Hostile RP without asking (or at least warning) first seems a bit of a faux pas.

I would say that consideration of other's comfort is most important in interacting with them here. For a lot of people, their characters, their private, secret worlds and stories, are safe, sacred places that they don't necessarily want disturbed out of their plan. You really can throw someone out of the zone with that kind of insulting banter out of nowhere and harsh the mellow. This can be a very meditative experience, if you wish it to be.

so.

If you're going to random RP, please do not start off immediately with insulting/inflammatory/other kinds of "strongly flavored" interactions such as that unless the considered person is the type that is open to that kind of RP. I understand that it adds spontaneity and fun to your world, but consider that for some people, this world is their safe mental place. Their sanctuary. A place where they can be vulnerable and closer to who they truly are inside. Please don't make them feel unsafe here.


Fallen London is a very unique experience. While for you it might be a game you play for fun and giggles (If that is actually the case), consider that for some people, it's much more than that.

Please don't think I'm trying to boss you around or judge you or something, It's just that I have certain feelings I'm trying to put into words about this and only partially succeeding at doing.
edited by Addis Rook on 7/14/2016

[OOC Absimiliard is right, it wasn't meant as a reaction to the player, but in character to the furious prophet. I'll keep in character reactions to the place the forum provides for it next time. My apologies.]

I understand its a bit disconcerting, but you have to admire the quality of the message. I usually send something along the lines of "here's a sack of dead rats. Enjoy"
edited by IgnatuStone on 7/12/2016

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Courtesy is nice and all, but not everyone grows learning and adhering to the same rules of communication that most societies force-feed and deem as normal.

As such, there are people out there that never learn how to be "courteous" or "tactful". And that, is perfectly fine. They shouldn't be shunned or judged because they communicate in a different matter than you or me. Nor should any one be offended by that. If Person A gets his jimmies rustled because Person B didn't say the things he is expected by some to say - Person A should either grow up and understand that people are different, and that difference should be appreciated if not respected or...they should just get a thicker skin (having both is the most desirable of course).

Knowing all that and having my share of experience in matters regarding such (i.e matters on society, communication and so) - that is the main reason why in my previous post I implied that you should just "roll with it" as the best course of action - because this way you avoid disrespecting others that may just want to have fun without harboring any ill-will towards you, you avoid getting offended or "salty" in anyway since this is the most neutral way of interacting, allowing you also to discern if the person is either an "innocent" or a "Bloody B*stard" and in the case that they DO have something bad in mind for you - you rob them out of the pleasure to inact it by not giving them what they expect to provoke (i.e a negative reactions of any sort). In short, it's a win-win way to go.

On a last note regarding the confusion of the "OP's reply being a part of the game" - well, the Prophet dude ain't really at fault for being such a good RP writter. Nor is OP to blame either. It's the interface's fault really. ( Sorry FBG, don't hate me.)

N.B - If someone perceives my wall of text as Ad hominem of any variety, it is not. I didn't write any of it out of anger or any other silly negative emotion. Just wanted to make a point that is also a very valid one in my eyes.

The Furious Prophet, right? I got a message from them a few days ago. I thought it was an official FL account for the Election. I didn't know until now it was another player though. ._.