[center] [h1]Greetings! [/h1] I am known as [color=orange]Staryu[/color], or 'Star' for short, and I am looking for people who share the same desire for RP! After spending some time creeping around here, and without much luck, I figured it was time for me to make my own post. So, after this shamefully short introductory paragraph... let us get into the nitty gritty! [/center] [h3]What I am looking for in an RP partner :[/h3] [b]1. Age [/b] When it comes to RP, I prefer mature themes. Will the entire story/plot be centered around mature themes? No. Is that the only thing I am concerned about when it comes to the story? No. Is there a possibility that the story will touch on subjects that may be NSFW? Yes. And do you absolutely need to be [i]at least[/i] over the age of 18 to participate? Also, yes. [b]2. Participation and Activity [/b] When it comes to participating in a story, I am not extremely picky. You can be heavily involved in the plot process, or you can take a back seat and watch the story unfold. All I ask is that you are willing to take charge of your own character. I am used to playing the part of DM, so I am happy to fall into that role if necessary. You are not required to play any additional side characters, but you are also free to do so if that is how you prefer to RP. (Want to be the DM yourself? I'm fine with that, too!) As for the activity... I can be active multiple times a week, if not every day, but I only request that you reply to posts at least once a week. If something comes up and more time is needed, I have no issue with that as long as the inactivity does not become routine. Please, no ghosting... it's not very nice. I'd rather you tell me that you are no longer interested and end things there. [b]3. Roles and Replies [/b] I am looking for someone who prefers to play male roles for couplings. How you identify IRL does not matter to me, but I am most comfortable RPing with male characters, with me being the female, when it comes to a romantic setting. When writing, I will always prefer 3rd person. For posting, I would prefer that you at least write 2-3 detailed paragraphs in each reply. I'm not asking that you write an entire novel, but I also would like to see some effort, creativity, and passion for the story! Though I have no qualms with being the DM, I still want the stories shared between us to be the product of both your efforts and mine. I also prefer it when a character's thoughts, feelings, and actions are communicated in detail. Some situations call for more paragraphs, others do not - it all depends on the context of the story. [h3]What you can expect from me as an RP partner : [/h3] [b]1. Participation and Activity [/b] As I already stated above, I can be very active when it comes to my replies. Most days I am free, and I could even get out multiple replies in one day if I'm lucky, but I would never expect or demand the same from you. As for my participation, I can easily play the role of DM if necessary. [b]2. Roles and Replies [/b] I feel most comfortable playing female characters. When it comes to romantic pairings, I will always prefer a MxF couple, with you as the male and I as the female. If there are going to be any mature themes, I prefer for there to be some progression in the relationship before it occurs; it has to make sense, y'know? My post length can vary depending on the substance of the story, but my posts are often on the long side. I will never reply with less than 2-3 paragraphs. I will always write in 3rd person, and I prefer a detailed writing style. If my character has in-depth thoughts and feelings, you will read them, even if such knowledge remains hidden ICly. With that said... no god-modding! [b]3. OOC [/b] Hey, let's be friends! I am completely comfortable with chatting it up and being friendly - it's best if we're on good terms with each other! However, do be aware that IC =/= OOC. I am not looking for an OOC romantic relationship... only IC ones! [h2]Fandoms and Genres : [/h2] [b]Fandoms[/b] [u]World of Warcraft [/u] - I have only ever RPed original characters, but I am not against canon characters. [u]Lord of the Rings [/u] - I have only ever RPed original characters, but I am not against canon characters. [u]The Elder Scrolls [/u] - I have only ever RPed original characters, but I am not against canon characters. [u]Castlevania [/u] - Vlad x Lisa - Alucard x Greta - Open to OC pairings [u]Gargoyles [/u] - Goliath x Elisa will always be my favorite canon pairing, but I am open to RPing original characters as well. [u]V for Vendetta [/u] - V x Evey, all day 'ery day. [b]Genres[/b] - Fantasy - Medieval - Mythology - Modern World - Sci-fi [b]Pairings[/b] - Royalty x Royalty - Prince/King x Peasant - Queen/Princess x Guard/Peasant - Thief x Guard - Vampire/Werewolf x Peasant/Hunter - Vampire x Werewolf - God/Demi-God x Human - Angel x Demon - Android/AI x Human - Assassin x Target - Beauty x Cursed Beast (No bestiality - think Disney) [b]Themes[/b] - Romance/Fluff (romance will always be involved in my stories... sorry!) - Action/Adventure - Drama/Mystery - Dark/Angst - Apocalyptic/Post-Apocalyptic - Adversity/Suspense - Mature/NSFW [h2]Other Story Ideas[/h2] [hider="Entering Elysium"] [i]Fantasy / Romance[/i] [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r03oJadpOw4]Elysium's