The One Called X
Angstmaster
This is something I only recently started to think about, since creating my own role-play.
I, myself, have never liked villains who are either too inexplicable, or overexplained. Some things have to just be inherent to a villain, and some things are the result of their backstory and environment. In short, I like my villains to be characters, not devices to create drama for the hero(es).
For example, the main antagonist I've created for this RP is a genuinely nice guy. He likes people, he cares about his friends, and he wants to make the world a better place. He could probably have been a hero if he just cared enough about people to not kill them horribly when they interfere with his plans; and if said plans did not involve doing the HND with his twin sister and then offing her when she's less than receptive to the idea.
So. What are your favorite types of villains to read and write about?
I, myself, have never liked villains who are either too inexplicable, or overexplained. Some things have to just be inherent to a villain, and some things are the result of their backstory and environment. In short, I like my villains to be characters, not devices to create drama for the hero(es).
For example, the main antagonist I've created for this RP is a genuinely nice guy. He likes people, he cares about his friends, and he wants to make the world a better place. He could probably have been a hero if he just cared enough about people to not kill them horribly when they interfere with his plans; and if said plans did not involve doing the HND with his twin sister and then offing her when she's less than receptive to the idea.
So. What are your favorite types of villains to read and write about?