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Title: Does an RP having a site make you more or less inclined to join?
Post by: lol_lions on August 08, 2017, 02:19:46 pm
For me, I tend to avoid sited RPs nowadays. Wanted to see if others thought the same.
Title: Re: Does an RP having a site make you more or less inclined to join?
Post by: sanrio on August 08, 2017, 02:33:50 pm
As stated basically everywhere, I don't RP like I used to, nerves got the better of me and now I feel as if my skills aren't worth it. However, I too tend to stray from RP's that require you to join a site. I'm already busy as it is and a site just makes it more inconvenient, and it's a Roleplay, I don't see the need for a site to be perfectly honest.

From past experience, site's can just cause more drama and useless fights that would have been avoided without having one altogether, I'm not saying all roleplays that do use sites are useless, as some groups are very well developed with information and a site is a very good way to keep it all together, but those kind of groups are rare nowadays and from what I've heard most RP's only last a week or two.
If I myself was to create a roleplay, I wouldn't use a site. No need.
Title: Re: Does an RP having a site make you more or less inclined to join?
Post by: VortexAlive on August 08, 2017, 03:26:15 pm
Hmm.. I seem to avoid the ones that require you to sign up to their site. I've no problem with them having one, I just don't think I'd ever be on it, so what would be the point? xD

Though I have seen a couple of sites that were very impressive and those ones did so well that I did feel like joining, I still do. o.o
Title: Re: Does an RP having a site make you more or less inclined to join?
Post by: StarryNights on August 08, 2017, 03:38:09 pm
i highly prefer sited roleplays, mainly because it's so much easier for me to keep track of the ones i'm in, as well as everything happening in them.

i honestly don't really like non-sited roleplays ^^'
Title: Re: Does an RP having a site make you more or less inclined to join?
Post by: Vespian on August 08, 2017, 04:54:41 pm
Vespian will only join a role-play if it has a detailed and organized website.

I've always been nit-picky when it comes to role-plays. For one to have a site pleasing to my eyes is but one of the requirements. I will not join if it's siteless nor will I join if it is sited but it has clearly been hurriedly thrown together with no real care.
I may sound biased and I fully agree, I tend to be when it comes to role-plays and anything having to do with lore as it's a rarity to impress me, but there are times where I will make exceptions.

I've taught myself to code websites sometime last year and while I, by any means, am not a master at it, I do think of myself to be adeptly well.
Websites are a gift that withholds information and important announcements a role-play may have. Having a website, in my opinion, brings that role-play's members closer together as they all come to understand the ins and outs without repetitive questioning. Especially so if the role-play is tied with an intricate plot or dated history.

I've made others websites in the past when they have approached and sought out my knowledge with coding. Wix, proboards, forumotion, webs, weebly, jcink, it matters not. My infamous OCD also plays a role as everything has to be utterly perfect.

To sum it all up, the reasons I prefer websites are...

i. Websites tend to bring a sense of unity to the role-play
ii. They are, or can be, aesthetically pleasing
iii. They hold a lot of information that would, or can, otherwise be asked or met with confusion over and over by users in a siteless role-play

I understand that not every role-play requires a site, i.e. the role-play of a simple wolf pack but the chances of I joining such role-plays are very slim not only because of the lack of a site but because my interests lie towards role-plays with a lot written behind them and more often than not, those role-plays have an assigned site.
Title: Re: Does an RP having a site make you more or less inclined to join?
Post by: turtlies on August 08, 2017, 07:07:29 pm
I definitely prefer sited roleplays. Though I'm alright with joining non-sited roleplays, ones with a site make things much easier. Everything you need to know about the roleplay is contained in a more organized spot instead of having to be shoved messily into one thread, and there's more room to ask questions and learn about the group. When making my own roleplays, having a site is always a must for me, especially when I'm still developing the group, as it gives me more of a chance to brainstorm and write down ideas and fix things as I go along.

