PC (Player Character)

A PC, or Player Character, is, obviously, a character that has been created by a player. Specifically, PCs are characters that are created and solely controlled by the people who are involved in the roleplay. On Gateway in particular, PCs are controlled by members of the Gateway forum. Each PC must be posted in the appropriateforum and approved by a Gateway staff member before the member can use the character. Any member can have a technically unlimited number of PCs, but it is preferred that each member keep all their characters active.

Player characters are the ones who really have the final say on what the plot of a roleplay will look like. They are often protagonists, the characters that the story hinges on in some way. They can be aided or hampered by NPCs.

PCs can be any shape, size, or race that the roleplay dictates, and are often as varied as the members on the forum. They are usually far more developed than NPCs, with detailed backstory, lengthy histories built up by their experience in the roleplay, and complicated relationships with other characters that can create exciting drama and tension in each thread they appear.

For a complete list of Gateway PCs, click here.