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What makes a 'good' rp partner for you?

1. Eagerness and actual interest - Based on my two-ish years on the forum I can safely say that when a person is actually interested in writing with you it tends to show. Be it an extremely well-written approach, the general excited-vibes leaking through their message or combination of both. While it is not guaranteed that a person who showcases these attributes will stick with you it is at least a good indicator that if you get something off the ground then it most likely will be a good time, especially if the eagerness to plot, discuss about the RP or just OOC-chat stays there.

2. Communication - A partner who is easy to chat with and who can communicate their wishes, limits, ideas and contribute things is always someone who I vibe to play with.

3. Chemistry - A person who I enjoy chatting with is most likely a person I enjoy playing with. I admittedly am not the bestest of OOC-chatter, but have met many people who I enjoy talking to here, and even if my slow-ass takes time to get to them they seem to welcome me back with open arms and are interested in continuing the chatter where we left off, which in turn translates to roleplays to going well at least in my opinion.

4. Creativity - This tends to show in a lot of different ways depending on the roleplay at hand. Some might throw extremely good ideas and interesting hooks in OOC, others surprise me in their IC-replies.
 
I believe I've already commented on this but of late I have found a half and half measure where we each meet each other half way is truly something to celebrate. So like both rpers being able to rp certain gender and sexuality but also just like on the rp kink side of things. Finding a match for rp kinks in general can be a bit of a stretch as sometimes there is a leave this out or a this doesn't work or stuff. Discord is sort of a huge place for me to rp on and even then finding Discord rp partners is a leap. Connection though is the overall summary of what makes a good rp partner for me because without that, well, the disconnect stalls and makes things fall at the threads.
 
Someone who wants the direction we take things to be truly collaborative. I like someone who is open to my ideas, but also advocates for their own desires for the story.
 
For me, it’s someone who can communicate. Not only ooc, but in rp too, and let me know what’s working, what’s not, what they like and also to have the patience to do it. Life is crazy.
 
Someone who can match my post length and loves collaborating. Also, someone who doesn't poke me if I don't post for a while. Poking really bugs me because I have a life outside of the internet, and creativity comes and goes.
 
My fave RP partners have usually - not always - been the ones who adopt a more 'yes, and...' mindset and approach to OOC planning and plotting.
They offer options and ideas. Alternatives, not just shutdowns. I feel that I can make a mistake in the story with them - then we'd laugh and mock the stupid situation our OCs have found themselves in. Fun times all around.
 
A good RP partner is not an RP partner. The distinction is pretty simple— I don't really RP for the sake of telling a cohesive story as a collaboration but more like how you play a party game with friends. I don't get drunk to drink, I get drunk to be a fool and have a laugh. A good RP partner, thus, is a favorable individual and that comes down to my preferences in people which is a little less universal.

Nevertheless— often it feels like an unexplained whim, a vortex of elements that blend together to make someone easy to get addicted on, but I find partners that are willing to take the spotlight the most ideal. I suppose I just like getting my emotions played with and thus like people that can get excited and be vocal about things. By contrast, I'm quite internalized; my writing style consists of a lot of information digestion rather than creation. Thus, a creator of information is needed to fill in the absence! Without it the writing has too much depth without expanse. My favorite partner I've ever had would scream at me in all caps utter gibberish and it was the cutest thing ever. Watching them take up all the emotional space made it easier for me to relent and take up some myself, letting me experience my polar without the pressure of expectations that comes with having to keep up such an act.

In the end, if I had to summarize, I suppose it comes down to balance and in finding an individual that can play into that. Everything else comes naturally, writing thus becomes less work and a lot more play.
 
A lot has been said already - and more sensibly than I could articulate. Probably the extra thing I need is the recognition I have a life outside of RP. To be fair, I'm usually pretty good at setting expectations of my ability to commit prior to any RP starting - but I feel a lot happier when I have a partner who seems happy with it as well.
 
someone who is enthusiastic about the rp, including during planning/ooc, as well as someone who communicates clearly. i have no problem waiting for replies or dropping rps, i just really like it when people tell me.
 
Mummysgoodboy said:
Just what it says on the tin ;-) What key attributes do you look for in your ideal RP partner?

For me, I need someone who is creative, articulate yet also lighthearted and not afraid to joke a bit - even in the midst of an intense sex scene! Open mindedness is key as well - I want to establish trust and explore boundaries on the basis of that trust.

What do you say, Blue Moon?
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Creative minds, Because I cant stand starting a Roleplay then letting it die out because of boredom.

Also, The way they type things. O.e
 
Mforet23 said:
Creative minds, Because I cant stand starting a Roleplay then letting it die out because of boredom.

Also, The way they type things. O.e
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Absolutely! The cadence of their type makes a difference. Plus, nothing worse than putting time and effort into a reply and getting nothing in return.
 
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