Amnesia?

[B4Hand]

How viable is amnesia in GS? Especially an empath, is it plausible for this to happen. I'm not sure a simple knock on the head could do this, but perhaps something could cause such a thing? I'm just mulling over returning to GS. I don't really want to give up my main character, however I'm not sure I as the player enjoy the rp she was involved with before I quit?

I'm babbling, however, thoughts, ideas, hate..all welcome..thanks.

[mgoddess]

How viable is amnesia in GS? Especially an empath, is it plausible for this to happen. I'm not sure a simple knock on the head could do this, but perhaps something could cause such a thing? I'm just mulling over returning to GS. I don't really want to give up my main character, however I'm not sure I as the player enjoy the rp she was involved with before I quit?

I'm babbling, however, thoughts, ideas, hate..all welcome..thanks.
It's been done before... see Ceyrin.

If you can do it right, it would work I think. For what it's worth, if I were to want to go with an amnesiac storyline, I'd erase all my highlights (and try to forget who my character was "friends" with), so that I didn't "know" who I was talking with.

[Kitsun]

You don't have to continue to RP the way you did. People can experience life changing events and just evolve without the need to experience amnesia.

[diethx]

You don't have to continue to RP the way you did. People can experience life changing events and just evolve without the need to experience amnesia.

Yeah I agree with this. One person isn't exactly the same throughout their entire life. Just come up with some event your character could have experienced and why that's changed her tune.

[The Ponzzz]

Playing up a mental sickness is very hard. I haven't tried amnesia, but I'm in the process of trying MID and schizophrenia. Most people rarely catch on.

[Stanley Burrell]

Just keep vulturing and saying, "Oh, I didn't know I was supposed to nod, I'll make sure to remember that from now on."

And then don't remember it. It will be a deliciously evil ploy in a text-based game.

I've been trying to conquer Munchausen syndrome by proxy for some time now.

[Androidpk]

Plur is proof that anything is plausible in Gemstone.

[The Ponzzz]

I don't think Plur is taken seriously though.

[Donquix]

Think about how lame it is when you watch a movie/tv show and someone gets a nudge on the head and has amnesia for the next 1-3 episodes.

Do you really want that to be people's reaction to your character?

[Stretch]

I'm pretty sure RP isn't allowed in Gemstone.

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[Asha]

Just act like you were washed up somewhere and don't even think about amnesia.
Maybe you were put under a spell, maybe the head + rock idea, whatever.
Your character doesn't know so you don't really have to either, to rp this effectively.
Just treat everyone like a stranger and recreate your character. just with 100 lvls :)
It's actually a shit load of fun.

[Ker_Thwap]

If you want to ditch a certain group of characters you hung out with before then amnesia may not be the mechanism for what you hope to achieve. Amnesia may just encourage them to hang out with you more and try to snap you out of it or cure you.

Just have the character behave the way you want to behave and just tell people that life has changed you. You can elaborate and let them back into your roleplay, or be abrupt and walk away depending on your current direction.

[B4Hand]

If you want to ditch a certain group of characters you hung out with before then amnesia may not be the mechanism for what you hope to achieve. Amnesia may just encourage them to hang out with you more and try to snap you out of it or cure you.

Just have the character behave the way you want to behave and just tell people that life has changed you. You can elaborate and let them back into your roleplay, or be abrupt and walk away depending on your current direction.

I think perhaps the majority of the people I was interacting with are no longer playings, so that shouldn't be too much of an issue. But yup..I think a bit of a recreation..back to original good ole..her..might be the way to go.

ps I really enjoyed all of them for the most part, and the rp. Just not the same with the majority of them gone, and I'd rather avoid the whole..let's all kill my character because she's betrayed/whatever them? I don't want to never interact with these people again, most of them I adore..I just don't wish to continue the same line my character was walking previously.

[Fallen]

You gotta do what you gotta do, M. I'm not one to hold grudges, and we'll deal with the RP when/if I/we return.

[Morrff]

Think about how lame it is when you watch a movie/tv show and someone gets a nudge on the head and has amnesia for the next 1-3 episodes.

Do you really want that to be people's reaction to your character?

This just gave me an idea...

Like the movie Memento, being able to remember your past(vaguely) however unable to make new memories past a certain point. Could work, but would most likely just be a pain and people wouldn't understand

[Fallen]

This just gave me an idea...

Like the movie Memento, being able to remember your past(vaguely) however unable to make new memories past a certain point. Could work, but would most likely just be a pain and people wouldn't understand


Niche RP like that rarely is appreciated, and takes so much effort that those that engage in it rarely bother with the character that long. There are exceptions, like that crazy ass Barumples guy.

[Lord Orbstar]

or...like Corwin of Amber. If you ever read the Amber Chronicles by Roger Zelazny that could help. Classic book (s)

[RelentlessJew]

It's been done before... see Ceyrin.

That guy has problems, I don't think amnesia is one of them.

[The Scholar]

Just have the character behave the way you want to behave and just tell people that life has changed you. You can elaborate and let them back into your roleplay, or be abrupt and walk away depending on your current direction.


