A roleplayer’s confession

Minuteman75

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Hey gang, to be honest I had been trying this week to get back into roleplay here on this site, having discussed some plans with friends and fellow roleplayers and really appreciate their willingness. In all honesty I have been having a hard time with inspiration to write story posts

Specifically I've been struggling with this repeating feeling that nothing I do here will really matter. I’m truly sorry folks for the delays in replying back in the discussions and story threads but my confidence as a Star Wars roleplayer has really taken a hit recently. But it is my hope that I will get inspiration soon.
 
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Don't stress it, my dude. It happens to everyone. Maybe start off with a smaller focus? Something that's specific to character development or a smaller-scale story.

Doing anything means to some extent you've made a difference in the site's story.

At the end of the day, it comes down to you doing what makes you happy. Take some time and really figure that out. I hope it means I see your name around a lot more, but if it doesn't then we will be here when you're ready!
 

Die Shize

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Hey gang, to be honest I had been trying this week to get back into roleplay here on this site, having discussed some plans with friends and fellow roleplayers and really appreciate their willingness. In all honesty I have been having a hard time with inspiration to write story posts

Specifically I've been struggling with this repeating feeling that nothing I do here will really matters. I’m truly sorry folks for the delays in replying back in the discussions and story threads but my confidence as a Star Wars roleplayer has really taken a hit recently. But it is my hope that I will get inspiration soon.

We've talked before but I think with a setting as big as ours, an entire galaxy, sometimes we might forget that doing anything means doing something. To piggyback off Zay about scope, you could get up to some business with Minerva in just one thread and suddenly you're going places!

Not every impact has to be galaxy-spanning, has to be conquering worlds or creating factions. Two characters sitting in a park, they chat, end thread, and there's a story about how two characters helped make the universe feel that much more alive by simply living.

My own approach to roleplay is mainly 'how can I impact this thread' and not 'how will this thread impact the site'. The former focuses on the game, which is any story and any thread and any player party in it, and builds toward the latter. Don't think too big. When you're ready to write, just write and see where the threads take you!
 

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Honestly, it is just brilliant to see you back on the forum! I've lost count of the number of fun threads we have done over the years, so I am always down to help you get back into the swing of things if I can help at all.

Just let me know what stories you want to tell, and we'll all jump in and help!
 

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We're here to love and support you! <3
This is an issue I've had almost constantly throughout the years so I feel you 100% Getting my adhd diagnosis and receiving treatment/medication for that has made a tremendous difference, could be something like that that you don't even know of is getting in your way. The discord has also been super helpful for keeping me on track and thinking about the site and engaging with the community, and setting swrp as my homepage has helped me as well. I'm still not fully back into the swing of things yet tbh but I feel like I'm making progress.

Anyway, I'm always here to help and support in anyway so feel free to PM me, besides, I don't think we've had the chance to become friends yet!
 
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