forum Self-Insert: RP with a character based off of yourself? // A random, terribly chaotic idea // CLOSED for now
Started by @Kevin-Arthur-is-Gentleman
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@Kevin-Arthur-is-Gentleman

In celebrating my return from an unplanned, lengthy hiatus, I have decided to try something new, RP-wise.

What if we did an RP where the characters in the RP are more or less loosely based off of ourselves? It doesn't have to be you, but it is based off of you. For example, you might make a character who looks somewhat like you and has the same vibe as you, but they have a totally different name, are a few years younger (or older), and perhaps have a few other little tweaks and altercations. Maybe they're a different gender than you altogether. Really, it's whatever you want to do. The idea is just that the character is inspired by yourself, based off of you. Sort of a slightly altered self-insert.

I have no idea if anybody is actually interested in doing this. It might be an awful idea; I'm not quite sure. It just occurred to me, quite randomly, and I thought it might be something a little different.

There will be a limit to how many people can join; I don't want it to be overwhelming. Right now, I'm thinking maybe 4 people, including myself. I'd like to do perhaps a sci-fi/post-apocalyptic type thing? I'd like the opinions of anyone who'd like to join as well. We can discuss more if people respond to this.

@ElderGodSwimwithGamers group

Hello! I don't believe we've interacted directly before, but I find this to be very interesting. I enjoy doing roleplay with subjects that are usually looked down on, such as self-inserts or Mary Sues. After all, when done well they can be just as enjoyable as any other form
Is it alright if I join, or would you like a writing sample?

@Kevin-Arthur-is-Gentleman

By all means, you're welcome to join! I don't think I've ever roleplayed with you, but I remember seeing you around the roleplay forums before I vanished from my old account; you're a good roleplayer from what I can recall seeing, so you're absolutely welcome to join. And yes, this is definitely against the rules of most RPs and writing in general, but… ah… what fun are rules if they aren't occasionally broken?

@Kevin-Arthur-is-Gentleman

You're welcome, my friend!

Do either of you have an opinion on the plot idea? I suggested something sci-fi or post-apocalyptic, but it could be anything from modern-realistic to something crazy, really. Depending on what sounds the most appealing to everyone.

Also, with the characters being based off of ourselves, do we want to do sign-ups at all or just jump in, acknowledging the character's personalities/appearances/etc. in-roleplay?

@ElderGodSwimwithGamers group

I think post-apocalyptic would be quite interesting. I've seen it a bit more on the sight, but I've never dabbled in it myself and I think it could be fun.
I myself am partial to character sheets if only to keep myself in check and have a place to refer to when unsure of an aspect of the character, but since these characters are to be loosely based off ourselves I am fine without them.

@Kevin-Arthur-is-Gentleman

Alright; I'll gather everyone else's opinions as well and we'll decide where to go from there. I'm not sure how many people will join, but I expect we'll start this later tonight or tomorrow if at all possible.

@Jules_ group

May I join? I haven't been in any actual RPs on this platform yet, but I'd like to give it a shot if you'll have me! Very interesting idea btw

@Jules_ group

I like having character sheets just for the sake of remembering which character is which and to get an image of them in my head, and post-apocalyptic sounds good to me!
Sorry if my responses are a bit spaced out at first, my classes just got moved around (and I have more now) so I have to figure out my schedule again. I'm active mornings, sometimes evenings, and occasionally afternoons, but I can find mini gaps in the day to come on too. (PST) :)

@EtherealDreamer

I also agree on having character sheets, even though the characters are based on ourselves, I think it'd be beneficial for the other roleplayers, to visualize and get to know my character. I also think post-apocalyptic is a fantastic idea, as it can combine drama, sci-fi and a lil' bit of slice of life :)

(also im on most mornings from 7:30AM to about 2:00PM, and sometimes from 4-7PM {eastern time} )

@Kevin-Arthur-is-Gentleman

Alright, excellent. Yes, you guys are more than welcome to join. I'm on sporadically throughout the day, generally before 5:00 PM [EST] and after about 11:00 PM [EST]. I can be on as early as 8:00 AM, but again, it's really sporadic. I'm usually not online on Sundays and today through next week I'll be slightly inactive simply due to finals, but once that's over with we shouldn't have anything to worry about.

@Kevin-Arthur-is-Gentleman

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@Altar_Ego group

Here's my character sheet ^J^

Name- Ali(AH-lee)
Nickname(s)- Clamdigger, Clammy
Age- 14
Gender/Pronouns- Genderfluid, usually uses he/they
Sexuality- Panromantic, pansexual, lithromantic, polyamorus
Personality- a bit shy when meeting new people, but very extroverted and dramatic when they get warmed up to them. She is very possesive over xirs friends(they always feel like their friends will leave them for someone else), but tries not to show it because he doesn't want to be toxic. Xe is generally nice to everyone, even people they don't like. She also has slight anger problems and sometimes just gets the urge to punch things. Or cry, but crying in public is against the rules.
Backstory- Ali was born into a middle class family who wnted her to rise above and beyond. He was taught how to read when he was 2 and a half, and was enrolled in expensive private schools. If he fell behind in school, they were punished by not being allowed to eat. Luckily, her younger siblings would sneak food up to them when that happened. When Ali was 12, xe ran away from home with her siblings, and wound up living in an orphanage with about 17 other kids.
Appearance- Ali has very straight hair that goes halfway down his torso. Her hair is dyed gradient royal purple to neon pastel pink with light brown roots. They have blue-grey eyes and a slightly upturned, rounded nose. Xe is 5'7 1/2 in height. His skin is slightly tan, and they have slight scarring all over her knees and bruising over xirs wrists.
Clothing- black high-waisted jean shorts, black and white striped thigh socks, black, slightly heeled, fur-lined boots, a black cropped sweater, an oversized black hoodie. They also wear differnt colored pronoun braclets depending on what he's feeling.(pink-she/her, green-xe/xir, blue-he/him, purple-they/them, orange-it/its)
Inventory- a binder stuffed full of paper, three pencils, some extra paper, a pencil sharpener, a copy of 'The Faerie Queene', and three wooden knives he made in woodworking class
Likes- books, fanfiction, cats, blood, being included in a group, cookies
Dislikes- large bodies of water, spicy things, fish, yelling and arguing
Strengths- Ali is a very good liar and she's very good with a sword. She's also a very fast runner and can go for a long time without food or water.
Weaknesses- Ali is actually very sensetive, just very good at hiding it. She's not very flexible, and doesn't have very good stamina.
Skills- lying, swordfighting, archery, writing/coming up with stories
Fears- being alone, failure, drowning, being molested, fish
Extra/Other- Ali's siblings are named Damien, Bee, and Merri, Damien and Merri are twins.