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a) Using a canon character could easily lead to either logical inconsistencies or monopolizing of a decktype or theme. For example, Edo Phoenix is, in canon, the only character who has any copies of any of the Destiny Heroes. However, if we were to follow the canon, none of the users would be able to duel with a Perfect Circle deck. So, we either have a logical inconsistency of one-of-a-kind never been printed cards being used by everyone, or we have an issue where we deny people cards. Personally speaking, as a board that is meant to teach and encourage duelists to expand and hone their deckbuilding skills, we can NOT limit their card pool, and we shouldn't promote logical inconsistencies just to for one person to be able to say they're Edo. (No offense to anyone.)
b) By choosing to be a canon character, you severely limit the your own deck building skills. For example, should someone decide to RP as Yuki Judai, they'd be forced to only use Elemental Heroes, severely limiting the types of decks they could build.
c) Selecting a character that is respected and loved just for the sake of being respected and loved is rather insulting to all the non-canon characters. Respect should be earned, not granted. For example, is someone where to Role Play as Judai, they'd be the pride of Osiris Red, loved by the entire school, legendary duelist, etc. It forces the normal, non-canon characters to take note of his excellence. "In stepped Judai, the pride of osiris Red. If only I could someday live up to be as great as him, he thought as he watched the duelist take a seat." and so on.
d) A much, MUCH easier alternative to avoiding all of these problems would be to just make up a character with very similar characteristics to the anime counterpart.

Rounin Nagasaki

Mar 11 2008, 05:47 PM

A) Oh, so there's never been such a thing as mass reproduction? It seems to me that in the yugimonz world that the Destiny Heroes would be far to valuable to keep at one copy per. It seems to me that the Destiny Heroes, aside from possibly Plasma, would all be mass produced at some point. It seems to me that things like htis problem could be explained with logic, and if logic were to be used, it would easily prevent logical inconsistencies, don't you agree?
B) You would be right here. However, this also tests a player's innovation and their creativity. In my case, my deck building is not at all limited. In fact, it puts me to a far greater test than I normally would have. I'm forced to find a machine based strategy that can excel in the current format. Believe me, that's no easy feat, but you're looking at it the wrong way. By forcing a player to build a certain type of deck, and making it SUCCESSFUL, that really puts players to the test, even when they're on my level. =D
C) I didn't choose Ryo for his respect, or for how he was loved. I chose Ryo because he is my personal favorite character from GX, but also because he seems like he would be fun to RP. See, Ryo is an extremely unique RPing experience, in my opinion. His head is actually rather difficult to get into when you're actually trying to do so. Using a cannon like Ryo helps me to improve my RPing ability, as well as my deck building technique. You also fail to realize, Ryo hasn't graduated yet. He transfered to Crimson Wind, so he really wouldn't necessarily be all that well known, and no one would really have to pay too much attention to him.
D) Yes, but a character who is unique doesn't force me to get inside of the head of a character who's personality is already set. Don't get me wrong, RPing normally can be a challenge, but when you're forced to innovate, and forced to think like a character who already has a set personality, it only helps me to improve my ability to RP at a higher level.

I'd type more, but I have to get off now.