I play both, and enjoy playing both.
But I try not to think of a character as 'under-powered' or 'overpowered' to do so removes definition from a character and starts throwing conversations about role playing into an 'us vs them' mentality that I just don't support.
What boils down to is how well the story is played.Â
A person with no particularly great traits using quick wits to conquer a difficult situation.
A person of great skill who struggles internally with the weight of responsibility, and the dreaded feeling of isolation that sometimes comes with being set apart.
Or even someone who was once great, or headed down a great path but wound up facing the ruination of all that they worked hard for.
All of these are good stories to tell, just tell them well and be respectful towards one another. It's really that simple. The biggest problems I see when it comes to the concept of under and over powered is how people treat one another with it. How an overpowered character played well can still be treated with scorn, or how an under-powered character gets manhandled by someone who abuses their character's traits.
These situations can be resolved with being on the level with each other and solving problems OOCly. Communication, Cooperation and Consent are the cornerstones of good RP everything else is just a matter of tastes.
I just happen to like a bit of variety in mine. Everything from the dark and serious to the absolute slap-stick ridiculous, to the simple and down to earth types. They're all good if you find the right people to do them. And what makes Final Fantasy such a great backdrop to RP with is that it often contains all of them. We really have a great game and community here. If I can give some advice I'd say lean on that a bit and let yourself try some things outside your normal comfort zone - you might find yourself finding enjoying RP all over again.
(Also. I picked Voidsent Potato. Twice-baked with scallions, a touch of virgin olive oil and garlic with a tea spoon of Alfredo sauce in the mash mix. >.> )
But I try not to think of a character as 'under-powered' or 'overpowered' to do so removes definition from a character and starts throwing conversations about role playing into an 'us vs them' mentality that I just don't support.
What boils down to is how well the story is played.Â
A person with no particularly great traits using quick wits to conquer a difficult situation.
A person of great skill who struggles internally with the weight of responsibility, and the dreaded feeling of isolation that sometimes comes with being set apart.
Or even someone who was once great, or headed down a great path but wound up facing the ruination of all that they worked hard for.
All of these are good stories to tell, just tell them well and be respectful towards one another. It's really that simple. The biggest problems I see when it comes to the concept of under and over powered is how people treat one another with it. How an overpowered character played well can still be treated with scorn, or how an under-powered character gets manhandled by someone who abuses their character's traits.
These situations can be resolved with being on the level with each other and solving problems OOCly. Communication, Cooperation and Consent are the cornerstones of good RP everything else is just a matter of tastes.
I just happen to like a bit of variety in mine. Everything from the dark and serious to the absolute slap-stick ridiculous, to the simple and down to earth types. They're all good if you find the right people to do them. And what makes Final Fantasy such a great backdrop to RP with is that it often contains all of them. We really have a great game and community here. If I can give some advice I'd say lean on that a bit and let yourself try some things outside your normal comfort zone - you might find yourself finding enjoying RP all over again.
(Also. I picked Voidsent Potato. Twice-baked with scallions, a touch of virgin olive oil and garlic with a tea spoon of Alfredo sauce in the mash mix. >.> )
