Greetings and salutations, everyone. I'm looking to find a couple 1x1 partners, since my current RPs are going kind of slow. If you don't mind a somewhat slower pace (can post a couple times a day, usually, but some days I might not be available), then proceed.
I prefer to RP over PM, but I might be convinced to do a thread in the sub-forum. E-mail is also an option.
About post length: I'm not a huge stickler when it comes to length, as long as it's not a one-liner. I prefer the "write what you need" maxim of writing, rather than trying to pump out big, multi-paragraph posts every single time. If I'm controlling multiple characters (and I usually am, since I GM a lot in RPs), my own posts are liable to get quite lengthy, but I do not require my partners to match that length, especially if they're only writing for one character.
That said, some of my posts can be surprisingly short, such as in back-and-forth conversations. That sort of scenario is probably the only time I accept one-liners, since fluffing out every bit of the conversation with internalization and lots of description can really slow down the narrative. Outside that, if you can give me even just three or four sentences, that will usually suffice.
Things I Don't Do: I figure I should put this up near the top so no one wastes their time.
Incest, Yaoi, Yuri, Furries (note, I don't hate anthropomorphic characters, I dislike furries, and there is a difference), and really, really dark stories (unless I'm/we're playing villains, then we can go a little darker), and super realistic (I do, however, like consistency)
Sexual stuff is only allowable with fade-to-black or vague/metaphoric description. Otherwise, it's a no.
Genres of Interest:
Fantasy: Whether it's modern, medieval or some kind of mix, I'm always game for a fantasy RP. I generally do mid to high fantasy if it's medieval with magic everywhere and airships, but I can do Low Fantasy if I'm in the mood for it, as long as there's still magic to some degree.
Sci-fi: This one's more of a 'If I'm in the mood' type thing, but I do enjoy some sci-fi every now and again. I haven't done one for an RP in quite a while. I generally prefer my sci-fi to be softer, though, and not too hard/realistic.
Romance: I prefer romance as a sub-genre to one of the above, or as a sub-plot, rather than as the main, big focus of the story, but I'm kind of a sucker for a good love story.
Character Types/Scenarios:
These are somewhat related to genre, and I'm keeping them relatively vague for ease of alteration and further elaboration. I'll try to avoid creating a super specific setting, since I don't know if someone might want to tinker with the world. Some of these ideas can be mixed together.
I should also note these scenarios are by no means all-encompassing or strictly necessary.
1. X is a knight in service to his Lord/King, and is responsible for fighting his battles for him, whether it be against a neighboring kingdom, a rival lord, an invading orc/monster invasion or what have you. How gritty/dark this story gets can vary from Epic fantasy to darker low fantasy where my character isn't sure whether he'll live through the next battle or not. He might enjoy the thrill of battle, or he might be longing for days of peace, when he can retire and start a family. This character will generally be more pessimistic than some of my others.
X is a mercenary for hire, whether he's in a guild or freelance, he never stays in one place for all that long. He can often be found escorting a caravan through dangerous monster/bandit infested wilderness, protecting a nobleman or merchant, leading a small band to clean out a bandit camp/monster lair, tracking down something in dangerous territory, scouting unknown lands, or delving into ruins in search of relics or treasure. This character is a traveler at heart, and gets uncomfortable staying in one place too long, and is a curious sort, with a more optimistic attitude. Possibly more playful.
X runs or works in a magic shop that sells potions and other alchemical concoctions, and the occasional magical trinket made there in the store. The store might offer equipment enchantment on the side as well. This scenario could be more slice-of-life, with all the odd things that can happen in a fantasy world on a daily basis, or simply be the jumping off point for a larger adventure: after all, magic potions need reagents and ingredients, and the best ones can require an adventure in and of themselves.
X is a teacher or a student at a magic Academy (size may vary), one surrounded by all sorts of rumors, good and bad. It's a highly sought after institution, with people from all across the realm/world sending their children there to study. But sometimes, dangerous things happen here, whether it be a spell gone haywire, potions having unexpected reactions, or a monster getting loose from the training areas. Also potentially slice-of-life or more of an adventure. If a teacher, my character would be very protective of his students, and more of a serious individual. If a student, he'd be studious and despise clutter, but also playful and desire to show off and impress people with what he's learned. Either way, he'd be very creative with his skills.
