forum Self-Insert: RP with a character based off of yourself? // A random, terribly chaotic idea // CLOSED for now
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@Kevin-Arthur-is-Gentleman

In celebrating my return from an unplanned, lengthy hiatus, I have decided to try something new, RP-wise.

What if we did an RP where the characters in the RP are more or less loosely based off of ourselves? It doesn't have to be you, but it is based off of you. For example, you might make a character who looks somewhat like you and has the same vibe as you, but they have a totally different name, are a few years younger (or older), and perhaps have a few other little tweaks and altercations. Maybe they're a different gender than you altogether. Really, it's whatever you want to do. The idea is just that the character is inspired by yourself, based off of you. Sort of a slightly altered self-insert.

I have no idea if anybody is actually interested in doing this. It might be an awful idea; I'm not quite sure. It just occurred to me, quite randomly, and I thought it might be something a little different.

There will be a limit to how many people can join; I don't want it to be overwhelming. Right now, I'm thinking maybe 4 people, including myself. I'd like to do perhaps a sci-fi/post-apocalyptic type thing? I'd like the opinions of anyone who'd like to join as well. We can discuss more if people respond to this.

@ElderGodSwimwithGamers group

Hello! I don't believe we've interacted directly before, but I find this to be very interesting. I enjoy doing roleplay with subjects that are usually looked down on, such as self-inserts or Mary Sues. After all, when done well they can be just as enjoyable as any other form
Is it alright if I join, or would you like a writing sample?

@Kevin-Arthur-is-Gentleman

By all means, you're welcome to join! I don't think I've ever roleplayed with you, but I remember seeing you around the roleplay forums before I vanished from my old account; you're a good roleplayer from what I can recall seeing, so you're absolutely welcome to join. And yes, this is definitely against the rules of most RPs and writing in general, but… ah… what fun are rules if they aren't occasionally broken?

@Kevin-Arthur-is-Gentleman

You're welcome, my friend!

Do either of you have an opinion on the plot idea? I suggested something sci-fi or post-apocalyptic, but it could be anything from modern-realistic to something crazy, really. Depending on what sounds the most appealing to everyone.

Also, with the characters being based off of ourselves, do we want to do sign-ups at all or just jump in, acknowledging the character's personalities/appearances/etc. in-roleplay?

@ElderGodSwimwithGamers group

I think post-apocalyptic would be quite interesting. I've seen it a bit more on the sight, but I've never dabbled in it myself and I think it could be fun.
I myself am partial to character sheets if only to keep myself in check and have a place to refer to when unsure of an aspect of the character, but since these characters are to be loosely based off ourselves I am fine without them.

@Kevin-Arthur-is-Gentleman

Alright; I'll gather everyone else's opinions as well and we'll decide where to go from there. I'm not sure how many people will join, but I expect we'll start this later tonight or tomorrow if at all possible.

@Jules_ group

May I join? I haven't been in any actual RPs on this platform yet, but I'd like to give it a shot if you'll have me! Very interesting idea btw

@Jules_ group

I like having character sheets just for the sake of remembering which character is which and to get an image of them in my head, and post-apocalyptic sounds good to me!
Sorry if my responses are a bit spaced out at first, my classes just got moved around (and I have more now) so I have to figure out my schedule again. I'm active mornings, sometimes evenings, and occasionally afternoons, but I can find mini gaps in the day to come on too. (PST) :)

@EtherealDreamer

I also agree on having character sheets, even though the characters are based on ourselves, I think it'd be beneficial for the other roleplayers, to visualize and get to know my character. I also think post-apocalyptic is a fantastic idea, as it can combine drama, sci-fi and a lil' bit of slice of life :)

(also im on most mornings from 7:30AM to about 2:00PM, and sometimes from 4-7PM {eastern time} )

@Kevin-Arthur-is-Gentleman

Alright, excellent. Yes, you guys are more than welcome to join. I'm on sporadically throughout the day, generally before 5:00 PM [EST] and after about 11:00 PM [EST]. I can be on as early as 8:00 AM, but again, it's really sporadic. I'm usually not online on Sundays and today through next week I'll be slightly inactive simply due to finals, but once that's over with we shouldn't have anything to worry about.

