[quote=@Kassarock]
Why is it everyone has to be the fucking hero? I mean like, why is it everyone has to have an 'amazingly unique' back story that makes them heir to something, or fated to do something etc etc. Even in RPs that seem to strive to be realistic it happens again and again and again. RPs are collaborative, that means you shouldn't keep trying to make your character the centre of everything.
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The GM needs to get his/her arse in gear, in that case, and stop these critters at the door - or deal with them creatively throughout the RP. 

Saying that though, when you say amazingly unique back story, could you pitch us a few examples? Don't go a' namin and a' shamin', just you know, out line an RP where all the characters are the centre of everything. I imagine a cauldron of chaos. You sure it's not just your interpretation of their characters? 

Also, I got a bitching comment to make. When you open a packet of something, like sliced ham, and the GOD DAMNED PLASTIC NEVER BLOODY WELL TEARS LIKE IT SHOULD! Instead, the corner rips off, and you have to knife your way into it. What's with that!?