(05-24-2015, 08:56 AM)Steel Wolf Wrote: So...hey, I was just sort of curious/wanting to pick the brain of the RPC on this topic.
What happens when you put together a character that, after a pretty lengthy period of time, just sort of falls apart? Â Either the direction of their RP takes a turn you weren't expecting, or things just spin in some way that makes that character un-fun to play for yourself and for others. Â Or maybe there's a new class or race that just looks like WAY more fun. Â Or you have a new concept but OHLAWD dat MSQ gate. Â Either way, there's some defect in the character's lovability matrix, but there's also a HUGE deal of time and investment in the character, both emotionally as well as in relation to in-game advancement/items.
What do you do? Â Is it just a matter of "Fantasia and f**k it" or is there deeper thoughts on the matter? Â Has this happened to you, and what do you do?
Personally I find a situation like this very tug-o-war'ish. Â Like, there's a LOT of work and investment put down on this goofy little avatar and then just...something goes blah and you're caught between wanting to try again and wanting to salvage the situation.
There's no contract here. Â We're essentially RPing at-will here. Â If something isn't fun, for whatever reason, you are under zero obligation to play with this. Â IF you love the character, extract your character, however suddenly, from the situation or retcon it completely. Â If you don't, fantasia and start over.
DO NOT FORCE YOURSELF TO RP WHEN YOU AREN'T ENGAGED! Â You will burn out.
