I used to role-play a lot on Furcadia, (yes.. I am a furry.. *sarcastic "Woo-Hoo") but I just got into a lot of drama so I stopped for awhile and just decided to make up characters and draw them, maybe giving them a little story and what-not. I am getting into it again.
I really enjoy modern, post apocalyptic, and somewhat medieval settings.
I have anthro (furre) and non-anthro characters.
I think it's a great way, if done right, to release the stress of the day by going int oyour own little world once in awhile and just let your creative juices flow.
If not done right, then you tend to just make yourself angry and such. XD
Thanks for a great topic OP.