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Arthur -> Your Stereotypes Thread (12/2/2012 15:37:35)

Hey there guys, so this thread is basically to discuss your stereotypes. What stereotype is/are your character(s)?

Is he a Tank? A Speedster? Or a Rogue?

Here's a format should you need one: 
[b]Stereotype Nickname:[/b](Mighty Glacier? Flying Speedster? etc.)
[b]Build Type:[/b](Tank, Speedster, etc.)
[b]Sub-Type:[/b](Sworsman, Rogue, Thief, Warlock, Mage, etc.)
[b]Overall Description:[/b](What is the overall description of this stereotype that you've created?)
[b]Your Characters Following this Stereotype:[/b](Any RP characters you have that follow this Stereotype?)


Discuss.!!!



Riffus Maximus -> RE: Your Stereotypes Thread (12/2/2012 15:40:58)

I'd like to say that I play various kinds of characters and I usually try to stay clear of stereotypes, even though they make it easier to make and play those characters.



black knight 1234567 -> RE: Your Stereotypes Thread (12/2/2012 16:29:00)

I'm really loving this new board [:D]
Stereotype Nickname: I generally make some really jumbled fantasy nick name, or borrow one from a TV show/game/etc.
Build Type: Tank-ish, most of the time.
Sub-Type: Swordsman
Overall Description: They have a affinity for spikes, and black and dark. Or, they have multiple ''layers'' of clothes, for example jacket, then vest, etc.
Your Characters Following this Stereotype: They're all too old to find.



jmepik -> RE: Your Stereotypes Thread (12/2/2012 22:13:58)

Stereotype Nickname: My characters have cynical, sinister pasts that are not wholly understood by them due to their age at the time, and they tend to follow darker paths in life due to those pasts. Their parent's are either gone or dead, or are in danger of dying, which brings a motivational point to my character. Therefore, I call them "Cynical Joe", or "Sinister Jim"
Build Type: Lean, yet ripped. The muscles are elongated, as seen in most swimmers or oriental martial artists, like Bruce Lee.
Sub-Type: Mage or Thief, depending on heritage.
Overall Description: Usually keeping to himself, usually very physically talented an intellectual, travels along the sidelines and avoids company. Feels responsible for someone - be it parent, sibling, girlfriend or wife - and goes on a quest for the good of that person, putting this character in a more noble yet "Ends justify means" light, so he might even become a killer or thief for the greater good, choosing to be the Necessary Evil. Morality is important, most importantly justification, yet its all grey nevertheless.
Your Characters Following this Stereotype: A south-African super-human mercenary-turned-hero, who is currently imprisoned in an unknown location with other super-humans, and a few other characters I wrote, not in RPs.

Despite this stereotype, I often create other characters. However, I steer clear of goody-2-shoes characters with happy pasts. Sometimes, my character is a disturbed serial-killer, or a psychopath in disguise. Other times, its a completely normal guy who ends up in the wrong place at the wrong time, bringing out survival instincts and extreme luck in his story. The only real constant I observe is a dark past, and feelings of regret, or guilt of some sort.



Legendium -> RE: Your Stereotypes Thread (12/3/2012 2:07:00)

Stereotype Nickname: Mister Nice-Guy.
Build Type: Tank, occasionally Speedster.
Sub-Type: Swordsman, or heavy weapon wielding smasher.
Overall Description: Usually a paladin if I get the choice. I always go for the bright side, and I try to make a character that can see the good in everything. It makes for a good character to bring the others together.
Your Characters Following this Stereotype: Actually, recently I've been testing outside of my stereotype range. But most of my characters are nice, friendly and optimistic.



Sir Nicholas -> RE: Your Stereotypes Thread (12/3/2012 4:20:19)

It must be remembered: Tropes are not bad.

Stereotype Nicknames: Genius Bruiser. Mighty Glacier. Big Good. Large and in Charge. Blood Knight.

Build Type: Tank.

Sub-Type: Swordsman, Mace, (AKA: Carry a Big Stick) bare-hands.

Overall Description: Plate wearing badass that stand a head and a half taller than everybody else, seriously kicking the crap out of the bad guys, acting as either as the Hero, or as the Big Guy for a five man band. Also genius bruiser, capable leader and tactician.

Great strengths, but a select few, glaring weaknesses that can (and often are) exploited.

