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Jelennet
Learned Scribe
Russia
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 Posted - 09 Apr 2011 : 11:18:38
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Poll Question:
What kind of main character (like Drizzt or Elminster or Liriel) would you like to see in the new FR stories? And why?
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Edited by - Jelennet on 09 Apr 2011 11:19:43
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GRYPHON
Senior Scribe
USA
527 Posts |
Posted - 09 Apr 2011 : 14:51:13
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| Doesn't really matter, as long as the story is good... |
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Dennis
Great Reader
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Posted - 09 Apr 2011 : 14:58:57
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As Gryphon noted. And as long as they don't make stupid decisions. |
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Kajehase
Great Reader
Sweden
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Posted - 09 Apr 2011 : 15:13:29
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| Couldn't give a toss about the main character's gender as long as the book is enjoyable. |
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Lord Karsus
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 09 Apr 2011 : 17:34:58
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| -I can tell you one kind of character archetype I got sick of: The "gritty heroine with her hair-tied-back". There was a span of like three books I read in a row, where this kind of archetype was the main character in the book. Nothing wrong with women protagonists, or women protagonists who adventure, but, so often, there isn't enough character development or characterization outside of "she's gritty, rough-and-tumble, and do-it-herself" to differentiate her from some other female character with the same types of attitudes. |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
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Posted - 10 Apr 2011 : 03:46:27
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| I agree with the general concensus. The character's concept and backstory are what's important, not their gender, skintone, ethnicity, etc. Those other elements are simply references, unless it's somehow tied to their backstory (such as the fact that Liriel was an outcast from drow society). |
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The Red Walker
Great Reader
USA
3563 Posts |
Posted - 10 Apr 2011 : 05:17:17
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I like one of each
Like:
Danilo and Arilyn
Elminster and Storm
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Dennis
Great Reader
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Posted - 13 Apr 2011 : 06:54:07
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I remember something...
When I was doing my thesis back in college, I read this work of a [local] professor about the reader's choice of heroes/books. He said that while characterization and plot are what usually hook a reader, often, a reader's choice is unconsciously influenced by the gender of the hero: a male reader favors heroes, and a female reader favors heroines. The subjects of his studies cover students and professionals from 10 cities all over the country. Maybe he's right, as the same case applies to me. But still, that's a Philippine scenario. I don't know if the same holds true to others. |
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BARDOBARBAROS
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Greece
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Posted - 14 Apr 2011 : 23:02:42
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| Female or male (but I''m male)...If the story is good I do not mind about the gender!!! |
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Alisttair
Great Reader
Canada
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Jelennet
Learned Scribe
Russia
131 Posts |
Posted - 15 Apr 2011 : 14:16:20
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| Just curious... Question to people who anwsered "hermaphrodite". Why do you want to read about them? |
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Alisttair
Great Reader
Canada
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Posted - 15 Apr 2011 : 14:35:30
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Originally posted by Jelennet
Just curious... Question to people who anwsered "hermaphrodite". Why do you want to read about them?
Because they would be a first (I think) in realms novels..?? |
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Dennis
Great Reader
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Posted - 25 Apr 2011 : 08:24:50
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I wouldn't have a problem with hermaphrodite characters, so long as their sex is not the focus of the story. |
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GMWestermeyer
Learned Scribe
USA
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Posted - 25 Apr 2011 : 17:23:40
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Originally posted by Dennis
I wouldn't have a problem with hermaphrodite characters, so long as their sex is not the focus of the story.
A hermaphrodite is the main villain in one of the Thieves' World short stories, and it is a major plot point. very well handled. |
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Kentinal
Great Reader
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Posted - 25 Apr 2011 : 19:23:29
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Originally posted by Jelennet
Just curious... Question to people who anwsered "hermaphrodite". Why do you want to read about them?
Well Corellon is or at least appears as androgynous often. Thus is not a hard reach for some to select hermaphrodite. |
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Alystra Illianniis
Great Reader
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Posted - 25 Apr 2011 : 20:36:39
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| Um, there's a big difference between being androgynous and hermaphroditic. One simply APPEARS asexual (but is usually one or the other)- the other is actually BOTH. Personally, I'd have trouble connecting with either, unless there was a clear mind-set of the character. Mental direction is a major influence on how I view characters of either gneder. If it's an androgynous character (Lestat comes to mind, even thought he's a male) I'd at least like him/her to THINK like one or the other, even if they don't look obviously masculine or femininte. |
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Kentinal
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Posted - 25 Apr 2011 : 21:10:16
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Alystra,
Yes I understand the difference and also canon can change without explanation.
Some Lore indicates that Corellon is both mother and father of the Elven race.
Take what you desire from Lore. |
"Small beings can have small wisdom," the dragon said. "And small wise beings are better than small fools. Listen: Wisdom is caring for afterwards."
"Caring for afterwards ...? Ker repeated this without understanding.
"After action, afterwards," the dragon said. "Choose the afterwards first, then the action. Fools choose action first."
"Judgement" copyright 2003 by Elizabeth Moon |
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Dennis
Great Reader
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Posted - 26 Apr 2011 : 02:17:31
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Originally posted by GMWestermeyer
quote:
Originally posted by Dennis
I wouldn't have a problem with hermaphrodite characters, so long as their sex is not the focus of the story.
A hermaphrodite is the main villain in one of the Thieves' World short stories, and it is a major plot point. very well handled.
Storm Constantine's Wraeththu series has strong hermaphroditic theme. And it's tackled excellently. It's one of the most provocative fantasy classics.
The Realms is another matter, though. At least for me. I don't see the need for a Realms novel to focus on the character's sex alone. |
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Alystra Illianniis
Great Reader
USA
3750 Posts |
Posted - 26 Apr 2011 : 03:54:43
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Originally posted by Kentinal
Alystra,
Yes I understand the difference and also canon can change without explanation.
Some Lore indicates that Corellon is both mother and father of the Elven race.
Take what you desire from Lore.
Sorry, that was not aimed at you personally, Kentinal- I find that sometimes folks do not understand the distinction between similar but separate ideas or terms, so I like to be clear. Anywho, Corellon is the father according to most lore; Selune is usually recognized as the mother- his blood, her tears. |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36782 Posts |
Posted - 26 Apr 2011 : 05:44:48
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quote:
Originally posted by Alystra Illianniis
quote:
Originally posted by Kentinal
Alystra,
Yes I understand the difference and also canon can change without explanation.
Some Lore indicates that Corellon is both mother and father of the Elven race.
Take what you desire from Lore.
Sorry, that was not aimed at you personally, Kentinal- I find that sometimes folks do not understand the distinction between similar but separate ideas or terms, so I like to be clear. Anywho, Corellon is the father according to most lore; Selune is usually recognized as the mother- his blood, her tears.
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Gender of main FR characters in future books
