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#1 felycrig Aug 07, 2010 1:07:05	About to start a new campaign, and I've been working on my character concept and talking to the DM for a few days now. In talking to him, I've noticed that a lot of his campaign plans are forming around a single player's character. The problem with this, is it seems that whatever this one character writes in as his backstory is going to become our main quest line, and my character is expected to fall in line with that story. I'm already planning to talk to the DM about my concerns, so hopefully once he knows that I am worried about my character taking the back seat he will make an effort to split the focus. It also seems that I could use a stronger backstory and a major goal for my character, so that I can have my own objectives - which will give me some room in the story as well. The problem is that I cannot think of a goal that will allow me to work with the other characters (who will no doubt have their own goals), work towards my own objective, and not be cliche or overly dramatic. So, in essence, how do I stop my character from becoming the damage-dealer lackey of another player (without interrupting gameplay or breaking up the party)?
#2 Bandikoot Aug 07, 2010 2:20:43	It sounds to me like you already have the best idea there is - talking with your DM.  Centering a campaign around a single characters background is fine IF all players agree to it from the start.  If you are forced to do so, it's not fun and hopefully your DM will understand.
#3 Pashalik_Mons Aug 07, 2010 2:23:26	It sounds to me like you already have the best idea there is - talking with your DM.  Centering a campaign around a single characters background is fine IF all players agree to it from the start.  If you are forced to do so, it's not fun and hopefully your DM will understand. This.  This is so true. Additionally, don't worry about being cliche.  Cliches have this way of not being so bad when you do them in D&D