Feedback What do you think of Miri?

[Jacen Nimdok]

Nobody has complained to me yet about my tendency to involve Nimdok's eight year old daughter Miri in every thread I possibly can (and I've only heard it mentioned once, not because she's a child but because she's a recurring NPC with the potential to "steal the show" from the main PCs in any given thread. Well, that wasn't the exact quote - Auteme once praised me for using my NPCs as mere "set dressing" at a time when I didn't even know that using NPCs too much could ever be considered an issue), but now's your chance to give your opinion. What do you think of Miri, or my use of NPCs in general? Do I do it too much? Is it painfully obvious that I'm used to having control over all characters in a story, and simply can't give up the novel format? Does this dress make me look fat?

If your reaction to this thread/poll is "Who is Miri?" then I will take that as a sign that I'm doing just fine. If your reaction is "Why are you even asking this question, just do whatever you want and don't let other people's opinions affect your decisions" then you are probably having more fun than me and I congratulate you, you're an inspiration to us all. Unfortunately, I like to know other people's opinions and want to improve my writing, so eh.

 

[Daiya]

Having done something similar with Daiya's NPC partner Tawrrowaldr, my opinion probably leans closer to "Sure, as long as circumstances allow for it," but it does add an extra layer of challenge and flavor to integrate these world-building NPCs into our stories as writers. Not everyone is a lone wolf, and it does seem odd sometimes that characters roam about individually so often (where are those married couples showing up for ballroom dancing Force Training threads, please?), so it's fun to see this "set dressing" from my point of view. That's why my vote is for "I demand that you write Miri into every thread" instead.

 

[Laraine]

I absolutely adore her in our thread lol

 

[Jsc]

The more NPCs the better IMO.

That said, public threads are just Red Weddings waiting to happen. NPC with caution during a massacre. 2 cents.

 

[Delila Castillon]

I voted but the chance of us ever RPing together are like zero....so....

 

[Jacen Nimdok]

Delila Castillon

What’s stopping us? I like redheads!

 

[Delila Castillon]

Delila Castillon

What’s stopping us? I like redheads!

You're a Jedi, more than enough said.

Also disappointed I didn't get a laugh react. Better luck next time

 

[Jacen Nimdok]

Delila Castillon

Hey now, I only work with the Jedi. Sometimes. When our interests don’t conflict.

So... if you ever wanna slap a Spock expy on a Star Wars RP site... I’m your guy.

 

[Shoma Ike]

In agreement with Daiya so I'll go with "write Miri in every thread."

Jsc also gives good advice in terms of being aware that some writers may not respect your NPC the same way they do your PC. Your mileage may vary.

 

[Sawa Ike]

She is adorable and fairly fun. K2 will likely let her ride atop his dome and fire machine guns if she wants to.

 

[Onrai]

She is smol and precious. Nothing to fear here

 

[Tathra Khaeus]

NPCs are cool.

Their flesh make Drael boi drool.

 

[Kitter Bitters]

Ewwww children.

Really I don’t care. NPCs are fun!

 

[Tegan Starfall]

I brought a Child into battle once.....not my own of course just and orphan I borrowed and blew up.

On my own children I sold my oldest daughter into slavery once, I told my youngest daughter I killed her real parents, and I arranged a marriage for my son so I could torture my former apprentice by makign her my daughter in-law.

So bring your daughter to battle!!!!!! I promise I will be nice like sugar and spice...never mind the slave collar.

 

[Saija Kwann]

As long as she doesn't ask anybody "Are you an angel?" she's fine.

 

[Subject 73 Red]

Nobody has complained to me yet about my tendency to involve Nimdok's eight year old daughter Miri in every thread I possibly can (and I've only heard it mentioned once, not because she's a child but because she's a recurring NPC with the potential to "steal the show" from the main PCs in any given thread. Well, that wasn't the exact quote - Auteme once praised me for using my NPCs as mere "set dressing" at a time when I didn't even know that using NPCs too much could ever be considered an issue), but now's your chance to give your opinion. What do you think of Miri, or my use of NPCs in general? Do I do it too much? Is it painfully obvious that I'm used to having control over all characters in a story, and simply can't give up the novel format? Does this dress make me look fat?

If your reaction to this thread/poll is "Who is Miri?" then I will take that as a sign that I'm doing just fine. If your reaction is "Why are you even asking this question, just do whatever you want and don't let other people's opinions affect your decisions" then you are probably having more fun than me and I congratulate you, you're an inspiration to us all. Unfortunately, I like to know other people's opinions and want to improve my writing, so eh.

You know my thoughts on this matter

Protecc the child

One of these days I'll teach her how to pickpocket. Then Nimdok won't be able to sleep at night