Badger54

I had been told for the better part of a decade across five separate MMOs by gatekeepers and 'pillars of the community' that 'people don't really want social RP/slice of life RP/relationship RP, the majority really want XYZ but you don't see it because it's behind the closed doors of a permanent group.' At this point I've accepted that was garbage, and yes, actually that really is what most people want. With a long term partner/tripod/harem/whatever. People don't want 'plots,' they don't want adventure or intrigue or mystery, they want to hang out somewhere as an idealized version of themselves and talk about the same damn things they talk about in real life and be affirmed and validated (especially if they do not receive that in 'real life'). Because even behind those closed doors, I found that's what people wanted. And that's fine. It's what people want. Just not really what I wanted or am proficient at. And that's just how it is. So I've lowered my expectations to something more healthy, and try to be happy with what I get as a roleplayer rather than keep chasing something I've built up in my head that doesn't match up with reality.

It pleases me so much to see your characters shenanigans again.

#17, 'The Street Magus.' Based on RP with fellow players Harmony and Mind's-I. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KKuMHZX_TNzsH06SrukqONJANjrrJOHQU3IbpCBx1js/edit

#16, 'Harmony.' Based on RP with the player of the same name. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sjF87IOB1Hoq5Y0GfTYt5YYGZzJgCKvbyqhhYPo6vZ4/edit

"I mean, people may think B and I are bad about that kind of thing, but WE’VE never gotten lost on our way to the objective." Priorities, people! Priorities!

Our little group just finished the major portion of a sentients-trafficking ring plot that lasted oh, about three months I think? Some of it was in game, some of it was 'table-top' style GM'd sessions. Was fun. So yeah, they definitely happen.

Before reading #15, 'Anything that can go wrong,' based on RP with fellow player Breakaway, check out Breakaway's intro--'Worst Case Ontario!' Worst Case Ontario: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LOhUVEakTXLKokJvtsoldU1Pr4WUex_CRjFjM8qA4uw/edit #15, 'Anything that can go wrong.' Features both our writing in a back and forth fashion. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fswhgZrREwDFX7W-2V6P9hT2B0-RG3QWTvF0uHQgIVo/edit?usp=sharing

Hey yourself! #14, 'The Lady in Red.' Based on RP with fellow player Jasmine Shadow. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NjMZAAr5cAp3NnL_BFBFEMAKoGGIR3yq0_SiJT3-9BE/edit

Thank you very kindly! There's more on the way, I promise!

Thank you very kindly for posting all this. Extremely enjoyable read, every single one.

#13, "Smugglers, shotguns, and overcooked pickles." https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uoi_59oQVhWxgJH3194IyjqxnVdDyFNzgJe7eZSa3Ko/edit?usp=sharing

"Kill this body for me. I'm done with it. Just mind the suit, and fold it after. I'll be back for it." Despite the creepiness of it, this made me grin and really sold the character for me. Just mind the suit.

The servers are indeed still up and the anniversary is going on. You can log in and get a t-shirt with a '2' on it. Based on RP with fellow player Mind's-I. #12, 'Praetorian.' https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LEWbDHdEibxn2x4JTmQncHkcdfSBFa_FzQT-vszNHuM/edit?usp=sharing

#11, 'Shaldar Taj.' https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QhE8JOqfNFUNFRwTxEGRC4v7qXg6T3EeVoy9jvQBg58/edit?usp=sharing

Interesting way of thinking about it! Though I'm not quite sure I'm like Bruce Wayne...I imagine people bring his bacon to him. And now I wonder--does Bruce like bacon?