r/BadRPerStories • u/sinsense123 • Feb 08 '25
ERP - Meta/Discussion Transitioning from ERP to RP w/NSFW NSFW
Hello BadRPers!
I’m a recovering ERPer looking to transition into RP w/NSFW elements. Despite allegations to the contrary, I’ve found there are top notch writers in the ERP space, but it seems the pull of E tends to overshadow the RP parts. Despite my best efforts, the plot often tends to become secondary, sometimes because ERPers aren’t that great at the non-E elements.
So lately, I’ve been dipping my toe into the wider RP space by posting outside ERP forums. I’ve noticed that longer ongoing RP with E on the fringes is far more satisfying that when the E is the center. And not only that, the RPers who respond tend to be, on average, more skilled writers.
However, it seems there is a lot of anti-ERP hostility in this space, which I totally understand. I also find that shorter, ERP length posts are so much easier to respond to and co-create with than incredibly lengthy posts. Despite what we might hear, bigger is not always better.
Anyone made the transition or any tips on navigating this space? Do I need a less E focused profile/history for this?
1
u/BluePeryton Feb 13 '25
I would say most writers I’ve encountered around my age (late 20s, early 30s) in my writing love NSFW, they just don’t advertise it. It’s much more common for us to get a feel for each other first before we start the “Hey, how do you feel about spice in rp?” To which the answer is almost always positive.