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I have found several ideas about the characters ideas so i have decided to think of mine too. It actually started a bit longer tme ago, nevermind. 

Wlt, Wills, Winston and other were suggested and the sound rather good :). Everybody has noticed the fight between the letters M and W, the protagonists vs antagonist.

That's it! 

My character is next - Marshall. A doctor who used to work on Maxwell in order to be ahead in the career of a scientist of his brother Wilson. He is not actually a Marshall as well as Maxwell is not Maxwell. His true name is Weston and he smokes. A lot. He needs to smoke in favour of being in good mood (sanity). His voice is a mix of Maxwell's and Wilson's voices. He has about 150 health and 150 satiety and 150 sanity. When he smokes his cigarettes( a unique item) he raises his sanity and satiety but loses his health. I have not really thought about it yet. 

He was planned to described in the fanfic I have not released yet. In general - he is slim and tall with a rather not bad brand new costume I think. 

If you have something to say - please do! :D

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If he is a scientist, then maybe he comes with a science machine but unlocks only a few of the items? And maybe he can make a weak bandage for 2 honey only (like 10 health) Good suggestion!

Thank you! Your suggestion is worth thinking too. Well, he is mostly a doctor so that he may not have a science machine but he will have the recipe of bandage opened right from the start of the game. Some kind of Wickerbottom's knowledge :D.

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I like the idea of having like a weak doctor character so maybe low health witht hat bandage :grin:

Probably so. He will be deliciously evil like Stewie especially in his speech :D. By the way, when he is low on sanity, he may notice a shadow Wilson. He seems to be scared of Wilson's success. All in all, he is not weaker then his brother and may be even better in some points. Uugh, scaary!

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I have found several ideas about the characters ideas so i have decided to think of mine too. It actually started a bit longer tme ago, nevermind.

Wlt, Wills, Winston and other were suggested and the sound rather good :). Everybody has noticed the fight between the letters M and W, the protagonists vs antagonist.

That's it!

My character is next - Marshall. A doctor who used to work on Maxwell in order to be ahead in the career of a scientist of his brother Wilson. He is not actually a Marshall as well as Maxwell is not Maxwell. His true name is Weston and he smokes. A lot. He needs to smoke in favour of being in good mood (sanity). His voice is a mix of Maxwell's and Wilson's voices. He has about 150 health and 150 satiety and 150 sanity. When he smokes his cigarettes( a unique item) he raises his sanity and satiety but loses his health. I have not really thought about it yet.

He was planned to described in the fanfic I have not released yet. In general - he is slim and tall with a rather not bad brand new costume I think.

If you have something to say - please do! :D

Pretty cool but take out the smoking. -_- Make it something else
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This really sounds like a great idea, but like other people have said, smoking seems to be too unpopular. Maybe it could possibly be that he increases his sanity by performing operation, and that he can do it on animals to make them mutated and drop different loot using a saw, or he can do it on himself by using a scalpel, which he starts with and will make him lose a little bit of health. An added idea could be that Marshall is a long lost brother and Wilson does not know he exists, so that Wilson's text does not have to be changed to fit with this character. Otherwise, this seems like a great idea!

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This really sounds like a great idea, but like other people have said, smoking seems to be too unpopular. Maybe it could possibly be that he increases his sanity by performing operation, and that he can do it on animals to make them mutated and drop different loot using a saw, or he can do it on himself by using a scalpel, which he starts with and will make him lose a little bit of health. An added idea could be that Marshall is a long lost brother and Wilson does not know he exists, so that Wilson's text does not have to be changed to fit with this character. Otherwise, this seems like a great idea!

Oh, maybe he can hurt himself in order to raise up his sanity but it will cost some health to perform. I would actually insist on the story about his challenge in science, I mean " I am better then my silly younger brother, blablabla ". Though we need to think of his attractivness. He doesn't seem to be a funny character, he needs skills to play him good. He is weird,evil and mentally ill person. What will make us, the players, to play him? Only his biography and voice? Nah... :-(

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Oh, I do not smoke and I do not like smoking people. I thought that it may charm somehow. Well, can we make him a hard drinker?

Yikes. This game is rated PG7 (I think), so drugs of any kind are out of the question.

Oh, maybe he can hurt himself in order to raise up his sanity but it will cost some health to perform.

Hurt himself to raise sanity? Come on! This is a game suitable for kids - we don't want to encourage the self-destructive behaviour that's now prevalent in our society! From someone who's been there, it's NOT something that should added into a video game - especially one like this.

