Is FiveM really just a dating game — or is that an oversimplification of how people use roleplay spaces?

In this episode of Are Your Eyes On, we unpack romance and ERP in RP communities: where expectations clash, where boundaries blur, and why relationship roleplay can feel fun, frustrating, or emotionally complicated depending on how you engage with it.

We talk openly about different RP relationship styles — from strictly in-character storytelling to players who welcome real-life connections — and why mismatched expectations often cause tension, discomfort, or burnout in casual and semi-serious cities.

This conversation isn’t about shaming how people play. It’s about honesty, communication, and understanding that not everyone comes into RP for the same reasons.

Whether you love relationship RP, avoid it entirely, or feel caught somewhere in the middle, this episode creates space for a more grounded, nuanced conversation about romance in roleplay.

Welcome back to Are Your Eyes On? — the interactive FiveM & RP culture podcast where creators, roleplayers, and community builders break down the REAL art of GTA RP.

In Episode 2, we run a full RP workshop:

• Why RP is harder than people think

• The unseen skills (improv, emotional awareness, pacing)

• What NOT to do in FiveM

• How to build better characters & storylines

• Live improv games, call-ins & community questions

Whether you're new to RP or leveling up your storytelling, this episode shows you how to improve your scenes, have more fun, and stop rushing your roleplay. Yes… we even talk about the “foreplay” of RP — why build-up matters and how to use it.

Hosted by:Meela Vanderbuilt — creator, community builder & multi-platform RP storyteller
MisterGOAT — seasoned roleplayer, server owner & long-time GTA RP creator

FiveM, GTA RP, Roleplay Tips, Improv, RP Workshop, Character Building, RP Culture

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 players

If 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.

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🎙 Are Your Eyes On is a weekly RP creator roundtable focused on culture, community, and the evolving world of role-play.

• FiveM

• GTA RP

• Roleplay podcast

• RP community

• Streaming culture

• Content creator podcast

• Online gaming culture

• Meela Vanderbuilt

• GTA V

• RedM RP

• RP storytelling