Theme[/url] [url=https://artbreeder.b-cdn.net/imgs/814ab42bc8acfc34feb8d185ab1c.jpeg]Main Menu - The Elysium Fields[/url] Year: 2062 Born into a futuristic dystopia, raised in a broken home, and now forced into a dead-end job to make ends meet, Ellie doesn't have much of her life to look forward to. At the age of 26, she lives her life like most in today's society; reclusive, unmotivated, and stagnant within a small, windowless studio apartment. Right when she was beginning to believe that life couldn't get any duller, she saw an advertisement that would change her life forever: Elysium, the most in-depth virtual reality game of the century. Despite a lack of in-game footage, as well as any solid plot or world description, Elysium claims to be the most immersive gaming experience on the virtual market. Powered by a world-renowned AI known as "Atom", which had passed the STT(Standard Turing Test) 5 years prior with flying colors, Elysium promises to be the most realistic and entertaining virtual world to ever grace the human experience. Happy to break the routine chains of monotony, Ellie reserved what little income she could each day. After a few uncomfortable months of saving and skimping, she finally pooled enough money to purchase Elysium, along with its unique, next-generation VR console. Ellie received her purchase within the hour, delivered straight to her door, and after a quick read through the User Instruction Manual, she would plug in the console, lay down comfortably within her bed, and slip the neurofeedback device over her head. It was a simple-looking, silver circlet called "The Crown of Elysium", which was fitted with sensors and electrodes that could easily send and receive information to and from the brain. There was no physical interface, nor any screens to speak of, with the only controls being a single, touch sensitive button on the main console. Once Ellie was ready, she leaned over her bed, reached for the console that sat on the floor, and watched as it whirred to life with the single touch of a button. Immediately, an overlay appeared before her eyes, the images projected directly into her brain, and she watched with eagerness as white text was displayed before her:  [i]> Verifying Elysium System Integrity ... ... ... ... Elysium System Integrity: Stable > Verifying Neurolink System Integrity ... ... ... ... Neurolink System Integrity: Stable > Checking Neurolink Connection Status ... ... ... ... Neurolink Connection Status: Ready > Connecting Neurolink Paths ... ... ... ... Neurolink Connections: Successful > Checking User Status ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...[/i] Ellie blinked a few times, momentarily confused as the ellipses continued to scroll in front of her, but after remembering what she had read in the user manual, she quickly realized that the delay was her own doing. She leaned back into her bed, into the recommended position expressed in the instructions, with her head securely pressed into the pillow and her arms placed comfortably at her sides. Only then would the system continue, automatically sensing when she was ready to proceed. [i]... ... ... ... ... ... User Status: Ready > Preparing to Launch Elysium Server ... ... ... ... Elysium Server Status: Ready > Launching Elysium Server ... Launching in ... 10 ... 9 ... 8 ... [/i] With bated breath, Ellie watched as the numbers counted down before her. She was excited and fearful all at the same time, and she could only hope that Elysium would live up to the massive hype it had garnered. [i]7 ... 6 ... 5 ... 4 ...[/i] It was close now. She could feel it in the tingling numbing of her limbs and the darkness that began to creep within her vision. Her eyes grew tired, her lids heavy, and as the final numbers began to tick off in front of her, she could not resist the temptation to close her eyes. As the view of her bedroom faded, the numbers still rolled. Her body felt frozen, as if she had drifted off to sleep, but her mind was still active and awake.  [i]3 ... 2 ... 1 ... ... ... ... Entering Elysium[/i] [center]------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------[/center] "Entering Elysium" is a fantasy-based plot taking place in virtual reality; an experience so realistic that the user is incapable of discerning between the artificial and natural world. I will be playing the part of Ellie, with your character being a sentient, conscious NPC within the world created by Elysium. Your character can be absolutely anyone, as long as it fits into a D&D-style, fantasy-based world. Want to be a royal prince or venerable hero? Go ahead! Want to be a faithful knight for a prosperous kingdom or a lowly soldier in the kingdom's military? Sure! Want to be a thief, commoner, ranger, sorcerer, or even a non-human race within the D&D universe(Elf, Drow, Orc, Tiefling, Dragonborn, etc.)? Knock yourself out! The vague nature of the Elysium World allows for amazing diversity and flexibility when it comes to the plot and its characters.  [/hider] [center]Please let me know through DMs if any of these fandoms, genres, or pairings catch your fancy, along with a quick introduction of yourself! To add, I prefer to RP through DMs, so keep that in mind. Lastly, thank you for taking the time to read all of this. I hope to hear from you soon! [/center]