@Kevin-Arthur-is-Gentleman

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@Altar_Ego group

Here's my character sheet ^J^

Name- Ali(AH-lee)
Nickname(s)- Clamdigger, Clammy
Age- 14
Gender/Pronouns- Genderfluid, usually uses he/they
Sexuality- Panromantic, pansexual, lithromantic, polyamorus
Personality- a bit shy when meeting new people, but very extroverted and dramatic when they get warmed up to them. She is very possesive over xirs friends(they always feel like their friends will leave them for someone else), but tries not to show it because he doesn't want to be toxic. Xe is generally nice to everyone, even people they don't like. She also has slight anger problems and sometimes just gets the urge to punch things. Or cry, but crying in public is against the rules.
Backstory- Ali was born into a middle class family who wnted her to rise above and beyond. He was taught how to read when he was 2 and a half, and was enrolled in expensive private schools. If he fell behind in school, they were punished by not being allowed to eat. Luckily, her younger siblings would sneak food up to them when that happened. When Ali was 12, xe ran away from home with her siblings, and wound up living in an orphanage with about 17 other kids.
Appearance- Ali has very straight hair that goes halfway down his torso. Her hair is dyed gradient royal purple to neon pastel pink with light brown roots. They have blue-grey eyes and a slightly upturned, rounded nose. Xe is 5'7 1/2 in height. His skin is slightly tan, and they have slight scarring all over her knees and bruising over xirs wrists.
Clothing- black high-waisted jean shorts, black and white striped thigh socks, black, slightly heeled, fur-lined boots, a black cropped sweater, an oversized black hoodie. They also wear differnt colored pronoun braclets depending on what he's feeling.(pink-she/her, green-xe/xir, blue-he/him, purple-they/them, orange-it/its)
Inventory- a binder stuffed full of paper, three pencils, some extra paper, a pencil sharpener, a copy of 'The Faerie Queene', and three wooden knives he made in woodworking class
Likes- books, fanfiction, cats, blood, being included in a group, cookies
Dislikes- large bodies of water, spicy things, fish, yelling and arguing
Strengths- Ali is a very good liar and she's very good with a sword. She's also a very fast runner and can go for a long time without food or water.
Weaknesses- Ali is actually very sensetive, just very good at hiding it. She's not very flexible, and doesn't have very good stamina.
Skills- lying, swordfighting, archery, writing/coming up with stories
Fears- being alone, failure, drowning, being molested, fish
Extra/Other- Ali's siblings are named Damien, Bee, and Merri, Damien and Merri are twins.

@Kevin-Arthur-is-Gentleman

Name-
Mattias Arthur Scott

Nicknames-
He goes by his first, middle, or last name; doesn't always matter to him, though generally Arthur is preferred. He doesn't like shortened versions of his first or middle name, though (I.e., Matt or Art/Artie).

Age-
18 y/o

Gender/Pronouns-
Male; he/him

Sexuality-
demi-hetero

Personality-
Arthur is a quiet soul when you first meet him, courteous but distant. He often seems a bit preoccupied, as if his mind is elsewhere. He is fairly intelligent and clever in some ways, slightly dense in others. In general, he can be a bit scattered or forgetful, but when it comes down to it, he has a plan for almost anything and everything. Whether it's because he's naturally inclined to think strategically, simply an overthinker who analyzes every possible way for things to go wrong, or a combination of the two, we don't know.

His quiet nature and generally kind behavior occasionally leads people to assume he is timid or a pushover; this… couldn't be more inaccurate. He is more patient than is often necessary, but he doesn't take abuse from anyone and is highly protective of the people he considers his friends. (It's worth noting that, although he does make a point to be nice to everyone, there are very few he'd dare call his friends.) He is not afraid of confrontation when it's necessary, and he will call people out when he perceives them to be in the wrong.

Though he does consider the feelings and needs of others, at the end of the day, his own morality and sense of justice is more important to him. He will do what he believes to be right, regardless of what others say to him. This works as both a negative and a positive, since he can sometimes be stubborn and set in his ways, refusing to accept a viewpoint that clashes with his own internal moral compass. He can also become annoyingly fixated on what is logical and rational, sometimes ignoring the emotions of himself and others in order to reach the most "sensible" solution. That said, he is incredibly loyal and makes a point to be honest.

He enjoys things that are usually considered aesthetically pleasing, like flowers, stars, beautiful scenery, etc.

Backstory-
[I'll add this.]

Appearance-
Approximately 5'11" tall, with a rather lanky, even wiry build. He's skinny, but more solid than he appears. He has wavy, dark golden-blond hair, generally styled in a subtle undercut-fade, though it appears a bit grown out at the moment. Fair skin. His eyes are dark blue, even grey. His facial features are soft, giving him a young, somewhat innocent appearance that is offset by a prominent burn scar running along the left side of his jaw, extending down onto his neck and shoulder and even to his left arm. He does have a little bit of facial hair, but its too blond to actually be visible most of the time since it isn't very thick. He has nimble hands with slightly crooked fingers.

