I see a lot of time being spent on a back story and discussion of it that would probably be more productively put toward simple RP.
I've said it before, and I am sure I will again: character backstory is one of the least important aspects of roleplaying. Precious few people will suddenly become interested in RPing with a character because of their backstory, few will even be interested in learning anything beyond the most basic elements.
It can provide inspiration for story writing. It can provide depth of knowledge about a character.Â
But when it comes with actual RP, most people care a lot more about the here and the future than the "back then". If you want to RP, stop thinking about it, and just get out there and do it!
I've said it before, and I am sure I will again: character backstory is one of the least important aspects of roleplaying. Precious few people will suddenly become interested in RPing with a character because of their backstory, few will even be interested in learning anything beyond the most basic elements.
It can provide inspiration for story writing. It can provide depth of knowledge about a character.Â
But when it comes with actual RP, most people care a lot more about the here and the future than the "back then". If you want to RP, stop thinking about it, and just get out there and do it!
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