Love and Deepspace Dreams

What is roleplay (RP)?   Assuming a character role, like an actor/actress, and communicating with others within the constraints of that character.  Here in the LADS RP community, we see RP of love interests (LI), supporting NPCs (e.g. Tara, Greyson, Yvonne, the twins), and main characters (MCs). Some  RP accs will play to canon only, but others will interpret with creative liberties (‘AU’ or alternate universe).  Those responding as MCs may respond as ‘self-insert’ (retaining their IRL personality within the fandom universe) or create an MC persona and respond using their desired characteristics. Common terms Scene/play/plot = The premise of the RP interaction, either casual or more involved. ‘ Literacy ’ = can mean many things, but in my eyes generally describes the fluency or detail of the RPer’s responses. In simple terms, it can be ‘literate/lit’, ‘semi-lit’ or ‘advanced lit’. Most casual RP with shorter responses is semi-lit (what we do on posts/GC/story tags!)...

In roleplay (RP) communities, especially those centered on romantic storytelling, there’s always this question of whether a love interest (LI) should have a “main MC,” or treat all interactions equally. It might seem like a stylistic choice at first, but it carries deeper emotional, creative, and social consequences. While a “no main” approach may seem fair in theory, I believe it’s more honest, and ultimately kinder, to acknowledge emotional resonance and personal bias. Rather than pretending neutrality exists, creators and players alike should strive for fairness through awareness, not through denial. One of the clearest benefits of having a main MC is narrative depth. When a writer consistently engages with the same person, chemistry grows, continuity strengthens, and emotional arcs feel earned instead of episodic. It allows the LI to craft posts with someone specific in mind, not just for content or visibility. This intimacy shifts writing from performance into connection. And emo...

There is no shame in catching feelings through roleplay. When we write with someone… really write… we build something together. It’s not just dialogue or story progression. It’s attention. Rhythm. Choice. We respond to each other in ways that can feel charged, intimate, meaningful. So if someone finds themselves moved, even emotionally attached, I don’t think that to be so strange. I think it’s a sign that something was working… that presence was being felt. As for me, I don’t mind feeling. I don’t fear it. I don’t expect anything to come of it either. I have a life beyond the screen (I’m married, I’m grounded) but I also know what it means to be affected. Every scene I write is crafted intentionally. I’m not casual with attention. I engage with presence, for that moment, with care for the person on the other side. Whether it’s light or layered, playful or aching, I try to meet the scene with my full attention. Because that’s what makes it meaningful... not what comes after, but what w...