This rant, however, doesn't mean that I'm against the suggestion of a new character. Another antagonist might add something to the game - however, as with all of the characters, some kind of lore would be necessary in order to keep it true to Don't Starve.

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Yikes. This game is rated PG7 (I think), so drugs of any kind are out of the question.

Hurt himself to raise sanity? Come on! This is a game suitable for kids - we don't want to encourage the self-destructive behaviour that's now prevalent in our society! From someone who's been there, it's NOT something that should added into a video game - especially one like this.

This rant, however, doesn't mean that I'm against the suggestion of a new character. Another antagonist might add something to the game - however, as with all of the characters, some kind of lore would be necessary in order to keep it true to Don't Starve.

I wil take care of lore but to hte kid's question. It was obviously my mistake forgetting about the younger generation therefore I admit it  :fatigue: . However as far as I remember this is an "uncompromising, wilderness survival game" that in my view needs to be a bit more cruel in order to punish the players for their inattention. I admit that this is a very big and responsible question, though this is the game where your goal is not to play with pigmans and hares but to escape the wild and scary place created by an evil puppet-master. Anyway, your words are also true, mate. :-)

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I wil take care of lore but to hte kid's question. It was obviously my mistake forgetting about the younger generation therefore I admit it  :fatigue: . However as far as I remember this is an "uncompromising, wilderness survival game" that in my view needs to be a bit more cruel in order to punish the players for their inattention. I admit that this is a very big and responsible question, though this is the game where your goal is not to play with pigmans and hares but to escape the wild and scary place created by an evil puppet-master. Anyway, your words are also true, mate. :-)

To be honest, I was expecting some lashing back because of the way my post was set out - thanks for the understanding and my apologies for being... well... rude. It struck a nerve, is all. <3

Yeah, the only thing I'm really finding difficult in-game is caves. Almost everything else is a breeze! >.<

Some new challenges (like the new character idea) would be great. :)

 

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To be honest, I was expecting some lashing back because of the way my post was set out - thanks for the understanding and my apologies for being... well... rude. It struck a nerve, is all. <3

Yeah, the only thing I'm really finding difficult in-game is caves. Almost everything else is a breeze! >.<

Some new challenges (like the new character idea) would be great. :-)

 

I like you being polite, mate, I wish our communication will be endless. If you have something to share - please tell me and we will consider it :D. Pleased to meet you! 

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Yikes. This game is rated PG7 (I think), so drugs of any kind are out of the question.

Hurt himself to raise sanity? Come on! This is a game suitable for kids - we don't want to encourage the self-destructive behaviour that's now prevalent in our society! From someone who's been there, it's NOT something that should added into a video game - especially one like this.

This rant, however, doesn't mean that I'm against the suggestion of a new character. Another antagonist might add something to the game - however, as with all of the characters, some kind of lore would be necessary in order to keep it true to Don't Starve.

I do not mean to offend you in any way, I just wanted to provide a different perspective, albeit biased. Sorry if you have been offended and feel free to criticize me on my post. In many other games i would agree with you, however, in don't starve there is already a character that basically performs arson to raise her sanity (Willow) and I highly doubt any young children would play this unless they understood the premise of the game, otherwise they would likely be scared away by shadow creatures. Could you possibly reference where it says it is PG 7? That way we would have some evidence as to not having drugs. My original idea was not to hurt himself, but instead to perform operation on himself, which would lower his health but increase his sanity. Also, Wilson is the only Don't Starve character with any official back story or lore.

I do not mean to offend you in any way, I just wanted to provide a different perspective, albeit biased. Sorry if you have been offended and feel free to criticize me on my post. In many other games i would agree with you, however, in don't starve there is already a character that basically performs arson to raise her sanity (Willow) and I highly doubt any young children would play this unless they understood the premise of the game, otherwise they would likely be scared away by shadow creatures. Could you possibly reference where it says it is PG 7? That way we would have some evidence as to not having drugs. My original idea was not to hurt himself, but instead to perform operation on himself, which would lower his health but increase his sanity. Also, Wilson is the only Don't Starve character with any official back story or lore.

As well as Maxwell

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Your words consist truth too especially with involving PG7. I am sorry but I do not quite understand: how would you like to replace hurting himself? I do not really understand what operation do you mean? The operation is also cruel, friend. And operating the poor rabbits is even more cruel sometimes :( could you please explain this idea ?

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By operation I was thinking he had operation tools like a saw to operate on big animals and a needle to operate on small animals and himself. The operation would not involve actual visuals, but instead whenever he right clicks the needle he loses health and increases sanity and whenever he left clicks on the needle for small animals and the saw for big animals, he gains sanity and doesn't lose health, but the animals either become mutated (earlier post) and drop different loot when you kill them, or they simply become aggro (new idea), and this could be a 50/50% chance. There will be no animation or visual, just immediate effects.

