I think RevDark hit it on the head with the degree of change. It's the focus, with a bit of serendipity thrown in. Rev is actually well trained in the use
of swords himself in RL. So Excalibastard (I think, anyway) is a gaming extension of the kind of carnage he could hand out right now if he really wanted to. So
while he's gained powers and skills, his personality and appearance haven't really changed dramatically. Not so much that people would immediately clue
in, anyway. My character was a shapeshifter, so I kept my identity, but had it blended with two others, along with two 'donor locations' for powers.
Some others would prefer to be their alts if given the choice, and so that's what's happened. I think personal
preference, both conscious and subconscious play a large part in determining how you're affected when the change occurs.
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Those who fear the darkness have never seen what the light can do.
of swords himself in RL. So Excalibastard (I think, anyway) is a gaming extension of the kind of carnage he could hand out right now if he really wanted to. So
while he's gained powers and skills, his personality and appearance haven't really changed dramatically. Not so much that people would immediately clue
in, anyway. My character was a shapeshifter, so I kept my identity, but had it blended with two others, along with two 'donor locations' for powers.
Some others would prefer to be their alts if given the choice, and so that's what's happened. I think personal
preference, both conscious and subconscious play a large part in determining how you're affected when the change occurs.
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Those who fear the darkness have never seen what the light can do.