For me, writing a backstory is almost like 'setting the scene' for my character.
I've tried RPing in several different ways on MMOs, and I find it works differently for different people.Â
When I create a character with only a very loose idea on their backstory, I struggle to get into their mind and I'm always unsure how they'd actually react to a situation, if you know what I mean? Though I have friends who vastly prefer this style and it works wonderfully for them.
On the other hand, a detailed backstory is something I enjoy creating because it gives me a strong feel for the character and how they would react to situations occurring in game. While a character might be quite set in their ways at first, I find even with a detailed backstory RP develops my character by a huge amount, sometimes turning them to the opposite of what they originally started as in their backstory.Â
Though I do see where you're coming from! I really think it all depends on your own style and what you're more comfortable with. Someone might very well think they 'know who they are' only to have their mind changed through meeting others and certain events that occur within RP.
I think both routes are fine to go with, really! You can be as detailed or as loose as you want if you think it'll help make your RP experience more enjoyable.
That's my thought on the matter, at least.
I've tried RPing in several different ways on MMOs, and I find it works differently for different people.Â
When I create a character with only a very loose idea on their backstory, I struggle to get into their mind and I'm always unsure how they'd actually react to a situation, if you know what I mean? Though I have friends who vastly prefer this style and it works wonderfully for them.
On the other hand, a detailed backstory is something I enjoy creating because it gives me a strong feel for the character and how they would react to situations occurring in game. While a character might be quite set in their ways at first, I find even with a detailed backstory RP develops my character by a huge amount, sometimes turning them to the opposite of what they originally started as in their backstory.Â
Though I do see where you're coming from! I really think it all depends on your own style and what you're more comfortable with. Someone might very well think they 'know who they are' only to have their mind changed through meeting others and certain events that occur within RP.
I think both routes are fine to go with, really! You can be as detailed or as loose as you want if you think it'll help make your RP experience more enjoyable.
That's my thought on the matter, at least.
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