[quote=Mizuho]
*snipadeedoodah snipadeeay*
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:golfclap

Wait a minute...

"or hinder, depending on the character"

... fair enough.

I was in an RP where the GM controlled every little detail, getting into arguments over minute details in character backstories because they didn't "embrace the world of the RP" or something, while at the same time allowing themselves and a few others to have free reign to meta the entire thing. It sucked. Only time I've never regretted having to (or in this case, choosing to) drop an RP. Your entire post is pure golden, and I can say I look forward to having you as the GM for this story, however and wherever it may go.