Playing up a mental sickness is very hard. I haven't tried amnesia, but I'm in the process of trying MID and schizophrenia. Most people rarely catch on.

As far as amnesia goes, there's going to be the eventuality that you'll 'remember' what you'd forgotten. If you just don't want to go back to the 'old way' it's best to choose the alternative, like some event that happened that's changed your mind.

That being said, playing a mental illness (if that's what your considering) is very difficult. My main is a split personality and although I enjoy playing him that way, it's true the majority of people just don't get it. And from the people who do, they think he's possessed. After ten months (of being aware of this), he's currently in the process of merging. Good times.

My suggestion? If you're looking for something easy, I'd go with Ker Thwap's idea. It's simple and effective. If you're looking for something more interesting, maybe partial amnesia would work (especially since the people you used to play with aren't around) or your choice of mental instability, but keep in mind it's not the easiest to play.

[AnticorRifling]

Bob made a script that would take care of this issue. I think Tayre ran it with great results. Ask them.

[Elvenlady]

It's a tricky one sweetheart. I'd hate not being able to interact with Merji but you have to do what feels right for your girl. I'd suggest playing it by ear and seeing what unfolds as and when you bring her back.

:heart:

[GS4-Brimzstone]

Playing up a mental sickness is very hard. I haven't tried amnesia, but I'm in the process of trying MID and schizophrenia. Most people rarely catch on.

What do you mean try ... I think you fit the Schizophrenia part perfectly =P

[4a6c1]

How viable is amnesia in GS? Especially an empath, is it plausible for this to happen. I'm not sure a simple knock on the head could do this, but perhaps something could cause such a thing? I'm just mulling over returning to GS. I don't really want to give up my main character, however I'm not sure I as the player enjoy the rp she was involved with before I quit?

I'm babbling, however, thoughts, ideas, hate..all welcome..thanks.

Awesome idea but why amnesia? I think somebody mentioned it already but you dont have to suffer permanent brain damage to change your personality in game.

In real life people change drastically all the time. It's a natural evolution. Why cant your character? She could be moody, depressed or hyper all depending on her hormones alone.

If you want something deeper reach for religion, tradegy or epiphony. How bout poverty, natural disaster, or war? Those things change people as often as babies are born.

My favorite is religion. It is the easiest. When I bring a character back I always convert first. Then from there I create a backstory as to why. I have characters from 10 years ago, so this is a quick easy fix rather than think up 16 awesome stories.

Hope that helps. Welcome back. :)

[Klebsieli]

^^ I couldn't agree more. Amnesia could be interesting if done right, but it tends to be overdone in roleplaying environments. The drastic change in personality or backstory could be influenced by a variety of different things besides brain damage that essentially wipes the slate clean. Like the previous poster said, tragedy or religion are great choices as well. There's always heartbreak or the desire to leave a past life behind while assuming a new identity. You could play it off as your own little witness protection program. There doesn't necessarily have to be a specific event, but more or less your desire to leave an unsavory part of your life behind and start anew. This can be done by completely denying the previous life by omission and claiming your new backstory is the turth, regardless of the fact if it actually is.

What it ultimately comes down to is what you want. Do what you want and everyone else will adapt accordingly. After all, your character is a product of your own creative power. You are the one breathing life into it, and you are the one who will get the most pleasure out of playing it. Plain and simple, fuck the masses and do whatever you feel would be the most fun.

[4a6c1]

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[Klebsieli]

hai new person

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There you go. :P Seriously though, why is it always about the boobs on gaming message boards? Or, do I need to even ask that? Anyhow, I -may- post a picture or two of myself later after work. My boobs will be perfectly concealed behind fabric, so don't get your hopes up hah. I like the fact that my body hasn't spread to deepest and darkest areas of the interweb.

[Klebsieli]

Not to derail the thread or anything, but I found this a little amusing.

Amnesia? 07-28-2009 09:19 PM You're an idiot on many levels.

:rofl: And you're a coward for hiding behind a mask and not tagging your negative rep. Are you afraid of something? We can sit down and talk about your fears of retaliation or paranoia another time, if you haven't already consulted your shrink. I honestly feel really bad for you if trolling negative feedback is your only way to make up for your lack of girth. Thanks for the little entertainment though, and at least you used correct grammar. It's highly refreshing that some people out there can insult others while still sounding at least a little intelligent, even if you're completely awful in the creativity department.

Seriously though, I'm an idiot because I possess a thing called self-respect? :) That is a little more important to some people than others. And, I'm far from an idiot. Sir or Ma'am, I hope you have an excellent day and good luck on honing your insult skills.

[4a6c1]

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[Klebsieli]

Well, someone has an appreciation for ASCII art. :P Oh, and nice avatar too. I'll never look at Darth Vader the same haha.

[Delias]

I suggest the tried and true life changing journey. You've been away for a while, so explain your absence with a journey to somewhere far off that changed you in ways you didn't expect. It might be a little old and tired, but dust it off and spice it up, and it will be good as new. The old tricks are the best tricks.

[4a6c1]

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