I play on Gilgamesh, and my characters are all good-aligned. I'm not a "heavy" RP'er - I don't game just to RP. I RP to enhance my gaming experience. I'm not really one to initiate big storylines myself, that are acted out in-game. It's not my cup of tea.
Don't get me wrong, I applaud those who do create elaborate story arcs with their characters. It's fun to take part in all that.
As to the questions on hand...
What is the hesitation with playing a criminal mind, or any "baddy" for that matter?
Honestly? I've tried RPing outright evil characters - I can do it for maybe half an hour, but after that it makes my head hurt. Literally. Every time I try. RPing evil for a couple hours and then having to lay down with a major headache for the rest of the evening is not fun for me, and I'd really rather just avoid it.
Outright evil is just too diametrically opposed to my personal mindset. I have to force myself into the role, and it's not one I enjoy. With writing, it's different, because in my mind there is a filter - you're making the other guy do bad stuffs, it's not you. But for me, RPing is more like acting, not writing. And because I tend to identify with my characters, that filter is not there, making it harder for me to be able to separate myself from what my character is saying and doing.
Thus the headaches.
I don't begrudge those who can RP evil well. I'm kind of envious, really. I just can't do it myself.
Are there any with characters like the one described in the second observation? If so what inspired you to go that route as opposed to the other?
If I did have a "baddy" character per se, they would not consider themselves "bad" at all. There would be perfectly valid reasons for all their actions, even if they were detrimental to others. In their own minds, they would be "just normal folks," who sometimes to bad or mean things for survival, or for personal gain.
It's just not something I really enjoy. It's too close to how real life plays out, for me. But, to each their own.
Are there any with characters like the one described in the first observation? If so what inspired you to go that route as opposed to the other?
Again, can't do outright evil. Headaches. Literally. Bad ones.
Do you agree or disagree that there needs to be some sort of balance struck?
For those who want epic storylines played out in-game, having a stock of villianous foes to play against would probably make things easier. Heck, even for non-epic storylines, it would make things easier.
But I don't believe that any one should be pushed to RP something they don't want to.
What you seem to be asking is for people to open their minds to the possibilities of RPing something different, and that's fine. Maybe a few people will decide to maybe try with a darker-toned character, and see where things take them.
For me, sorry for my selfishness, but I'd rather avoid the splitting headaches.
Have fun out there, peoples. And remember: fun RP should not make your head hurt.
Don't get me wrong, I applaud those who do create elaborate story arcs with their characters. It's fun to take part in all that.
As to the questions on hand...
What is the hesitation with playing a criminal mind, or any "baddy" for that matter?
Honestly? I've tried RPing outright evil characters - I can do it for maybe half an hour, but after that it makes my head hurt. Literally. Every time I try. RPing evil for a couple hours and then having to lay down with a major headache for the rest of the evening is not fun for me, and I'd really rather just avoid it.
Outright evil is just too diametrically opposed to my personal mindset. I have to force myself into the role, and it's not one I enjoy. With writing, it's different, because in my mind there is a filter - you're making the other guy do bad stuffs, it's not you. But for me, RPing is more like acting, not writing. And because I tend to identify with my characters, that filter is not there, making it harder for me to be able to separate myself from what my character is saying and doing.
Thus the headaches.
I don't begrudge those who can RP evil well. I'm kind of envious, really. I just can't do it myself.
Are there any with characters like the one described in the second observation? If so what inspired you to go that route as opposed to the other?
If I did have a "baddy" character per se, they would not consider themselves "bad" at all. There would be perfectly valid reasons for all their actions, even if they were detrimental to others. In their own minds, they would be "just normal folks," who sometimes to bad or mean things for survival, or for personal gain.
It's just not something I really enjoy. It's too close to how real life plays out, for me. But, to each their own.
Are there any with characters like the one described in the first observation? If so what inspired you to go that route as opposed to the other?
Again, can't do outright evil. Headaches. Literally. Bad ones.
Do you agree or disagree that there needs to be some sort of balance struck?
For those who want epic storylines played out in-game, having a stock of villianous foes to play against would probably make things easier. Heck, even for non-epic storylines, it would make things easier.
But I don't believe that any one should be pushed to RP something they don't want to.
What you seem to be asking is for people to open their minds to the possibilities of RPing something different, and that's fine. Maybe a few people will decide to maybe try with a darker-toned character, and see where things take them.
For me, sorry for my selfishness, but I'd rather avoid the splitting headaches.
Have fun out there, peoples. And remember: fun RP should not make your head hurt.