Clothing-
He always wears a pair of thick-framed, rectangular black glasses, often on the end of his nose (he has an odd habit of peering over them like some kind of grandpa). For clothing, he often springs for darker or more neutral colors, specifically dark greys, greens, and browns. Generally, he can be seen wearing light-grey, baggy cargo pants, a pair of scuffed up black combat boots, and a black tank beneath a dark green flannel jacket. He wears a little black ring on his left hand, middle finger; it looks like some kind of punk-emo accessory, because it has three little spikes on it, but it's actually for self-defensive purposes.

Inventory-
Arthur carries lots of things in his pockets. A pocket knife, a set of pliers (also with its own knife), pepper-spray, and usually hand-sanitizer. He also has a pistol (which he carries open-carry).

Likes-
Learning new things. Books. The night sky, specifically when stars are visible. Flowers, specifically roses, specifically red, white, or pink roses. Animals, especially cats. Sunrises/sunsets. Caffeine. Action figures. Just nerdy things in general, tbh. Self-defense/Martial Arts. All things Japan.

Dislikes-
Unnecessarily aggressive people. People who manipulate others. Two-faced people, inauthentic people, and liars. Being put on the spot. Too many questions. Hot weather. Himself, though it fluctuates.

Strengths-
Honest, loyal, dependable, intelligent, clever/witty, planning/strategic, can be sort of charismatic when he wants to be (though it's odd because he's still simultaneously awkward somehow? weirdo), independent, generally doesn't care what other people think of him, determined, generally empathetic/sympathetic (but can be insensitive).

Weaknesses-
Stubborn (does what he wants in the end, honestly), easily distracted, uncomfortable in scenarios where he has no plan of action, can't lie to save his life, sometimes insensitive/annoyed by overly emotional behavior, "sometimes the end can justify the means."

Skills-
Knows some martial arts, can speak some Japanese (not fluent, but he's trying), can draw, can write, actually a pretty good dancer too.

Fears-
Fire, large bodies of water (the boy can't swim, okay?), flying insects.

Extra/Other-

@EtherealDreamer

Name- 𝐀𝐫𝐢 𝐕𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥
Nickname(s)- uhm none?
Age- 16
Gender/Pronouns- genderfluid, they/them
Sexuality- uhm lesbian (likes girls)
Personality- likes calming things and can be rude, but once they open up its like they're a whole new person
Backstory- They were abused by their biological mom, then moved in with their dad and stepmom, their stepmom emotionally abuses them-
Appearance- https://i.ibb.co/gdsbf8C/4e8982a0c1cba2f8cc9b41d8d52422cb.jpg
Clothing- soft grunge, usually black but sometimes other, pastel colors
Inventory- (Anything they carry with them regularly?)
Likes- reading, drawing
Dislikes- loud noises
Strengths- smart and descriptive
Weaknesses- very airheaded sometimes
Skills- drawing, reading, thats about it lol
Fears- being forgotten, heights
Extra/Other- none

@ElderGodSwimwithGamers group

Name-
Corbin Douglas

Nickname(s)-
Cor, Corrie

Age-
18, though he doesn't feel like it most times

Gender/Pronouns-
Genderfluid, he/they/she (non rotating)

Sexuality-
Bisexual, potentially on the ace spectrum

Personality-
Corbin is an oxymoron, in excess. He has a hard time talking to people and starting conversations, but he loves to gush about topics he knows about, from hyper-fixations to his past trauma to people he's just met. She's very closed off on the inside, but he makes jokes and has many people he talks to. He worries about what everyone thinks of him, but he also will say or do almost anything for any bit of attention he could get.

Backstory-
Corbin had a rough upbringing. His duality can be seen as something he inherited from his parents. Everything was a double standard: come to us for help with your mental health, but ignore your mental health to get your work done. Corbin raising his voice was him yelling, but when his parents did it was him misinterpreting them. It led to many problems for him in the long run, such as doubting himself in everything, especially in social interactions.

Appearance- (Please be descriptive)
Corbin is about 5'11", with dyed cornflower blue hair in an under-shave cut. His eyes are a technical hazel, often showing more as either green, grey, or blue. He has slight curves that he tries to hide with his clothes and binder, which he was only able to buy after he moved out. He's… pale. Very, very pale, with freckles that show in the summer.

