(03-06-2015, 02:58 PM)Caspar Wrote:(03-06-2015, 12:46 PM)Graeham Ridgefield Wrote:I feel the same way. There are some characters who I'd consider gag characters, and it baffles me that someone could play them continuously without ever growing bored. But whatever entertains them can't be all bad. There has to be something fun about it. Then again, that might be what alts are for...(02-23-2015, 07:05 PM)Desu Nee Wrote: OP characters are never fun unless they aren't serious.Â
I prefer a healthy mix, personally. A lot of the characters that aren't serious just rub me the wrong way since they fall into the same trap, ironically, that many powerful characters are criticised for: namely stealing the spotlight from everybody around them.
Characters such as Hildibrand can be amusing in small doses but I typically find them very grating if the interaction extends beyond that.
Though that's just my personal preference and opinion!
Back when I played WoW I had my rogue alt as my comic relief character. He'd get in all sorts of weird situations as it had become something of a running joke. I didn't play him frequently though, since it didn't make a lot of sense to have him show up at every turn.
I also knew that he'd risk becoming very stale if he appeared too frequently. Context is important too - it can seriously ruin a scene to have a 'gag' character show up during a serious affair. They may think they're adding a much needed dose of humour to a grim scene but it can severely dampen the impact of the emotional side of things.
On the other hand, a super serious and grim character can have the same effect by sucking away the fun from a purposely lighthearted scene. I suppose it all comes down to balance.
