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That's not much of an explanation...

 

What caused it? Is it actual PTSD or just something like it? And why did you have that happen at that moment?

 

If I don't get some info, I can't really have Foray react accordingly. XD

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It's just something like that. Here's the best explanation I can give you: Kronos' brain is 1/4 computer, which mainly stores all forms of memory in his system. Every once in a while, a traumatic memory from his past comes up, causing Kronos to have a "PTSD" episode. In a way, it's something like PTSD. It usually happens if he or someone else mentions anything having to do with a traumatic event or if something somehow gets him to inadvertently remember something traumatic, such as his own recollection of his own memories, which rarely ever happens. That being said, this'll be one of the rare times that that'll happen.

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Right, ahh...

 

Just a suggestion -- if you're trying to write a character with something similar to post-traumatic stress disorder... I'd research a bit more about it and how to implement it better to your character. Here's a couple good links:

 

http://writeworld.org/post/37760448322/writing-ptsd-and-other-mental-disorders

 

http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd/index.shtml

 

As far as I know (and I don't know a lot, but...) PTSD doesn't invoke headaches or losing consciousness. And I stand by what Foray said, he was overly-dramatic about it... and it kinda looked like he was just vying for sympathy

 

Sorry if I'm coming off as harsh, but this is a common writer's mistake and it's super annoying. I know because I've annoyed several people with one of my own mentally-unstable characters before, so... yeah, I'm not perfect. XD

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Well, I didn't say that he has PTSD exactly, per say, but rather, remember, he's a cyborg who's cybernetics have been altered from the conditions of the wasteland, so, in a way, this is probably his cybernetic parts malfunctioning and working a different way, thus causing these spastic episodes Kronos is having.


I'm not sure if that makes any sense whatsoever, but that's probably a more definitive definition I can give for that behaviour

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Yeah, the point is it's super obvious he wants attention/sympathy. I just want to help you not do this again, since you'll likely embarrass yourself.

 

Like... seriously, be glad this is a 1x1 RP.

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Eh... PTSD (and all mental disorders) are only interesting when they make sense. For example... well, Foray's irrationally afraid of both Leviathan Power Armor and radroaches, simply because she's watched both of them kill someone close to her (and almost kill her too).

 

Random mental breakdowns based on some computer malfunctions, however, is a much less interesting disorder.

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Having mental breakdowns isn't something that just "happens", even if it's a result of him wandering the wasteland. They have to be triggered by something. Again with Foray, she has to either see a Levi or see (or hear) a radroach to freak out.

 

If say, something damaged his computer and he's still shaken up about it, then if he sees something similar to that thing, it would be triggered, that'd be better.

 

And yeah, you probably are, actually. Characters should be interesting and likable because of their personality, likes, and dislikes. If you're relying too much on powers, weaknesses, or backstory to make your character interesting, you might wanna check the first three.

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I'm just gonna go wherever you want the story to go and whether or not a Kronos x Foray thing should be going on should be up to you. I mean, in the Borderlands RP I'm in, Spectre is thinking about shipping his character with Kronos as well, and it's another guy. So, basically, it's up to you where the story goes in terms of plot and relationship

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