StaceyPowers Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 When playing an RPG with a set character that is not a complete blank slate, do you prefer the slate still be relatively blank, or that the character have a distinct personality? I.e. do you prefer a personality-less character like in Dragon Age: Origins, or a character with a distinct personality like Hawke in Dragon Age 2? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyorAlice Posted July 11 Share Posted July 11 In an open world RPG like Hogwarts Legacy, you have the ability to make your own choices in certain situations. I like having the ability to do that when playing a game like that. It makes for a better experience, in my opinion, you can make at least some choices in what your character does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowHammerYou Posted July 11 Share Posted July 11 I like my RPG characters to be either completely fleshed out or completely blank slates, nothing in-between. Few things in games irritate me more than making a custom character, starting to roleplay, then getting a backstory forced on me by an NPC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lens Posted July 13 Share Posted July 13 (edited) On 7/11/2024 at 4:41 PM, HowHammerYou said: I like my RPG characters to be either completely fleshed out or completely blank slates, nothing in-between. Few things in games irritate me more than making a custom character, starting to roleplay, then getting a backstory forced on me by an NPC. I completely understand where you're coming from. In reality, I love games that gives me the freedom to create my own story and character, without having to impose unnecessary details too. Edited July 13 by Lens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyorAlice Posted July 16 Share Posted July 16 I think that's what I like about Hogwarts Legacy. Your character is a blank slate and what your character becomes depends on what choices you make throughout the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killamch89 Posted July 16 Share Posted July 16 I'd say that in this case, I'd rather they have a distinct personality. Playing characters that aren't a complete blank slate, I'd be more inclined to take the immersive route of taking action that I think the character normally would along with building them like how they perceived in their universe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lens Posted July 17 Share Posted July 17 23 hours ago, killamch89 said: I'd say that in this case, I'd rather they have a distinct personality. Playing characters that aren't a complete blank slate, I'd be more inclined to take the immersive route of taking action that I think the character normally would along with building them like how they perceived in their universe. What I watch out for is when my characters have a rich backstory and with distinct personality as well. This is what make the game feel so much more immersive and engaging too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shortie Posted July 17 Share Posted July 17 I prefer games where you start off that your character is a blank slate and any choices you make along the way defines your personality. Hogwarts Legacy is not a game I have played yet but I hope to do so soon, this game has that ability and that is something I know I am going to enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lens Posted July 18 Share Posted July 18 21 hours ago, Shortie said: I prefer games where you start off that your character is a blank slate and any choices you make along the way defines your personality. Hogwarts Legacy is not a game I have played yet but I hope to do so soon, this game has that ability and that is something I know I am going to enjoy. I completely agree with you on that because the Games that allows you to shape your character's personality and story are so much more immersive and engaging as well. I see it as an actual role-playing. it's always interesting 🧐 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
