rn7 Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 man why do people always put lazy as a trait for once i'd like some dude who is hardworking and diligent here's what i think: focus on one thing, either swords or one type of magic ditch the chosen one and dark clone storyline, and build up around, and focus around him as a character why is he lazy? why is he an assassin even though he is lazy? who would hire a lazy assassin? why would someone bother to put a seal on a lazy dude like him? why does he fight evil, what does he consider evil? also, how is it that he is such a great tactician if he devoted so much time to magic/swords? you don't have to have the answers to all these questions, but inevitably, someone's gonna ask this, or it's gonna come up in a situation, and I best hope you have an answer better than he's lazy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CATS Posted November 13, 2010 Share Posted November 13, 2010 (edited) it's because being lazy is associated with not caring about things and not caring about things often makes a character seem superior to or "cooler than" other characters who are emotionally invested in whatever's going on, this mirrors real life, where in many confrontations (especially on the internet) people will use apathy (usually the illusion of it) to defend themselves and make the other guy look childish not that i think that's a good reason, not at all, but it's my theory Edited November 13, 2010 by CATS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rn7 Posted November 13, 2010 Share Posted November 13, 2010 i think its less about being cool and more about just liking the lazy guy, who despite all his faults, pulls through in the end it also might be easier to write. a lazy character doesn't take much effort, while an active character requires constant attention usually lazy isn't really used with apathy, that i know of. you still care about things, but are slow actually do something about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Sage Posted November 13, 2010 Share Posted November 13, 2010 My Marty Stu sense is tingling! And this is from someone who came up with a potentially OP'd character. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crimson Swordmaster Posted November 13, 2010 Share Posted November 13, 2010 well i'm not creative at all ok let me start all over no dark side idea he's a myrmidon like character not an assassin like character he's lazy but not the real lazy he cannot use magic he also is the guy that will cheer others up if he can final change:he can sometimes say the wrong thing ok here it goes Name:James Age:17 Race:Human Appearance:Brown hair with a grey leather shirt and pants Weapon:longsword magic:none Backstory:a man who trains with a sword trying to help the main party with their journey, hates waking up in the morning (what i kinda mean by lazy) other:he will eat a lot and he pays his own tabs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rn7 Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 That looks better. Any reason why you want to help the main group? Is it the promise of wealth or treasure or adventure or a lady, or he is just that good of a guy? I really hate those latter dudes, they're never really that good once you get to know 'em. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_e_s Posted November 14, 2010 Author Share Posted November 14, 2010 Dear God Ronny. You run a tight ship. Your RP is so...wait a minute... Anyways, new thing looks world's better, if undetailed. Approved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rn7 Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 Just trying to get to know his character, man. Like you said, it's undetailed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crimson Swordmaster Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 he's just that guy that does for good of mankind...if he had enough power he'd go and kill corrupt senators or mayors...but ya...he helps cause he knows that travelers like the group is made of is fighting for good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purg Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 Dom's not fighting for good. He's fighting for self-interest, basically. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rn7 Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 Fargo's home was burnt down so now he is traveling with the other peoples. Alabaste was overcrowded, and you don't live in Corthrone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperFush Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 Yuki is travelling with the only person she happens to know that isn't missing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanami Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 it's because being lazy is associated with not caring about things and not caring about things often makes a character seem superior to or "cooler than" other characters who are emotionally invested in whatever's going on, this mirrors real life, where in many confrontations (especially on the internet) people will use apathy (usually the illusion of it) to defend themselves and make the other guy look childish not that i think that's a good reason, not at all, but it's my theory Completely true ... unfortunately. And they're usually played by people who take offense to the smallest things XD It's a niche of the internet population that I just can't get along with. I wish more people could see this post and comprehend it <_< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crimson Swordmaster Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 well he's going to fight because he needs a job because they fire the new guy -_- and he is always the new guy and he never gets paid out of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purg Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 .... They haven't hired anybody. In fact, I think of the whole group, the only one who's an actual mercenary is Dom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crimson Swordmaster Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 i don't mean like a guard i mean at a bar, inn, minor restaurants...like those Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_e_s Posted November 22, 2010 Author Share Posted November 22, 2010 Dude, it's fine. Also I forgot to check the sign up topic. Stark is... Just looking for a place he can be happy? Also, god damn SQ, I'm sorry I've been away. I love you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CATS Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 SQ loves you too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperFush Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 Also, I hope you don't type like that in character. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_e_s Posted November 24, 2010 Author Share Posted November 24, 2010 We kind of ignored him for a week. He might not be posting anything in character now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperFush Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 Pity, his was such a well-written and thoughtfully created character. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rn7 Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 you guys are so elitist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purg Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 To be fair, he put a lot more thought into character creation than I did. I start with blocks and start carving down from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_e_s Posted November 25, 2010 Author Share Posted November 25, 2010 DAMNIT RONNY YOUR WORDS CUT ME TO THE BONE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rn7 Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 soory, i meant you guys are so uh... hipster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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