Poll: How do you go about creating a character in an RPG?
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I have a number of archetypes I stick to, usually drawn from older games, books or visual media. For example
While my Commander Shepard is a rough-edged blonde lesbian (infiltrator) named Tiphaine [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Emberverse_characters#Portland_Protective_Association_.28PPA.29].
my first Fallout 3 character was modeled after Dr. Horrible:
...and his name was Billy.
...and his name was Billy.
While my Commander Shepard is a rough-edged blonde lesbian (infiltrator) named Tiphaine [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Emberverse_characters#Portland_Protective_Association_.28PPA.29].
I usually random the appearance until I find something nice. Failing that I just go cannon or default. I usually pick gender depending on how im feeling.
As for in game affiliation; I usually play the start of the game however I feel, and match the affiliation of my later decisions to whatever path I have started down
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As for in game affiliation; I usually play the start of the game however I feel, and match the affiliation of my later decisions to whatever path I have started down
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Personally I just create a character I feel like making. I don't really choose it to be a reperesentation of me, (although it's slightly more likely to happen when I play the game a first time).
Simply put I come up with a character as an archetype or something unique.
Simply put I come up with a character as an archetype or something unique.
None of the above.Lovesfool said:
I try to recreate one of my D&D or other table top RPG characters as closely as possible.
I have several go-to characters when playing RPGs. None of them are "me" but they aren't trying to be opposites either. Many of them have developed personalities and backgrounds that I try to use if possible.
For instance, my female bow user from several table top D&D games, Neverwinter Nights, and Dragon Age: Origins has recently turned up as an Infiltrator with a sniper rifle in Mass Effect. My male mage in pretty much every fantasy RPG that lets me play a jerk mage with a sword also appeared in ME as a renegade Adept with an assault rifle.
I do whatever seems appropriate at the time.Usaully take the good path though, so everyone likes me and gives me their stuff.
There should be an option for just making something you think looks cool. Pick a few distinct features I want and then fiddle with the sliders to get them to look wicked. Then I build up skills depending on how I'm feeling, but usually something along soldier and warrior lines.
Please put in an Other vote. I am an other.
I am a writer by trade. I have created characters with their own faces, styles, personalities, and so on. That's who I make in games.
I am a writer by trade. I have created characters with their own faces, styles, personalities, and so on. That's who I make in games.
Honestly? None of the above, I make a character based on, well, whoever I want to put into a normally harsh and unforgiving world to try and drag out alive on the otherside. For instance, my first FemShep, was both like me in some aspects I like, and unlike me in aspects I didn't like and vice versa. She was as understanding as I was, yet more forgiving then I personally want to be, while also being as in control and dominate as I so furiously attempt to become. Because that's who Miss Autumn Shepard, Engineer Extraordinaire was in my head, I already wrote up the character even before I hit the Character Creator. Also, damn fine ass, could use a more realistically proportioned breasts for an ass kicking member of the military lol But that's just me wishing women in games where both sexy AND real looking, depending on what they are in game.
I am never attached to characters in RPGs anyway, so I don't waste time with the characterization. If there is a random button, I press it two or three times and start playing.
It would be different if the game designers gave me a reason to care about the main character, like imbuing them with a personality, motivation or anything. I hate this bullshit of saying, "well you are suppose to be playing you."
I am sorry, but the last time I checked, Gordon Freeman was an awesome character and that did not take away from my enjoyment of Half Life 2 because most of the details of his life was filled out.
It would be different if the game designers gave me a reason to care about the main character, like imbuing them with a personality, motivation or anything. I hate this bullshit of saying, "well you are suppose to be playing you."
I am sorry, but the last time I checked, Gordon Freeman was an awesome character and that did not take away from my enjoyment of Half Life 2 because most of the details of his life was filled out.
Not really any of these, to be honest. I'll usually just use one of the preset faces unless I'm really, intensely role-playing, in which case I'll build whatever face looks good to me. As for the actual role, it always depends on the game and its mechanics. I might gravitate towards whatever combat style the game favors (see: Oblivion and melee) but in the end it boils down to whoever I feel like creating. I might even give them a backstory if I'm feeling extra special.
I try to create a full character in my mind first then worry about trying to fit their appearence to it. Motivations, history, values, their personal brand of honour(or lack of it). Then I go with their appearance. Then I just try to stay true to the character I created. If there is room for my character to grow and 'change their mind' about things as the story progress then I will let that happen.
I usualy play a female character and first time playthough I tend to go with a generic fighter. Second time through, spellcaster/cleric.
I usualy play a female character and first time playthough I tend to go with a generic fighter. Second time through, spellcaster/cleric.
I make him Blonde haired, blue eyed, curly locks, fair skin, pat him on the butt and send him on his way.
Step 1: Fantasy? If Fantasy, Epic Beard. If not, stylish goatee.
Step 2: Find the right hair style. There is only one per game.
Step 3: Mass Effect? Spend about four years perfecting the face until I finally settle on Commander Jack Shepard's final appearance... until I see a flaw and tweak it more next time. If not Mass Effect, play the game.
Step 2: Find the right hair style. There is only one per game.
Step 3: Mass Effect? Spend about four years perfecting the face until I finally settle on Commander Jack Shepard's final appearance... until I see a flaw and tweak it more next time. If not Mass Effect, play the game.