Survival Of The Fittest

Malloon wrote: ↑Wed Apr 05, 2023 1:19 pm
I'm not sure what I plan to do now. I'll probably read V7 and follow V8. I might join V9, I might take part in a mini. If you'll have me, that is. Heck, I might even look into running a mini - I was workshopping a few rules in my head back when I was active last. In any case me posting this will significantly lower the hurdle of me showing up and participating again..

Malloon wrote: ↑Wed Apr 05, 2023 1:19 pm Welp.

Wishing me a happy birthday over on Discord is most definitely a surefire way to get my attention. Thank you for that, @Dogs231.

Some of you might remember me. I dropped off the map a few years back, during the prelude to V7, I believe. I had a good reason for it at the time - I was ill for several months (this was long before Covid, btw). After that, though... well, long story short, the more time passed since I posted last, the more uncomfortable I felt with sheepishly popping my head up and saying "...hey guys, I'm, uh, I'm not dead." That's a semi-regular occurrence with me - turns I can physically put myself between two people fighting or perform on stage in front of crowds no problem, but initiate a conversation that might be awkward and I NOPE the f**k out of there. Though the elapsed time between my intending to write and my actually writing this time is a new record for me.

Part of the reason, at first, was that I was treating participating here as an obligation. This was quite intentional, since I suck at forcing myself to practice on my own the things I want to get better at, so I join or create groups where I have an obligation to do so, which helps a lot. In this case it was for me to improve my writing. But the fact it was an obligation meant I was somewhat relieved when I was freed from it, so I decided to append a short break to my sick time, just to recover and to get the rest of my neglected affairs in order, and, well, then it spiralled out of control.

So yeah, I'm not dead. I guess some of you already knew that, or else Discord would have deleted my account for inactivity some time ago - as I learned just today. So much for my subtle attempt to hide.

Some of you reading this must be thinking "Dude, you need therapy". I am aware and am getting it, for much more than is outlined here.

I'm not sure what I plan to do now. I'll probably read V7 and follow V8. I might join V9, I might take part in a mini. If you'll have me, that is. Heck, I might even look into running a mini - I was workshopping a few rules in my head back when I was active last. In any case me posting this will significantly lower the hurdle of me showing up and participating again.

I think, at least. Unless I manage to psych myself out over the possible replies to this post.

Ahab9 wrote: ↑Tue Apr 25, 2023 9:12 pm Hi!

My account name is Ahab9 (but Ahab is just fine), and I just joined.

I wanted to seriously try roleplaying and I liked battle royale (the site showed up while Googling) (it's a word apparently) (Does it show that I like brackets?) so hello everyone!

Ahab9 wrote: ↑Tue Apr 25, 2023 9:12 pm Hi!

My account name is Ahab9 (but Ahab is just fine), and I just joined.

I wanted to seriously try roleplaying and I liked battle royale (the site showed up while Googling) (it's a word apparently) (Does it show that I like brackets?) so hello everyone!

Magnum 0pus wrote: ↑Sun Jan 28, 2024 7:55 am Howdy, I'm Magnum 0pus but most call me Magnum.

I'm new to SOTF and found out about it while- oddly enough- on the TV TROPES wiki. The name "Survival of the Fittest" appeared and piqued my interest. So, I checked out the page and my interest for the role play only became stronger, and when I saw that it joinable and open to most, I decided to apply!

I intend to role play here with my upmost effort put into it, and hopefully experience something new and have fun overall.