reminders

here to spread a little light in the rpc.

[indiereminders]

reminder to treat yourself with kindness. don’t force yourself to write when you aren’t up to it, allow yourself the breaks you need, treat yourself with the same common decency you give your rp partners. never feel bad for putting yourself first.

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reminder that it’s okay to have boundaries, it’s okay to curate your rp experience to suit your needs, it’s okay to do what you need to do to feel comfortable. roleplaying is supposed to be a fun hobby, do what you do to make it a fun, safe, enjoyable environment for you. put your own needs above all else.

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reminder that your presence in the rpc matters. you are valued, you are important, you are loved. ♡

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reminder to allow yourself to focus on the parts of this hobby you enjoy. replace guilt and obligation with kindness to yourself. if you enjoy making new blogs, make new blogs. if your inbox is overwhelming you, empty it and start fresh. if you would rather focus some time on aesthetics over writing, do that! we’re here for fun, so do what you love, not what you think you have to do. remind yourself why you love rp, instead of turning it into a chore.

[indiereminders]

reminder that this can be a busy, stressful time of year. for some people, work is more stressful than normal. for some people, seasonal depression is in full swing. for some people, it’s the holidays, or they’re simply busier than most other times of the year. be patient with each other ( and yourselves! ) always, but especially right now. replies will probably be slower, your dashes will probably be quieter, and your partners might not be online as frequently...and that’s okay! be patient. be kind. remember that this is a hobby, and nobody needs the added pressure. ♡

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reminder that, while this is a collaborative hobby, and feeling ignored can be discouraging, nobody owes you anything specific. 

sometimes people make starter calls, and don’t have time to make the starters. sometimes people make blogs, and they never get off the ground. sometimes people have to delete drafts for the sake of their own mental health, or due to a lack of free time. sometimes people reblog memes, and never get around to answering those that they receive. 

we are human beings with a shared hobby, not robots churning out constant ic content, and sometimes people don’t have the time or the muse. be patient. be kind. be understanding. if you need to delete things, slow down, or start fresh, never, ever feel like you can’t. do what makes you happy.

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reminder to write when you want to write, not when you feel like you should. there should never be any obligation with this hobby. it’s not a race! allow yourself breaks, remember there will be periods of time when the muse just isn’t there — and that’s okay! be here when you can be, and when you want to be, not because you think you have to be. 

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reminder that you are perfectly entitled to do what you need to do to make your blog a safe, comfortable & fun space for yourself. ♡

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reminder to always appreciate your rp partners. be patient. be kind. support each other. ♡

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reminder that, even on the days you’re feeling negative, you are valued. your writing, your presence, your muse(s), and you. you matter. ♡

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reminder that none of us are writing machines. be as kind, patient and understanding with yourself and as you are with your writing partners. give yourself a break. cut yourself some slack. you deserve kindness, too, and you deserve to be able to write when you want to write.

[indiereminders]

reminder that rp is a hobby. it has always been, and will always be, a hobby. don’t push yourself too hard. don’t force yourself. try to be as gentle & patient with yourself as you are with others. the people who matter won’t care how long it takes you to reply. don’t burn yourself out, allow yourself to write when you want to. never forget that rp is supposed to be for fun.

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reminder, in case nobody has told you lately: you are valued in the rpc. thank you for being here. every single one of you is sharing a little part of your creativity with us all, putting a little part of yourself into a character you love, and sharing your talent with us. 

even if you feel like you aren’t getting as many interactions as you want to, or you’re disappointed that nobody is telling you that you’re doing a good job, i am proud of you. you are sharing your writing with the world, you are pouring life into a character you love and/or have created, and i think that’s amazing. 

[indiereminders]

reminder that behind every roleplay blog is a real person with feelings. be kind. think before you speak. consider how you would feel receiving a nasty message from someone else. if you don’t like somebody: block, move on, focus your energy on building others up.

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reminder that it’s okay to take breaks if you need to. it doesn’t matter if there isn’t a reason, just needing some time for you / away from rp is enough. never force yourself. you’re roleplaying for you, not anybody else.

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reminder that your mental health / physical health / work / school / social life should always come before rp. YOU are more important than your drafts. anyone who doesn’t understand that isn’t worth your time. ♡

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reminder that rp isn’t an obligation. take your time. be selective and private if you want to be. breathe. take it one day at a time, one draft at a time. roleplaying isn’t a race. your threads will still be there when you’re ready.