gaming Do you role-play in video games?

[Koelath 445]

I do...Sometimes. It depends on the game.

 

I remember when I had Skyrim. Now, I've never cared for the plotlines in ES games. It's always been about the emergent stories for me. So I decided to screw the intended plotline and just wander, letting a story emerge on its own. While other players were busy being the Dragonborn messiah of Tamriel, I was busy being a power-hungry fugitive working to take control of the mage guild (being a mage myself), selling my soul to the Daedra (in-universe, this is how I explained respawning: The Daedra restored my black little heart from Oblivion in exchange for my services), and various other twisted activities aimed at conquering the land.

 

Currently in South Park: The Stick of Truth, I'm a mage. This means a few things: I never remove the (gray) Wizard Beard. Ever. So while recruiting the goth kids, I was a Wizard Goth. I also darken the color of the beard with each of Cartman's promotions, to simulate aging (aided by insomniac eyebags). And, fire damage/magic being my preference, I hold an irrational hatred of snowmen (snow being made of water, the elemental opposite of fire) which compels me to smash every one I see. (Also, when playing as the Jew, I go out of my way to loot and sell everything [because greed] and never remove my yarmulke)

 

In GTAV, I'd play each guy differently. Michael was temper-prone and often punched out strangers over minor issues (I really hated this one movie in the theater, man...), only ever drove anywhere in his own rich-guy car. Franklin was...Actually pretty balanced, helped people out (even the cops)...But still stole any ride he needed. Trevor...Well, Trevor liked to shoot people and stomp dogs to death...And his default mode of transport when his truck wasn't near was to stand in traffic until a car stopped and take off the driver's head with a shotgun blast through the windshield. Then pull out the corpse and drive off with his new wheels. Mike loved the rock station, Franklin was into the reggae, and Trevor liked punk or Spanish music (while joyriding). Also, Franklin liked to drown his sorrows in tits so he had every stripper available on speed dial.

 

In the Saints' Row series, I roleplay to the extent of creating the same character in every game, with minor changes. He kinda looks like Robert Downey Jr, which was totally unintentional. He's a big fan of going on irrational murder sprees (I.E., gunning down every Saint in the crib) over tiny infractions ("I F###ING HATE THIS RADIO STATION!" or "WHY ISN'T ANYONE PLAYING THE F###ING PIANO?!?" or "QUIT STANDING IN THE F###ING DOORWAY, PIERCE!") - Oftentimes in SR2, I'd crouch atop the piano with my gun aimed at the guy playing on it. As soon as he/she stopped, and showed no apparent intention of starting again, I put a bullet in his/her head. I like piano. >.>


Many find it tiresome to do such things. I find it an amusing way to personalize a game. And in some cases (Skyrim for one, given its wealth of content), it greatly enhances the replay value.

[Adorkable 2,737]

I'm completely sure what you're asking. ^^"

 

I role play in RP games, especially Skyrim! ^^

[ninjamon102938 222]

If your name is Nylocke you do

[Discordian 6,015]

Not particularly. When I was young, bored, and didn't have the money for new games, I would find levels that would make for good roleplaying (particularly in Spyro, such as using Sgt. Byrd in a level he could fly around in freely and playing "house" with some of the alcoves in buildings and whatnot) and do that but the appeal wore off pretty easily. Especially after I started being able to play more games. There's far too many games out there for me to stick around with any one game to dink around in. Once I beat a game I more often than not put it down and don't touch it for months or even years to come.

[Colorful Respawn 399]

I'm new to role playing, so I don't do it a lot. But, when ever I do, I'm awesome at it!

[The Mane-iac 1,648]

I'll just say, that I've been kicked MANY times from the character creation screen in MMOs because I take naming and stuff so seriously. Everything must fit my puzzle that I already pieced together in my head for that character. If something prevents it from coming together, I get frustrated and can be there all day. 

 

And I carry it over to my SP games as well, good thing is those can't kick me for "timing out".

Edited March 22, 2014 by The Mane-iac

[Scootalove 10,689]

In DC Universe Online and most MMOs, I enjoy roleplaying in those games.

[Nohbdy 4,108]

Yes, and I love it! If you ask me, roleplaying in video games makes the experience a hundred times better. It dramatically increases a game's replay value, not to mention that it really lets your imagination run free. Anyone who hasn't tried it yet should give it a shot! 

[Tigerpop198 696]

Yes, I tend to role-play a lot in games. It all depends on the game though, if it's an rpg, then yes, first person shooter, then no.

[Mutemutt 773]

Can't say that I do, not heavily at least. There are times when I sort of get in character, so I guess it's kind of an off and on kind of thing. Of course, this only really happens in single player RPGs, and maybe there was a teensy-weensy bit in Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles (I mean it gave me a family and letters and favorite foods and stuff; it kind of coaxed me into it), but for the most part it's something that only happens when I'm alone.

[Demonic Soulz 483]

Have not done it but I plan on doing so

[BastementSparkle 20,328]

It kind of depends. I do this all the time in games like fallout and the elder scrolls, but not so much in other games. Although I occasionally do role-play runs in Isaac, where I only do things that I feel fit the character I'm playing as. That gets me killed most of the time though because I won't do things that might help me. Like not going into an angel room as Judas, or refusing to take any type of demonic item as Maggy. So, I don't do those very often.

[N.W. 3,619]

I suppose, mostly in  the S.T.A.L.K.E.R series, I like being a soldier of Duty. 

[Guest]

I suppose, mostly in  the S.T.A.L.K.E.R series, I like being a soldier of Duty. 

 

For Duty! Freedom must perish!

[ReverseFaller 2,483]

Yes, I tend to roleplay in games. I find games like Mass Effect, Fallout:New Vegas, and Skyrim perfect for roleplaying. I find it fun to customize your character, and give them a backstory and stuff.

[purple.teal 50]

I Roleplay everything. It is just so much more fun to get more into the game. for myself anyway.

[CT-1138 3,182]

I do it when I get bored. I'll change my characters looks and start role playing for something to do.