Now I was thinking the other day: What is it that makes people want to spend so long at TRF? There are plenty of online or pen-and-paper role-playing games about star wars, there are ample star wars communities that arn't competitive, so why do people come here?

Well, I decided that I probably would not be all that active if the Lightside were in control. If good-guys were winning, I'd figure they wouldn't need any more help and probably pass TRF by. But seeing as the Darkside controls the galaxy, I am drawn to join and try and change that. Also, I created my Azguards, and I have a feeling the instant I leave they will be shredded to little pieces, like TJE was when it officially collapsed.

So after that, I wondered, what draws YOU guys to fight it out at TRF, despite all the arguments and additional responsibilities that come with it?

Boredom. Sheer boredom.

Oh, and a desire to bash Christianity on a daily basis.

Though I do that in real life, too... hmm... scratch one off the list...

Forum based RPG's are pretty much the only option for me in terms of writing and virtual communities. I'm too impatient to write a book by myself, there are no P&P guilds, groups, or fans around here that I know of, and I don't have the money nor 'net speed to play any sort of massively multiplayer game.

As for staying at TRF, I have an investment as well as friends. I'm on the staff, and I enjoy assisting in running the board. I have character histories that wouldn't transfer over to another board, and a group that would likewise not make the transition.

I also happen to like it here. :)

If the lightsiders were in control, Dolash, you would probably turn darkside.

I'm too impatient to write a book by myself

I hear that.

I'm too impatient to write a book by myself.

Obviously, I am too. I still have a half of one yet to be finished, and as for the 500 word story Kas said he would like me to post to read, I keep finding things to edit and make it more funny.

I'm too impatient to write a book by myself.

Doesn't stop me from trying. But you @#%$ keep distracting me!

'Cause I've got nothing better to do.

I come here when I'm bored.

story ideas..

ok, how MANY of us are currently nourishing book dreams?

And while most of my other RP's on the net I am in to keep my writing skills at their peak, I sorta use TRF more for a community than anything else. Being able to come and post jibberish and have people read it AND respond, would be my biggest reason for being here....

Hell, I'm writing a book right now.

It's not very good, but its an attempt.

*points to that nasty piece of shizizzle in the showcase*