07-14-2013, 10:52 PM
So, before I go to bed, I figured I'd hammer this post out and start getting opinions, since this come up rather recently.
Currently, the rules state that any RP is fine so long as everyone is okay with it. Now, we do have a caveat with that in that we request ERP ("erotic" roleplay) and RP with extreme violent imagery to be put into party chat, in order to avoid offending people or swamping them with imagery that they don't want to see.
Here is where things get tricky...where is that line drawn?
We have stated that you can't roll a prostitute/"escort" character because they can serve as ERP magnets. At the same time, we've just kind of allowed people to do pretty risque things in public games of Truth or Dare, or (and I'm sorry Rosencrat for using this as an example, no offense is intended but it's relevant and interesting for discussion) creating lust-inducing potions/drinks. Is this hypocritical? At what point does the RP need to be shuffled into party chat?
Now, for me personally, I don't mind the above so long as it doesn't get into actual sex acts. Similarly, nudity in RP doesn't bother me and I wouldn't urge for party chat until we start delving into loving descriptions of our characters' genitals. That said, I'm not the best barometer for this kind of thing because I am quite difficult to "squick" out and I have a very high tolerance for sexual imagery. Even the things I would urge people to put into party wouldn't phase me, I'd just consider it common courtesy. On the other hand, it has been rightfully pointed out that this isn't for my benefit, it's for the benefit of minors or people that feel uncomfortable around sexual shenanigans.
So, my question to you all: where do you think the lines should be drawn? Do you think we should be more strict on this? Do you think that prostitute/etc. characters should be allowed? Where do you stand on this issue?
Currently, the rules state that any RP is fine so long as everyone is okay with it. Now, we do have a caveat with that in that we request ERP ("erotic" roleplay) and RP with extreme violent imagery to be put into party chat, in order to avoid offending people or swamping them with imagery that they don't want to see.
Here is where things get tricky...where is that line drawn?
We have stated that you can't roll a prostitute/"escort" character because they can serve as ERP magnets. At the same time, we've just kind of allowed people to do pretty risque things in public games of Truth or Dare, or (and I'm sorry Rosencrat for using this as an example, no offense is intended but it's relevant and interesting for discussion) creating lust-inducing potions/drinks. Is this hypocritical? At what point does the RP need to be shuffled into party chat?
Now, for me personally, I don't mind the above so long as it doesn't get into actual sex acts. Similarly, nudity in RP doesn't bother me and I wouldn't urge for party chat until we start delving into loving descriptions of our characters' genitals. That said, I'm not the best barometer for this kind of thing because I am quite difficult to "squick" out and I have a very high tolerance for sexual imagery. Even the things I would urge people to put into party wouldn't phase me, I'd just consider it common courtesy. On the other hand, it has been rightfully pointed out that this isn't for my benefit, it's for the benefit of minors or people that feel uncomfortable around sexual shenanigans.
So, my question to you all: where do you think the lines should be drawn? Do you think we should be more strict on this? Do you think that prostitute/etc. characters should be allowed? Where do you stand on this issue?