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<blockquote data-quote="Ovinomancer" data-source="post: 6772054" data-attributes="member: 16814"><p>I have:</p><p></p><p>1) Optimizer -- excellent at wringing the last bit out of the rules to achieve the desired effect, which isn't always (but is often) to be the best at something. Prefers to make generalist characters with one or two focuses which they do very well. Has issues with any kind of intimidation (physical or social) and will almost always react to spite the intimidater, even if it causes more harm.</p><p></p><p>2) Roleplayer -- likes to find a role and bury themselves in it. Knows the rules, but uses them to facilitate character, not to define it.</p><p></p><p>3) Roleplayer -- the type that's there for the game, not the rules. Actually seems to actively avoid gaining rules knowledge. Fun player, though, even though they often have to ask how to do something mechanically, it's usually always something that fits clearly in the character concept and so they're usually good at it. Often turns to player 1 for advice on how to make the character.</p><p></p><p>4) Min-maxer -- total powergamer, only cares about roleplay if it doesn't detract from being the best. Newest addition to the group and source of friction on occasion. Slowly starting to acclimate to our more roleplay oriented game (although there's plenty of action, so they're not often bored). Always does characterizations last after mechanics, and has often brought characters with almost no idea of character but a clear mechanical build.</p><p></p><p>5) Min-maxer -- but totally incompetent at it. Player 5 is the biggest contradiction in people I've ever met. He's abrasive and bombastic, highly pessimistic, and claims to only care about rolling dice. However, he's made massive efforts to change/improve his worst attributes, is the single most generous person I've ever met, and quite often manages to (seemingly accidentally) provide a strong benefit to being in the game. </p><p></p><p>6) Me. When I play, I'm very much a roleplayer, but I do optimize to a degree. Not nearly as much as player 1, but I like to be competent in my chosen areas of expertise. However, I almost always prioritize character over mechanics.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ovinomancer, post: 6772054, member: 16814"] I have: 1) Optimizer -- excellent at wringing the last bit out of the rules to achieve the desired effect, which isn't always (but is often) to be the best at something. Prefers to make generalist characters with one or two focuses which they do very well. Has issues with any kind of intimidation (physical or social) and will almost always react to spite the intimidater, even if it causes more harm. 2) Roleplayer -- likes to find a role and bury themselves in it. Knows the rules, but uses them to facilitate character, not to define it. 3) Roleplayer -- the type that's there for the game, not the rules. Actually seems to actively avoid gaining rules knowledge. Fun player, though, even though they often have to ask how to do something mechanically, it's usually always something that fits clearly in the character concept and so they're usually good at it. Often turns to player 1 for advice on how to make the character. 4) Min-maxer -- total powergamer, only cares about roleplay if it doesn't detract from being the best. Newest addition to the group and source of friction on occasion. Slowly starting to acclimate to our more roleplay oriented game (although there's plenty of action, so they're not often bored). Always does characterizations last after mechanics, and has often brought characters with almost no idea of character but a clear mechanical build. 5) Min-maxer -- but totally incompetent at it. Player 5 is the biggest contradiction in people I've ever met. He's abrasive and bombastic, highly pessimistic, and claims to only care about rolling dice. However, he's made massive efforts to change/improve his worst attributes, is the single most generous person I've ever met, and quite often manages to (seemingly accidentally) provide a strong benefit to being in the game. 6) Me. When I play, I'm very much a roleplayer, but I do optimize to a degree. Not nearly as much as player 1, but I like to be competent in my chosen areas of expertise. However, I almost always prioritize character over mechanics. [/QUOTE]
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