laekin ([info]laekin) wrote,
@ 2005-08-13 08:19:00
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Onwards and Upwards
Well for the first time in my RP life, which is about 13 years of time, I got kicked off an RPG.

I was told that there were complaints on the way I played my character. This came as a surprise to me because while I knew there were things that needed to be talked about between myself and the mod, I was never told other people had problems.

I wish I had been. I wish that people had come to me, asked questions told me what was bothering them so that it could have been discussed and changes could have been made rather then a sudden final blow up. Maybe conversations could have happened, understanding could have been reached and this wouldn't have needed to happen.

Communication...

It's so very important in this medium. It is vital to any RP and RPG and if anything I just encourage those folks on my FList who play in RPS on line to keep the lines of communication wide open. The thing that bothers me about this situation is there never was any, even when I asked for it. I thought that it was understood that IC was IC, OOC was OOC and if there were questions they would be raised and addressed. I guess I missed something along the way because I thought things were going good.

So...I was told I had to go. So I went.

Do kind of wish I hadn't seen the advertisement for the character being open posted about 90 seconds after I posted my goodbye. I would have liked to have thought I left some good memories behind.

I don't know.

I guess I never did.

[info]sadsadmonkey I know you have Matthew involved in the game but I'm probably going to keep that plot idea. I was looking forward to writing out that idea of mine and since it's not viable for me now I do want to pursue it where I can.

Onwards and Upwards



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[info]datenshiblue
2005-08-13 03:24 pm UTC (link)
sorry you had a bad experience.

communication is good. yes indeed.

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[info]laekin
2005-08-13 03:38 pm UTC (link)
Must try to practice what I preach.

*Goes to corner to kick self*

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[info]datenshiblue
2005-08-13 04:11 pm UTC (link)
*hugs and will not let Lae kick herself*

stop that.

<3

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[info]laekin
2005-08-13 11:17 pm UTC (link)
*Hugs, settles and smooches*

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[info]clachan
2005-08-13 03:29 pm UTC (link)
The fact that this was the first time you got kicked off in 13 years of roleplaying suggests there is something *very* wrong with the communicative skills of others playing the game. >_>

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[info]laekin
2005-08-13 03:39 pm UTC (link)
*Hugs...just....hugs*

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[info]clachan
2005-08-13 03:55 pm UTC (link)
You still generally at the end of your tether with everything??

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[info]laekin
2005-08-13 11:20 pm UTC (link)
It goes in cycles. Right now, things are going okay with Schmoo. He's gotten his first ear infection but he's doing well otherwise. At work, my supervisor ended up quitting so we're once again short a person and it's just...they really do know how to make people feel unappreciated at my job. If it wasn't for the fact that Hubby, Schmoo and I hope to be moving in a year or so I'd actively pursue new employment.

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[info]yourbleepingufo
2005-08-13 10:46 pm UTC (link)
Hi, Fenela here (aka Cameron). I just wanted to say that I was very upset to hear that you had been told to leave the RPG. Personally I'm kind of shocked that there was anything less than glowing reviews for the portrayal of your characters. I always found the way you brought Wilson to life quite inspirational. You're a great writer and there is no doubt in my mind that the RPG will suffer this loss immensely.

You certainly left many, many great memories and you were instrumental in making my first RPing experience so rewarding. Thank you so much.

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[info]laekin
2005-08-13 11:25 pm UTC (link)
Hi there Fenela,

Thank you for stopping by and leaving me this note. I've really been feeling down thinking...well as I said in the post, being told I was ruining the character for people was a blow. Its comforting to know some people enjoyed what I wrote with him.

I didn't realize this was your first RPing experience, I adored your Cameron and your writing was amazing. You are definitely one of the people I'm really going to miss getting to RP and plot with. Please don't be a stranger, I would love to RP and write with you again.

*Grins* Yay...Adam!
*Hugs and best thoughts*

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(Anonymous)
2005-08-14 12:53 am UTC (link)
First time commenting, I'm sorry to see you go. Your portrayal of Wilson was the most interesting part of the game. I found Wilson/Chase fascinating. I also admired your enthusiam for the game.

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[info]laekin
2005-08-14 11:00 pm UTC (link)
Welcome!

Thank you for taking a moment to let me know you enjoyed the stories, I certainly enjoyed writing for him and I had a lot of fun with HouseRPG. I'm going to miss it.

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[info]ladybugkoozl
2005-08-14 10:16 pm UTC (link)
Kat-mun here....I've talked to you about this all ready. But it really does suck and I am sad that it came to this.

The whole situation makes me nervous about people liking my characters and what I am writing about. I know everyone won't like the storylines that I pursue, but I sure as hell hope that people will have the decency to tell me to my face or offer suggestions rather than getting mad and causing a scene. :(

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[info]laekin
2005-08-14 10:59 pm UTC (link)
Hey there!

Yes, see that is the thing that just hurts the worst that I wasn't even given a chance to address specific problems. I asked for a dialogue with the mod and it never happened and then I was told there were other people saying things and I'm just like...'wha huh??'

It's hard to fix something if you don't know it's broken. I don't claim to be perfect, I just wish I'd been given a fair chance.

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[info]jessikins
2005-08-18 07:13 pm UTC (link)
Hey Lae. Audrey-mun here. I'm so glad you are back, but--most of all--I want to apologize for the advertisement so soon after. My line of thinking was that since it was a necessary canon char, we needed to get someone to cover asap. But that doesn't change the fact that it was rude and disrespectful. I apologize.

But I really am glad you're back :D

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[info]laekin
2005-08-18 11:50 pm UTC (link)
Thank you. :)

Things were done with the best of intentions for the RPG as a whole and I understand that. I'm just glad to be back!!!!

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[info]cucumber_k
2005-09-02 02:34 am UTC (link)
Hi, I just wanted to ask you if you guys are ever going to continue The Doll-Degrees of Separation arc. I really loved it and your ending of course left me wanting more, but now I notice it has been quite a while, but I just wanted to know.

Thanks

PS: sorry about your RP

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