I enjoy roleplay very much, but I tend to play characters that are closer to extensions of myself. I also enjoy playing powerful characters and having a positive effect on the world around me. Some have said that I like to play "mary sues" or "power fantasies"; i find these terms somewhat derogatory, and I think that characters with a static arc can be just as interesting as positive or negative arcs. For instance: Paddington Bear does not have a character arc. He has zero moments of self doubt, even though he has flaws. However, most people consider the paddington movies good: this is because it's about how paddington inspires and uplifts those around him. Combined with the realization that flaws in one circumstance can be boons in another (and vice versa), i think a static arc can fit well into a character-focused campaign. I am fine with sharing the spotlight and working with the rest of the party, though I sometimes struggle with that due to autism and ADHD impacting my perception of social situations. Lately I've been trying to actively encourage myself to help the party using 5e bard-like mechanics focused on helping other players with skill checks. I can't promise that I'm a perfect player, but I can promise that I'm always trying my best to be fair and kind to others while also getting my own needs met. If you don't agree with my stance on static arcs, we probably aren't a good fit for each other. Also, as a result of my characters being extensions of myself, my politics often bleed through in my actions in the game world. I'm a raging socialist, and so my actions oriented around making the game world a better place will follow that philosophy.
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