Remedy 2 Share Posted August 16, 2023 I don't really believe in word count, anymore. I used to think having a word count really pushed people to post good, hearty posts that their partner could work off of. But I've realized over the years that some people just don't put a lot of filler in their posts. I personally like bigger posts with written out scenes and getting a good feel for the character/atmosphere. But I also understand some people don't like that, or can't accomplish that. So the way I see it anymore is that as long as your partner has something to work off of to give you a post back..no word count needed. 1 Pern's New Era is upon us.. Jcink Premium, 1+ Years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malikgrippen 0 Share Posted September 11, 2023 It can show committment. Shadow Fleet SHADOWFLEET.ORG Shadow Fleet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosee 1 Share Posted September 30, 2023 Not a fan of required word count. I think it can be polite to give your role play partner what they give you, but I also believe in quality over quantity at this point. I'm here to have a fun time, not feel like I have to write a novel every day. Of course, there are times when the muse hits great and I'll type a ton. But I also don't expect people to type a huge amount. As long as I have something to go off of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vindictus II 3 Share Posted November 18, 2023 I would have to agree with many of these members here, as a wodcount is definitely a turnoff for any potential rp site for me. I've tried using it on previous sites I've run, but it never worked well and often turned our to be a disaster in the long run. <center><a href="http://swaurp.jcink.net"><img src="https://img.nickpic.host/5mGCep.png" width="1150" height="350" /></A> [[URL=http://rpg-directory.com/index.php?act=ST&f=284&t=106127]Character Wanted Ad[/URL] |[URL=http://rpg-directory.com/index.php?act=ST&f=286&t=106128]Staff Search[/URL] | [URL=http://rpg-directory.com/index.php?showtopic=106129]Affiliate Request[/URL]] </center> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aztrophel 2 Share Posted November 30, 2023 I am not a fan of word counts. I believe they push potential writers away because even those who feel confident that they are capable of reaching the word count every time without a struggle feel restricted, and those who aren't certain that they can reach it don't feel able to join. I can easily write 500+ words on a post if I want to, but there are times when I drop below that number, and I would prefer a site where I can feel comfortable falling below the word count without having to worry — it would be absurd to be nervous about not hitting the count because I wrote 490 words when that should be considered perfectly acceptable. It should never be about how much you write when it's supposed to be a fun experience. Instead of word counts, I'm much more a fan of stating a site level. For example, listing one's site as being for intermediate to advanced writers. This method doesn't give strict limitations while still setting an expectation for the quality of the writing and giving potential members an indication of what the other writers on the site is like in a way that a strict word count does not. That way, someone can still feel comfortable if the muse only gives them enough to write 300 words for a scene as opposed to 500. ~ ~ Aeipathy: An Ancient Worlds RP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Attatar 2 Share Posted December 11, 2023 Personally, I like to try to match the length of the post that I'm responding to, but as far as other people posting for me, I don't really care how long it is as long as there's something for me to respond to/something to keep the thread moving forward. Overall, I care about quality more than quantity. an 18+ original sci-fi/fantasy rp multiple worlds | magical abilities | open lore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRO Mods 0 Share Posted December 15, 2023 Word counts can have their place. They serve a function of forcing newer writers to add more to their posts so they aren't consistently delivering one sentence responses. However, I am not a huge fan of them as sometimes the perfect reply in the moment is short. As long as everyone is providing enough in their posts to give the other person or people something to work with it is fine. I tend to find Two paragraphs tends to be a pretty solid minimum under normal circumstances and have found that's where rapid fire posting finds its rhythm. On MRO we state that there is no word count. We've seen more issues with players writing several paragraphs with a few hundred words and not saying anything of value that their RP partner could use. Kind of like when an assignment in high school has a word count, students tend to fill with fluff to pad out the length instead of adding actual content. Instead, only our strongest writers have pushed the bounds of short posts on occasion and generally they have worked well, fitting perfectly into the emotional weight of the scene. MRO HOME | RULES | APPLICATION Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rie 4 Share Posted December 22, 2023 As others have mentioned, I also have mixed feelings on word counts. Most of the sites I have played on were considered advanced sites which means excellent grammar and expectations that you would provide more than one line posts that had quality and substance. I've been on sites that ranged from 300-500 word minimums and I personally have been fine. I usually aim for at least 500 words a post as a personal challenge and preference. On the other hand, I also understand that word counts can be a turn off for good writers who are quality RP partners. I've played with many people that have given quality posts that were barely, if even 300 words. That said, I don't really have a preference. I do tend to lean towards at least having a small minimum but do understand why so many are doing away with them now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedPandaBear 11 Share Posted January 29 i think they are fine depending on which site you join and how comfortable you as a member are doing said word count. i personally don't like big word counts, there are some days where i want to post but dont have the energy to type 1000 words. i keep the word count on my site at 100 words, at least that way you can put something out there and keep things going Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint 1 Share Posted March 21 I don't like required word count. I don't think it really pushes me to produce higher-quality work. Perhaps that's the case for some people but I know for me, once I had written what I wanted written, I'd be looking for contractions to un-contract to just hit that word count. 😕 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Witch 0 Share Posted 5 hours ago I used to be all about word count, but that led me down to a really toxic mentality where I would never consider my posts good enough if they were under a thousand words and really pushed myself. I ended up not having fun RPing anymore because of it and stopped doing forum RP for a long time. My current mentality about it is that to me RP is a hobby; I'm not here to write novels or to compete with anyone (not even myself). Sometimes I'll write a really long flowery post and sometimes I'll write something short and simple, and as long as the post gives my RP partner something to work with and reply to, I think that that's okay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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