X is a bandit or someone serving the Lord/King of an enemy nation that's claimed a wide range of territory as his turf, and extorts villages/towns for food and goods (and sometimes women). In the event of a bandit, he might get drawn into something bigger than his petty banditry, and over the course of it, might decide he wants something more out of his life and changes his ways. If he's an enemy agent, he might start to question his loyalties, especially once his Lord/King starts ordering him to do terrible things for the sake of weakening the enemy in preparation for an incoming invasion. Maybe he kidnaps someone, a village girl, a merchant/noble's daughter, or what have you, and she makes him question his decisions up to this point in some way.
X is plotting the downfall of a rival enemy, a Lord, or a kingdom, or could simply be seeking to amass power and isn't too concerned with doing morally shady things to get it. He could be a mage seeking immortality, and he needs the power granted by an artifact in the safekeeping of the Order of Mages. He could be a warrior that seeks to rule over the nation, and amasses allies, assassinates key leaders, or betray his current Lord in order to elevate himself. He could be one of a small bloodline from a destroyed nation seeking vengeance on his ancient enemies. This story wouldn't be much of a redemption thing, but more of him potentially corrupting someone else into helping him.
X is someone greatly concerned with the state of the realm: a politically neutral warrior, a Lord/King's court mage or general, the leader/member of an adventurer's guild, or what have you. He or my partner's character know or find out that something terrible is going to happen, but no one believes it. They must go on an adventure in order to gain proof of the danger, or to find some artifact or person who would be critical to stopping it, but they're racing against the clock, and the enemy knows that someone will have figured it out. Definitely more of a Great Big Adventure type story.
X is a mage, warrior, or some kind of creature busy minding his own business when he's summoned by magic to another world/realm that needs his help (whether it's my partner's character or someone else, maybe my partner's character is summoned too). Perhaps it's a nation surrounded on all sides by enemies, maybe there's a tournament of some sort they need to fight in, or they need help going on a quest and couldn't find help anywhere else. Maybe the summoning was just an accident.
Note: This scenario can be played in the reverse, with my character summoning my partner's character instead.
X is a merchant or scholarly type that travels around a lot. Much like the mercenary, he has a traveler's heart and doesn't like to stay in one place for too long, but he does like to revisit familiar places sometimes and see how old friends are doing. This could be potentially more episodic than other scenarios, with things being done for different areas my character goes through. Maybe there's bandits or monsters on the road ahead, perhaps someone steals his goods and he has to track them down, maybe a corrupt official tries to swindle him out of his stuff or the local guild takes offense to some upstart outsider sticking his nose in their business, maybe he's entrusted with carrying something valuable and it turns out to be way more than he thought, etc. Lots of things can happen here. This character might have some swordsmanship skills, and/or he might know some magic, but he doesn't much like fighting all that much, and would prefer to avoid it where possible.
X is the bodyguard of an important person's daughter, and has been in service for a while. He's been given some authority over his charge, though he rarely exercises it unless strictly necessary. Perhaps bandits strike, a rival sends men to try and kidnap/kill his charge, or there's an event somewhere and he has to escort his charge to it unharmed. Regardless, he struggles with feelings for his charge, a line he knows he shouldn't cross. Perhaps his employers are killed and now he not only has to protect his charge, but also figure out whodunit and bring them to justice.
X is a paranormal PI in a world that doesn't believe in the supernatural. If he's a wizard, he also has to deal with people not believing in his power. When he's not taking on normal, mundane assignments finding lost cats or persons to pay the bills, he's sticking his nose in the supernatural community's business when people turn up missing, horribly mangled, or when something inexplicable happens. If he catches wind of a new vampire or other monster coming in, he's usually one of the people sneaking around trying to figure out if he's going to be really dangerous or not. As a result, he's made a lot of enemies, but he's also got a few strong allies that like his work, so he manages to have a somewhat stable home. But how long will it last?
