What trait(s) annoys you most in characters?

[Inner Power]

The whiny and arrogant type.


Whining about everything under the sun from the food they might eat to the people they may meet. No, just no.


Arrogant to think their level of skill gives them a sense of entitlement, that they can take on any and everyone without consequence while feeling all others should bow down to them. Nope.

 

[Elize]

Characters that are obviously just self-inserts of the user playing them.

 

[Whisker]

Look at How Many Badasses are one Dimensional in modern media. whether Action Movies or Video Games.


you can Blame Harley Quinn for that. she is a popular character who literally does this Very thing described.

There's a difference though. There are just as many badasses who have humanizing traits in the Media as well. They're not just soulless brooding killing machines the type you find in a lot of roleplays. 


As for Harley Quinn, she's at least perfect for her universe where men dress in bat suits and fight crime. In a realism setting, however, the same kind of character would jog your suspension of belief and kind of just piss you off in general. In my example, I'm specifically poking fun at the shocking amount of teddy bear wielding seven-year-old girl characters who go around blasting the shit out of people as though channeling the soul of Rambo. 

 

[Windsock]

I hate self-inserts and characters like Kaldor Draigo from WH40k, or most anime protagonists these days. They're just a whirlwind of destruction that, even when they lose, don't really 'lose'. I mean, characters in military settings should lose limbs if they really fuck up. Oh, and insane characters that aren't actually insane. Like 'lol random' instead of 'Oh god, help me, give me the strength to rip out my own eyes because they're full of ants' or 'everyone I love are demons I need to start killing them'.

 

[Esper Alucard]

The "All Counter" fighter


Lets say you rp as the god of Corruption, pure dark magic.


And suddenly this edgy teenage demon comes up to you and uses Light Magic?


See the problem? A demon shouldnt be using light Magic (unless under the right story/bio circumstances like Half angel half demon)


Really, if you're going to fight, have a moveset PLANNED for your character instead of coming up with attacks

 

[Umbrie]

There's a difference though. There are just as many badasses who have humanizing traits in the Media as well. They're not just soulless brooding killing machines the type you find in a lot of roleplays. 


As for Harley Quinn, she's at least perfect for her universe where men dress in bat suits and fight crime. In a realism setting, however, the same kind of character would jog your suspension of belief and kind of just piss you off in general. In my example, I'm specifically poking fun at the shocking amount of teddy bear wielding seven-year-old girl characters who go around blasting the shit out of people as though channeling the soul of Rambo. 

the amount of 7 year olds with Teddy Bears is too disturbing. i might play a petite framed cute female in her late teens or in her twenties who could cosmetically pass for 12 and does the child act to get herself out of trouble. where she acts deliberately cute and clueless as part of the persona, but she isn't blasting the shit out of people, though she might defend herself with whatever small object she can get her hands on, probably no taller than 155-160 centimeters and weighing between 40 and 60 kilograms.. more stealth operative than Rambo.

 

[Idea]

the amount of 7 year olds with Teddy Bears is too disturbing. i might play a petite framed cute female in her late teens or in her twenties who could cosmetically pass for 12 and does the child act to get herself out of trouble. where she acts deliberately cute and clueless as part of the persona, but she isn't blasting the shit out of people, though she might defend herself with whatever small object she can get her hands on, probably no taller than 155-160 centimeters and weighing between 40 and 60 kilograms.. more stealth operative than Rambo.

There's a difference though. There are just as many badasses who have humanizing traits in the Media as well. They're not just soulless brooding killing machines the type you find in a lot of roleplays. 


As for Harley Quinn, she's at least perfect for her universe where men dress in bat suits and fight crime. In a realism setting, however, the same kind of character would jog your suspension of belief and kind of just piss you off in general. In my example, I'm specifically poking fun at the shocking amount of teddy bear wielding seven-year-old girl characters who go around blasting the shit out of people as though channeling the soul of Rambo. 

7 year olds wielding teddy bears?  That´s weird, I practically don´t see child characters around with the exception of my own.

 

[Whisker]

7 year olds wielding teddy bears?  That´s weird, I practically don´t see child characters around with the exception of my own.

Not seen them outside of post-apocalyptic setting.  Child characters appear more frequently in those from my experience along with the sub type I have described. 

 

[welian]

The character motivated by a dead family member, when there's no information on the dead family member and what about them motivates the RP character. It's just... like.... so generic?


AKA, "Fridge Syndrome", AKA "Stuffed in the Fridge", AKA "Death by Origin Story".


But at least, in my opinion, it's easily remedied. You just have to give the dead person some marginal development. Like.... on one level, "my mother was killed as a bystander during a rebel war in my homeland" is perfectly sufficient. But why not go a little further? "Her name was Loretta and she liked dogs, she liked to help take care of a neighbor's pack of hunting dogs." It's just a nice touch, to go through the effort of humanizing the dead wife/daughter/sister (and why is it usually a woman?), and it gives more of a personal touch to a character's backstory.

 

[Idea]

Not seen them outside of post-apocalyptic setting.  Child characters appear more frequently in those from my experience along with the sub type I have described. 

Mhmmm....what kind of post apocalyptic? Like sci-fish post apocalyptic or also fantasy one?

 

[Umbrie]

7 year olds wielding teddy bears?  That´s weird, I practically don´t see child characters around with the exception of my own.

Not seen them outside of post-apocalyptic setting.  Child characters appear more frequently in those from my experience along with the sub type I have described. 

