(09-21-2015, 04:05 PM)Warren Castille Wrote:(09-21-2015, 03:56 PM)ryan77k Wrote: Too many times now have I tried to use my character's powers of darkness as an intimidation technique. Let's be fair, if someone approaches you, eyes glowing bright red-orange, with darkness trailing from their entire body, most would probably cack themselves and run. I don't think it's worked to far, either.
At the end of the day? Yes, there are some RPers who need to back down when their character is outmatched, but only they themselves can control it.
So what is your character afraid of or intimidated by? He sounds pretty secure in his abilities, what with the darkness powers and stuff.
That's a very good question! One I do, indeed, have an answer for.
Rufus is actually quite insecure when it comes to his abilities. Even if he strives to make use of and master them, there is always some small part of him in the back of his head that worries that he may become controlled by the darkness.
As for what he'd be intimated by? True, being trained for combat, and generally being quite good with a weapon, the pickings tend to be slim. But he knows his limits. If he was to be faced down by multiple opponents, or one powerful opponent (of any race, for that matter. Lalafell can be damned scary!) then he'll rethink his position. Better to live smart than die dumb, I suppose?Â
A savvy merchant can also cause him to pause a moment. Even growing up in Ul'dah, he is still rather wary when he buys anything in the city, considering most will try to swindle you for every gil you own.
On a more personal note, he's also intimated to some degree by the people he calls friends. More accurately, anyone who falls under that description that he feels he may have wronged in some way. It's a self-esteem thing.
"My anger, pain and sadness—shall be your loss."
(Tumblr, if you give a damn -Â http://thelifeandtimesofrufus.tumblr.com/ )