Clothing-
Corbin's outfit is a grey short-sleeved sweater under a black leather jacket with a beaded eagle on the back. He also has deep blue bell-bottom jeans and mauve, beat-up converse on. He also has his binder and thick glasses with golden frames.

Inventory- (Anything they carry with them regularly?)
Sketchbooks. Lots of sketchbooks, and pencils, as well as other drawing essentials. He also has a stiletto knife he got from his younger brother's friend and stim toys for various undiagnosed mental illnesses, including rings and chews.

Likes-
Corbin enjoys reading, but oftentimes trying to read a new book is too slow to keep up with his need for new information, and trying to read old books is hard due to his recall of the plots. So, he writes and draws as well to sustain his need for these things. He also enjoys sugar, and most animals in the feline and canine groups.

Dislikes-
Loud, sudden noises, being alone for too long, and buzzing noises. They bother him to no end.

Strengths-
Corbin is highly loyal to his friends, and is oftentimes willing to get hurt to keep them safe. Also seen as an 'outside the box' thinker, but he will explain that that is just how he always thinks.

Weaknesses-
He has a hard time doing actual work due to previously mentioned mental illnesses. He often has a hard time simply being able to wake himself up in the morning. He can also fluctuate from overconfident to underconfident very easily.

Skills-
Corbin went through many phases of things to hyperfocus on, including survival, sewing, baking, and various other tasks. Took some martial arts but lost all confidence in his skills after an incident in middle school. Knows very little Spanish and Japanese from self-teaching, but will not attempt to communicate in these ways.

Fears-
The dark (often experiences near hallucinations and waking nightmares), spiders, and touching filth

Extra/Other-

@Simon-Says

Name- Ticket Augustus Sprout

Nickname(s)- Tic, Gus, Baby Bitch (don't ask)

Age- 16

Gender/Pronouns- Nonbinary transmasc, he/they (uses he/him more than they/them but vibes with both)

Sexuality- Ambiguously queer, will instantly fall in love with anyone who shows him any kind of affection

Personality- Really affectionate but very bad at affection. They don't know how to express affection or any other emotion most of the time, so it often comes out in the form of figuring out what a person likes and then just dumping an infinite amount of that thing on them. Or it comes in the form of insults that weren't meant to be as hurtful as they end up being. Full of self-hatred, he likes to cover up his mental illness by being extra loud and laughing too hard in public. Always afraid. Especially terrible at friendship. Hates himself when he can't make people laugh. Hopeless romantic. His only confidence comes from being pretty

Backstory- Severely mentally ill parents who unintentionally emotionally scarred their kids. A mild amount of trauma. Started going to therapy in high school to process and work on their mental health, and things started to get better after that. They don't talk about it much; it's never really relevant and they always feel like they come across as whiney.

Appearance- 5'5"-ish, a few inches taller because he always wears platforms. It doesn't matter whether they're practical. He likes them. Short, curly, bleached blond hair that's fading into brown at the roots. He has a heart-shaped face and green eyes that always manage to look sarcastic. Very expressive eyebrows as well, which is once again great for being sarcastic. He has general earlobe piercings, and always wears an ear cuff cause he thinks it's cool. He's of pretty average build, not really standing out in any way, and when he stands he only ever puts his weight on one of his legs, so he's always leaning to one side.

Clothing- Ripped mom jeans (no, they didn't rip them, they've just fallen a lot and their jeans are old), a band tee for a band he probably doesn't listen to, platform boots, and a heavy, army green coat. Always wearing octagonal sunglasses. He feels too visible without them. Also he's covered in bandaids, they're everywhere. He's a dumbass.

Inventory- Lip balm (no matter where he is he always manages to have lip balm with him), pocket knife, backpack that he uses to carry whatever he thinks is cool or useful, his bike (extremely useful and worth dragging around when he's not riding it)

Likes- Making people happy, doing stupid things, the rain, riding their bike, makeup, music, witty banter, feeling clean

Dislikes- Cowardice, himself, being too hot, excercise, yelling, large animals, too much noise, the list goes on

Strengths- Quick wit, speedy and flexible, able to climb almost anything, good at acting

Weaknesses- Where to begin. Can't use a can opener. No upper body strength whatsoever. Extremely easily manipulated; never knows what to look out for. Isolates himself when his head gets too loud. Cries a lot. Cannot run for more than two (2) minutes bc cardio SUCKS

Skills- Lying, hiding, climbing

Fears- Bees, whales, dogs, abandonment, guns

Extra/Other- He's fucking anemic and every time he stands up he gets extremely dizzy and loses vision for like at least 10 seconds. Always good to have someone nearby in case he completely blacks out.