>1) "-est ever" type declarations in player descriptions

I believe this is caused by many books written about superly beautiful/hideous characters of heroes and villians. Thus, it has the mindset of characters with the -est features usually stand out in the crowd.

It does, Nep. However, I do try not to make my character too conspicious unless it is within my role/sphere of playing one.

>2) Characters that exhibit great RP among their friends, but
>won't offer word one or any semblance of interaction to their
>enemies.

Well, that depends on the role. I do try to speak with my enemies though usually it's parley and jabs at each other. Mostly, I try to speak with others.

I do agree that many just snub your words. Even when they have killed you, they offer no conversation. Especially thieves and assassins who quickly hide away lest they are seen. To me, it's bad RP.

>discuss current events. At the same time, when I look back on
>playing the game and the characters that were fun to fight, I

Actually the fun doesn't end in characters who are killed/Pked. But the aftermath that counts - those jabs, threats and understanding of your opponents. I do log these after each fight. It adds alot to the gameplay.

>never remember the "I don't actually have quiet mode on, but I
>might as well" type characters. A year passes and damned if I
>can remember their names. It's the interactors that stick out
>in my mind, the kind of enemies with style that I loved to
>hate, the kind that made CF a blast even when they were
>mercilessly whipping my ass.

I'd hate those who put quiet mode so that they can practice 'peacefully'. It's bad gameplay for me. Quiet mode should be used like when conversing with an Imm, or some major cabal discussions. Even then, I don't put quiet mode.

>3) Characters that can quote their cabal/religion's helpfile
>very nicely, but falter quickly when a discussion/argument
>meanders away from it.

Well, I started quoting from the helpfiles first when I was learning about empowerment, cabals, etc. It helped me there during interviews; after a couple of years, I somewhat understand the cabals better and thus am able to create my own 'theory' or 'whys' to my character wanting to join/be empowered.

I have gotten head-on clashes with how certain philosophy of cabal should be with members and leaders.

>4) Cabal leaders or other authority figure characters who are
>afraid to reject applicants, toss out existing cabal members,
>or otherwise be harsh even when it's called for.

MOre often, I'm sure the cabal leaders do question the person intended. And if it is a good explanation, they let it pass. I mean, if you are going to boot anyone who flouts a grey issue, it's bad morale for the cabal.

Playing my character, i have so-called 'rejected' applications in my own understanding that are not worthy of the calling. But that's my opinion, and usually it needs a second opinion to balance. but how often can you get a second opinion?

>5) Players who try to bring the concept of game balance into
>the game.
>
>Yes, you as a player know the game is supposed to balance out
>in some way, shape, or form. For the most part, your
>character probably doesn't have that mentality. I have a very
>hard time even imagining how a statement of the form "X
>skill/spell/power is too overpowered, that's why you killed
>me" could be considered in-character.

I agree totally with this one. And I am also one who bitch about certian skills. Usually I come with a pk-mindset when using the skill. But taking a step back, I'll view it as an RP point of view. It's not easy as a player becoz you just want to be more powerful and stronger.

I have no solutions/suggestions to overcome this. It will and always be. Even in my AD&D games, players bitch about magical items and their worths. Heh.

>6) Players who are only capable of playing one type of
>character.

Everyone likes a certain class. Me included. However, do try to play other classes, which ended up quite miserably.


>7) The amazing halting role.

True. Even I have to remind myself to update my role and desc. More often, it's because I don't have the time to sit down and think what I want now, when my character is middle-age or old.

I did change my description with Llohuir and others too. Don't know if any witnessed it. *shrug*

>10) Recently mentioned in another thread: Characters that
>attempt to speak completely or mostly in a 'different
>language' drive me freakin' nuts. The odd one word here or
>there for flavor? That I have no problem with, especially if
>it's for a concept that doesn't really exist in
>English/common. To try to explain what I mean poorly with
>real-world examples, words like 'karma', 'machismo', or
>'bushido' might succinctly refer to non-Anglo-Saxon-ish
>background concepts.

I'm getting pissed with those so-called dwarven speeches and it's getting worse everyday. I mean, a little of it is cool; but every other sentences is going to screw my head.

Unless it is REALLY roleplay. Yet roleplay is a very subjective topic. What one finds cool isn't to others.

Nice that you highlighted a lot of things. Makes me want to relook at my description and role now. Thanks.