Re: Dealing with RP Attention Hogs
I've heard these referred to as 'hub characters,' before, and other characters 'supporting characters.' Hub characters aren't neccesarily a bad thing. They generate roleplay. It's important for some players to be supporting characters though, and hub characters can support others as well, even if in a lesser capacity. If everyone wants to be a hub character, then it doesn't work, so you need leaders and followers.
But sometimes it's not in the nature of a character that is full of themself and seeks power to want to support others, or sit back and let others take control of a situation. That might not gain them as much respect though, so if they want to stay liked, they'll involve others and let them feel like they have something to contribute as well.
All that is down to roleplay. The only players I would have issue with are: players who don't give time for others to emote, or disregard the actions of other characters.
Last edited by Orion : 10-12-2012 at 11:56 AM.
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