Board Thread:Clean up Concerns/@comment-2059440-20170611195243

in order to ensure categories are not misused I feel we need to discuss the overuse of personality type categories, especially things like cowards and sadists.

a villain should not have any personality-based category added unless it is a DEFINING part of what they are, a passing scene or single act should not count nor should personal opinions.

a villain who is cowardly will always run away or try to save their own skins, they aren't just defined as cowards by surrendering or showing fear.. especially if thy are facing death : anyone who is not criminally insane and/or a fanatic to their cause will have fear in the face of death, it is not cowardice.

cowards are DEFINED by ALWAYS being willing to flee and unwilling to risk their own skin for anyone, they will abandon friends and loved ones, make deals to ensure they survive and cower in the corner if threatened.. they do this as part of their core character, not just in moments of extremes.

the same applies to sadists, they relish pain everywhere they go, they are abusive and unjustly cruel whenever they can.. they show unreasonable pleasure in dominating others as part of the core of their character : a single act of cruelty or a "smirk" etc is not sufficient.

this goes for all personality based categories.. they need to be monitored closer and remember : only add what is *core* to the very essence of the character. 