Character Rp

[Viviana]

I was curious, when developing your character, how much of yourself is put into it. Do you play one character when you are in a certain mood or do you play just based on your favorites. Have you modeled a character after someone you know or have seen represented in the media? Do you find it theraputic to play certain characters?

Usually when I create a character, their personality devlops later as I play her. Is this true for others? I made Viviana to date a friend I had who played TEC but I ended up playing her when I was stressed out about rl pressures and ig stressors. The result: a silent, shy, woman who is extremely dedicated to the things she loves, but spends most of her time training and hunting because that is what she feels is the only thing she is good at because of her upbringing.

Then I made ultra-feminine, sort of pragmatic, mischevious Aldora. She took up both healing to be an asset to hunting parties so she could go on adventures and make money. She was a spoiled child and some of that spills over. She has a long list of people she won't heal. Somehow she clicks well with her husband Rara who is a semi-evil character (thought they couldn't exist in TEC huh?) and her only devotion lies with him. I play her when I am feeling isolated, because she has such a good relationsip with her husband, or when I wan to feel useful (even tho I would say Viviana is more of a heroine Aldora can save lives with a bandage ;) ).

Then there is my third character. She is pretty much me. I play her very rarely. I prolly should play her more and go on some slelf exploring rp but I don't.

I guess you might see this as stretching to see how theraputic being addicted to TEC is, but who cares. Thanks in advance for responding.

Viviana

[holly59]

Sicily is very me. :) My other chars tend to be pretty much me too. Mostly because I can't be mean. *grin* Even my thief Angeline was almost an Angel, no pun intended. Guess that sounds vain, :o because I do have my moments, but normally none of you will see them, if I can help it. :). I got alot of criticism for bad r/ping because I posted once that my thief would only rob prostitutes, to which, I don't really care, I'm playing for my enjoyment as much as the r/ping aspect and I'd not enjoy hurting others even ig.

If I wanted to work my tail off and be treated like a door mat, I'd play Caprice who works as a serving girl for Constantine. I don't play her much obviously. *grin*

Not sure about stress reliever. :) Sicily is by far the happiest. Angeline is no more and Caprice is too tiring. :)

Sicily

[Terra]

I put a lot of myself into Teek. I've always been more appreciative of the arts, than I have been of violence. And I like nice things. I just adore the color red, too. The fact that she is a singer rubs of from me, too. I love to sing, I love to write, I love to act, I love to dance...Get the point? However, she was never designed to look at all like me. If you want to see a resemblance of me, look at me in the WA.

(-WA Princess- Pansy)

[Helio]

Some enjoy playing a version of themselves in the gameworld, and others enjoy trying to pull off the opposite. Me, IRL I'm an egotistical, cold and heartless jerk who cares for nothing but myself, so I thought playing a nice guy like Helio would be a challenge for me.

But seriously, player moods are can have a strong effect on characters. Sometimes they have their characters moods correspond with their own, giving it some IC justification (tired, headache, rats beat the hell out of me, etc) and other times keep the moods based on in-game events and factors. I know there have been days where I'm ready to strangle the next person who talks to me, but I find my fingers straining to enter that 'smile' command because there's is no reason that my character would be upset. But other times, I just can't seem to stay in character, so I head to the WA with friends for a while. It happens to us all I'm sure. It's not always easy, so I guess you have to rely on good jugement to let you know when it's time for a break.

Thank you for your time,
Helio's player

[Lucentius]

Hmm... How i RP my characters and why... this is a hard one...

I originally made Melinkaria because Massena and Mekhia wanted an IG sister, so, bam there she was. She's sort of the rebel-type, goes against most authority, dislikes Legio, Constables, Militias, and all the "good" stuff... i would consider her more evil than anything, lately i play her when i want a break from the stresses of playing my other character, Driya *grin*

I made Driya entirely to help out in one cineran invasion event, then to be deleted. Didn't quite work out that way, though *smirk* Driya is rather uptight when it comes to laws, and would be likely to point anyone who broke a law out to a constable. Also, if you speak down of the Legio, she might remove her phalerial and beat you with it *twiddles her thumbs and bats her eyelashes*.

And, my third character my thief <garbled, muttered words, indecipherable> Is who i play when i need an escape from the stresses of both melinkaria and Driya. For some reason, it relieves stress to go around finding out how much money people have on them. Oh yes, and, i 'd like to thank the GMs for setups, i love them! ;)

-Lucentius

[Macro]

Well when I originally created Rara I didn't really have much idea of how to play him. He never had a character background initially. The only consideration I had was in the fact that he was Aestivan. Above all else he felt the need to protect himself from others knowing where he was from.
Then all the intrigue happened which developed him into the evil guy he was. Over the last 6 months of playing him he has mellowed somewhat, taken up a weapon he is finally happy with, married the girl of his dreams, Aldora:), and is finally becoming useful with a bandage.

