It's basic RP etiquette, really.
Here's the problem, and this is true of most MMOs. The in-game storyline treats you as a hero among heroes and one of the most powerful beings in the setting.
This is fine and dandy for the game itself, but within the realm of roleplaying it can be rather obnoxious.
It's the Son of Satan thing.
If you've been roleplaying for awhile you've probably seen people do this. Play a character who is literally the son of the devil or something similar, with all the ridiculous power that implies. It's just not very fun to Roleplay with someone with that sort of character.
Likewise, most RPers don't want to write with someone strutting around as THE hero of a particular setting. Even if a small Community, it would be kind of silly if every role-player was playing a scion and blessed with a rare power like The Echo. Bad form, I say.
All that being said, I believe that almost anything can work in writing if it's done well, but that's an uphill climb.Â
A character who's gotten stronger over time via actual role playing storylines and long-term character development will always be more acceptable then- "I'm one of the elite because the in-game story says so."
Here's the problem, and this is true of most MMOs. The in-game storyline treats you as a hero among heroes and one of the most powerful beings in the setting.
This is fine and dandy for the game itself, but within the realm of roleplaying it can be rather obnoxious.
It's the Son of Satan thing.
If you've been roleplaying for awhile you've probably seen people do this. Play a character who is literally the son of the devil or something similar, with all the ridiculous power that implies. It's just not very fun to Roleplay with someone with that sort of character.
Likewise, most RPers don't want to write with someone strutting around as THE hero of a particular setting. Even if a small Community, it would be kind of silly if every role-player was playing a scion and blessed with a rare power like The Echo. Bad form, I say.
All that being said, I believe that almost anything can work in writing if it's done well, but that's an uphill climb.Â
A character who's gotten stronger over time via actual role playing storylines and long-term character development will always be more acceptable then- "I'm one of the elite because the in-game story says so."
