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A tip for making it easier to RP "adult" scenes...

---First, this post is for the ADULTS in the RPC -- if you're a minor, do not interact. And obviously, this content won't apply to everyone. If you only have "well ACTUALLY" comments, please don't engage.---

Write with the spirit of "Yes, And!" rather than the spirit of "....yeah" unless you want your post to read as "Yeah.... End."

I am not talking about 'cybering' (still a word, right?) in this post.

I'm talking about RP as a written storytelling game, where the primary objective is to explore the story, characters, or world, for their own sake, and love scenes happen to be in it.

I'm also not saying your character can't be a bottom, or a passive (but still consenting & enthusiastic, unless the muns have chatted out and agreed on a different dynamic ofc) participant--this is about writers. Not the character.

Take it with a grain of salt, though; just because I think it's a tip doesn't mean it will be useful or even remotely accurate for everyone. I'm aroace and writing any kind of smut is a significant challenge for me. I do it because oftentimes it adds something significant to the plot by showing a new aspect of the characters, changing the nature or depth of their relationship, affirming some part of their story, departing from something else, et cetera. I also do it because if it's something a writing partner likes to focus on then I am happy to oblige, since I want them to enjoy the RP as much as I do. It's okay if we like different aspects of the game, if I enjoy action moments more and they like #EggplantEmoji moments more. I don't actively dislike writing the love scenes, especially when it is a major pivotal moment for the muses...

But it's still a challenge. All the more so if someone suddenly starts writing passively.

Remember, in general, RP is like improv: it's "yes! and--" not "...yeah."

React to a reply and add to the moment. Give your partner something to go off of. And again, it's okay for the character to be passive in the bedroom, of course, some characters are, some people are. It takes all types, that's valid. But you, as a writing partner, should not be passive. Don't leave all forward motion up to the other person to manage. Put hooks in your post, something for your writing partner to grab onto and use, something for them to build off of so they aren't just winging it alone.

Hooks are some sort of indication from one mun to another, of where the other writer should pick up in their reply, something for their character to notice, do, or change--like if you throw a ball back to someone in a game of catch. It's hard to keep playing if someone throws you the ball, you catch it, aaaaaand then you just stand there with it.

Find a way to show more about your character than just them catching the ball and holding it. Yes, And that shit.

Show your character reacting to the thing that is happening--that's the easy part that most people do just fine. Maybe the muse is loving it, maybe they're annoyed, maybe they're a little bored, maybe they're in a giggly/bratty mood, maybe they want to be ridiculously affectionate, maybe they're suddenly like mentally ALIVE with thoughts about Jaegers bc the characters watched Pacific Rim together yesterday and the mind works in mysterious ways. It could be anything. Whatever feels right, show their reaction, but don't stop there, because the reaction isn't the hook. The hook is what comes with the reaction: for example, that they seem to want x thing, be struggling with Y thing, intend to Z, etc. It's something for your writing partner to see and be like "oh hey I can work with that!"

It doesn't have to be blatantly stated--you can work it into your narrative, showing rather than telling. The narrative you write up is absolutely fuel for your partner to go off of. Do something more than just state that yeah your muse likes the thing, if you want the scene to flow more easily for both of you. Yes, it's a lot easier to just react to things being "done" to your character, but that is... really not rewarding to the other person in many cases, who may end up feeling they're doing all the writing work.

Give your partner something to work with or react to--even something as small as say, your character digging their nails in maybe legit too hard, or starting to say something and can't because they are too busy gasping, or maybe they wiggle a little because they're uncomfortable--something is digging into their back, their hips aren't at a great angle for them, etc. Whether your hook involves them speaking, moving, or anything else, as long as it is a hook for the other writer to respond to? It will probably help the writing flow so much, and the scene will certainly read better later, showing both characters having agency and energy and interest.

To really simplify it: the hook is the combination of a character reaction and what comes after said reaction; it's a guide for the energy of the scene to keep flowing, so it doesn't just stop. It's you using your energy to throw the ball back so your partner doesn't have to spend more of theirs by walking over to you, taking the ball, walking back to their spot, and throwing it again, only to rinse and repeat. They will burn out a lot faster than you if this is the only way the game gets played.

