You're definitely not alone, its something that people mention pretty frequently..
You've already hit upon the best advice that I can imagine. Its not competitive, its not sport, and there certainly are no judges waiting to write down a score. Its interactive, and its meant to be fun and enjoyable for those involved. And it is those last two things that should really be the focal point for determining how to respond: fun and enjoyment.Â
People RP in different ways, and characterize their characters in a lot of different ways. Sometimes there's good reason to focus on subtle body language, or on tone of voice, and other descriptions, and these can make for long posts.Â
This does not necessitate a long or wordy post in response, if anything the length of the response should be determined only by your own individual judgement on what you feel like should be expressed.
Sometimes the best, and most meaningful response to a very long post could be immensely short. A nod. A smile. A shrug of the shoulders, or a several word verbal response. There's no need to feel like it should be in some way equal to the one that came before it in detail or length.
No one will look down upon you for writing responses shorter than theirs. Just do what you feel is appropriate, and more importantly, what you feel is fun. In other words: don't worry, be happy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-diB65scQU
Edit: I just want to re-iterate what Warren said. In public, especially, say, QS RP, I tend to keep my emotes much shorter and less flowery. Pretty basic body language, expressions, and short sentences where possible. Sometimes someone asks what is available to order though... then it may get a little bit longer!
You've already hit upon the best advice that I can imagine. Its not competitive, its not sport, and there certainly are no judges waiting to write down a score. Its interactive, and its meant to be fun and enjoyable for those involved. And it is those last two things that should really be the focal point for determining how to respond: fun and enjoyment.Â
People RP in different ways, and characterize their characters in a lot of different ways. Sometimes there's good reason to focus on subtle body language, or on tone of voice, and other descriptions, and these can make for long posts.Â
This does not necessitate a long or wordy post in response, if anything the length of the response should be determined only by your own individual judgement on what you feel like should be expressed.
Sometimes the best, and most meaningful response to a very long post could be immensely short. A nod. A smile. A shrug of the shoulders, or a several word verbal response. There's no need to feel like it should be in some way equal to the one that came before it in detail or length.
No one will look down upon you for writing responses shorter than theirs. Just do what you feel is appropriate, and more importantly, what you feel is fun. In other words: don't worry, be happy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-diB65scQU
Edit: I just want to re-iterate what Warren said. In public, especially, say, QS RP, I tend to keep my emotes much shorter and less flowery. Pretty basic body language, expressions, and short sentences where possible. Sometimes someone asks what is available to order though... then it may get a little bit longer!
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