However, groups that REQUIRE you to join your site or be active on it... hah, no, that'd probably turn me off from a group altogether.
Title: Re: Does an RP having a site make you more or less inclined to join?
Post by: Wyldercat on August 08, 2017, 10:13:30 pm
It really depends on the site. If it's a well known forum and has good organization I'd certainly prefer that to relying on in-game information only; but if its a shady or unfamiliar website I'm very skeptical to join. I can't really afford to risk any malware or give up personal information to websites I don't know. My opinions aren't really to strong otherwise, as it's been a while since I roleplayed in game at all. I honestly prefer Discord or Skype RPS for the notification convenience.
I do agree that required websites are a bit of a red flag for me, especially if its shady, and I'll tend to stay away from those rps.
Title: Re: Does an RP having a site make you more or less inclined to join?
Post by: Lady_Alizarin on August 08, 2017, 11:39:14 pm
http://imgur.com/a/C9Fzt

 Does this answer your question?

If I'm required to register on a website, I'm more than likely not going to join that group. I don't think roleplay group websites are necessary, because most of the time the roleplay goes inactive in the next couple of days/weeks. Why go through all that trouble of creating a website, require people register, then don't stick with it and go inactive in the next five days? I don't see a point to it. There are some groups that are dedicated, but I still don't feel the need to register for their group RP.

(http://i0.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/000/284/529/e65.gif)
Title: Re: Does an RP having a site make you more or less inclined to join?
Post by: Azurain on August 09, 2017, 12:10:06 am
I actually have mixed feelings about it. On one hand, having a site is neat. Keeps things organized (such as group announcements, site rping if you're not in game, group discussions, art, etc)

But on the other hand, it can just be a chore for people joining. NOt everyone wants to go through that process of joining the rp, then going to a site. If anything, the FH forums would be a good place to set up a group thread for announcements and the like.

Me personally. Would I join a sited rp? Yes. Do I like it? Not all of the time.
Title: Re: Does an RP having a site make you more or less inclined to join?
Post by: Kuri on August 09, 2017, 12:48:35 am
Not if i just want to goof around with randoms for half an hour no.
Title: Re: Does an RP having a site make you more or less inclined to join?
Post by: Morgra on August 09, 2017, 08:04:09 am
I never roleplay anymore, but I do like seeing websites as long as it isn't a requirement to join the website and make an account. I cannot tell you how many random proboards usernames I had all over the place to roleplays that didn't last very long. However, having a website wouldn't be a requirement for me in joining a roleplay, no. It may be nice to have your information all in one place but, to me, and what Azura pointed out, it would be much easier to utilize the forums.

And Lady_Alizarin: Haha, my feelings exactly
Title: Re: Does an RP having a site make you more or less inclined to join?
Post by: G4RG0YLE on August 09, 2017, 10:46:40 am
Considering the limits that the group/character biographies offer, I prefer roleplays to have a site that lets you see the requirements in joining the group or providing intrigued users with more detailed information. Especially with species. Those who run groups of their own self-made species definitely need to provide everyone with as much information as possible, and it's not very tidy to have characters in the groups labelled 'RANKS', 'RULES' and etcetera, especially when members start joining and those characters become separated and just an absolute cluster.
With an aesthetically pleasing website and organised details provided that allure the members further, it's a successful and efficient way to recruit.
Title: Re: Does an RP having a site make you more or less inclined to join?
Post by: lol_lions on August 09, 2017, 01:18:56 pm
Oh, wow. Didn't expect so many points to be brought up here.
I agree that a simple wolf pack lasting only 2 days shouldn't need a site.. but something much more elaborate with lore and maybe even it's own species is deserving of one! Problem is, I haven't seen a scrap of creativity in my ingame time lately, it seems to be all plotless wolf RPs trying to be the next big pack.

Psst, if someone could direct me to a really good plotted RP in my PM's that'd be great, PMs cause I don't wanna stray too far off topic here.
Title: Re: Does an RP having a site make you more or less inclined to join?
Post by: Kastilla on August 09, 2017, 03:51:00 pm
I could only hinder a guess at whether or not it keeps group members sane. Personally, I know that handling an entire forum for a roleplay can drive one mad. Though, being a member of a roleplaying site makes me as a member more active. It gives me a sense of purpose to stick around and make friends.

