I think I have only one character I am willing to let die, that being the actual bad guy I am running...because...well he is a bad guy.
I don't think there is any way for him to redeem himself, and the way his mind works, even if someone agreed with his goals, you can't look past the things he is doing to reach his goals.
That and I have a really good line ready for when the time does come..so that's a thing.
Beyond that I think death and serious injury really have to be something I hold the reigns to. This isn't just because I'm protective of my characters, it's the reality that the trust we place in other players isn't always what we expect.
I've had, what should have been, a friendly a duel escalate to my arms impaled with a sword, while another was aimed at my chest ( on the first attack roll! ). I've also had peoples bones break under my own attacks ( without me wanting to ), and I just kinda cringe and go along with it.
So really for me it's a clearance thing. If you ask first and make some intentions clear..I'm usually okay with an injury, if only to enjoy the fun of recovery Rp ( sans the magic band aid that makes you instantly all better). And a good injury can also leave an awesome rivalry and edge to some characters too..so that's totally worth it.
I don't think there is any way for him to redeem himself, and the way his mind works, even if someone agreed with his goals, you can't look past the things he is doing to reach his goals.
That and I have a really good line ready for when the time does come..so that's a thing.
Beyond that I think death and serious injury really have to be something I hold the reigns to. This isn't just because I'm protective of my characters, it's the reality that the trust we place in other players isn't always what we expect.
I've had, what should have been, a friendly a duel escalate to my arms impaled with a sword, while another was aimed at my chest ( on the first attack roll! ). I've also had peoples bones break under my own attacks ( without me wanting to ), and I just kinda cringe and go along with it.
So really for me it's a clearance thing. If you ask first and make some intentions clear..I'm usually okay with an injury, if only to enjoy the fun of recovery Rp ( sans the magic band aid that makes you instantly all better). And a good injury can also leave an awesome rivalry and edge to some characters too..so that's totally worth it.
