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    <title>Role-Play Discussion</title>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 22:26:03 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>To use post templates or not use post templates? That is the question.</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 21:27:28 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.rpgfix.com/threads/to-use-post-templates-or-not-use-post-templates-that-is-the-question.2959/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (AlmaMont)</author>
      <dc:creator>AlmaMont</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[This one is for site admins. <br />
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As someone who has to strain her eyes to read, clear and well made post template options are a godsend. No need to strain against bad colors or neon tones; no need to struggle with trying to scroll on some sidebar that isn&#039;t even visible.  <br />
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But inevitably, I&#039;ve also heard the other side of the argument. That pre-made post templates and prohibitions on customized ones restrict creativity; that some players want their post templates to match the vibe of the...<br />
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<a href="https://www.rpgfix.com/threads/to-use-post-templates-or-not-use-post-templates-that-is-the-question.2959/" class="internalLink">To use post templates or not use post templates? That is the question.</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>How do you keep track of your threads?</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 21:25:57 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.rpgfix.com/threads/how-do-you-keep-track-of-your-threads.1506/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (Brittlez)</author>
      <dc:creator>Brittlez</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[When it comes to alts and not having them on the same account how do you manage it? I&#039;m curious to see what everyone else does. I have 18 alts not all have rps going right now but I rp as a Goddess as well so that means I have to be very active on Angela. Though I do like to have some fun outside her.<br />
<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/16AjyrDWcdpkRU3yrXJvGniGfxy6Jv-41SZU3520U-HM/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank" class="externalLink" rel="nofollow">https://docs.google.com/document/d/16AjyrDWcdpkRU3yrXJvGniGfxy6Jv-41SZU3520U-HM/edit?usp=sharing</a><br />
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That&#039;s my list of current rps.. I even have friends helping me keep it up to date...<br />
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<a href="https://www.rpgfix.com/threads/how-do-you-keep-track-of-your-threads.1506/" class="internalLink">How do you keep track of your threads?</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>When looking for a forum RPG, is the host important for your choice?</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 21:25:04 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.rpgfix.com/threads/when-looking-for-a-forum-rpg-is-the-host-important-for-your-choice.1697/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (Featherstone)</author>
      <dc:creator>Featherstone</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[While as an admin I see the importance of using a host you&#039;re comfortable with (because I&#039;m not just going to write, but also to deal with all the technical aspects), as a player I never bothered too much - as soon as the board was easy to navigate, I barely acknowledged what site they were on. However, after spending enough time advertising, I notice more and more how many users not only have a &#039;liking&#039; for specific host, but won&#039;t even consider playing on any other one (typically, we&#039;re...<br />
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<a href="https://www.rpgfix.com/threads/when-looking-for-a-forum-rpg-is-the-host-important-for-your-choice.1697/" class="internalLink">When looking for a forum RPG, is the host important for your choice?</a>]]></content:encoded>
      <slash:comments>145</slash:comments>
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      <title>Your favourite roleplay genres?</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 21:23:48 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.rpgfix.com/threads/your-favourite-roleplay-genres.1337/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (SteerYourFate)</author>
      <dc:creator>SteerYourFate</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I personally roleplay in nearly every genre there is, but my favorites would have to be animal, human, and fantasy. What about you?]]></content:encoded>
      <slash:comments>232</slash:comments>
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      <title>How do you choose a thread title?</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 21:23:09 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.rpgfix.com/threads/how-do-you-choose-a-thread-title.1108/</link>
      <guid>https://www.rpgfix.com/threads/how-do-you-choose-a-thread-title.1108/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (KatherineEspair)</author>
      <dc:creator>KatherineEspair</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Titles can be difficult for me. I hate making them flat such as  &#039;walking in the park&#039; because my character is walking in a park. Like a good book, movie, or poem I want it to be something that engages.<br />
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So I&#039;m asking; how do you choose a title?]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Are any of your characters inspired by pre-existing ones?</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 16:32:49 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.rpgfix.com/threads/are-any-of-your-characters-inspired-by-pre-existing-ones.1026/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (Shriker)</author>
      <dc:creator>Shriker</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Are they loosely based on a character in a movie, book, or show that you also happen to like? If so, what do you do to ensure that they&#039;re somewhat different and unique to you?]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>"Feel free to use this"- Being sent unsolicited lore "suggestions"/rewrites.</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:02:46 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.rpgfix.com/threads/feel-free-to-use-this-being-sent-unsolicited-lore-suggestions-rewrites.11318/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (Figment)</author>
      <dc:creator>Figment</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Something happened recently that made me pause: someone I barely know—and who hasn’t been active in my server at all—sent me a full “feel free to use this” lore dump meant to expand on my setting’s origins.<br />