For me, I like a site that looks like it was taken care of when it was being made and developed. Not some random, pre-made, stuff slapped together with clipart everywhere, I want a site to look as if it was an A+ student's research project. When it all comes down to it, one must ask questions to determine whether or not the site reflects the roleplay. For example, is the roleplay an apocalyptic hierarchy? If so, is the website rugged looking, like a journal that is being continuously written in everyday; recording the sanity of its members. Not sure if this is coming from the imaginative and perfectionist side, but I hope you get the jist of what I am trying to conclude.

Laymen terms: yes, I think it is important and I will 5/10 want to join a roleplay if it includes a DETAILED and INTELLIGENT-ORIENTED site.
Title: Re: Does an RP having a site make you more or less inclined to join?
Post by: WolfQueen on August 09, 2017, 06:12:49 pm
Quote from: lol_lions on August 09, 2017, 01:18:56 pm
Problem is, I haven't seen a scrap of creativity in my ingame time lately, it seems to be all plotless wolf RPs trying to be the next big pack.
You hit the nail on the head right there!
Most of the RPs I see these days are like this and due to past experiences, it really turns me away from roleplaying altogether.

Back on topic, I generally would be attracted to a RP with a site because it provides a sense of community, but not so much if it's a requirement to sign up on a forum. Pretty much like what other people are saying. Forcing people to be active anywhere that's not in-game can kill interest in people.
Title: Re: Does an RP having a site make you more or less inclined to join?
Post by: Carriwitchet on August 09, 2017, 10:49:03 pm
*Shrugs* I'm pretty neutral on the subject. I don't really have a preference. If there's a site, I'll check it out. The reason being that if I join a roleplay, it means you have my interest. Registering is no trouble. If it's siteless, then so be it. With that being said, I'm usually pretty picky with roleplays. I'm usually after creative plots and developed lore. Things that spice up the experience.
Title: Re: Does an RP having a site make you more or less inclined to join?
Post by: Vwang on August 16, 2017, 04:46:28 am
I don't really roleplay that much anymore. But having a site i'm fine with it.
Title: Re: Does an RP having a site make you more or less inclined to join?
Post by: Silvestria on August 16, 2017, 01:55:41 pm
Going along with what some other people have said, I do usually prefer to see a site when I'm looking for a roleplay to join, especially when they are well-made and contain lots of interesting things about the roleplay that you wouldn't be able to fit in a group bio alone. Additionally, having a website allows for a wealth of things to be done such as sharing your written or creative works with your group and them alone and it just allows people to get to know each other better when not in-game.

As for roleplays that require registration, I don't really care. Almost all the roleplays I join require that you join their site wether you can view it or not although I do find websites that force you to join just to see it to be quite annoying.
Title: Re: Does an RP having a site make you more or less inclined to join?
Post by: FlyingGrass on August 17, 2017, 12:08:25 am
I like to look at sites to learn about the pack, but I don't like registering for sites for that's just adding to the amount of passwords I have to remember.
It's a hassle for me to keep track of two forums at once, so I just stick to these forums.

But, I've tried creating my own site before, which I now realise is silly because I wasn't so active in my own pack. Every pack I've made remains empty with the exception of one, the Sentient Nightmares pack, which got one member.
As for the site I tried making, it remained unfinished forever, the only thing that had been worked on being the section containing info about a lab and its procedures, as I was in the process of creating a group of scientists that serve the public by 'upgrading' them.
Title: Re: Does an RP having a site make you more or less inclined to join?
Post by: xClandestinex on August 17, 2017, 12:47:26 am
As long as the rp is active, I don't care if it's sited or not.
Title: Re: Does an RP having a site make you more or less inclined to join?
Post by: Warriorstrike on August 17, 2017, 02:54:08 am
I haven't joined a roleplay group in quite a while, but I'd say that if I were only looking for a casual, spontaneous roleplay, I would be less inclined to join with a website. If it were a group I were to plan to associate myself with at a more frequent amount of time-- something more long-term--, I wouldn't have any problem with a sited rp, as I believe they can be fun and often provide plenty of essential info on the backstory or specific characters. ^^