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Role-play A Famous Person In History

Since my last topic was so good I decided to start this one. What about if you could role-play someone famous in history who would you like to role-play and what would their character sheet look like?

History Person Famous Role-play

Nikola Tesla. Genius paired with more than a pinch of mental instability.

Would give me a chance to grumble about that backstabbing Edison killing elephants just to discredit 'my' work. .

Edited: daishain on 16th Apr, 2017 - 6:01pm

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Abraham Lincoln and King Leonidas. They were each great leaders in their days and helped to save their respective countries. I'll think on the stats.

History Person Famous Role-play

Athila the Hun, I'll bet his fighting abilities put him on the very high end of barbarian abilities. Alexander the Great is another good one.

History Person Famous Role-play

I would not want to play a famous person as I am sure I would ruin their reputation.

Role-play A Famous Person In History

Ah, yes, there is that aspect. But I would assume the game would be approached with the understanding that these portrayals are ultimately satire, and not intended to represent the true person behind it.

Role-play Famous Person History

I understand that but I am sure I would still ruin the character and his or her chance for greatness.

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Yes, I wouldn't play otherwise. And perhaps it would be to see if you could do better than that famous person or worse. In other words, Famous Person X made this decision, Ninja makes this decision instead and what happens? Does Sparta fall to the Persians? Is Alexander killed in India losing a battle? Or, does Washington take the deal and become a Duke, thus ensuring there is no United States?