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Character descriptions: why so long Sept 11, 2011 20:32:53 GMT -5

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Post by BB on Sept 11, 2011 20:32:53 GMT -5

I've been wondering why is it that the character descriptions have to be so long. Most people in real life don't really have 3 paragraphs of history that are really that important seeing as most people are built on small things that happen to them that they really don't remember or even think about. Personalities are also something that i question as well, ya i don't mind them being long but they destroy any possibility of simple characters sure they may not be that 3D but they can still feel realistic if played right.

So if anyone can can someone please explain why they need to be so long because I'm a little confused.

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Character descriptions: why so long Sept 11, 2011 20:41:02 GMT -5

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Post by ᕙʕ•ᴥ•ʔᕗ on Sept 11, 2011 20:41:02 GMT -5

Well, for me, I like having my character being fleshed out so when someone wants to RP with my character, they can understand him/her.

We do have some instances where being concise is the best (case point: concise character creation day), but it would be nice to know more about your character than the fact that he's tall, pale, and normal weight.

Three paragraphs for history because, unless the character is young, they probably have enough to fill out 3 paragraphs. Experiences shape a person and often times, they can explain certain personality traits you mention in the personality section.

For personality, I think 3 paragraphs is fair because no person has a personality that can only make it to one paragraph. Everyone has different aspects to them that can easily reach 3 paragraphs, if not more.

Does this make a little more sense?

Last Edit: Sept 11, 2011 20:46:19 GMT -5 by ᕙʕ•ᴥ•ʔᕗ