The Death of a Character

                      I posted this up here for anyone who has recently lost a character. It's a helpful video on coping with the death of a loved one by Wellcast.
It might seem a little strange but people do get really attached to their characters. They are almost like children; you create them, you invest time in their development, and you hope that everyone works out for them. However, sometimes things don't work out and the worst possible scenario happens. This post will give some tips on how players should deal with character death.

A certain level of maturity is expected when you start playing a more difficult and involved game. RPGs are suppose to mimic real life in some form and death is a part of life. Death isn't the end of the story for you, just your character. Use this moment to reflect on the actions of the character and figure out what you want to do for the rest of the game. A good player will turn the tragedy into an opportunity to create a more meaningful story.

The most important thing to remember for a player whose character has just died is to not take it personally. Sometimes the dice just aren't on your side during combat. I know it sucks, I've lost a character or two myself, but the best thing is just accept it and make a new character. It's just a game after all. If you played your hero well then their death will just make them legends that will be retold around the kitchen table for years to come.

Dedicated to the memory of Hephaestus