(03-16-2014, 01:19 PM)Ignacius Wrote: All of those "villain" archetypes are also capable of doing things that are positive for society. Â "Heroes" are also VERY capable of doing wrong by society, thinking they are doing what is right and only screwing the system up. Â Maybe they're too strict, too fascist, maybe they have a tendency to be too lenient to terrible people or not forgiving enough to people that stand a chance of redemption.^ This, 100% this.
Really, the best you can do is play a character, not a concept. Â Focus less on heroism and villainy, more on consistency. Â Make sure people are doing things for a reason, not simply to fill a role.
One of my favorite roleplayers once said that though her character might be villanous in the stories of other characters, in her own story she is a hero because she is doing what she feels is right. She isn't an antagonist for the sake of being an antagonist and that is a key thing to keep in mind.
My own 'villanous' alt has goals that could be considered quite noble (help end the conflicts in Ala Mhigo and ultimately save lives) but she goes about it in very shady ways because she feels it's most effective. Plus somebody's got to do the dirty work.
Perspective is a heck of a tool. :D
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