[not] romancing
I often think, "Why do I dislike romancing canon characters so much?"
There may be outstanding writing. There may be wonderful interactions. Even if it is done perfectly to my liking, I will never attempt to approach anyone canon with my character. In any game, I prefer to write my own love interests. Why?
Because canon characters strip away the unique dynamic I seek.
Just a bare understanding of "Oh, he (yes, I was traumatized as a teen by an adult couple, so gay romance is my only comfort option) says the same stuff to everyone" repulses me. It's like neither you nor your romance story is special.
Even if I try romance for the sake of the story, I can't take it seriously. It makes me feel awful when everyone around me is excited about this character or that character and how their OC will romance them, and I'm like, "Eh, good for you." Some decisions make me drop the game completely, especially when romance becomes a core mechanic. Like, no thank you! I already have a story in mind; my OC dates someone non-canon, and I don't want to get into anything else, even for your narrative. Get these horny bastards away from my OC, please.
Maybe I am spoiled with casual RP and writing stuff by myself, so I don't get it. Maybe my dumb asexual ass can only process intimacy on my own terms, and I don't want to be force-fed something I didn't consent to. And don't get me wrong, I love to see how others write their characters in a relationship with canon characters; I really do! I just don't see my characters in the same dynamics; it's not my thing.
As always: hello, Internet. I am talking about my unique perspective. It's MY perspective based on MY feelings and MY experience. ME ME ME. If you have another point of view, that's great! Each of us should enjoy pieces of media in the way that is acceptable for us. I never said that you are bad for enjoying romancing canon characters. And I am not bad for not enjoying this.