Mad Hamish
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You forgot Loony.
D&D 4E So, what do you see yourself as in 4e?
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Neonchameleon
Legend
Actor/Thinker/Instigator/Storyteller. And yes, Thinker/Instigator is a weird combination.
FireLance
Legend
I think that's close enough to Instigator that it doesn't need to be in a separate category.
Me, I'm primarily a Thinker, followed by Powergamer/Slayer and Storyteller/Actor.
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jbear
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I'd say 30% Storyteller/30% Slayer: I like to find a balance of a mechanically finely tuned character with a wide variety of options to get involved in a really kick arse action story. Slayer has those power gamer features that I have shades of, but I still like to choose 'cool' over 'damage'. But cool + damage is best.
That leaves me 40% ... hmmm 20% of that would be Instigator. When things slump to a halt I like to stop searching for traps and open the frikken door!
Which leaves 20% ... so 7% actor 6% explorer 5% thinker: I enjoy each of these things but maybe to a lesser degree. I don't think of my characters as being only a certain way. They might have an angle they see things from, but like people their character can change with the situation and their mood. I don't think anyone is a certain way all the time. I like travelling through lots of varied locations, cities, towns, jungles, outerspace, the bakers ... but I also want stuff to happen there, not just exploration for explorations sake. I don't like endlessly searching for clues i know I should find just because I might have rolled low on my perception check. I like puzzles and figuring things out, but I like them to be part of something dynamic.
which leaves me with 2% for the Watcher. I like to see what my fellow characters are going to get up to or propose. I will often follow their lead no matter how badly thought out the idea. I think saying yes as a player is a big part of improvisation and the enjoyment of the game. If someone has an idea run with it. Don't get me wrong, I love to be involved in the meat of the game, find myself in the thick of things, but i like to keep in perspective that it is just a game, and the only reason I'm playing it is to have fun, and not selfish fun, fun that can be shared with everyone else at the table. So I guess that 2% while small, is a pretty important 2% for me.
That leaves me 40% ... hmmm 20% of that would be Instigator. When things slump to a halt I like to stop searching for traps and open the frikken door!
Which leaves 20% ... so 7% actor 6% explorer 5% thinker: I enjoy each of these things but maybe to a lesser degree. I don't think of my characters as being only a certain way. They might have an angle they see things from, but like people their character can change with the situation and their mood. I don't think anyone is a certain way all the time. I like travelling through lots of varied locations, cities, towns, jungles, outerspace, the bakers ... but I also want stuff to happen there, not just exploration for explorations sake. I don't like endlessly searching for clues i know I should find just because I might have rolled low on my perception check. I like puzzles and figuring things out, but I like them to be part of something dynamic.
which leaves me with 2% for the Watcher. I like to see what my fellow characters are going to get up to or propose. I will often follow their lead no matter how badly thought out the idea. I think saying yes as a player is a big part of improvisation and the enjoyment of the game. If someone has an idea run with it. Don't get me wrong, I love to be involved in the meat of the game, find myself in the thick of things, but i like to keep in perspective that it is just a game, and the only reason I'm playing it is to have fun, and not selfish fun, fun that can be shared with everyone else at the table. So I guess that 2% while small, is a pretty important 2% for me.
Lord Ernie
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Given 4 roles, in order of importance, I think I'm an Actor, Thinker, Instigator, and Powergamer.
For me roleplaying is all about the character, the starting point of every player, so I try to get into my character's head and try to approach every situation as they would.
For types of character, I tend to play smart-guy types, problem solvers - it fits with my own personality. That is not to say I have never played anything else, but it's my 'default' character, which I am most comfortable with.
As a player, I can be a bit impatient when it comes to everything but character interaction and well-thought out planning. I will prod the others to action, and try to get things moving; depending on the character I'm playing, this usually either means I try to push the group to a decision, or interrupt endless discussions by immediately taking whatever action my character feels is the best idea.
Lastly, I'm an optimizer. I like analyzing systems for the 'game of Charop' itself, but since I'm primarily an Actor, I tend to optimize according to my character concept. I also sometimes try to design characters from the point of the mechanics, seeing a class or build that I like and trying to think of a fitting personality for it. Either way usually gives me a character that is far from min-maxed, but quite well optimized as far as the concept allows.
For me roleplaying is all about the character, the starting point of every player, so I try to get into my character's head and try to approach every situation as they would.
For types of character, I tend to play smart-guy types, problem solvers - it fits with my own personality. That is not to say I have never played anything else, but it's my 'default' character, which I am most comfortable with.
As a player, I can be a bit impatient when it comes to everything but character interaction and well-thought out planning. I will prod the others to action, and try to get things moving; depending on the character I'm playing, this usually either means I try to push the group to a decision, or interrupt endless discussions by immediately taking whatever action my character feels is the best idea.
Lastly, I'm an optimizer. I like analyzing systems for the 'game of Charop' itself, but since I'm primarily an Actor, I tend to optimize according to my character concept. I also sometimes try to design characters from the point of the mechanics, seeing a class or build that I like and trying to think of a fitting personality for it. Either way usually gives me a character that is far from min-maxed, but quite well optimized as far as the concept allows.
Jack99
Adventurer
I'm glad you didn't end your post after the second "s" in your sentence.
I almost did.... write it that is
As for the OP - 40% slayer, 35% powergamer, 15% explorer, 10% instigator - the rare times I get to play.
Camelot
Adventurer
1. Storyteller
Story is by far the most important thing to me. Theoretically, at least. In actuality, I do enjoy being a
2. Power Gamer
I won't make a bad character, even if my character concept is a loser. I'd make a bard and roleplay all the magic as pure luck.
3. Thinker
I really do love a good logic puzzle. I'm not too good at putting them in my games, but if I encountered them as a player I'd be ecstatic.
4. Actor
In real life, I love acting. In games, it's only a secondary (or I guess...fourthary?) motivation for me.
The others are pretty much even for me, though I am definitely no watcher! I love my friends and all, but when I game, I want to game! No cell phones, TV, or drawn out conversations while we're trying to kill the orc warpriest.
Story is by far the most important thing to me. Theoretically, at least. In actuality, I do enjoy being a
2. Power Gamer
I won't make a bad character, even if my character concept is a loser. I'd make a bard and roleplay all the magic as pure luck.
3. Thinker
I really do love a good logic puzzle. I'm not too good at putting them in my games, but if I encountered them as a player I'd be ecstatic.
4. Actor
In real life, I love acting. In games, it's only a secondary (or I guess...fourthary?) motivation for me.
The others are pretty much even for me, though I am definitely no watcher! I love my friends and all, but when I game, I want to game! No cell phones, TV, or drawn out conversations while we're trying to kill the orc warpriest.
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