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Apr/2008
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Playing The Underdog
Over the years I have found that I like playing the underdog role. Now, this is not to say that I play weaklings or such all the time, but I do find that I like to play the characters that fit the role of hero less than some. This, however, has often led to conflicts in gaming groups.
There is a perception, among many, that playing the underdog is somehow not taking your character seriously or somehow intentionally sabotaging the party's chances of success. I think there is a concern, with these players, that my underdog character will somehow have less to bring to the game.
Statistically, this may be true, but not always. Most of my underdog characters were built from solid backgrounds with solid resources and other useful bits built into them. Though I might not have the strength or power of other characters, the well-tooled background and role-playing elements of my character AND their unassuming status in the game world turned out to be quite an asset after everyone quit griping.
Underdogs can be really fun to play. Whether it is the fledgeling superhero, the rookie pilot, the novice cleric or the wizard's apprentice, they all bring a certain charm and character to a game that can round out an otherwise angular set of gaming archetypes.
Tags: Rpg Commentary Role-playing
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