Your Characters Following this Stereotype: Sir Jameson, Lord Draconir, Sir Roland, Archangel Uriel.
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And one for my bad guys too.

Stereotype Nicknames: Lightning Bruiser. Evil Counterpart. The Rival. . The Only One Allowed to Defeat You. Worthy Opponent. Archenemy. Black Knight. Tin Tyrant.

Build Type: Tank, but also serious damage.

Sub-Type: Swordsman, fighter, Black Magic.

Overall Description: In this case, I create a Villain (Or in the latter's case, an anti-hero) who is in many ways my heroes' polar opposite. Their negative. They provide the balance to the equation. The fact is as well that at some point or another, the Hero has to face the mirror, look at themselves, and see what they have become - and what they might become.

In the case of my toon's nemesis/friendly-rival, Vegalok, this is more of a "what my life might have been like, had it been different".

Case-in-point: Vegalok (originally created by a dear friend no longer among us) is a powerful Vampire, wields black magic, is a total badass, and he is also a tragic figure that has failed in his previous endeavor whereas Jameson has succeeded.

It also becomes obvious they do really respect each other though - as they are opponents who enjoy battle, and thus far the only one that either has failed (consistently) to defeat is the other.

Literally, they are too similar in skills, fighting style and power. If they were to go all out, nothing held back - then what would follow would be an eternal stalemate.

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Draconir is really more of an archenemy character. The one that has caused the Hero no small amount of grief, simply because he's proven an adversary that won't back down - does not give in to fear, and cannot be swayed to the side of evil.

It becomes pretty obvious early on they really do hate each other. While Jameson and Vegalok maintain a sort of friendship and truly consider each other equals, Draconir is pure evil. He believes he has no equals. A megalomaniac, he doesn't mistake his enemy as a threat, but ultimately believes he will triumph no matter what, and this overconfidence therein lies his downfall.

Your Characters Following this Stereotype: Lord Draconir. (To a more rival-tuned extent, Vegalok)



jerenda -> RE: Your Stereotypes Thread (12/3/2012 23:23:52)

Thank you, Sir Nicholas, for not linking to that site. >_>

Ah, I was totally going to edit my post and contribute to the actual content of the thread, but then I hit backspace and lost all my work and I don't feel like writing it again. So I'll summarize with this: I always use stereotypes in creating my characters, but what makes them unique and interesting is the other weird twists I add. For example, I took a Wandering Madwoman stereotype and added Master Swords(wo)man, Agile and Clumsy, Princess (Fallen), Half-Demon, and a Possessed Sword to her to make her more interesting.

Then she lost the Wandering Madwoman part, but that's another story for another day. The point is that stereotypes tend to be the basis for most characters. It's not the stereotype that makes a character bad or good, it's what you do with the model once you've got it.



Kinzdor -> RE: Your Stereotypes Thread (12/4/2012 16:27:02)

i dun really use sterotypes when makeing chars. Way back when they all seemed to have bad pasts but that has changed, now it`s 50 50. I would talk bout my chars but I dun think I can word it better then this quote about my chars from my good freind Thinker!

quote:

I see no connections between any of you`r chars besides the fact they all seem to come from an overflowing fountain of random lava like ideas that you cobblestone into interesting amalgam`s.



Starstruck -> RE: Your Stereotypes Thread (12/4/2012 22:15:48)

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Thank you, Sir Nicholas, for not linking to that site. >_>
I'm both glad jerenda posted and upset that she reminded me of the Bane of All Productivity.

I don't use stereotypes, period. I like to poke fun at stereotypes, and sometimes exaggerate them, but what eventually comes out of my mindy-blender-thing is something that resembles squicky green goo instead of a Stoic Warrior, a Logical Mage, or a Sneaky Thief.

Of all the stereotypes, any and all of Kooroo's stereotypes make me laugh the most. Sneaky Thieves are my absolute favorite to see in action.



TJByrum -> RE: Your Stereotypes Thread (12/5/2012 11:40:43)

Stereotype Nickname: Agile Warrior
Build Type: Athletic/Agile
Sub-Type: Agile Warrior, always with a shield
Overall Description: My characters morality is usually overshadowed by my own. They follow my own morals, decisions, etc. They're also noble, honorable, honest, friendly, and respectful, but they all have that gritty and cold side to them with a "get it done and get it done right" kind of attitude.

