Gotta say when I was just a paragraph or so in, my mind went straight to the thought of a Mage Alistair. And lo and behold that was an example. Considering that, might I reserve that character as I work on a sheet for them?
Wired said
I too am nervous about the way(s) they may be altered, Alistair especially is one of, if not my favourite character in the game, so no pressure there mate. :P Still though, the altering of such things is one of this RP's main selling points so I guess we shall have to live with it. We'll probably even end up enjoying it. :D
Pasta Sentient said
I intend to keep most of his personality intact. Awkward, Virgin, Cheese-loving, humor; however his world view will be a little less naive and more jaded because of his time in the circle. The biggest difference would be more of a desire to be king. Still loves Duncan though.
Zordon said
Blah. Personally, I had hoped no one would alter a Canon character.:c
Too Old 4 This said
There's a fine line between a remix and a complete scramble. I would recommend keeping as much of his personality intact as possible if you intend to play him as a mage. We still want to recognize him as Alistair, after all. If you want him to desire the crown, for instance that implies a huge change in personality to the point that, combined with being a mage, you might as well just roll a unique character. I don't want to say you can't do it, because I do not want to micromanage character creation like some kind of dick-GM, but just be careful. Additionally, I am very glad someone's doing this one. The irony in this particular remix is just too delicious to pass up.
Zordon said
I've developed my character to have enough background story to be a stand alone character (and I fear my background in going to be immensely long)D;Just a forewarning.
Too Old 4 This said
@rpg101 Normally I would be annoyed by the use of a well known media persona as a pick, but he fits the character and the setting so well I can't object. The only problems I see are just minor shite. The attributes should be adjectives so it should read 'aggressive' and 'noble'? On that point how is this character noble? You mean just his exterior bearing I imagine, like he can play the part of an aristocrat? The only other issue is 'combat training'. I'm removing that skill as it really serves little point in a forum game. The fact that you have combat training is implied by your having weapon training. So in short, you get another skill. Also love the concept. To many heroic Gray Wardens sometimes. People forget that DA is a grim-dark setting and not all Wardens are good.
Automaton said
Can I make a Shale like Golem?
rpg101 said
I understand, I normally attempt to avoid using pictures of popular characters, but as you say, he fits the character and setting so well I couldn't resist. You're right about the noble attribute, it has more to do with his exterior and his upbringing than with any noble actions he performs (or doesn't perform). If you think that would be more of a skill (or go in line with his 'Educated' Skill), I can cut it and replace it with someone else (perhaps hedonistic).. Thanks! Even when I play-through Origins, I adore having a darker character (like my 'duty first' Cousland or my racist City Elf).
Too Old 4 This said
Noble would work but I can't help feeling there's a better adjective that has more of a 'lawful evil' flavor... Machiavellian, refined, aristocratic? I'm not sure, if you can't find one, no big deal. I understand what you're going for and that's what matters.
rpg101 said
I think Machiavellian would be a good adjective for it (it apparently is also one of the dark triad personalities).For the skill, I put tracking, as Joras was taken on numerous hunts for his father, although I"m sure he'd have preferred to hunt a different prey.