Constructelf Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 (edited) Actually, it is quite on topic. Your characters follow the same ... "brand" of personality, so to speak, with quite a few traits universal throughout them. I'm curious at what other universal character traits that other players' characters have as well.Well... All of my characters share mediocre writing. Okay, seriously, I think some of my speaking style has creeped its way into all of my characters. Unless I'm purposely trying to write a character with different mannerisms of speech, they all seem to be unnecessarily professional, use long words when short words would do, and are grammar freaks. They just feel, well, robotic when they talk. Edited July 19, 2014 by Last Son Amakusa 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simulacrum Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 I'm curious at what other universal character traits that other players' characters have as well. Malignant Narcissism, with an emphasis on Millon's Nomadic and Maleovlent Antisocial Personality Disorder subtypes. Sesquipedalian loquaciousness and a stupidly universal lack of empathy, I suppose (which is a direct result of my laziness in writing~). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
25K Now! Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Mine have a tendency to state the obvious, I'm afraid. http://vimeo.com/198967785 BZPRPG Profiles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorikSigma Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Well...A vast majority of mine are almost cookie-cutter type mercenaries with marginal differences at first, and they usually differentiate after a while. In terms of writing style, in depends on how I feel when Im writing. Unless I am feeling particularly mediocre, they do talk differently but in general, they usually talk to the point. Which might be an product of their personality types, but I'm not sure. BZPRPG ARC 3 / Breaking Point Profiles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
They Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 In my RP characters I usually come at constructing them from the approach of pinning one or two traits together that I want to study and experiment with (i.e. Hubris and Wisdom in the case of Ishi.) I tend to take a DND/literary/longest possible list of questions approach to constructing characters, as well as sitting down and spending far too much time letting them roam around in the world of words outside the RPG. Before I plop a character down into the game I always try to know some mannerisms, speech patterns, etc. of that character. Are they racist or welcoming of all cultures? Are they proud and ignorant, or shy but brilliant? Do they enjoy contact with others or time alone? After I answer some of those questions, and a whole lot more, I begin kindly jamming their little minds with things I want them to say and see if it feels right or not. In the case of Ishi Polzin, I have absolutely nothing in common with the character save a love of learning. As for Koga, he's just one of those typical power hungry elites, with far less compassion for people than I have personally. I guess what I'm getting at is I always try to give a character time to develop into something other than myself, or a facet of myself, before I toss them into play. Naturally, some personality traits or quirks (such as Ishi constantly flipping a coin or rolling a die), come through from my real life, those little meta moments. Adding our personal life experience helps a constructed character feel a little more, well, real, in my opinion. http://www.bzpower.com/board/index.php?showtopic=9733&page=2&do=findComment&comment=546628 Link for the BZPRPG 2013 arc profiles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razgriz Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 (edited) My guys just sorta grow on their own and don't have a whole bunch of pretentious fluff attachedcome at me Edited July 19, 2014 by Snoop Razz helo frens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosthands Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 All of my characters should be imagined with English accents On a more serious note, my older characters tend to fit into common (or even hackneyed) romantic archetypes: the Tortured Hero, the Evil Scientist, the Eccentric Pirate etc. I'd like to think that my more recent ones are more nuanced, as I've put significantly more thought into their creation. Also, I think Tolkien's influence sometimes bleeds into my writing style, and thus often my dialogue too...do let me know what you think! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvan Haven Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 (edited) My characters almost all start with the same traits before growing in different directions. Something I am trying to change but it is an interesting subject. Edited July 20, 2014 by Silvan Haven "I serve the weak. I serve the helpless. I am their sword and their shield. If you want to strike at them, you must go through me, and I am not so easily moved." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franco Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 There is no common thread twixt all of my characters save that each interacts with the concept of the ideal in a different way. [Profiles] Wisdom. Restraint. Emptiness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadow pridak money gang Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 everyone is really funny in tylertopia -Tyler 1 SAY IT ONE MORE TIME TELL ME WHAT IS ON YOUR MIND Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emzee Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 I used to have a common theme of scheming with a side of dubious/subversive personalities, but that was awhile ago back when villains were my MO. Now, I honestly can't think of any common archetypes that my characters share. If there's anyone who can, then feel free to point them out. "hey girl: here’s an idea, but… it’s up to you: You’re the boss of this operation." [BZPRPG Profile] [Ghosts of Bara Magna Profile] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitoshura Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 My boring writing style=quite boring characters=me getting bored and stopping for a while. profiles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuju Metru Posted July 20, 2014 Author Share Posted July 20, 2014 I like to think of each of my characters as embodying a slightly different and heightened part of my human spectrum. They all have root in me, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyru Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 The only thing all my characters have in common is that I won't be posting as any of them for a week. Should an urgent need arise, I hope Tyler won't mind keeping them alive for me. BRPG Forum Rules • BZPRPG Starter Topic • Q&A Compendium • SK:A Profiles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadow pridak money gang Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 I like to think of each of my characters as embodying a slightly different and heightened part of my human spectrum. They all have root in me, though. > Kuno TylerxAaron foundation confirmed -Tyler 4 SAY IT ONE MORE TIME TELL ME WHAT IS ON YOUR MIND Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geardirector Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 Just gonna drop a quick note here and say that I've come a bit out of the loop and could use a bump or two via PM or Skype if anyone's waiting on me to post somewhere. BZPRPG Profiles Nuparu-Ferron-Mar-Zelvin-Wiremu-Farzan-Mako-Krex-Tamachan-??? Akiri Nuparu Posts: 1. 2. ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 Most of my characters are people caught up in things they don't understand, and are just trying to get through life. There's a dozen selves inside you, trying to be the one to run the dials [BZPRPG Profiles] Hatchi - Talli - Ranok - Lucira - Ferellis - Morie - Fanai - Akiyo - Yukie - Shuuan - Ilykaed - Pradhai - Ipsudir And some aren't even on your side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highly Suspicious Person Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 Mine all seem to be pretty terrible fighters. Even the ones I designed to be good fighters. BZPRPG Profiles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuRon the champion Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 All of my characters have parts of my personality in them... Jiyu especially. BZPRPG Characters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
25K Now! Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Never really did base characters on myself too much. Based them off others instead. http://vimeo.com/198967785 BZPRPG Profiles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wotz Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Where exactly is everyone involved in the bank robbery? Like, is it all happening directly outside the front door of the bank or is it off to the side, leaving the entrance open? D U N E W O L F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let's Henshin! Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Hey I managed to temporarily rope Onarax back into the BZPRPG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
25K Now! Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 I begrudgingly decided to do so. Hubert's pretty convincing at times. Now, what have I missed? http://vimeo.com/198967785 BZPRPG Profiles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let's Henshin! Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Not much. Are go-go for Hogo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
25K Now! Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 I honestly have no idea what you're spouting. What exactly is this "Hogo"? http://vimeo.com/198967785 BZPRPG Profiles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let's Henshin! Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 They're my clan of mooks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosthands Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 I recommend that you read up on the Kentoku Archipelago, Onarax. Then you'll understand what our gibberish means. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
25K Now! Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 They're my clan of mooks.Unlike you, I don't churn out cheap and disposable characters by the dozen in order to boost my post count. I recommend that you read up on the Kentoku Archipelago, Onarax. Then you'll understand what our gibberish means. Thanks Gabe. I'll try to catch up. From what Hubert has been telling me, it's ... Japan? http://vimeo.com/198967785 BZPRPG Profiles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let's Henshin! Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Well at least I actually post, instead of moping around being lazy. Fear my post count boi! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
They Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Hubert, I love how you made a joke about fearing one's post count to someone who has a higher post count than you do (Ghosthands). I think that spy has been lurking and getting the jump on us. Welcome back Onarax, if you want any additional help please PM me, but also check out the new topic Nuju made for Beginners b.c there's a gorgeous timeline of events. http://www.bzpower.com/board/index.php?showtopic=9733&page=2&do=findComment&comment=546628 Link for the BZPRPG 2013 arc profiles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosthands Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Hubert, I love how you made a joke about fearing one's post count to someone who has a higher post count than you do (Ghosthands). I think that spy has been lurking and getting the jump on us. Don't be so sure. I am not ze one in disguise... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvan Haven Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 The post count should be telling you that something is wrong. "I serve the weak. I serve the helpless. I am their sword and their shield. If you want to strike at them, you must go through me, and I am not so easily moved." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Void Emissary Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Where exactly is everyone involved in the bank robbery? Like, is it all happening directly outside the front door of the bank or is it off to the side, leaving the entrance open? It's a little ways inside the bank's main hall, just beyond the front doors. ... Well. Where the front doors were. [ BZPRPG ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
25K Now! Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 I fear to see what this bank robbery entails. I suppose it might be fun to try drop in http://vimeo.com/198967785 BZPRPG Profiles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Relapse Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Suicide bomber always gets the job done BZPRPG ProfilesIC: "It comes with the job," Halfimus explained, "I'm not paid enough to give anything outside quick flavour descriptions." So pay me more AuRon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perp Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 The Father The Son And the Holy Ghost BZPRPG Profiles | Map (Post) Art & Other Visualizations I've worked on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
25K Now! Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Suicide bomber always gets the job doneBringing down the institutions of capitalism one at a time. http://vimeo.com/198967785 BZPRPG Profiles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vorahk1Panrahk2 Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 Hey, all. I want to get back into the game, but just wanted to make sure that the Le-Koro Rama force was still a thing, and that it wasn't disbanded after an incident, or that the Nui Rama didn't rebel or whatnot. I didn't see anything in Emzee's weekly updates about it (going back a few months, at least) so I assume it still exists, but confirmation would be nice. Thanks! BZPRPG Profiles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
25K Now! Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 Still a thing, laast I checked. http://vimeo.com/198967785 BZPRPG Profiles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PancakeShiners Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Sorry for falling back again, hehe... I'll try to stay more on top on things. Read a few Bionicle books last night to restore my muse. ;D "a b c d e f g, Rahkshi are my enemy. Some are black, some are blue. That one's chewing on my shoe. Now I'm running for my life, One of the Rahkshi has a knife!" ~ My 8 year old sister BZPRPG PROFILES Tukeli [+Kiru] CORPUS RAHKSHI Sohnii Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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