this isn't something I'm even experiencing right now, it's just something I'm campaigning to avoid

[constantvigilante]

So I know that I'm, like, the only person in the world who still hates premades and set cast lists, but every time I see a mod explain that they're not flexible and that they spent time creating the list/premades to "ensure balance" I want to say they needn't have gone to the trouble.

Like, that was a decision on your part, it has nothing to do with me. And after all the work you went to I still want to play someone different. Are you regretting your life choices yet?

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[swashbuckler]

I like preset names on a cast list, but I hate this new trend of having my background and relationships predetermined. I mean I don't app those games but I see them and I'm like

hey

no thanks.

[constantvigilante]

Like the connections they do with some premades? I'm def not into those. I've had enough people pick up family or friends that Didn't Work with my character that I'm leery of predetermined relationships unless it's with players I know well.

...and even then, that doesn't always work.

I mean technically that can be overcome with proper communication but if we were all doing that we'd have fewer problems anyway.

[constantvigilante]

It's very much a Casting thing though, isn't it? Especially with the background. Which is very indicative of a game and a mod, they clearly want someone of this type so they can tell this story. But I'm not into rp to tell the mod's story, I join a game with my own characters and stories to tell.

[swashbuckler]

I've been burnt by bad roommates, every time I see a game that's angling to assign ships/enemies/besties I just don't see the appeal. Any game should want diverse casting but usually the motivation I sense is assigning ships or who's most important to the plot... which is rarely diverse.

My characters are always the lead in their own story and that's prooobably why assigned roles put me off.

Whoops wrong journal there

[constantvigilante]

Haha, tell me about it! I'm always baffled when people assume your characters will get along great because they're roommates! Naw, all you're guaranteed is interaction and even in Hufflepuff that won't always be friendly.

Everyone is the lead in their own story! Or if they aren't, that's a story in and of itself.