The RPlague

[Lyra Greenleaf]

I have played a grand total of 8 characters: Of which 4 are male, 4 female. One Elf, one Hobbit, one Huorn. One is evil, the Huorn is kind of evilish, and one was a Grandfather! The only female warrior happens to be evil.

Now, I wouldn't say I'm anything special around here- I think that once a person has done a few RPGs they are bound to diversify. Every one of my characters could probably be said to be a stereotype: Jolly female Hobbit, fierce man of Gondor, evil character with a well concealed heart, young good looking male Elf- etc. In addition to this I'm one of the young and female RPGers someone mentioned. And I have to say I don't think there's anything wrong with it! I don't think shieldmaidens have spoiled one RPG that I've been in or read, in fact if they are written well why shouldn't they be OK? It would be good if people experimented more, but if the BDs were just for experienced, Tolkien perfect, prize winning writers it would lose a lot of what is good about it.

And I have to add that I think it's unfair to make people feel bad about their shieldmaiden characters- no-one forced them to be accepted! [img]smilies/tongue.gif[/img] Maybe game owners should put their feet down and convince RPGers to try something different. All the shieldmaidens could make a parade to the Green Dragon!

[ April 29, 2003: Message edited by: Lyra Greenleaf ]