#ooc: mun speaks!

[dragonballnewstar]

// I need to practice more..

[theannoyedskittle]

-drowning in cardboard-

[thesweetestsupervillains]

Avoid The Roleplayer Yips!

So here's something that I've dealt with, and talking with friends, they've dealt with, and from what it seems like, it's something that's not really talked about in the wider community.

Now, 'The Yips' is often talked about in terms of sports. It's a mental wall that keeps you from performing at your best; maybe the pressure to perform has gotten to you, maybe you just got back from injury and you're too preoccupied with not getting injured, but whatever it is you're incapable of performing at the level that you were before.

This happens with creative people too. Maybe you're a musician and you can't seem to play the same way you used to. Maybe you're a writer who can't bring yourself to sit down and write like you think you should. Maybe you're an artist and everything you put out looks, to you, like garbage. You're always chasing this feeling, this idea, this thing that you think needs to be true to be great.

And in roleplaying, this happens all the time. You think that you need to put in a lot of effort into your replies, because you want to meet expectations of your partners. You take their replies and you put them in your drafts, and you say 'I'll get to them.' But you don't. Instead they sit there, piling up, like a giant boulder growing heavier by the second. You can't bring yourself to deal with them, because it feels like such a huge ordeal.

And then one of two things happens. You either quit roleplaying entirely, because it's not fun. It's a chore. It's work. Or, you just delete all of them, start fresh, but don't change your behavior and the process starts again. Maybe you decide you need to start fresh on a new blog, and you move from account to account, never finding anything changing.

Look, you don't realize it, but you've already got The Yips. You've fallen into the pit. But don't worry, because there is a way out. But first you need to grasp how it happened.

When everyone starts roleplaying, no one thinks about things like quality or how much they 'need' to write or things like trying to meet other people's expectations. You're having fun. You want to have fun. You're writing, and they're writing, and that's all there is.

But then you start to actually gain understanding; you realize that some people are good writers. You realize that people seem to be putting in effort. You've gained understanding, and in so doing, you've suddenly realized that you might not be as good as others. But, and this is the important part, the only one who cares about this is you. After all, no one was complaining before; the one who has changed is you.

In other words, you're so concerned with meeting ideas of 'quality' and 'living up to expectations' that you end up doing nothing because you're being crushed under the weight of your own expectations.

So, now we know what it is. How do we deal with it?

Well, for one, you need to teach yourself how to get back to basics. Chances are, at no point have any of your partners actually complained about any of the supposedly awful parts of your writing. Thus, we need to see this as a skill, one you're going to work on. It's a habit that you're going to form for yourself.

First, I don't think about roleplaying as writing. Yes, it involves writing. But for me, writing implies a lot of things; writing a novel or a story is work, it requires effort, it's tiring, it's something that contains expectations. Writing is what you do in school, a thing that gets a grade at the end. It's stressful and has pressure associated with it.

But roleplaying is different. I've separated these two things in my mind. I don't go 'I'm going to write today' I go 'I'm going to roleplay.' Roleplaying is a game, it's fun, it's something I do that's entirely separate from writing.

But let's take this a step further.

When I write a response, I don't use drafts. I don't think about it. I just go with my gut. A response for me takes no more than around 5 minutes, maybe 10 if it's really long. And the way I do this is that I read my partner's response, and I just respond, and then I post it.

Now, some people will go but how could you not go back over it and make sure it's perfect and not bad and- No. Stop.

This is the skill you're going to learn. This is the thing you're going to develop. No more overthinking, no more trying to be perfect.

By just going with your gut, by not thinking but feeling your muse, you're training yourself to just respond. It's not work. It's not conscious. It's just something you know how to do. It's not stressful. It's just something that you do.

And this will make your writing easier. You'll stop struggling to 'have muse' because you'll just write. You won't have to think about how to respond, you'll just respond. And more importantly, you'll remove the stress from replying.

Look, it's not going to be easy at first. But the point is that you, the mun, need to form the habits that let roleplaying be fun again. Instead of feeling stressed or anxious, you'll be able to just write and enjoy yourself. It's a skill, one you can develop.

And it begins by taking a step back and changing how you approach your roleplaying. Roleplaying isn't a job. It's not a test. It's not something with serious consequences. So don't approach it the way you approach those things. Retrain yourself to do more roleplaying and less worrying.

