Shadow: there has to be some sort of set up for that character. Without some sort of description no matter how detailed has to take place. Because when the spoke event happens, the reaction of the character will make sense.
It also depends on the author's writing style whether they like to describe everything at once or describe when it is necassary with a gradual cresendo to the climax of the character's developoing persona.
Description in moderation, as it depends of what you are going for. Less detail during battle aids in creating a tempo speed. More detail during a personal situation adds to the turmoil that maybe taking place.
I would agree with the above comments about characters creating their own trouble. It has come to a point with my characters where i know them enough to where I know instantly what they will and will not do in a given situation. you know what is out of character. Most of the time,the given character will create situations for themselves based on the interactions with other characters. However this is harder to achieve with an RPG, as I have learned with much fustration at time.
[ August 27, 2002: Message edited by: Eol ]
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