discussion Do you play as yourself or role-play as someone else?

[Pickle1234]

Sometimes, myself sometimes not, I never thought of why or how I make the choice lol.

 

[Petermax77]

It all depends on many factors, like if it is first person and you never see the MC then yeah i play as myself, if it is semi first person and you sometimes see the MC's face then no i don't.

 

[Bruk_Thorps]

Really depends on the game. If it's something that I'm just checking out, then I don't mind using the default name. If it's something I feel might be engaging then I'll play a character mostly resembling myself

 

[xatfx]

as myself ... it's more fun
I'm just PRETTIER than the usual MCs

 

[VNenjoyer]

Always as myself. That's why it's so annoying when the MC names is preset and can't be changed

 

[bdogvn25]

I do play as myself and use my nickname when the MC is renamable.

 

[Jakeisone123]

Depends on game but I play an enhanced version of myself but not human. Since video games are not real and mostly fantasy of some kind i never saw a reason to stay a regular human in games.

 

[MercurioC]

It really depends on the game, but I usually play as myself. I feel like it helps me get more immersed in the experience. When I play as my current self, it’s easier to connect with the game world and the decisions I make. However, sometimes role-playing as someone else can be fun, especially if the character has an interesting story or unique abilities. But overall, I tend to stick with playing as myself—it just feels more natural

 

[SammyJ27]

depends on how much of blank slate the character is. If he has a defined family with that being part of the dynamic then i roleplay

 

[naughtyones]

Play as myself, never.. I do not play these games to skip(miss) all the scenes.

 

[whowalksbefore]

Role. It feels weird to me to use myself.

 

[asfbordood]

It depends fully on the game. I have a general persona I use for games (not myself), then sometimes I will act more like myself if the game is flexible and it feels right.

 

[xanxus07]

It would depend on the actual storyline and how much you can affect the MCs personality

 

[Deleted member 210808]

For Muhad if the game is from the perspective of Muhad then use Muhad's name. If game is from perspective of other guy then use random or default name.

 

[NyanBrat]

Depends on the game. Some games have a clearly defined persona for the MC in which case it is easier to follow along instead of constantly fighting the intended narrative.

 

[animalfinlike]

I usually like to pretend that it is me in the game as the MC.

 

[bullshtm]

I prefer to be myself - especially it's a kinky game.

 

[LadyCeleste]

I guess I play as an idealised version of myself, and then sometimes deviate from that and play in a particular path if I want certain scenes.

 

[Ligthstardust]

i role play someone else im pretty boring irl

 

[EasternCrop]

I typically prefer to project my own perception of reality into the game and become truly one with it.