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By operation I was thinking he had operation tools like a saw to operate on big animals and a needle to operate on small animals and himself. The operation would not involve actual visuals, but instead whenever he right clicks the needle he loses health and increases sanity and whenever he left clicks on the needle for small animals and the saw for big animals, he gains sanity and doesn't lose health, but the animals either become mutated (earlier post) and drop different loot when you kill them, or they simply become aggro (new idea), and this could be a 50/50% chance. There will be no animation or visual, just immediate effects.

Hmm, sounds good :) I appreciate your thought and efforts. Thank you! What about mutation? Would it be better to show it somehow? I mean, the third leg or an eye. It seems to be great idea! 

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I have found several ideas about the characters ideas so i have decided to think of mine too. It actually started a bit longer tme ago, nevermind. 

Wlt, Wills, Winston and other were suggested and the sound rather good :-). Everybody has noticed the fight between the letters M and W, the protagonists vs antagonist.

That's it! 

My character is next - Marshall. A doctor who used to work on Maxwell in order to be ahead in the career of a scientist of his brother Wilson. He is not actually a Marshall as well as Maxwell is not Maxwell. His true name is Weston and he smokes. A lot. He needs to smoke in favour of being in good mood (sanity). His voice is a mix of Maxwell's and Wilson's voices. He has about 150 health and 150 satiety and 150 sanity. When he smokes his cigarettes( a unique item) he raises his sanity and satiety but loses his health. I have not really thought about it yet. 

He was planned to described in the fanfic I have not released yet. In general - he is slim and tall with a rather not bad brand new costume I think. 

If you have something to say - please do! :grin:

 

Wait, so what do you mean by he is not actually a Marshall as well as Maxwell is not Maxwell? That confused me

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Wait, so what do you mean by he is not actually a Marshall as well as Maxwell is not Maxwell? That confused me

Maxwell used to be fuuny magician William Carter who performed his tricks in a circus :-) Marshall used to be Weston until he met Maxwell, who agreed to help him to be ahead of Wilson's career as scientist for his(Marshall's) service. Weston was ordered to change his name and then... Maxwell deceived everyone and trapped him into his scary world. That's it! 

It is not an official lore - it is just my suggestion, my idea.

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If he is a scientist, then maybe he comes with a science machine but unlocks only a few of the items? And maybe he can make a weak bandage for 2 honey only (like 10 health) Good suggestion!

I think that that's an Awsome idea!!!

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I have found several ideas about the characters ideas so i have decided to think of mine too. It actually started a bit longer tme ago, nevermind. 

Wlt, Wills, Winston and other were suggested and the sound rather good :-). Everybody has noticed the fight between the letters M and W, the protagonists vs antagonist.

That's it! 

My character is next - Marshall. A doctor who used to work on Maxwell in order to be ahead in the career of a scientist of his brother Wilson. He is not actually a Marshall as well as Maxwell is not Maxwell. His true name is Weston and he smokes. A lot. He needs to smoke in favour of being in good mood (sanity). His voice is a mix of Maxwell's and Wilson's voices. He has about 150 health and 150 satiety and 150 sanity. When he smokes his cigarettes( a unique item) he raises his sanity and satiety but loses his health. I have not really thought about it yet. 

He was planned to described in the fanfic I have not released yet. In general - he is slim and tall with a rather not bad brand new costume I think. 

If you have something to say - please do! :grin:

 

I like this idea, but i HATE the smoking part, make him have something else, I don't think anyone else on the forums wants to have a "Smoker" character to play as. It's a wise character choice, but horrible idea with the smoking.

 

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Oh, I do not smoke and I do not like smoking people. I thought that it may charm somehow. Well, can we make him a hard drinker?

 

I say NO to anything with drugs, no alchohol, no smoking, NO. Do something like he's an insane doctor, maybe he could have low health with the bandages, a high sanity and a normal hunger. But no addicting substances. I hate the idea of that character  sitting on my character choice screen.

I give you snarling spider for smoking idea! :snarlingspider:  snarling spider hates smoking. >:(

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Please, relax, as we got rid of smoking idea and drinking some days ago. As he is a doctor, he may do an operation on him with needle or on animals with his saw. The needle will raise sanity and lower health, the saw will make animal either aggressive or make some mutations so that they will drop an unexpected item. Both operations will not have their animations as it is inappropriate for children. It will be like - plung - and it is over! Here is our strange doctor without any bad habits.

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