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Started by Shipyard Locked, January 18, 2016, 05:34:45 PM

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Nexus

#330
February 10, 2016, 10:57:36 PM
Quote from: Christopher Brady;878306I can put most character backstories on an index card.

I think the largest one I've written was two pages withe shortest about 2-3 paragraphs.
Remember when Illinois Nazis where a joke in the Blue Brothers movie?

Democracy, meh? (538)

 "The salient fact of American politics is that there are fifty to seventy million voters each of whom will volunteer to live, with his family, in a cardboard box under an overpass, and cook sparrows on an old curtain rod, if someone would only guarantee that the black, gay, Hispanic, liberal, whatever, in the next box over doesn't even have a curtain rod, or a sparrow to put on it."

Christopher Brady

#331
February 11, 2016, 12:27:58 AM
Quote from: Nexus;878311I think the largest one I've written was two pages withe shortest about 2-3 paragraphs.

At MOST I aim for a page an a half.  But I can break down the various points into an index card.
"And now, my friends, a Dragon\'s toast!  To life\'s little blessings:  wars, plagues and all forms of evil.  Their presence keeps us alert --- and their absence makes us grateful." -T.A. Barron[/SIZE]

Nexus

#332
February 11, 2016, 05:46:02 PM
Quote from: Christopher Brady;878335At MOST I aim for a page an a half.  But I can break down the various points into an index card.

I mostly write until it feels done. For some games that means something lengthier particularly if there's aspects of the character to be defined (items or note, contacts, power descriptions, etc) or the characters are assumed to have some history behind them already. Some settings and games feel like more flowery or cinematic backgrounds are more appropriate like Exalted.
Remember when Illinois Nazis where a joke in the Blue Brothers movie?

Democracy, meh? (538)

 "The salient fact of American politics is that there are fifty to seventy million voters each of whom will volunteer to live, with his family, in a cardboard box under an overpass, and cook sparrows on an old curtain rod, if someone would only guarantee that the black, gay, Hispanic, liberal, whatever, in the next box over doesn't even have a curtain rod, or a sparrow to put on it."

Omega

#333
February 11, 2016, 06:10:03 PM
So brooding clinically insane lone half-vampire drow are definitely a "no" at the table? Right? :hmm:

While the jury is out on the male Tiefling who can't remember that he was a girl once before trying on that darn girdle? Right? :o

But a mermaid paladin who lost her kingdom under the sea is fine? Right? :cool:

Bren

#334
February 11, 2016, 06:47:07 PM
Quote from: Omega;878485But a mermaid paladin who lost her kingdom under the sea is fine? Right? :cool:
Only in a pirates or other seagoing campaign. In a dungeon delvers game she is just one more special snowflake disrupting every session. ;)
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Nexus

#335
February 11, 2016, 06:53:09 PM
Quote from: Omega;878485So brooding clinically insane lone half-vampire drow are definitely a "no" at the table? Right? :hmm:

So Blade is right out, huh?
Remember when Illinois Nazis where a joke in the Blue Brothers movie?

Democracy, meh? (538)

 "The salient fact of American politics is that there are fifty to seventy million voters each of whom will volunteer to live, with his family, in a cardboard box under an overpass, and cook sparrows on an old curtain rod, if someone would only guarantee that the black, gay, Hispanic, liberal, whatever, in the next box over doesn't even have a curtain rod, or a sparrow to put on it."

Old One Eye

#336
February 11, 2016, 08:09:42 PM
I am decidedly pro-human and make it clear at the start of each campaign that if a player chooses something else they will be the butt of some jokes.

Shipyard Locked

#337
February 11, 2016, 09:49:04 PM
Quote from: Old One Eye;878503I am decidedly pro-human and make it clear at the start of each campaign that if a player chooses something else they will be the butt of some jokes.

That's unfortunate given that RPGs are one of the few venues where you have the opportunity to personally explore outside the human perspective, but I understand.

Omega

#338
February 11, 2016, 10:28:11 PM
Quote from: Nexus;878493So Blade is right out, huh?

Considering he sucked the enjoyment out of every Midnight Sons series he appeared in. YES!

Omega

#339
February 11, 2016, 10:40:40 PM
Quote from: Old One Eye;878503I am decidedly pro-human and make it clear at the start of each campaign that if a player chooses something else they will be the butt of some jokes.

Why demean the player for playing a non-human?

I can see the character standing out or meeting various prejudices. But setting out to ridicule the player seems more than a little off kilter when you could have just said "This is a human PCs only campaign" instead of fucking with the player?

Christopher Brady

#340
February 11, 2016, 10:45:10 PM
Quote from: Nexus;878493So Blade is right out, huh?

I like him...  :(
"And now, my friends, a Dragon\'s toast!  To life\'s little blessings:  wars, plagues and all forms of evil.  Their presence keeps us alert --- and their absence makes us grateful." -T.A. Barron[/SIZE]

Nexus

#341
February 11, 2016, 10:54:35 PM
Quote from: Christopher Brady;878523I like him...  :(

I do too! I was being tongue in cheeck "half vampire drow (since drow obviously black people, right?). For the :D though.
Remember when Illinois Nazis where a joke in the Blue Brothers movie?

Democracy, meh? (538)

 "The salient fact of American politics is that there are fifty to seventy million voters each of whom will volunteer to live, with his family, in a cardboard box under an overpass, and cook sparrows on an old curtain rod, if someone would only guarantee that the black, gay, Hispanic, liberal, whatever, in the next box over doesn't even have a curtain rod, or a sparrow to put on it."

Old One Eye

#342
February 11, 2016, 11:30:26 PM
Quote from: Omega;878522Why demean the player for playing a non-human?

I can see the character standing out or meeting various prejudices. But setting out to ridicule the player seems more than a little off kilter when you could have just said "This is a human PCs only campaign" instead of fucking with the player?

I play with friends where we all rib each other.  It is a running joke that my best friend threatens to punch me in the nose about once a week.  We dog each other about stupid stuff we did 20 years ago.  Rest assured that I get every bit as much as I take.

If you cannot take a joke and dish out a better one, I have no desire to spend my free time with such a stick in the pants.

AsenRG

#343
February 12, 2016, 04:28:35 AM
Quote from: Old One Eye;878541If you cannot take a joke and dish out a better one, I have no desire to spend my free time with such a stick in the pants.

I should sig this, would you mind:)?
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Old One Eye

#344
February 12, 2016, 07:47:04 AM
Quote from: AsenRG;878557I should sig this, would you mind:)?

Roll with it if you like.  I've certainly dropped out of groups that got their panties in a wad for cracking a few jokes.
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