Ep. 1 - Why RP Feels Different Now: Trend Culture, Gang RP, & The Death of Storytelling

Welcome to Episode 1 of Are Your Eyes On, the RP Creator Collective podcast.In this episode of Are Your Eyes On, Meela sits down with @iamMisterGoat, @KinggTonio, and @iamToons to unpack the massive shifts happening in GTA RP — from trend culture and server saturation to gang dominance, inclusivity issues, and why story-driven roleplay feels harder to find.We talk about:• How TikTok changed RP culture• The rise of copy-paste servers and starter packs• Gang RP vs actual organized storytelling• Inclusion, LGBTQ+ players, and acceptance in cities• Why people fear serious RP (and how to fix it)• Character creation, confidence, and breaking the “meta”• What new servers get wrong• Plus: hilarious RP stories, chaos moments, and real advice for new playersIf you love RP, feel stuck in today’s 5M culture, or just wanna hear creators speak honestly about the state of things — this episode is for you.Follow Meela:Twitch — http://twitch.tv/meelavanderbuiltYouTube — http://youtube.com/meelavanderbuiltTikTok — http://tiktok.com/@meelavanderbuiltIG — http://instagram.com/meelavanderbuiltWant to join the community or call in for future episodes? Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/MwBe4AJ🎙 Are Your Eyes On is a weekly RP creator roundtable focused on culture, community, and the evolving world of role-play.FiveMGTA RPRoleplay podcastRP communityStreaming cultureContent creator podcastOnline gaming cultureMeela VanderbuiltGTA VRedM RPRP storytelling