[quote=EliteCommander]
I approve of people doing things on their own. If something makes the main plot impossible, or messes with it, I'll mention it. I really don't want to have absolute control over everything. Characters will do what they want to do based on their own personalities. If you're dubious on whether or not a plan or idea you have will mess with things, just ask me.
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EC, you know I'm the first person to put my characters on their own paths (eg Sarel being imprisoned, the port authority). I only have a problem when the person who came up with the idea, firstly, puts in the same effort as a second grader, and then shows no conviction. If you're going to do it, do it, don't pretend it was someone else's idea and then pull out at the last minute. It wastes time and creates thematic inconsistencies.