Mhmmm....what kind of post apocalyptic? Like sci-fish post apocalyptic or also fantasy one?

and i thought a small framed youthful featured adult who did the child act to get herself out of trouble in a post apocalyptic setting was a unique spin on the child. in other words, a 19-26 year old, who due to being short, underweight, and underdeveloped figure, taking good care of her skin alongside the use of makeup and clothing choice, pass herself off for 12-14. in other words, it is a little different, because the character is the setting equivalent to a stealth operative

The character motivated by a dead family member, when there's no information on the dead family member and what about them motivates the RP character. It's just... like.... so generic?


AKA, "Fridge Syndrome", AKA "Stuffed in the Fridge", AKA "Death by Origin Story".


But at least, in my opinion, it's easily remedied. You just have to give the dead person some marginal development. Like.... on one level, "my mother was killed as a bystander during a rebel war in my homeland" is perfectly sufficient. But why not go a little further? "Her name was Loretta and she liked dogs, she liked to help take care of a neighbor's pack of hunting dogs." It's just a nice touch, to go through the effort of humanizing the dead wife/daughter/sister (and why is it usually a woman?), and it gives more of a personal touch to a character's backstory.

i don't kill the parents of most of my characters. instead, i give the parents a complication that requires them to still be living. so my character can be motivated by the complication. capture is a common one,

 

[DrTrollinski]

The worst thing I've experienced thus far, now that I think of it, aside from 2D characters, are characters that are identical to the person playing them. It wouldn't be a problem, usually, but the fact is it's shaky ground. You can't say anything without someone getting offended by it in that situation, and I just hate how that happens. I mean, if you want to have a character identical to what you're like, fine, but just don't expect everyone to start kissing your character's feet, and don't expect your character to be immediately liked by anyone, either. It's a recipe for disaster, if you ask me.


I think a big part of any original work of characters that we make contains a little bit of us, that much is true - I just think that if people can't take comments (IC) with a pinch of salt, then they shouldn't make characters that match them as a person. It creates problems not only for them, but also for anyone interacting with said character.

 

[Soul Stealer]

How about flirty muscular hot guys that can do everything but what they have to do for the plot to progress?

 

[Soul Stealer]

"Fridge Syndrome", AKA "Stuffed in the Fridge", AKA "Death by Origin Story".

LOL agreed

(and why is it usually a woman?),

(except when it's a father or (boy)friend because those are almost as common or even more so in this day and age of media)

 

[Idea]

and i thought a small framed youthful featured adult who did the child act to get herself out of trouble in a post apocalyptic setting was a unique spin on the child. in other words, a 19-26 year old, who due to being short, underweight, and underdeveloped figure, taking good care of her skin alongside the use of makeup and clothing choice, pass herself off for 12-14. in other words, it is a little different, because the character is the setting equivalent to a stealth operative

Seems like a fun idea.

 

[Xynien]

Characters whose attitudes directly go against the general established societal attitude in the universe with no real reason. If it's a dark and melancholy time and most people are distrustful and hostile, why is your character super bubbly and outgoing and somehow friends with every single person? And if it's an almost Utopian society where everyone is very trusting and kind to each other with no real reason for conflict, why is your character broody and sulking in the corner?

If it can be reasonably explained, it's fine. If not, it's annoying.

 

[Storytale]

Here's one: 


(Their Character) is so beautiful that everyone (including supposedly my/your character) couldn't help but turn around in awe.


My question; "Who says?" (Wow that came out nicer than expected lol)

 

[Soul Stealer]

Here's one: 


(Their Character) is so beautiful that everyone (including supposedly my/your character) couldn't help but turn around in awe.


My question; "Who says?" (Wow that came out nicer than expected lol)

Kudos to you for saying "I don't actually think that my character cares that yours is so gorgeous except in your expectations" in the nicest way possible


And me in the 4th to cruelest lol

Characters whose attitudes directly go against the general established societal attitude in the universe with no real reason. If it's a dark and melancholy time and most people are distrustful and hostile, why is your character super bubbly and outgoing and somehow friends with every single person? And if it's an almost Utopian society where everyone is very trusting and kind to each other with no real reason for conflict, why is your character broody and sulking in the corner?

If it can be reasonably explained, it's fine. If not, it's annoying.

Actually, I haven't seen a single person like that. Huh. Guess I should be doing more Group RPs..

 

[Xynien]

Kudos to you for saying "I don't actually think that my character cares that yours is so gorgeous except in your expectations" in the nicest way possible


And me in the 4th to cruelest lol


Actually, I haven't seen a single person like that. Huh. Guess I should be doing more Group RPs..

I only do 1x1 d:

 

[Esper Alucard]

Im actually going to be honest... These rpers are 99% very skilled and very kind people... But god do i hate em...


Sniper characters


I am heavily focused on CQC and Maximum melee power... If my character isnt fast, then im always demolished by these people. Dont even get me started on Widowmaker Rpers

 

[Soul Stealer]

Im actually going to be honest... These rpers are 99% very skilled and very kind people... But god do i hate em...


Sniper characters


I am heavily focused on CQC and Maximum melee power... If my character isnt fast, then im always demolished by these people. Dont even get me started on Widowmaker Rpers

My team could use another Widowmaker

 

[Esper Alucard]

@Soul Stealer We're talking Roleplay Snipers

 

[Soul Stealer]

I know, but when you said "Widowmaker RPs" you reminded me of that....

 

[Idea]

Actually, I haven't seen a single person like that. Huh. Guess I should be doing more Group RPs..

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you didn't ever catch one of those ?

 

[DrTrollinski]

5 hours ago, Idea said:



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you didn't ever catch one of those ?




 

I've seen quite a few of them, and I know what you mean. It really ruins the atmosphere.


Oh, and another one, when characters that are involved in some sort of mystery somehow know the exact answer to every single damn thing that's meant to be a part of the puzzle.