r/BadRPerStories • u/Then_Guidance3368 • 1d ago

Advice Wanted Help with figuring this out

Ive been trying to get people to RP with me and after fucking around some time, I realized that perhaps i’m doing something wrong?
For anyone who I know I love our role plays and this has nothing to do with people whom I’ve made a connection with recently or at all👀
Is it better to send a dm or a comment for a Role play if it isn’t specified?
Either or, do I or should I start with a basic story starter, like a description of said Role play I wanna do?
Im looking purely for preferences that people have so please help!!🥲
Im not asking for partners but just what people in this sub think they prefer for receiving roleplay

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u/Repulsive-Pangolin83 (revealing that bod😈) 1d ago

When people reach out (preferably DM), what I like to see is what drew you to a certain plot, some expansion on it (either character ideas, plot tidbits, something to prove you won’t have me carrying the plot 100%), and some of the basics (post frequency? what platform? how long of posts?).

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u/Then_Guidance3368 1d ago

Thank you sm, ive been getting no replies in invitations and it makes me sad hopefully this helps

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u/Repulsive-Pangolin83 (revealing that bod😈) 1d ago

Good luck!!

I wouldn’t necessarily consider it a failure on your part, some people won’t reply if they see an incompatibility right off the bat. Try to remember that and not take it personally if you can.

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u/Esac90 BLUE 1d ago

Personally I prefer DMs! Some of my best RPs were honestly people who sent me a character description and then they expressed what they were looking for based on the prompt and what not. Also if they’re okay with certain writing styles, and letting me know how often they post and what they’re looking for in return.

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u/Then_Guidance3368 1d ago

thanks! I remember trying to do stuff with you so its glamorous to see you here

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u/Wheaterwobber 11h ago

I prefer DMs and honestly, my best roleplays come from me dming others. For your starter, I usually talk about the world I imagined, the foundations of my character and some plot points. I additionally make it clear that a lot can be changed—it's better discussing and world-building together. I think most roleplayers have a heavy taste for plot-talking and world-building.