Do you create yourself or someone else with your custom characters?

[Kane99]

When you're in the process of creating your character for a game, at least ones that allow you to freely customize your character, do you create yourself? Or do you create a character you wish to be, but look nothing alike? I sometimes do a mix of both. Some games I will make myself in the game, but other times I will make someone completely different, and try to create a story for them. 

For me it depends on the game. Some games I will make myself because I want to be that character. Some games don't give you enough options to make yourself either. I have a decent sized beard and long hair, so when a game doesn't have those options, especially the beard options, I get annoyed. So if they don't have my features, I go crazy making some unique character instead. What about you though? 

[Kennysplash]

I think that is normal for anyone to do. Not just games, when I set up profiles for forums I project them as what I am offline. 
My favorite colors, my skin tone and whatever I really fancy; as much as possible I portray them online. 

[Debashis]

I usually create a character that is different from myself, as it adds an element of escapism and allows me to explore different personalities and stories. However, I do enjoy games that offer a wide range of customization options to accurately recreate my own appearance.

[Heatman]

For me, it's always more appealing for me to create another character different from myself. In fact, I've had enough of myself because I play myself every day by living my life. So, when it comes to my gaming characters, I need someone different. 

[killamch89]

On 2/14/2024 at 9:22 AM, Heatman said:

For me, it's always more appealing for me to create another character different from myself. In fact, I've had enough of myself because I play myself every day by living my life. So, when it comes to my gaming characters, I need someone different. 

It can't be that bad bro. On a more serious note, I do tend to create lots of characters different from myself. In things like Fifa Pro Clubs, I normally make myself.

[Heatman]

3 hours ago, killamch89 said:

It can't be that bad bro. On a more serious note, I do tend to create lots of characters different from myself. In things like Fifa Pro Clubs, I normally make myself.

Well, I won't say that it's bad bad but it's just like something which I have been so used to. It's at the point where I need something different in order to still have it pull in my flair in continuing playing the game. 

[JennyorAlice]

I normally create myself or I do my best to replicate myself into my character. 

[Scorpion]

I usually create a character that reflects my personality. If customization options are limited, I’ll craft someone entirely different.

[GameOn]

I mix both and it all depends on the game's narrative and my mood. If I immerse myself in games, it adds some level of realism.