[dragonballnewstar]

// Ahaaa....I'm awkwaaarrdd

[luxhavenlight]

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[luhv-always]

Dearest Gentle Reader,

This is to bring to your kind attention that Mun, who is currently on the verge of burning out, is preparing for the MHS Annual State Board Examination 24-25. Mun, being herself, is absolutely hopeless as a multitasker, which once was her special feature if the entire curriculum wasn't considered for one examination itself. Mun is extremely horrible at time management too, and needs to get a hang of her schedule. Mun isn't giving up roleplaying completely, and this is her short break from the adversity of stretching out between time zones to satisfy the momentary hobby. Mun also feels the need to rehab from self-deprecative tendencies such as addiction to hypercortisolism, slight anorexia as well as maladaptive daydreaming tendencies that prove lethal to her mental equilibrium.

Mun, being herself, again, is going to try to be online as much as possible because she loves her fellow roleplayers too much to abandon them even for a short while. Mun will most likely, be active in the timings: 7:00 to 8:30 PM IST / 10:30 to 11:45 PM IST. If possible for any of you fellow roleplayers, Mun would be more than happy to spend that time interacting, roleplaying and simply chatting on the server. Mun's love language is quality time too.

This routine shall go on, from: 4th February 2025 to 23rd February 2024.

Mun will particularly and strictly be inactive completely, or mostly from: 24th February 2025 to 17th March 2025.

As friends and fellow mates in this community, I hope my little time away is considered by all of you. Mun's modded accounts, listed below, will also be active or inactive, during these mentioned periods.

@under0-0s - Tony Stark @romanova-on-the-run - Natalie Romanova @robin-wing-man - Dick Grayson @lukyan-james-barnes - Lukyan Barnes (Already barely active.) @your-darling-gaze - Darling Grace @gwen-stacy-earth616 - Gwen Stacy @decrypt-void - Evelyn Jackson @ivanova-web-droid - Skye Johnson

Hopefully, Mun with be properly able to go through her exams without too much difficulty as well as excel with better grades, and pass out with merit grades. Mun is grateful to be a part of this understanding community.

With love, Raani.

[spidrboots]

uhm hi it's zim from @/spidrboots .tumblr . com uhm . . . sorry for disappearing forever. do u all still think i'm cool or

[dragonballnewstar]

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"It's already summer again? Huh...I should maybe plan a vacation or something....where to?"

// My hands were possesses by an artist better than me and somehow made Ampa look -chefs kiss- I was inspired by @the-demonpr0digyy and their Siren Fu 🙈

[dragonballnewstar]

// Her dad is literally the most mellow guy who plays guitar on a beach. Her mom is extremely easy-going. Unfortunately, she got the genetics from her Grandma to be an anxious mess.

born to be chill, forced to be overthinking and anxious and overwhelmed and restless

[resolutepath]

I did it I got the job!!!! Now that does mean changes around here unfortunately namely cutting down on threads significantly. Asks never bother me because I'll get to them when I get to them but threads will be taking a cull or at least be being put on ice. But I'm excited for this opportunity.

[dreamsofalife]

((You guys would tell me if I was annoying, right? I keep trying to meet new people and it seems like none of them like me and I don't know what I'm doing wrong.))

[dragonballnewstar]

People: 🥴 Top me Daddy

Actual Zamasu can't say a mean word to Grandpa who watches YT

HE OWNED A PIG

y’all ever see a piece of fan content about your favorite character that is so horrifically different from what you personally believe and you just

[discountedmuses]

‼️✨Part 2 is finally here!✨‼️Check your gear and count your credits as we head into the smoke mines of Damien, the metal farms of Pentel, Shachihata's looming office building, and finally, the famous Meat Fountains of Alma! Make sure to click the tab in the link to be among the first to get notified of when we go live March 7th! 👻❌✨

[featherchan]

Before the end of 2024 comes to a close, I would like to thank every one of you. It is an honor to be your mutual, to interact with you, and for some, to be your friend. I look forward to the coming years of writing with you, inspiring each other in our plotting and writing, and fangirling over the fandom that brought us together. Along with our friendship to grow and bloom through these shared experiences.

So, Happy Holidays and Happy New Year to all of you.

