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MsGrimm
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Hello, I'm Grimmy and it's been awhile since I've been on Iwaku or any other forum for RPing. Currently I'm out of college for winter break and am looking to write to pass the time. Below are some rules I have for writing I prefer we follow. They're not too bad since my tastes have changed (I just thoroughly explain them lol). I also have a few pairings I like and maybe plot ideas in the future.
Grimmy's Writing Rules
1. No 1-liners! Or 2 or 3 liners for that matter! I selected Adept writing because I would like for our writing to be a little more detailed than a few sentences per post. I want to be able to visualize what's happening in a scene and not translating poor grammar. I don't like writing more than 2 lengthy paragraphs either though. I find myself getting bored easily trying to read through things to find out where my character comes into play in a scene or struggling to match what anyone else is writing. It's just not fun.
2. I prefer someone who can play multiple characters. RPs I love the most consists of more than two characters. I like to write friends and families, or people elsewhere in that universe. Plot ideas tend to blossom more when there are more personalities and ideas in the mix. Also, if you want to write but aren't feeling like a specific character we can simply say 'meanwhile somewhere else....' That also opens up to different character types. I love yaoi more than life XD. I generally prefer to play a 'bottom' but I've been opening-up to other roles. Because I want to make sure my writing partner is having fun too, I'm open to play character types they prefer as well. I like an equal-standing atmosphere. If I want to be an uke and you do too. Basically, we can have more than one couple so we both get what we want. I will play guys or girls in whatever type of relationship you'd like so long as you reciprocate. n_n My characters are usually separated by different fonts and if the characters aren't in the same scene then I separate the paragraphs with a little _______ or ******, etc.
3. I love to talk OOC. I try to be friends with my writing partners. The more open we are in communication skills, the more brainstorming fun we can have. It keeps things alive a lot longer that way. I'll be like 'dude, I can't figure out what to do next!' and you can be like "well in my mind our couple do this..." and I'm like "yo that sounds good to me! I was just stuck there lol' O-O I just totally had a conversation with myself right there! XD
4. Characters. I have a couple pf pet peeves with characters. The first thing is I like to use pictures of real people. Mainly models or at the very least obscure and lesser-known celebrities. It drives me bonkers if someone uses an anime or video game character when we've got model pics lol. I need to say that here thanks to multiple past experiences >.< Another peeve is character profiles. I like to keep them VERY short and sweet. The beauty of writing characters is that you don't have to know them right away. You can develop their personality and discover things about them or make changes as you go. It also gives you more to write about that way. So I generally have the following: "Name; Age; DOB; Ethnicity; Birthplace; Picture(s) & Model's Name; Relatives; Martial Status;" It's not too much, but I like to know those few details to be able to work my character's off of that knowledge and vice versa. Lastly, I don't always like surprises. I have had an RP where we are in a normal city, with typical human relationships being the theme. Then out of nowhere there are actually demons, every other character is a sociopath killer, and some people are trying to take over the planet. I still write with those two friends, but it irks me so bad sometimes. It wasn't even up for discussion. They just wrote that stuff together without telling me and leave me out in the dark until they say 'oh by the way _____ happened' and I'm left looking like @_@ 'DAFUQ!?' They had writings of their own and planted it into our writing world I guess is the best way to describe it. We need to establish whether or not stuff like that is going to happen. Because, frankly, I find it funny and at times ridiculous at things like that happening. It's like you're watching Friends and somehow they merge that with Buffy and now oops there's The Office and you were just trying to watch Friends.
5. Please b e available to post OFTEN and not just once every other day. I will be going back to college Jan 12th. I have no job while going right now and I'll still be able write for a couple of hours a night. I hope for someone that can do the same. (also I'm in central time if that makes a difference)
2. I prefer someone who can play multiple characters. RPs I love the most consists of more than two characters. I like to write friends and families, or people elsewhere in that universe. Plot ideas tend to blossom more when there are more personalities and ideas in the mix. Also, if you want to write but aren't feeling like a specific character we can simply say 'meanwhile somewhere else....' That also opens up to different character types. I love yaoi more than life XD. I generally prefer to play a 'bottom' but I've been opening-up to other roles. Because I want to make sure my writing partner is having fun too, I'm open to play character types they prefer as well. I like an equal-standing atmosphere. If I want to be an uke and you do too. Basically, we can have more than one couple so we both get what we want. I will play guys or girls in whatever type of relationship you'd like so long as you reciprocate. n_n My characters are usually separated by different fonts and if the characters aren't in the same scene then I separate the paragraphs with a little _______ or ******, etc.
3. I love to talk OOC. I try to be friends with my writing partners. The more open we are in communication skills, the more brainstorming fun we can have. It keeps things alive a lot longer that way. I'll be like 'dude, I can't figure out what to do next!' and you can be like "well in my mind our couple do this..." and I'm like "yo that sounds good to me! I was just stuck there lol' O-O I just totally had a conversation with myself right there! XD
4. Characters. I have a couple pf pet peeves with characters. The first thing is I like to use pictures of real people. Mainly models or at the very least obscure and lesser-known celebrities. It drives me bonkers if someone uses an anime or video game character when we've got model pics lol. I need to say that here thanks to multiple past experiences >.< Another peeve is character profiles. I like to keep them VERY short and sweet. The beauty of writing characters is that you don't have to know them right away. You can develop their personality and discover things about them or make changes as you go. It also gives you more to write about that way. So I generally have the following: "Name; Age; DOB; Ethnicity; Birthplace; Picture(s) & Model's Name; Relatives; Martial Status;" It's not too much, but I like to know those few details to be able to work my character's off of that knowledge and vice versa. Lastly, I don't always like surprises. I have had an RP where we are in a normal city, with typical human relationships being the theme. Then out of nowhere there are actually demons, every other character is a sociopath killer, and some people are trying to take over the planet. I still write with those two friends, but it irks me so bad sometimes. It wasn't even up for discussion. They just wrote that stuff together without telling me and leave me out in the dark until they say 'oh by the way _____ happened' and I'm left looking like @_@ 'DAFUQ!?' They had writings of their own and planted it into our writing world I guess is the best way to describe it. We need to establish whether or not stuff like that is going to happen. Because, frankly, I find it funny and at times ridiculous at things like that happening. It's like you're watching Friends and somehow they merge that with Buffy and now oops there's The Office and you were just trying to watch Friends.
5. Please b e available to post OFTEN and not just once every other day. I will be going back to college Jan 12th. I have no job while going right now and I'll still be able write for a couple of hours a night. I hope for someone that can do the same. (also I'm in central time if that makes a difference)
And that's about it for the rules. Anything you want to ask me feel free. n_n V
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