Viviana on Aldora:-
Somehow she clicks well with her husband Rara who is a semi-evil character (thought they couldn't exist in TEC huh?) and her only devotion lies with him. I play her when I am feeling isolated, because she has such a good relationsip with her husband

Yep, they click really well honey:). The relationship works well I think mainly because they have a lot of love for each other, respect each other, and value the others opinions. Rara adores her. Fortunately she can put up with his momentary lapses into evil and his cutting wit.

Macro although I originally created him as my "backup" healer, I created a full background for him even before I started to play him. I figured it would be interesting to play an Altene healer and developed the background that his mother was a healer back in Altene.
I fully agree that though most Altenes are mercenaries it doesn't mean that they all are. they need cooks, healers, locksmiths etc. I am of the opinion that these exist in these countries, but may be frowned upon.
I developed a "difference of opinion" with his father as the main reason for him for leaving his homeland, even though, because he was young, he needed permission to leave.
One day perhaps I will get around to writing more on his background, for now some of it can be read on the character bios.
There is much more to it however.
As a character, Macro is my most fully developed character, he has emotions typical for his age, he gets angry, and things hurt him emotionally more. I based that I guess on myself when I was his age. However I don't "fly off the handle" as Mac has a tendency to do when he feels an injustice has been done.
He is highly opionated (I'm not that bad;)). He is very humble and self-depricating, especially after he has boasted about something. He always hates people with big egos and who are arrogant, but feels the need to beat himself up when he takes pride in something. Personally I take pride in something that works out well for me, and a part of me says "why not feel good about myself?", whereas Mac would bemoan that pride.
Like Mac I am honest. Like Mac I love completely. Like Mac anyone who crosses me are frowned upon. Like Mac I do my best to help people, and go out of my way to help people, and expect nothing in return apart from a thank you.
Like Mac I like to feel respected and valued. Like Mac I like to be loved and liked. Like Mac I guess I love having someone commited to me, as Viviana is to Mac, and love to feel commited to someone, as Viv and Mac are IG and Vivs player and myself are rl. I love to feel my love returned, just as Mac does.
Like Mac I value my friendships. I give everyone equal trust til they do something that makes me lose that trust. As in the real world trust is earned over time. IG equally friendships are made and broken on this value. Mac has made many a good friend. Along the way he has picked up an enemy or two. He tries to help everyone, but I guess some people can't be helped.
Like Mac I have few real close friends, but many people who value his friendship.
So to conclude this isn't everything but I guess the character most like me is Macro.
My third character has never really had much of a developed background other than "hero". I've recently thought about redeveloping his background totally, so as yet have no comment to make on him.
I could talk for hours, however I'll shut up now;)

Macro

[Atama]

Whenever I make a new character, I always want to do something I've never done before. Or something I haven't done in a long time.

Thugga is based off of a Half Giant NPC from an old D&D Dark Sun campaign I used to run. He was so fun to play, and since Dark Sun is very Roman-esque, TEC got me thinking of old Thugga and how fun it would be to play him in an online game.

If I made an alt, I'd probably play a thief who tried REALLY hard to convince people he was something else. Like walking around with a bow and not knowing how to use it. Or pretending to be a healer. Just to throw people off of the fact that he was a thief. He might even tell a different story to different people he meets...

Aww... I barely have time to play Thugga.

[Macro]

Originally posted by Atama


If I made an alt, I'd probably play a thief who tried REALLY hard to convince people he was something else. Like walking around with a bow and not knowing how to use it. Or pretending to be a healer. Just to throw people off of the fact that he was a thief. He might even tell a different story to different people he meets...



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Lets just say a character I made was exactly like that. (Is not saying who).


Macro (Constable Recruit)

[dunstvangeet]

When I create a character, first I decide which Oxymoron within the game I wish to base him on. My two characters that I play regularly are an Altene Pacifist and a Cineran who wishes to up hold and enforce the laws of Iridine.

Then I come up with a complete background, and usually have it saved on my computer. Maybe I'll post them on the web site eventually. But my Altene Pacifist of mine, witnessed a bloody battle at a young age, and was raised within Remath for the majority of his life. He currently doesn't know a weapon because he believes violence is wrong. And his personality shows it.

I put my Cineran as a runaway slave who migrated into Iridine. He eventually went into the city, and got into a little trouble. He was befriended by an NPC constable who knew Cineran. This constable was the one who taught my character common. He, because of this constable, wants to become a constable. He, because of his background, becomes quite respectful, calling almost everybody sir, or ma'am.

