[quote=Jig]
When players obviously don't even look at other sheets before submitting their own character, resulting in awkwardly similar character roles within an RP (without complimenting or contrasting) or outright contradicting others. Grr.
[/quote][quote=Scout]
Oh, god, Jig. I mean, before making a CS, I won't mind if somebody just skims, but to outright *ignore* all other sheets is entirely disrespectful.
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As a player I sometimes choose not to read sheets outside of appearance and such to avoid meta-gaming. It has absolutely nothing to do with disinterest. It is so that that my mind will be as blank as the my character's, making it more difficult to slip up.

Also while character variety is nice, it's also a luxury. What if all the archetypes I like are already taken? Should I settle for a character I like less? What if my writing experience falls short of writing X type of background or character? Should I not join the RP at all?