There's nothing wrong with portraying a powerful character so long as it is done tastefully. Though the key words in that sentence are 'portraying' and 'tastefully', since all too often I've seen role-players take all the possible perks for their chosen role and very few of the drawbacks.
If someone is going to claim that their character is an excellent combatant or a powerful hero/villain then I expect them to actually be out in the game world quite frequently instead of lingering in taverns socialising every other night. It's also not an excuse to be able to order someone else's character around without their permission. I don't care how often someone claims that their character is a 'Lord-Commander' or 'General' -they have no authority over someone who isn't serving under them.
As for my own character, I tend to prefer to portray them as being able to handle themselves but more on the anti-hero side of the fence. They're usually flawed, even if they're intentions are pure. I find it much more interesting than being a flawless hero who can do no wrong. I guess it's why characters from the 'Game of Thrones' setting such as Jaime Lannister, Catelyn Stark and Cersei Lannister fascinate me so much.
If someone is going to claim that their character is an excellent combatant or a powerful hero/villain then I expect them to actually be out in the game world quite frequently instead of lingering in taverns socialising every other night. It's also not an excuse to be able to order someone else's character around without their permission. I don't care how often someone claims that their character is a 'Lord-Commander' or 'General' -they have no authority over someone who isn't serving under them.
As for my own character, I tend to prefer to portray them as being able to handle themselves but more on the anti-hero side of the fence. They're usually flawed, even if they're intentions are pure. I find it much more interesting than being a flawless hero who can do no wrong. I guess it's why characters from the 'Game of Thrones' setting such as Jaime Lannister, Catelyn Stark and Cersei Lannister fascinate me so much.