They also always have a shield, and some type of weapon assortment. They're combat specialists, meaning they're not great archers or mages but they can handle themselves in any face-to-face fight and still do well in any other kind of fight. They're tactical, team-oriented, and strategic as well. They almost always have been through some kind of past war or conflict and proven themselves to be worthy fighters.

I never liked the character who no ones knows and is on a quest that will show his worth and become famous and glorious. I like being the guy who has already been in the light, already proven himself, already seen war and battle and proven his mettle. Now he's just a tired loner in a new age that has given way to the new, but he still tries to fight like he once did.



jerenda -> RE: Your Stereotypes Thread (12/5/2012 11:48:54)

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I'm both glad jerenda posted and upset that she reminded me of the Bane of All Productivity.


Hey, you should obviously be more glad I posted than upset that I brought up TVTropes. After all, strictly speaking it's Arthur's fault for starting this thread. ^_^

Ghost, you should make an amoral (although anti-moral might be a bit of a stretch) street thief. Just to see if you can. ^_^



black knight 1234567 -> RE: Your Stereotypes Thread (12/5/2012 11:50:58)

I hate TVTropes. Why? 2 minutes become 5 hours.
And may I add, alot of my characters have a tragic background. My latest bio, for the RPA graduation, is pretty messed up.



Kooroo -> RE: Your Stereotypes Thread (12/5/2012 11:55:45)

My stereotypes?

Which ones exactly?



Arthur -> RE: Your Stereotypes Thread (12/5/2012 11:57:41)

My stereotype as I've mentioned before is the Righteous Speedster, righteous with a hint of creamy "goodness" about him.

Marc was my first OC and that guy's a Righteous Speedster, as can well be seen from Hounds of Galere.

The only characters in my repertoire that break this trend are Alace, Arthur and Huel.
Alace is my strongest character belonging to Lord Frydae. Arthur's bio can be found in Bios Workshop. Huel was my VA character.



Starstruck -> RE: Your Stereotypes Thread (12/5/2012 16:58:20)

Kooroo's Stereotypes:

Anyone who says "I may have accidentally broken his face."
Anyone who rearranges entire architecture on a whim without anyone noticing.
Anyone who can and will take 3 gold baths a day if she wants to.
Anyone who will take a bet to see what he can do with the first weapon he finds.



Kooroo -> RE: Your Stereotypes Thread (12/6/2012 5:00:52)

Hmm.

I'd just like to say that the lady who can take 3 gold baths a day isn't RP material. Yet.
That one's a secret, Star. Shame on you.

And the 'breaking face' one is a favorite.
Along with the ignorant/arrogant characters that always think they are better than you and won't hesitate to rub it in your face.
Which is probably a reason as to why almost all my characters are like that.
*cough*VoxandFatality*cough*



jerenda -> RE: Your Stereotypes Thread (12/6/2012 19:31:36)

Don't even get me started on Vox. :P

I don't even think your characters were all that awful- it's not like whats-his-face was more powerful than Belladonna, after all. It's just that they always act like they're fine, no matter what I do to them. Maybe they just need a touch of humility and then they'd be more reasonable. It has also been several months since we've gamed together, so maybe you're better now. I don't know. That was just my main issue with them. :)

Moral: Break all the faces you like, as long as your face gets battered while you're at it.

Edit: Arthur, what exactly is a Righteous Speedster? I don't want to open TVTropes and find out, and at the moment it sounds like a White Knight version of Speedy Gonzalez. :D



Kooroo -> RE: Your Stereotypes Thread (12/7/2012 3:59:09)

I'll just say that nobody ever really tried to do anything to Vox.
Bella and Vox never even met, and the few people that did get dispatched by Vox were either AWOL for several weeks or really rude in the IC. He had people fight him, but noone really fought him.

And by the by, the reason for the additional formatting on the words isn't because of the change of present tense to past tense. More about how I think noone actually had a good go at him.

And leaving that behind, something you aimed at Vox will probably miss and hit Fatality in the face instead.
It's what he calls a 'team effort' and Fatality calls 'bad timing but mostly the Commander being a jerk'.
Which makes little sense when you really think about it.




nield -> RE: Your Stereotypes Thread (12/7/2012 9:28:07)

Mine own stereotypes are.... eh, using the name Garreth Blietstresky Balthasar, I suppose... and keeping the exact same looks more or less every time. But asides from that, I don't think I really have any stereotypes.



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