ðRP Criticism
It's crucial to treat people with respect and generosity in role-playing communities. To assist people in improving their role play, consider providing constructive criticism as an alternative to just RP checking.
The act of critiquing or highlighting errors in another person's role play, in a patronizing or disruptive way, is known as "RP checking." This kind of behavior inhibits other participants' imaginations and inventiveness making the role play experience less enjoyable for everyone involved. It's important to recognize that not everyone has the same background or expertise in roleplaying. Some players might be new to the community and still getting to know the ropes or simply might view a scenario or character in a different way. It is not up to you to dictate how a person should play their character. It is more effective to provide constructive, polite advice and guidance rather than to check others' roleplay. Here's are a few ways to go about it:
If someone is in the middle of a roleplaying session, hold off on giving advise until the appropriate time has passed. Do not break character in game, simply ask that they meet you in discord (check their emails) and offer assistance.
Be polite and respectful when offering advice, always use a polite and respectful tone. Avoid using a condescending or judgmental tone, as this can be hurtful and make the person less receptive to your advice.
Keep it private, It's better to give advice to someone privately as opposed to in front of others. This way, the advice can be accepted without the recipient feeling defensive or embarrassed.
If you want to help someone improve their role play, it can be helpful to give examples of what they could do differently. Instead of just saying "that's not how it's done," you could say "try doing it this way next time" or "have you ever thought of this?"
Try the compliment sandwich method. Start with a compliment or praise, then address the issue or area of improvement, and then end with another compliment or encouragement. We want the person to focus on the positive instead of just pointing out what someone is doing wrong. Inform them of what they are doing well and encourage them to build on those strengths.
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