My third character that I very rarely play has the personality of a spoiled brat. He's a runaway from Safeland who had pulled a major prank, and got caught. Of course he ran away from the punishment. But this person is also extremely aggressive and bored. He'll commonly be found trying to convince people to spar to entertain him.

But all of these, reflect certain qualities of my personality.

[Kurlac]

I have made and deleted so many characters it's unbelievable. The only character I've consistently played is Katerina. For almost 3 years now, I've worked on developing her character. When I first started, I had nothing in mind for her. She originally was an annoying lockie who just recalled all the time. But now she's grown into a rather strong character--me.

Some parts of her are the opposite of me, while others are just like me. My RL mood usually dictates how I play her, and since she's my only character, he personality bounces around a bit. Although some may consider this poor roleplaying, I think it's pretty good. After all, if I can get moody, so can she. When I'm depressed, Kat'll go on a rat-killing spree. If I'm rather cheery, she'll lean on the Toga door and chat.

So basically, every aspect of my character reflects me. Willfull, yet passive; energetic, yet lazy; structured, yet random. That's her and me in a nutshell.

If you think about it, most of your characters either reflect an aspect of your personality, or something you've always wished you could be IRL. If I ever was to make a new character, she'd prolly be the anti-me.

[Viviana]

*bump*

[Nomad]

I'm not a great role player so Nomad is just me. In fact Nomad is one of my Biker handles, cus I wandered so much. Just a friendly, playful, happy, smiling guy who likes people, and loves to flirt with women. He seldom gets angry, when he does it is quick and sharp and surprizes everyone, including himself.

I do have another char. He is also me. I won't say who he is because he is the quiet, alone, doesn't wanna be bothered with people me. In real life I get on my motorcycle and go where I am not known, or out in the country, or just ride by the hour. Alone.

Once I had a healer. I kind of liked him. But he was requeted to change his name, and I never felt the same about him. So he does not exist any more.

Maybe someday I will try real RP and make a 3rd who is not like me at all. In the mean time, being myself is about all I can handle.

[Chris]

My characters seem to be what I want to be. :shrugs:;)

[Brassy]

I played Falinia cautiously. She was my first "Main" character in TEC, and until I got a feel for Midlight, I played her as a "Don't rock the boat" character. I tried to stick to her stats as a guideline.

Then I made an Altene staves user. I figured that would be unique since most Altenes played ingame were anything but just a staves user. I tried to play her as a loner, but a female loner back then was nearly impossible. I deleted her after nearly a year of taking up a slot with no real use or development. Madearos.

Then I made Tovania. I wanted her to be the total opposite of Falinia. I spent monthes thinking up a background for her. Loud, over the top flirtatious, bold and unrepentant about it. A bloody weapons user. (axe) I never planned to make her a Main character, just a "different" character. I mostly made her out of curiousity. Just what is/was the appeal of playing a combative character? (Staves equates in my mind to being defensive) And what would make a small woman choose to use an axe? She was/is my challenge character and has elements of me when I was in the military.

The one element all my characters have? A flash temper. Why? It's the one aspect of myself I simply can't get away from. :o Although, with my healer, I'm trying my best. :D

[Tayron]

My main character Tayron is based pretty heavily on me really (sept for the fighting stuff, can't fight worth beans in RL)..... Isn't overly powerful, just strong enough to hold his own when the need arose, more defensive then anything (hence my choice of staff for his weapon of choice), basicly just a healer/protector. and overall rather nice and polite, and usually not particularly serious about things in general unless the need is there. He's also a Parcine, so I do realize he doesn't necessarily fit the usual Parcineish attitude....tis the entire point actually. Still working on his background and whatnot though, only had the basics down when I made him so I could RP him properly.

He's not supposed to be as anti-social as I generally end up playing him though, quite the opposite actually....thats my own anti-socialness and general lack of RPing experiance showing through. (tend to RP fine when the situation arises, biggest problem I have is going out and doing it myself. :( )

Have another character I've been working on for some time, basicly the complete opposite of what my main character...and me is. Callous, mean spirited, cares only for herself, all that fun stuff. (yes, her...the name didn't suit a male character and I liked it too much not to use, so I made the character female. :p )

Mood also tends to effect how I play my characters though to some extent....needless to say, if I'm in a really bad mood, its hard to be the general kind and polite person my main character usually is, or as willing to help if I've got a headache or feeling sick. (which I'll usually RP out ingame as a reason he's not his usual self) Also easier to play my other character if I'm in a bad mood, then I don't feel as bad about some of what she may do. ;)