And yes, of course, your writing partner should ask if they're unsure what kind of reply you want them to give, where you want to go from here, et cetera... but at the same time, you should also do what you can to be a good writing partner first, without putting your friend into an awkward position.

No one has to be perfect! Just try your best for good RP with smutty scenes... every hook you add is like adding lube (to the uh, writing energy engine!) to make sure nothing just suddenly sticks and comes to a stop. You want to keep things flowing? Use lube/hooks!

Examples (obviously very stripped down and cut and dry for both of these, but I have babbled enough and hopefully this helps)--

"Georgia Swanbell whines and bites the back of her hand as Sarah's [x] does [y] so beautifully." <- if the post ends here, yeah that shows that Georgia Swanbell is having a great time, but there's not much for Sarah's mun to work with.

vs:

"Georgia Swanbell whines and bites the back of her hand as Sarah's [x] so beautifully [y's] her; this is what she has been hoping for all along, craving. Needing more of this, she tugs Sarah in closer--maybe too close, the angle is a little awkward now, but she just needs her to be here, always here." <- If the post ends here, sure it's maybe still a little passive because Georgia didn't take any major actions, but that's okay, not all posts will need those! It's still got a hook: whatever Sarah was doing, she just got pulled into a slightly different position by her enthusiastic lover and now she needs to deal with that/react to that. You have thrown the ball back to Sarah's mun.

Their character was doing something to yours, and in return, now your character has done something to theirs.

Hooks don't have to be massive. They don't have to derail anything. You're just throwing the ball back, making sure the game is about both of your characters and that your writing partner doesn't have to do extra work while you do significantly less.

Good luck, and happy filthing! (Definitely a real word.)

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Sorry for being so inactive

I'm mostly okay, but I'm just in a bogged down headspace. I've been trying to make changes in my life, and I've been distracted with grinding in Persona 3 FES. I want to be here and have fun, but the inspiration just isn't coming to me. Impostor Syndrome is also keeping me down. I'd like to get back into the swing of things, but I'm not sure how yet.

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Sorry for being so inactive

I'm mostly okay, but I'm just in a bogged down headspace. I've been trying to make changes in my life, and I've been distracted with grinding in Persona 3 FES. I want to be here and have fun, but the inspiration just isn't coming to me. Impostor Syndrome is also keeping me down. I'd like to get back into the swing of things, but I'm not sure how yet.

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The last time I tried an April Fool's gag on here, I pissed some whiny dude off. Hehe~

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"You have a crush on Sebastian,don't you?"

//Not sure who you're referring to lol. If it's Katsu, he's on this blog: @katsu-at-the-bottom orrrrrr his sin blog @katsu-wants-your-bottom

//If it's someone else I've played, send your ask again and let me know! Thanks

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(For Valentines Day - for Katsu!) "Happy Valentines Day, dude! That date of yours still on the table? Either way, I got you a gift!"

"Haha, that's a cute lil' dino! I'mma put this on my amp next gig and then keep it on my desk! Thank ya so much, Ryuji~!" He pulled the fellow blonde in for a rough but loving hug and kissed his cheek.

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What do you guys think about a new female OC? 👀

With guns too?

Her name will be Sofia Vargas. Just need to write up a bio.

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What do you guys think about a new female OC? 👀

With guns too?

Her name will be Sofia Vargas. Just need to write up a bio.

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What do you guys think about a new female OC? 👀

With guns too?

Her name will be Sofia Vargas. Just need to write up a bio.

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"Pretty good so far~"

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"STOP TOUCHING ME!"

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I bet you're a blast at parties

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Completely baffling to me the idea that anyone can read the latest chainsaw man chapters and NOT think this is some of the sickest shit ever put to paper.

if you cant handle fujimoto at his extremely uncomfortable back alley handjob you dont deserve him at his chainsaw motorcycle

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Fhulhuse? More like Fhul of shit