Post/Author/DateTime	Post
FeceMan 10-31-05, 09:53 PM	How does one measure a character's force of personality? (If anyone says "check his CHA modifier," I will start yelling. A lot.) I can understand, on a relative scale, the ways by which one could measure attractiveness and charm, but force of personality is a whole different idea. I'm not trying to troll or stir up a heated debate; I honestly have no clue how one would measure this. The closest thing I can come up with is that the character is pushy (the 'force' part). Which is wrong. Any and all help would be appreciated.
Sluagh 10-31-05, 11:42 PM	Confidence and conviction... a self-surety that stems from strong self-esteem. Granted, a lot of people find this hard to roleplay, being personally unfamiliar with the idea.
Harrow Blade 10-31-05, 11:48 PM	In my opinion the force of ones personality is how strong it is, how well does your personality stand up under pressure, do you behave like other people around you or do they behave like you? A strong personality will draw others to them either through fear or admiration as there are both positive and negative aspects to a strong or forceful personality. For example, A strong or forceful personality who is cheerful and optimistic will remain so when others are negative, possibly changing the attitudes of the others as they go. On the other hand one who is depressing and bleak will soon have others ready to end themselves. To my mind force of personality is a combination of will power and charisma, the ability to hold to your own beliefs and attitude when under pressure but also the ability to share or show the way you feel. People with forcefull personalities are often passionate about what they beleive whatever that may be. I hope that helped you out
Uberwoot 11-01-05, 12:55 AM	Force of personality also indicates a strong sense of self. Perhaps this is reminiscent of the above posters, but great force of personality means that a person will know exactly who he is. He has few internal conflicts about how he or she should act and is not easily influenced (behaviorally) by the behavior of those around him over the long term. This is most especially evidenced by the paladin: a paladin should know exactly what he must do in any given situation, and this conviction is manifested in certain measures of personal power (saving throws and smiting attempts). His personality is not easily changed by simple, day-to-day actions of those around him. I have to admit, though, that my description seems woefully tied with lawful behavior.
4Chayva 11-07-05, 02:09 PM	Force of personality measures one's ability to be convincing. Politicians are often charismatic (Bill Clinton, Adolf Hitler, Kennedy). William Wallace in Braveheart embodied charisma as he gave his famous pre-battle speech. That same speech given by Ben Stein would have had little effect. If you want to play charismatic, be confident and decisive. Our own levels of charisma wax and wane with our audience. You're probably a lot more confident, for instance, when you talk to a younger sibling or friend than when you're speaking to a parent or co-worker. Try imagining your gaming group as a class of first graders and "force of personality" will happen naturally. -4C