I love making things agonizing on my characters. ...Of course, part of that could be attributed to the character I've played for the last three or so years. She insists on making everything difficult on herself. So plotting out things that induce emotional agony in her come very easily.
But even for her, piling on tragedy after tragedy would get a little much.
I like running her through the emotional ringer so it can all pay off in a wonderful catharsis. Let it all build and build until finally, she scratches out a happy ending through her own pain and blood. That is truly satisfying to me. Not tacking on a sad conclusion at the end. (Besides, I'm pretty sure if I did all that to her and didn't give her some peace in the finale, she would rebel in my head.)
Not to say sad endings are bad. I love a good sad story, and the heartbreaking plots I've participated in have been great RP.
It's just not my preference. At least, not with this character. It doesn't fit her well, I don't think. If I played a different person on a regular basis? I might be a lot more inclined towards a tragedy ending! But this is what feels right for her, so it's what I prefer to pursue.
But even for her, piling on tragedy after tragedy would get a little much.
I like running her through the emotional ringer so it can all pay off in a wonderful catharsis. Let it all build and build until finally, she scratches out a happy ending through her own pain and blood. That is truly satisfying to me. Not tacking on a sad conclusion at the end. (Besides, I'm pretty sure if I did all that to her and didn't give her some peace in the finale, she would rebel in my head.)
Not to say sad endings are bad. I love a good sad story, and the heartbreaking plots I've participated in have been great RP.
It's just not my preference. At least, not with this character. It doesn't fit her well, I don't think. If I played a different person on a regular basis? I might be a lot more inclined towards a tragedy ending! But this is what feels right for her, so it's what I prefer to pursue.
