[Sticky] In-Character Antagonists' Listing

100 Human Warlock
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08/18/2011 12:22 PMPosted by Tugros
Antagonists don't necessarily have to be evil, do they? In some scenarios, the hero might find themselves to be the antagonist.


No, they don't. And yea, that's also true. That's why I chose to use that term instead of villain or "bad guy," or anything else similar to that in the first place—because those words have a certain connotation (that they're evil and maniacally cackling) that I wished to avoid. The word, "antagonist," on the other hand, holds what I believe to be a somewhat neutral one.
Edited by Plaguehéart on 8/18/2011 12:34 PM PDT
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70 Orc Rogue
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08/18/2011 12:31 PMPosted by Plaguehéart
Antagonists don't necessarily have to be evil, do they? In some scenarios, the hero might find themselves to be the antagonist.


No, they don't. And yea, that's also true. That's why I chose to use that term instead of villain or "bad guy," or anything else similar to that in the first place—because those words have a certain connotation (that they're evil and maniacally cackling) that I wished to avoid. The word, "antagonist," on the other hand, holds what I believe to be a somewhat neutral one.


Good choice using "Antagonist".

I am still debating some of the details of my character. Tugros is a generally good orc, but it might be fun to see him in an antagonistic role or two sometime in the future. Just not sure how I want to go about that yet.
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100 Human Warlock
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08/18/2011 12:41 PMPosted by Tugros


No, they don't. And yea, that's also true. That's why I chose to use that term instead of villain or "bad guy," or anything else similar to that in the first place—because those words have a certain connotation (that they're evil and maniacally cackling) that I wished to avoid. The word, "antagonist," on the other hand, holds what I believe to be a somewhat neutral one.


Good choice using "Antagonist".

I am still debating some of the details of my character. Tugros is a generally good orc, but it might be fun to see him in an antagonistic role or two sometime in the future. Just not sure how I want to go about that yet.


There's no need to decide what you want him to be yet. You could very well just let the character unfold before you naturally — if as some point, he becomes an antagonist to others during the nature course of his life, then so be it; if the opposite happens, then that should be alright too.
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70 Orc Rogue
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08/18/2011 12:47 PMPosted by Plaguehéart
There's no need to decide what you want him to be yet. You could very well just let the character unfold before you naturally — if as some point, he becomes an antagonist to others during the nature course of his life, then so be it; if the opposite happens, then that should be alright too.


I've always believed that it's a matter of perspective for the most part. I also believe that good, complex characters could be seen in both lights. Just as we are as people. Shades of grey and whatnot.

I just think of different possibilities for the future. For example; being a brewmaster and drink enthusiast, Tugros sets up a smuggling operation to bring Ironforge brew to the citizens of Orgrimmar. He'd do it to introduce a greater variety of choices to the city, and because he admires certain aspects of dwarven brew. However, characters from both Alliance and Horde could see that as evil and try to stop him.

Just a thought, anyhow.
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90 Worgen Rogue
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In-Game Name:
Nicoletti

In-Game Faction:
Alliance

Race:
Worgen

Affiliation, if any, with a short explanation:
Loosely Twilight's Hammer

Alignment, with a short explanation:
Chaotic everything.

Additional Notes:
As unpredictable as they come, he's as likely to help you with your groceries as stab you in the back and devour your insides. Except he enjoys the latter far more. Far more. Can be pleasant and charming, playing with games with children one moment then merciless and crazed, fighting erratically and out for blood the next. He seems to like wealth but typically only because the dirty work vast amounts bring is his favorite kind.

Complete with mug shots!

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Edited by Nicoletti on 8/18/2011 1:11 PM PDT
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100 Human Warlock
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Updated.

I've always believed that it's a matter of perspective for the most part. I also believe that good, complex characters could be seen in both lights. Just as we are as people. Shades of grey and whatnot.


And that's a good thing to keep in mind, as it allows for more intricacies in the character.
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100 Human Warlock
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Bump.
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100 Human Warlock
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100 Human Warlock
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08/18/2011 09:01 PMPosted by Plaguehéart
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100 Night Elf Druid
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Antagonist, or Seeking Antagonist

In-Game Name: Amyren

In-Game Faction: Alliance

Race: Kaldorei

Affiliation: Trained under Fandral's Cenarian Circle, but more invested in the Wardens, now being a junior rank. Has run with a number of independent mercenary groups, most of all the Society of Shadows under Lord Mesphala. Helps many, but ultimately serves herself.

