I'm throwing this out for Discussion. Someone asked if we allow Adult based Role-playing Games in the Community. As of this moment we do not as this is a family friendly site, however a Board reserved for that and not publicly accessible could be created. My main concern is that it does not turn into a sex fest. I have come across sites that are dedicated to this and the actual adventure is lost in too much bedroom time. The idea of Adult themed would be in my mind to introduce certain elements not allowed in the the Public Role-playing Games such as:
1. More graphic battles (Blood / gore)
2. More intimate involvements with PCs / NPCs within reason
3. Things you would not want children reading but its Ok for adults (For instance strong language)
What are your thoughts?
Should We Have Adult Themed RPGs? (Hover)
I will support the idea.
I will however say that I would not participate in a game that failed to keep things behind a reasonable limit. Game of Thrones would seem to be a good marker. Compete with it on the blood and sex, and you're fine. Go much further past however, and you're writing erotica, and/or the kind of horror that only serves to disgust people. I really really hope it isn't both.
I do however suggest caution for both players and game masters, RPed sexual encounters can easily generate awkwardness and enmity if not careful.
The way I have judged consideration for such more adult roleplays, is not only roleplaying only with more mature minded people but to also set proper expectations. This because it is generally the unexpected and/or unpleasant surprises that can throw everything off for the roleplay.
To go over and set expectations, in what is or is not okay, is so there are not any surprises which might make another uncomfortable or upset. The point being that it is enjoyed by all involved, or at least have it that they can take in stride the parts they don't like as much and enjoy well the parts they do.
Personally, I am up for such. I have done more adult or mature roleplays though less on the violence and dark themes but instead have it that it is an erotic roleplay for something more romantic.
Of course, for me story is still generally key and I like to discuss the characters involved, the setting, and set a general baseline of where the story/roleplay will lead. With such a setup, and expectations worked out, I've enjoyed many such roleplays very much indeed.
Edited: Thomaslee on 18th Sep, 2017 - 3:09am
Well, it seems we have the start of a consensus here, presuming of course all the "Nays" are not simply refusing to voice an opinion.
It does not sound like we will have someone willing to run such a game in the near future though. Not unless this mysterious fellow who launched the query steps up.