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It was several full-length Discord messages of world mechanics, conflicts, cause and affect, a whole new being/character, and information on how the world actually works and how things are done in-universe —all in our very first DM interaction.<br />
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Fun fact: it completely contradicted my...<br />
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<a href="https://www.rpgfix.com/threads/feel-free-to-use-this-being-sent-unsolicited-lore-suggestions-rewrites.11318/" class="internalLink">&quot;Feel free to use this&quot;- Being sent unsolicited lore &quot;suggestions&quot;/rewrites.</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Character Sheets: As an Roleplayer What do you Consider a Good or Bad Written One?</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:09:20 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.rpgfix.com/threads/character-sheets-as-an-roleplayer-what-do-you-consider-a-good-or-bad-written-one.2825/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (KhFanWriter9)</author>
      <dc:creator>KhFanWriter9</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[As title says above. Also can put what style sheet you prefer when creating your own characters.<br />
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For me I prefer those that have good discriptions in text only without using numbers to describe their characters, and don&#039;t forget to include their clothing choice. More then one line stuff with a personality section. For a good written one. A lot of detail, and it&#039;s not split up between sections. Like hair then they skip a line to describe the weight, then do the same for describing everything...<br />
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<a href="https://www.rpgfix.com/threads/character-sheets-as-an-roleplayer-what-do-you-consider-a-good-or-bad-written-one.2825/" class="internalLink">Character Sheets: As an Roleplayer What do you Consider a Good or Bad Written One?</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>RPGs you miss?</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 20:34:38 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.rpgfix.com/threads/rpgs-you-miss.2385/</link>
      <guid>https://www.rpgfix.com/threads/rpgs-you-miss.2385/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (PBEMsuggest)</author>
      <dc:creator>PBEMsuggest</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Is there a long forgotten RPG you&#039;ve played in or followed as a lurker that you still miss? For me, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20161027171055/http://scromett.com/AftermathHome.html" target="_blank" class="externalLink" rel="nofollow">The Portland Aftermath Campaign</a> would be on top of the list.]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Sub-accounts</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 20:42:11 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.rpgfix.com/threads/sub-accounts.3171/</link>
      <guid>https://www.rpgfix.com/threads/sub-accounts.3171/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (Senkusha)</author>
      <dc:creator>Senkusha</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[How important is the idea of posting in character with a dedicated sub-account (complete with avatar, maybe even post history) to you as a player.  Do you feel that it is too much immersion, or would it get in the way of game play, or become too confusing for other people reading the game?  Or do you prefer it because it&#039;s easier to keep track of which characters post in a game, feels more authentic, etc?<br />
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I&#039;m considering getting a sub-accounts modification for my forum, but I&#039;m hesitant....<br />
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<a href="https://www.rpgfix.com/threads/sub-accounts.3171/" class="internalLink">Sub-accounts</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>No One Wants To Be The Villain</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 20:38:23 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.rpgfix.com/threads/no-one-wants-to-be-the-villain.8550/</link>
      <guid>https://www.rpgfix.com/threads/no-one-wants-to-be-the-villain.8550/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (Sheeps)</author>
      <dc:creator>Sheeps</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Maybe I&#039;m old school - But I remember a time years ago when everyone seemed to be fighting to be the villain or the dark, edgy bad guy in the rp. Nowadays, it seems like everyone hates the idea of aligning their character with anything morally &quot;incorrect.&quot; I&#039;ve actually had players recently declare that they&#039;re leaving the rp or  dropping a character altogether if their group does something bad - Like stealing land. Anyone else notice a big drop in baddies?]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Different terms for Freeform?</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:34:42 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.rpgfix.com/threads/different-terms-for-freeform.2720/</link>
      <guid>https://www.rpgfix.com/threads/different-terms-for-freeform.2720/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (Aisling)</author>
      <dc:creator>Aisling</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I came from a RP hub where terms are a little different from sites like this.<br />
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I think I see &quot;play by post&quot; here instead of Freeform? are there more terms for this then I am aware?]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Villains - What's the right balance of 'evil'?</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 01:24:36 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.rpgfix.com/threads/villains-whats-the-right-balance-of-evil.1500/</link>
      <guid>https://www.rpgfix.com/threads/villains-whats-the-right-balance-of-evil.1500/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (swaswj)</author>
      <dc:creator>swaswj</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Villains are often some of the most interesting characters to write, especially when you&#039;re in something of a DM or administrator role, and most RPs will probably have a wide variety of different kinds, even if there&#039;s one Big Bad Evil Guy over them all.<br />
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A lot of the best villains have tragic backstories or twisted origins, but sometimes this can go too far and create a character who&#039;s sympathetic but not threatening, or where their evil schemes are at odds with their supposed nature. Then...<br />
