On being selfish in the name of roleplay

[Peter_Abelard]

One the one hand, it was an egregious dick move. “Hey guys, let’s go have some more fun in this dangerous new place that I really want to explore! Ok we’re here and things are getting messy? Ok bye good luck!”

It was late and I’m sure folks were getting tired and believe me, I really do want to explore that Crypt.

So at the critical moment I dreaded typing out what I typed out. Dreaded guys. Like omg how can I be pissing off these amazing players that I wait all flipping week to play with like this? They’re never going to answer a tell from me again.

But on the other hand I just couldn’t fake it and brush the moment off in the name of play and pretend like it wouldn’t matter to my puppet, because I knew in my storytelling heart exactly what Arryn would do.

So I was selfish in the name of roleplay.

I love playing with you guys, and I’m sorry for jangled feelings at my being selfish. And if there’s a hint of suspicion that I personally feel any of the hurt my character does, well I don’t. He’s only a puppet. My own meta feelings about his story are way more complicated.

Honestly it’s all your fault really. You especially SenorT and Arri. I wouldn’t have known exactly what Arryn would do and could have just joyously carried on thwacking hidden foes dead if it wasn’t for the three months of wonderful and nuanced rp we’ve written together prior to last night.

So anyway what I really wanted to say was I’m sorry for being a selfish jerk. And thank you for indulging me, maybe against your will. And please keep playing with me wherever the authentic story takes us, cause honestly that’s why we’re still in ALFA,isn’t it?

Peace and love my friends. And coffee.

[Rumple C]

...sounds like a story!

[ayergo]

Glad that the world keeps turning and moving in my absence. I'll keep trying to put in interesting things to give the opportunity.

[Senor T]

My suspicion is it being late on top of our desire for a successful trip following a failed one were the primary dynamics in play. As it RP being RP that’s cool, no worries. We’ll take care of it IC. Maybe the company could have a statue like Phalantar!

[Galadorn]

OP = confusing.......

[oldgrayrogue]

IC is IC. PC actions dictated by IC motivations are never "selfish" or dick moves IMO. Did not bother me at all. RP about Arryn's decision afterwards has been fun.

[Wild Wombat]

OP = confusing.......

Okay, I'll translate for you:

If I do dickish things at 4AM, it's not me, it's my PC. Moreover, it is your PCs that are driving my PC to do these things and since you are controlling your PCs, you are the one being an inconsiderate jerk, not me.

Bottom line, if you weren't such a great role player, I would not be a jackass.

...Feel free to let me interpret for you anytime, Peter

Disclaimer: the words written above are intended solely to stir the pot and have no basis in reality as they are the product of a twisted imagination and are not based on any real knowledge of what transpired on Friday night / Saturday morning after the Duergar/Fiend inflicted ass-kicking we got.

[Peter_Abelard]

lol you’re too smart for your own good,WW. I’m tempted to let you play my characters by proxy cause you’d do a better job anyway.

Gods alive I love this place.

[Senor T]

Should I be worried that the carebear is stirring the pot?

[ayergo]