discussion Do you find it difficult to play a protagonist that doesn't align with your self?

[lord_xenu]

I have no issue with it. I've been playing role playing games (video and TTRPG) all my life. Slipping into a new skin to go on a crazy adventure (whether it's to fight a horde of goblins or fuck a horde of goblins) is second nature to me. I almost never use my own name or model my character to look like me. The only time I have difficulty with a character in a game is if they act inconsistently, but that's a writing problem, not a role-playing one.

 

[Klicetin]

I can't really play games where the protagonist is truly irredeemably evil. It makes me feel bad.

 

[Nezron]

I find it difficult to play games with a female protagonist. It's harder to insert myself into the role, I suppose. I do actually read and such so maybe that's a part of it. I really do play the games "for the articles."

One of the chloe games had a male protagonist for a chunk of it and I was enjoying it well enough (kind of an old game, at least a few years iirc fake family maybe?) and part way through, after a fair chunk of content it was a swap to chloe as the protagonist and I lost interest. Book of Lust does something similar in that you're switching protagonists throughout it.

I always find it offputting. I wish I didn't because it'd open more games for me to get into.

I agree with you. I avoid games with female protagonist, and multiple protagonist. I just want to play a game I can have some fun with. I like to play games with male protagonist, I prefer harem games, but do enjoy a good story. So games like The Fiery Scion, Cosy Cafe, Chasing Sunsets, and Bare Witness etc... are examples of games I enjoy...

 

[Vexxxy]

Kind of indifferent to me, aside from whether it's male or female protag. I can't get into any game with female protag.

 

[Musing_Wombat]

Kind of indifferent to me, aside from whether it's male or female protag. I can't get into any game with female protag.

Same. And, for me, add the ones that require losing to get scenes. My need to win is greater than my desire to see scenes.

 

[lewdfather]

I think the misalignment is what can make the game fun. Being able to play a version of your self you didn’t know or couldn’t be in real life.

 

[Mr. Tearson]

I am almost NEVER bothered by MC's personality. The joy of playing another person that isn't me means I get to escape from reality.



HOWEVER........ There's shit like this that can make one cringe af. The only time I start caring because he's saying it with my name! T_T

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[AVG]

I got the real me, a more soft person. But I also have fantasies about being a different guy, more dominant or mean. Sometimes an AVN has multiple paths and it so fun to explore both.

 

[nerddawg]

I don't mind, since I'm not trying to insert myself to the story

 

[id_do_her]

if I'm enjoying the story and find myself easy to be placed in the MCs shoes, then turns of event that i have no choice over, whoch don't align with me, yes, i find it gets harder to connect to the MC, and if it the story starts going in a direction i wouldn't i stop playing as myself, create a new game, and go against everything i align with, just to see what content comes up next. who know what you might find and enjoy! so, i play both but i rather have the choice to be aligned with myself.

 

[angband]

For me, it depends on how the character misaligns with me. In real life, I am kind of weak and don't think I would be a good fighter, although I have never had to actually be in a fight. But I actually enjoy playing a strong, self-confident character, if that character uses his strength to protect people or defend himself. However, if he uses it to force himself on other people, then that is a big turn-off. Basically, I don't mind a character being better than me (stronger, smarter, richer, more charismatic, etc.) but I want his personality to be fairly close to me (don't be a jerk except to an even bigger jerk, don't bully people, keep things consensual). I don't enjoy dark paths or domination. I want to step out a little bit, but not too far.

 

[hiuyt]

it does not bother me, since im playing just for the story and the scenes

 

[Hongbottlo]

Not really. It is role playing after all. But there a roles i feel not comfortable with.

 

[MangoSkull]

playing an MC that's different to oneself is part of the fun

 

[katai]

I don't play with the main character as myself, so I don't care if the main character is female or male.

 

[DoctorWells]

Genderwise I'll usually only play as male protagonists, but in other ways, like if the MC is a really sadistic bastard, I'll avoid

 

[kokokokokokoko]

I can't play a game if the MC iis too dumb or evil, but otherwise it's fine

 

[silver577]

if hes too good its okay, but evil and abusive are a no

 

[Impulse 9]

Majority casually said yes without thinking about it. I hope they don't play incest or loli games

 

[User_124703]

without thinking about it

It is the internet...
Even more it is a porn site.

I´ve got no problem, not aligning with the protagonist.
It is a story.
There are some things I dislike. It is hard for me to play a evil bastard. (Sometimes I do, but most of the times I´m a good guy)
Hell I´m a hetero male. But I really love playing full lesbian games. Cause more pussy and no hairy balls, that are not mine.
I even looked a couple years only at lesbian porn. (Before finding to porn games)
The others are like watching porn or reading a book.
I don´t think. I´m the protagonist at any time.