I have neglected this long enough, but couldn’t find the right way to bring it to attention until now. From the amount of suggestion and feedback I’ve received, I need to bring this to light.

Now, this is NOT to shame Shippers, but to HELP them understand, that not everybody they meet wants to Ship characters. Many Shippers do not realize how much they hurt their potential partners by rejecting them because they don’t ship. Many of us Canon RPers portray characters that are not the romantic type, but some of us are, and would be more than happy to ship with you. However, if you come across an RPer who is non-shipping; please do not leave them, it only looks bad on you for only wanting one thing from them.

I myself have had several partners ask me if I wanted shipping, but because I portray Noctis’s personality Canonically? I decline. I have upset many OC partners and many FF partners by rejecting their offer to shipping, do I feel bad? yes, but it does not mean I don’t want to make a story. My own preference is as Noct’s story goes; he absolutely dislikes the idea of love, the guys tease him about it through the game, but it truly isn’t his interest. I have even had incidents where I was threatened for rejecting a shipping RP, even being labelled a “hater” by some partners.

RolePlay does not solely have to be about Shipping, there are many of us who are just happy to build a story. But, if you want Shipping and are told “no” then find either find an alternative idea, or thank your partner for being honest and wish them to have a good day. Just because we non-shippers don’t ship, does not mean we do not want to build a story. Be mindful and respectful of your partner, shipping and non-shipping.