustion calls for rest.

Exactly.

I mean I've met some quality roleplayers now and again, but we drift apart. You try to make friends with them after the scene, and they either get awkward, busy, or forget who you are.
 
Exactly.

I mean I've met some quality roleplayers now and again, but we drift apart. You try to make friends with them after the scene, and they either get awkward, busy, or forget who you are.

Yeah, but you can't take it personally that people like what they like. If you've roleplayed enough, that's a constant.

If you're burned out, yeah, I get that, take a break. Don't put more in than you can get out.
 
I have been known to abandon RP partners because they were boring and unimaginative. Or their grammar was even worse than mine. :D
 
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