Quote Originally Posted by KizuyaKatogami View Post
Eh, tbf the “this isn’t an rpg” excuse doesn’t really work, because there’s other mmorpg’s that do give you options like that. Unfortunately 14 isn’t like that of course but just saying, it is possible.
I never said it wasn't possible, just that as you said this isn't one of them. That was my only point, some RPG's, MMO or not set you as a set protagonist, others give you the freedom to be and do as you please. 14 falls into the former with the caveat that you may chose your appearance and some level of tone or limited motivation to your character, like being more selfless or questioning what your pay is for example, but in both examples you will rush into danger for the good of the realm. Neither is wrong or right, variety is good and fine, but saying one is bad for not being the other is silly, depending on the story you want to tell you need to lock in characters the PC included into who they are, other times the point is the freedom and seeing how your choices change the narrative.
Its just not practical to expect after 10 years of being a set protagonist to suddenly shift into having choices that change the story and being able to pick and chose characters is just deliberately setting oneself up for disappointment.