Tagging : @champiionic , @coollyinterferes , @goldenthreadstories , @calmlythrilling , @shouga-nai , @strcngered, @starsmuserainbow , @roleplay-abiogenesis2 , @quiet-or-die , @lightcreators , @praeteritus-memories , @multiandmany , @cartoonslackers , @illholy , @eternalstarlights , @cauterisen , @sillymuses , @ridiculed-baker , @merveiilles , @ofaflower , @empathicstars , @marshalforgotten , @aonokumura , @annienne , @arcgeminga , @tsukuharuko , @caelumangeli , @honoosenshi and to all.

[luhv-always]

"मोहब्बत की डोर है अदृश्य, पर उसकी गिरहें आसमानों से गहरी।

हर झोंके में थिरकती, हर तूफान में स्थिर।

यह वो राग है, जो शब्दों के बिना भी सदा सुनाई देता है।"

(The thread of love is unseen, yet its knots run deeper than the skies, It dances with every breeze, It stands still in every storm. It is that melody, ever-heard even without words.)

Member of: " @murde-shaayar-mashwaraah "

"Sometimes I think about how life always seems to follow a certain rhythm, like everything fits into its own pattern. There’s a certain peace in routine—knowing what to expect and how things will unfold. I like the sense of order in the world, the quiet satisfaction of things being where they belong. It’s not about grand gestures or dramatic changes, but rather the small, steady moments that make everything feel right. Things like a good plan coming together, finding the perfect book, or watching a movie I can quote by heart. Life doesn’t need to be flashy, as long as there’s a sense of structure and meaning behind it. I guess I’m someone who finds comfort in the things that make sense, the things that align with how I see the world. I think that makes me more like myself than anything else."

Name: Raani <3

Age: 17, turning 18 soon

Location: India

Interests/Fandoms: Marvel, DC, Sherlock, Formula One, Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Star Wars, Star Trek, Manga, Anime, Hollywood, Sitcoms, House MD, Football, Bookblr.

MOD TO: @miss-girlbossing , @under0-0s , @lukyan-james-barnes , @robin-wing-man , @gwen-stacy-earth616 , @decrypt-void , @ivanova-web-droid , @your-darling-gaze , @the-capsicle-official , @official-inmate-516 , @the-lestappen-lovechild , @ctrl-vc , @romanova-on-the-run , @miss-girlbossing @doctor-rage-monster , @captain-roger-that , @official-eleanor-rigby , @not-sorcerer-supreme .

Music Taste: Olivia Rodrigo, Madison Beer, The Smiths, Lorde, Hozier, The 1975, CAS and Sanam

Friends: @thatone-midgardian , @the1-and-only-peggycarter , @oh-to-be-a-murderer , @randomstuffandfandomstuff , @itzzkaylaa , @insomniac-lifestyle , @not-timothy , @over-bi-the-wayside , @crazyinlovewithmarvel , @sillybigbird .

Favorite Book: A Place Called Here by Cecelia Ahern

Favorite Author: Jane Austen

Favorite Movie: Bringing Up Baby Personality: ISTJ, Hyperfixated on my interests, passionate about everything I do.

Mental Health: ADHD, Anxiety, Maladaptive Dissociation, Mild Anorexia

Inner Child: Charlie Kelmeckis, The Perks of Being a Wallflower.

Sports/Teams: Red Bull-Ferrari (Formula One) supporter, FC Barcelona (Football) Supporter.

Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, French, Spanish.

Skills/Interests: Physics programming nerd, Can play bass and sitar, Writing and Poetry, Cooking and Photography.

[dragonballnewstar]

// It's really Ampa just writing different names and wondering what their Ki would taste like (so essentially her "lamp sources" lolol)

Examples (From her Friends.. all hybrids and this is why Leche's generation was a reset lol)

Zucchi ~ Bold, Warmth that fills your entire body followed by a fruity after-taste (Mostly Saiyan mixed with Kai. Legendary Super Saiyan mutation present.)

Ticho ~ Bold flavor, followed by a sparkling crispness (Saiyan/Kai hybrid and another alien race of "diamond bunnies" with diamond bones and crystal sensors that look like bunny ears)

Hocu ~ Sweet and smooth, yet has a hint of wine sourness. (Majin/Frieza race hybrid with some Kai)

Circe ~ Bitter, almost coffee-like. (Majin/Makaio hybrid)

Kaki & Dia ~ Sour, yet fruity. Warning: Do not consume the twins they are addicting due to their demon/succubus DNA. They will take advantage of you due to the hypnotic effects.

moth girl giggling and blushing kicking her feet in the air writing in a pretty pink journal with a cute glittery pen and when you look at the page its just a bunch of drawings of streetlamps