Even a quick glance over my blog will offer a hint to one simple truth: I'm a roleplayer. I love games and when I game there's nothing I have more fun doing than imagining a full, well-developed character profile and playing any game as though that was the most important feature. It's the story I want to tell, in tandem with (but seldom limited by) what the base game provides, that really appeals to me. So when I came across this article (linked above) by GBlin on The Skyrim Blog, I had yet more reasons to play Skyrim again. GBlin has literally taken the D&D 3.5e Flaws & Traits and reapplied them to roleplaying in Skyrim. If you're not familiar with the 3.5e version then don't worry, the article has links to both.
Need an example of GBlin's genius? Try these...
Avenger: You have a grudge that must be settled… Pick a type of creature, race or faction that had affected you in the past… You have an inner hate against them.
The chosen creature, race or faction had changed you… You would love to see all of them dead. So make your own justice.
In a fight with numerous enemies; if you see a target of your choice, go straight for him.
Blind: Simple: You cannot see perfectly; however the grade of blindness can change from person to person; for example: If you had an accident of some kind that gave you a little blindness is grade 1. If you had a serious accident directly to the eyes it’d be worse. Or you just can be born blind.
I read somewhere on internet a player who simulated this adjusting the brightness. SO, if you had a bit blindness put the brightness a bit dark; if you had a serious blindness put it totally dark.
For blind born characters I’ll suggest to put maximum darkness and maximum volume; some headphones would be much appreciated too. You could turn off the music in order to hear better your surroundings.
Child of Nature: You grew up in a forest or some other natural surroundings, but have lost all contact with civilization.
Very common among the characters and profiles I read. They just prefer to stay out of cities; sleeping in the countryside and they usually get well with the animals (Get Voice of the Sky).
Get a dog or a troll (Dawnguard) as companion instead normal followers.
Make heavy use of familiar spells, if you are a magicka user.
Bad Speech
These are just a few examples. Follow the link at the top of this post to read the full article and be inspired!
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