A character's past can be as elaborate or as mysterious as you like, though I would definitely agree that it's possible for a character to have too much in the way of a background story. It's not necessarily an issue in itself for one's character to have a lot of history behind them - especially since many people in the real world can boast the same thing.Â
I do find that it quickly becomes a tad tiresome when someone's character claims to have been involved in anything and everything that came their way, which is when inconsistencies tend to emerge. I think the better compromise is to build up a decent and solid background story for a character but focus upon the present day affairs to add to it through engaging in actual role-play.
I do find that it quickly becomes a tad tiresome when someone's character claims to have been involved in anything and everything that came their way, which is when inconsistencies tend to emerge. I think the better compromise is to build up a decent and solid background story for a character but focus upon the present day affairs to add to it through engaging in actual role-play.
