[quote=Innue]
This circles back to player expectation versus reality. Mostly heavily character driven threads just haven't had enough time to grow into being a concept that can work. Additionally, they tend to require a higher number of characters to feel fulfilling. I've found that they tend to need very specific timing with their release; quick enough that the IC people don't disappear, but delayed enough that you have enough interest to make it work. It also comes down to just general GMing. You have to create compelling reasons for characters to go to places other than just 'go do this', otherwise interaction, which is crucial to these types, ends up suffering. This is especially the case in larger word character driven stories where it would be strange to have X character be at Y location, so they are off on their own for now due to their background.Overall, I prefer the character driven threads, they just can be very difficult to execute.
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that's just it, people don't have enough time for heavy character driven rps, we have to work, go to school or take care kids. Real life is more important than telling stories with other people over the internet, which is why story driven rps make it more accessible for players with busy schedules. Also what grabs players is the concept and where you plan on going with the roleplay which is a form of the plot-line development. from my experiances, the most successful rps I have been a part of have always been the ones that have a definite plot direction and work all of the characters into it. Characters are fun to create, but without a goal in mind when it comes to the rp's story then you're basically stuck with a cool character that has nothing to do. Most roleplayers need direction which is where the GM and his co-GMs come in to help guide the story along. a lot of roleplays that I have been a part of that failed was because the story didn't go anywhere and the players had nothing to do. So if you're going to run a roleplay then please set some goals and have your storyline planned out otherwise it will most likely die.