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<a href="https://www.rpgfix.com/threads/villains-whats-the-right-balance-of-evil.1500/" class="internalLink">Villains - What&#039;s the right balance of &#039;evil&#039;?</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Site Fonts</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 15:09:07 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.rpgfix.com/threads/site-fonts.3157/</link>
      <guid>https://www.rpgfix.com/threads/site-fonts.3157/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (Senkusha)</author>
      <dc:creator>Senkusha</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I got this idea while reading a thread about the importance of the Host.  Font was mentioned.  So, as an admin of my own site, I&#039;m curious to know if there are any fonts that leave a bitter taste in your mouth.  Are there any fonts that you prefer?<br />
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The last thing any Admin wants is to have an ugly or unnavigatable site!]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>The plot that got away...</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 15:19:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.rpgfix.com/threads/the-plot-that-got-away.2710/</link>
      <guid>https://www.rpgfix.com/threads/the-plot-that-got-away.2710/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (Sere)</author>
      <dc:creator>Sere</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I feel like we must all have at least one, right? Did you ever have a plot that you were super excited for or you may have even started writing but then the person you were writing with disappeared or the site you were writing on closed? I&#039;d love to hear about some of those plots and why they might not have worked out. Maybe folks could even find someone who may be interested in playing out their lost plot connection. ♥]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Have you ever dressed up as your character?</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 15:02:08 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.rpgfix.com/threads/have-you-ever-dressed-up-as-your-character.1194/</link>
      <guid>https://www.rpgfix.com/threads/have-you-ever-dressed-up-as-your-character.1194/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (Shriker)</author>
      <dc:creator>Shriker</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Whether it was wearing a simple piece of jewelry that reminds you of your character (<i>x would totally wear this!</i>), or going all out LARP-style and becoming a physical representation of your character?<br />
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Tell me about some of your experiences!]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Have you had a character make a pivotal change?</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 02:12:57 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.rpgfix.com/threads/have-you-had-a-character-make-a-pivotal-change.3028/</link>
      <guid>https://www.rpgfix.com/threads/have-you-had-a-character-make-a-pivotal-change.3028/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (Blackbird)</author>
      <dc:creator>Blackbird</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Have you ever had a character undergo a drastic change in personality or life goal due to IC events? I have one character who completely switched deity alignment after the fallout of a war. He lost complete faith in the deity he&#039;d grown up under and chose to seek out another god. One who could help him grow powerful enough to protect his family and home in the next calamity.]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Darker themes in RPG's?</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2025 21:43:01 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.rpgfix.com/threads/darker-themes-in-rpgs.2846/</link>
      <guid>https://www.rpgfix.com/threads/darker-themes-in-rpgs.2846/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (Squishy24601)</author>
      <dc:creator>Squishy24601</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[What are your opinions on darker themes in RPG&#039;s? Themes typically deemed as taboo? Do you enjoy exploring them? Do they make you uncomfortable? Do you allow them on your sites? Does it annoy you when people are closed-minded to the exploration of these topics on sites that have 3-3-3 ratings? If you do enjoy exploring them, why, and if you&#039;re one of the ones that don&#039;t, why is that?]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Why did you close your RPG?</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2025 01:43:40 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.rpgfix.com/threads/why-did-you-close-your-rpg.226/</link>
      <guid>https://www.rpgfix.com/threads/why-did-you-close-your-rpg.226/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (Invisie)</author>
      <dc:creator>Invisie</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I might write a blog post for Forum Roleplay about RPG closings, and I was wondering if I might snatch up some data about why it happened. Thanks!<br />
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<li>Published data will not be personally identifiable (i.e., I won&#039;t use your name or your RPG&#039;s name)</li>
<li>Feel free to add anything else you might think is relevant.</li>
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So -- why did you close your RPG? Feel free to respond with a comment beyond the poll, and thanks for your input.<br />
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<b>BONUS QUESTION: What did you do with your...</b><br />
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<a href="https://www.rpgfix.com/threads/why-did-you-close-your-rpg.226/" class="internalLink">Why did you close your RPG?</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>How long have you been roleplaying?</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2025 00:09:40 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.rpgfix.com/threads/how-long-have-you-been-roleplaying.1738/</link>
      <guid>https://www.rpgfix.com/threads/how-long-have-you-been-roleplaying.1738/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (Amorous)</author>
      <dc:creator>Amorous</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I&#039;ve been roleplaying for about four years now. I read a lot throughout my life, so roleplaying was the thing that would give me a way to experience what it would like to have your own character and decide how they would handle situations, as if you were in their skin. The reason I started roleplaying though was because I saw five or so roleplayers doing a group RP and their posts were only three sentences long, at the most. After watching them for a little while, I thought to myself &#039;I can...<br />
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<a href="https://www.rpgfix.com/threads/how-long-have-you-been-roleplaying.1738/" class="internalLink">How long have you been roleplaying?</a>]]></content:encoded>
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