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Game Discussion / Re: A guide to wolfspeak and why you shouldn't use it
« on: January 07, 2014, 10:54:42 pm »It's not just wolves, oh my god.
I just walked into a large group of lions using adjectives and nouns like 'brute' and 'audits' and 'orbs'.
Also, you know what else shouldn't be used? Talking like the character is in a first-person point of view. I mean, really! First of all, roleplay takes place in third-person point of view and second, it really just confuses me. I can't really explain it further, but it's just a pet-peeve.
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NAME DISCLOSED: I flick my auditories back hearing harsh comments...
Really, now. Are you a robot?
I believe some feel more comfortable writing in first person. Think of it like the variety of writing in books, fanfiction, or other various pieces of literature. Some prefer to write in first person while others prefer third person. Roleplay doesn't solely have to take place in a third-person setting, even if most seem to be more inclined to post in that format. While I can understand if a certain roleplay was limited to one perspective they wouldn't want to see the other, I wouldn't go to the length saying it shouldn't be used altogether in any form no matter if a roleplay approves of it or not. I mean.. I can understand that a Roleplay A would like to stay third person, and I'm fine with that. But saying that Roleplay B who doesn't mind first person shouldn't be allowed to use it at all is a bit harsh.
Just my opinion on that. ^^;
Back on the topic of wolfspeak however, I myself don't personally mind it as long as the roleplay doesn't forbid it ouo I honestly have taken to the use of 'orbs' for eyes, though thats the only word I've really picked up from wolfspeak myself. Even then, I've gotten quite some hate on the fact that I use it every now and then, even if the roleplay I'm in has no rule against the use of wolfspeak. >< Ah well. I can understand the disliking for it, though.