(10-08-2013, 04:24 PM)Naih Wrote: I've found similar issues and not due to the fact that people are ''playing' good characters but more so the fact that their actions are not 'good' but are for the 'good' of all peoples in the long run.This is an important distinguishment to make, although I would argue that on its face, being for the "'good' of all peoples in the long run" isn't not (hate to use a double negative here...) "not good". Its simply a difference of perspective and action, but the intention is there. Its just simply not a black and white matter. Though I understand what you are trying to say.Â
But its the classic difference between for the good of the "majority/all" or for the "few". Do you choose to save your close companions? Or save the unnamed masses? And even then the method used to achieve the goal may be cross over that moral lines for the greater good. In which case, its an interesting study between whether that character truly has crossed over that moral boundary and lost sight of their original goal? They sacrificed their own 'soul' for the sake of the greater good? Or is it simply a difference of perspective?
In most cases morality is a question, not a definition. And events and experiences can change individuals to shift their viewpoint.
(10-08-2013, 04:24 PM)Naih Wrote: I made a selfless character, whom was raised in a society where he was essentially there to just HELP people, he finds being selfish is a hard thing and due to his nature he is often cast aside by most who encounter him as they assume he has 'ulterior motives'. I find it sickening that the community doesn't even perceive the chance of there being characters who are not selfish.Was it that he was being pushed aside for OOC reasons? Or IC reasons? The former really isn't excusable, but the later is well... IC, and shouldn't be a problem. Though its kind of... fishy if characters are all to paranoid to be able to trust anyone. Not in ARR, but one of my primary RP characters was a pretty genuinely /nice-guy/. I never had the sort of issue that you were describing. Occasionally, yes, a character might be wary of him, or question his motives for getting involved.Â
It might also be prudent to discuss that being /completely/ selfless isn't necessarily either a good or achievable thing to be. Its simply a matter of degrees. Everyone has internal motivations for doing something, and deep down how that action affects themselves. Another character of mine, outwardly is incredibly selfless, simply spending her life offering mercy and what peace she can to others. But ultimately, she does it for entirely selfish reasons. She does it because she clings to that purpouse to keep herself sane and functioning. She needs her charity cases as much as they need her. Such is an example of someone who does -good- in the world, but whom I would not consider to be a -good- person.Â
I've probably gone a wee bit off topic... but it does sound like the OP has a pretty defined idea of what sort of RP they are looking and I would second the suggestion that they may want to consider trying to start up their own LS organizational RP. Elsewise... good-luck in finding one! When looking around it'll be important to keep dig below the surface advertisement to see the reality of the RP group's motivations, ICly and OOCly.
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