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Dryzzid Honored Member

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Posted: Thu May 24, 2007 2:06 pm Post subject: Character Weaknesses |
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Hello again,
I am trying to develop a new character to serve as my RP character and I've ran into a dilemma. Because of volunteering at my local fire company, sometimes I have to drop everything and go on a moment's notice. I am trying to implement this into my character as a weakness that would explain me having to just up and leave in mid scenario.
Some examples of ideas I have had are:
My character suffering from epilepsy. I thought seizures would be a good "no warning no notice" way of taking my character out of his surroundings. The only problem I have with the idea is that it doesn't really remove my character from the scene, it just lays him out.
Another idea I had that I like significantly less but it removes him from the scene is having him be some sort of limited connection to the material plane, having his prime existance in an astral plane. Basically, when I need to go.. his connection to Sosaria would time out I like this idea somewhat because it would allow me to just recall out and safe-log somewhere. I don't like this one because honestly I don't like the whole "astral being" part. I think its too much of a stretch. But anything is possible.
Narcolepsy was another thing I considered... it would be more of a comical way to explain things.
Another thing I was thinking about was how people would accept me just leaving in the middle of what could be an important RP plot or some such. I'm curious as to the opinions of you all on how that would work out
Any help would be appreciated.
- Dryzz |
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Galathan Seasoned Veteran


Joined: 30 Dec 2003 Posts: 451 Location: Moonglow (South Western most corner)
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Posted: Thu May 24, 2007 3:36 pm Post subject: Re: Character Weaknesses |
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Dryzzid wrote: |
Another idea I had that I like significantly less but it removes him from the scene is having him be some sort of limited connection to the material plane, having his prime existance in an astral plane. Basically, when I need to go.. his connection to Sosaria would time out I like this idea somewhat because it would allow me to just recall out and safe-log somewhere. I don't like this one because honestly I don't like the whole "astral being" part. I think its too much of a stretch. But anything is possible.
- Dryzz |
To me, this one does sound to be the better one. However, similarly I don't like the idea of an 'astral being' either. However, the char could have found some way to cross over from another shard, which on occasion sucks him back.
Or you could just play a rude character and be just like "Ok, i'm done talking to you, bye." _________________ Galathan
"Survivor of Ormus" |
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Dryzzid Honored Member

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Posted: Thu May 24, 2007 3:53 pm Post subject: Re: Character Weaknesses |
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Galathan wrote: | Or you could just play a rude character and be just like "Ok, i'm done talking to you, bye." |
Hehe, I thought about that too.. but I don't like being rude. Well, at least, this character isn't designed to be rude. Plus I want to tie an in character reason for sudden leaves. I figured I'd go more for a weakness than anything else because every character needs a few weaknesses. |
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Toren Smythe Seasoned Veteran

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Posted: Thu May 24, 2007 3:55 pm Post subject: |
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I like Narcolepsy. _________________
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Halister Marner Site Programmer


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Posted: Thu May 24, 2007 4:07 pm Post subject: |
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Make his wife an arch-mage. 'nuff said.  _________________ "There are those who dream to escape reality, and there are those who dream to change it." |
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Beleth Lore Keeper


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Posted: Thu May 24, 2007 5:05 pm Post subject: |
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That so wasn't funny. _________________
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Cat Lyxen Sage

Joined: 25 Sep 2004 Posts: 695 Location: Yew!! Home Sweet Home
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Posted: Thu May 24, 2007 5:15 pm Post subject: hehehe |
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I think......zZzzzzzZZzzzzzz _________________ 'I'll end with an edit to Ditto's post since she obviously doesn't grasp the man code.......................having your sister entertained by another gentleman gives you clearance to entertain their sister without retribution while taking care of mom leads to a blood fued which can only end in death" Gnarlug |
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Sinylene Arabana Adventurer

Joined: 20 Jul 2006 Posts: 53
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Posted: Thu May 24, 2007 6:07 pm Post subject: Narc |
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Narcolepsy for the win! |
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Dryzzid Honored Member

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Posted: Thu May 24, 2007 10:04 pm Post subject: |
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I tend to play comedian no matter what their role is, so I am leaning towards narcolepsy... |
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Cal Hurst Atlantic Legend


Joined: 29 Dec 2003 Posts: 8025 Location: Massachusetts
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Posted: Thu May 24, 2007 10:44 pm Post subject: |
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Narc would be funny and unique. Also gives you a quick and doable reason to go AFK without notice. Some people meditate... you slump and fall on the ground in a deep slumber! _________________
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Sir Robert Honored Member

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Posted: Fri May 25, 2007 4:20 am Post subject: |
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Just let him wear a purple shirt, black pants and name him "Jeff". Then you'd have a reason for your narcolepsy. _________________ Reality, the refuge of those who fail in RPGs
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Dryzzid Honored Member

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Posted: Fri May 25, 2007 5:21 am Post subject: |
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Vaen Swiftar wrote: | Narc would be funny and unique. Also gives you a quick and doable reason to go AFK without notice. Some people meditate... you slump and fall on the ground in a deep slumber! |
OBLIVION IS YOUR MASTER, BOW TO HI...zzzZZzzZzZZZzzZZZ |
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Cat Lyxen Sage

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Posted: Fri May 25, 2007 7:09 am Post subject: hehehe |
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hahahahahahahaha _________________ 'I'll end with an edit to Ditto's post since she obviously doesn't grasp the man code.......................having your sister entertained by another gentleman gives you clearance to entertain their sister without retribution while taking care of mom leads to a blood fued which can only end in death" Gnarlug |
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Tarothin Armunn Babbling Loony


Joined: 30 Dec 2003 Posts: 2061 Location: Dark Cove, Felucca
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Posted: Fri May 25, 2007 1:54 pm Post subject: |
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"The Daemon Servant of Tarothin"
Damn right Beleth!!
Now go in the kitchen and get me some pie!
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Halister Marner Site Programmer


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Posted: Fri May 25, 2007 2:03 pm Post subject: |
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I'm sure he didn't add that in there by choice, perhaps it was an unforeseen repercussion of his previous post?  _________________ "There are those who dream to escape reality, and there are those who dream to change it." |
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