I don’t think I would particularly care about someone’s backstory and whether or not they have one in a module and definitely not in a one shot. I think if you’re running a homebrew, that isn’t a one shot, however it will most likely matter. At the same time, I dislike when, just like when people pick one alignment and then act another, they say something in their backstory, which does not follow how they perceive themselves in game. For example: “My sister stabbed me in the back and pushed me off a cliff almost killing me, so I dragged myself out of the chasm and brought her to justice thus why I don’t trust people easily” and then when an NPC says they lost 30 sheep all at once to a monster in a cave that is in a far and secluded area, but that NPC will lead the party there, they do not question the NPC’s motives.
we dont delve too much into back story as on our world it is survival and skills that will be learned as you play. Some have a skill base in their history that we can incorporate somewhat but i wanted the pcs to be on an even playing field in our world as having a lengthy back story doesnt really give anyone advantage per say
@swordsnstones Thank you for your comment and sharing. It may not be for everyone. I as a player always write even a little so I know the character better
I agree
The backstory can give the DM plot hooks for future use. I don’t like the 9 page backstory though.
Good chat
@RIVERSRPGChannel Thank for the comment. Detail good... A Song of Fire and Ice... Bad
I don’t think I would particularly care about someone’s backstory and whether or not they have one in a module and definitely not in a one shot. I think if you’re running a homebrew, that isn’t a one shot, however it will most likely matter.
At the same time, I dislike when, just like when people pick one alignment and then act another, they say something in their backstory, which does not follow how they perceive themselves in game. For example: “My sister stabbed me in the back and pushed me off a cliff almost killing me, so I dragged myself out of the chasm and brought her to justice thus why I don’t trust people easily” and then when an NPC says they lost 30 sheep all at once to a monster in a cave that is in a far and secluded area, but that NPC will lead the party there, they do not question the NPC’s motives.
@angelojohnson9441 thank you for the comment. I agree. A one shot or simple module, nope, not needed. And yes, your example is spot on
we dont delve too much into back story as on our world it is survival and skills that will be learned as you play. Some have a skill base in their history that we can incorporate somewhat but i wanted the pcs to be on an even playing field in our world as having a lengthy back story doesnt really give anyone advantage per say
@swordsnstones Thank you for your comment and sharing. It may not be for everyone. I as a player always write even a little so I know the character better