[quote=@whizzball1]
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I think you raise an interesting point. In my experience, I work better without limitations on characters because once I have an idea for a theme (which tends to come easily to me) I can develop an entire, coherent, and logical character around that. But just because I work better that way doesn't mean others do as well. I'd like to conclude that limitations on characters, just like the limitations of logic, consistency, and setting, provide direction and reduce confusion. This is beneficial to some people and detrimental to others, the former on account of what you said and the latter because a limitation that pushes a certain theme discourages another, among other reasons. Do you disagree on any points?
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i agree entirely, it all depends on how your thought process works and your preferences. you also worded it a lot better than i did :lol, it's definitely a case of providing direction.