[Poll] CRPG nomenclature - 'character' or 'toon'?

[Heroic Liberator]

So which one does the 'dex prefer and why?

From a storyfag perspective, I dislike the term 'toon' since it overemphasizes the visual (+/- mechanical) aspect(s) of the player character to the detriment of the narrative role which the PC likewise plays in (most) single player CRPGs.

I'm guessing that it first found usage within MMORPG terminology (where it'd make most sense) before being applied to single player CRPG protagonists, but anyhow: character >>> toon.

 

[Jvegi]

The fuck is a toon?

 

[Xelocix]

Where's the "niggers" option? That's what I call everybody.

 

[Heroic Liberator]

The fuck is a toon?

Ask Desiderius since it was his recent post that inspired me to make this poll.

Archaeologist, but there's already too many CHR-based toons. Alchemist makes the best MC I think and Trickster fits well enough there.

 

[Desiderius]

MC

 

[Desiderius]

Toons are the good guys, mobs the bad guys.

 

[Melan]

Toons might be a MMORPG-specific phrase, because I have never heard it outside that context.

 

[Hobo Elf]

PC

 

[Heroic Liberator]

Toons might be a MMORPG-specific phrase, because I have never heard it outside that context.

Oh, it's being used outside of that context too.

 

[Twiglard]

Toons might be a MMORPG-specific phrase, because I have never heard it outside that context.

Oh, it's being used outside of that context too.

Fuck lamers. They brought us the decline.

 

[Melan]

Toons might be a MMORPG-specific phrase, because I have never heard it outside that context.

Oh, it's being used outside of that context too.

What is this degenerate faggotry, and where is Comrade Blokhin when he is needed?

 

[gurugeorge]

So which one does the 'dex prefer and why?

From a storyfag perspective, I dislike the term 'toon' since it overemphasizes the visual (+/- mechanical) aspect(s) of the player character to the detriment of the narrative role which the PC likewise plays in (most) single player CRPGs.

I'm guessing that it first found usage within MMORPG terminology (where it'd make most sense) before being applied to single player CRPG protagonists, but anyhow: character >>> toon.

AFAIK, "toon" is a word that was only used for a while with MMOs.

 

[Heroic Liberator]

Even some esteemed fellow 'dexers use it when referring to single player CRPG characters.

 

[Desiderius]

So which one does the 'dex prefer and why?

From a storyfag perspective, I dislike the term 'toon' since it overemphasizes the visual (+/- mechanical) aspect(s) of the player character to the detriment of the narrative role which the PC likewise plays in (most) single player CRPGs.

I'm guessing that it first found usage within MMORPG terminology (where it'd make most sense) before being applied to single player CRPG protagonists, but anyhow: character >>> toon.

AFAIK, "toon" is a word that was only used for a while with MMOs.

What would you suggest? It's used for all playable characters, not just the MC.

 

[Heroic Liberator]

What would you suggest? It's used for all playable characters, not just the MC.

Characters.

 

[Desiderius]

What would you suggest? It's used for all playable characters, not just the MC.

Characters.

Too many characters. Toon it is.

 

[mondblut]

Party member.

 

[JarlFrank]

"Toon"? What the fuck is this, Saturday morning cartoon shows? I'm playing an RPG, not some kind of cartoon. Who even came up with this? I never heard it before. It's not used in pen and paper and it's not used in classic CRPGs and it's not used in modern action RPGs either. I never heard any other term than "character" being used to refer to your character.

"Toon" makes me think of this:

And not of this:

 

[Sweeper]

The fuck is a toon?

It's the ARPG/MMORPG equivalent of character.

 

[DJOGamer PT]

Never heard "toon" being used to refer to the Playable Character(s)

Magnat wtf have you been smoking?

 

[undecaf]

Every time I see someone refer to their character as a toon, I feel like lobotomizing myself.

 

[V_K]

This is literally the first time I read or hear the word "toon" anywhere.

 

[Heroic Liberator]

Magnat wtf have you been smoking?

Part of it is the progression and getting your toon or party of toons levelled up and stronger, this is a big part of it. I also love exploring places, cities, dungeons and caverns, wilderness, so I love that a lot in an RPG.

I have been thinking a lot lately, about something i noticed about myself. I have tried many times to play supposed "incline" isometric crpgs, like DOS 1 and 2, Pathfinder Kingmaker, PoE 2 Deadfire, Atom RPG, Tyranny, Underrail, Wasteland 2 etc but i just can't progress after a certain point because i want to cut my wrists from boredom. [...] All is decided at character creation and scripting and every time i get a new armor or weapon. Afterwards in most battles i just let my toons do their thing.

Age of Decdence is very good because you can make nonviable toon.

Fallout 2 people will discriminate on your toon

Well at least it means they will be working on NWN2 and its expansions.
Hopefully they can fix NWN2 being fucking resource hog and garbage camera.

Yeah. That resource hog thing is a big problem for me and my ancient rig. Game jerks whenever the toon moves or the camera angle turns. PITA.

 

[DJOGamer PT]

Imagine using something GreekoidGR said, to support your argument...

 

[V_K]

Also, am I the only one (still) abbreviating "character" to "char"? Am I that old?