(10-08-2013, 12:35 PM)Kdath Wrote: Often villains get the lion's share of character development, because they do bad things for a reason. They are justified, in their own way, and the awful machinations of their motives are explained. While with the good guys, they are just... good, and they have no reason other than they are good. Saving the world is excellent motivation, but why do you want to save the world? What has it done for you? What does it mean to you?
It's just a character that is a little time worn. People have seen it before, and in an attempt to give their own spin on it, have spun off course. They take the neat bits and pieces of characterization that come from the other side of the spectrum. That's why the grizzled mercenary, the ambivalent anti-hero, and the well intentioned extremist are more popular than straight good/evil diametric anymore.
I want to first clarify I am not talking about paragons of virtue with no flaws. I agree that would be boring. Internal conflict as they strive to uphold their own moral code can make for compelling RP. Their faults are fun to explore. Everyone falters from time to time.
My characters always have reasons for who they are, what they do. If they are champions for justice there is a reason for that. It just feels there isn't a place for that character in these
communities though, because practically everyone is grizzled mercs, anti-heroes, etc. There are
no heroes for them to stand beside.
I also recognize the why of 'why middle morality' characters are most popular. It makes sense. I'm just disappointed by a lack of variety I guess. When I see something labeled as a heroes guild, I expect a heroes story. Its why put that particular character there.
I should also note that I have switched chars, and am thoroughly enjoying both the rp I am having, and this rp community. I am just sad at an inability to find a home for my 'hero' and being able to explore that type of rp also