Alignment: Simply Neutral, but has run the range in her life/((gameplaytime)). She's disciplined and thrives in order, but breaks rules and boundaries almost whimsically to accomplish goals. Generally a good spirit to her friends, but has no qualms leaning towards Evil if she decides it is for the best. The cognitive dissonance wears on her at times, which makes her outwardly seem very passive.

Additional Notes:
-A strong fighter and an intelligent druidess. Amyren Autumnlight these days is better known for her famed family healing skills and contributions to the Hyjal front than she is for her time serving and eventually leading the old contract business organization, The Society of Shadows, years past. This creates conflicting reports if research is done on her, as both her crimes and heroic acts done in Alliance territory are many. She's been seen standing firm beside all honorable and unsavory types, though rarely other druids. Her reputation on Kalimdor is more positive and honorable, if full of gaps, performing duties more in line with the Circle and recovering Wardens, though the Sentinels did bring her before a tribunal once for an act of murder that she was ultimately able to justify.

-Despite her seemingly mercenary and secular nature, Amyren Autumnlight is a better druidess than administrator, though she never advertises such. Half of her time and energy is spent researching her interests in druidic magic and theory, the Emerald Dream and Nightmare, and the spirits and elements. Her druidic practices and philosophy are closer in outlook to the Grimtotem and Taunka Shamans than the more nurturing and passive Cenarian method, which other druids or shamans may pick up on with concern. She researches and experiments more like an objective scientist, and after reading a forbidden confiscated text meant to be burned(A cheap hardcover print of the Royal Apothacary Society's 'Basic Anatomy of the Not-As-Intelligent Races'), she prefers that method of thinking, and her magic in healing and harm have improved in odd and different ways. It is because of that and more personal reasons that she does not relate as easily to her fellow druids, out of mild concern of being cast as a corrupt heretic.

-RPers seeking to incorporate Amyren could tie her in through unanswered wrongs, strange magic experiments, large thefts and dark acts she may or may not have committed in the past, whether as part of her organization or on her own. The Society of Shadows may now be defunct, but the guild has had a long history since the early days of MG, through Mesphala and herself, and never once has Amyren Autumnlight hid her identity in anything she's done. But as Amyren says and assumes, "Few people know or care about me these days. Probably for the best." Investigators, Sentinels, Guardsmen, Wardens, Druids, angered Spirits and even other Criminal or Mercenary types invested in economy can eventually trace numerous murders, tortures, property damages and other crimes to Amyren, and Amyren apologizes for none of it.
Edited by Amyren on 8/19/2011 3:30 PM PDT
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100 Human Warlock
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Bumped and updated.

I'm also debating whether or not to begin alphabetizing the entries - that method could backfire, however, since I can't alphabetize the actual entries' order, so there'd be confusion. Any opinions on the matter?
Edited by Plaguehéart on 8/19/2011 8:44 PM PDT
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Bump!

And I think you're fine the way it is. Although if you do alphabetize them just put in a disclaimer saying that the actual posts in the thread are not alphabetical.
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100 Human Warlock
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Bump!

And I think you're fine the way it is. Although if you do alphabetize them just put in a disclaimer saying that the actual posts in the thread are not alphabetical.


Yea, I think I'll keep it this way until I get more entries.
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100 Human Warlock
10460
Bump.
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In-Game Name: (which you can be contacted via) Laudren, and I generally prefer to be contacted by mail

In-Game Faction: Horde

Race: Forsaken(human)

Affiliation: None, Former Member Royal Apothecary Society, former member Argent Crusade

Alignment: Lawful Good

Additional Notes: Hero Antagonist!

-Talented Alchemist with a solid understanding of both Arcane and Divine magics, as well as a basic grasp of engineering

-Raised by Palading father, and taught in Dalaran

-Laudren works to cure Undeath, check its spread, and end those who would use it for their own benefits. Her ideal adversaries would be other Forsaken, especially apothecaries and necromancers.
Edited by Laudren on 8/20/2011 2:00 PM PDT
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100 Human Warlock
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Updated!

Woot for more Horde entries.
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100 Human Warlock
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100 Human Warlock
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08/20/2011 08:56 PMPosted by Plaguehéart
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100 Human Warlock
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Bump to keep this on the front page.
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Love tap to keep on the front page.
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