Talk:Fan Aspects/@comment-33397346-20171017182115/@comment-24.180.197.212-20180625020500

I do technically agree with the bulk of this, and I was about to give my own two cents on this topic in a seperate comment, but attatching it to this one gives me more to cover. Overall, yes. I do agree that over fourty new classes is sort of overkill, especially with ones like sound, speed, want, wealth, and piss, of all things. But I’m also fine with fan aspects, if not something I can enjoy, then something for others to. In slight agreement however, classes should not be made with the sole purpose of providing new, cool abilities for your characters. Aspects are, first and foremost, a symbol of personality and person. Death was the only fan aspect on this list that was somewhat correct in its point and formatting, describing the personality traits of the aspect and then the abilities (even though the abilities are not usually outright stated). The main issue with these is that they are only aplicable for more abilities and can be easilly grouped into existing aspects, for example wealth is easily just an extension of Light, or death being and extension of Doom, or even soul being an extension of Heart. Outside of that, aspects merely lack the depth and thought that an aspect requires, for example, off the top of my head, a fanmade Ice aspect could relate to someone being “generally harsh and cold, pointing out the flaws in people and things they dislike, even including themselves, and close themselves off from reality or others. When in reality, if you can get close to them, they begin to ‘melt’, per say, and reveal a warm, caring, and passionate inside.” Or to fix the Flesh aspect, “Those bound to the aspect of Flesh have a strong grip on the physically real, and don’t spend much time in thought or the made-up. They are very in-the-moment, and don’t bother with the theorecticals, what-ifs, or concider the future. Flesh aspects are very in touch with their emotions, but can be very insicure or paranoid.” Although these descriptions aren’t perfect, they still make my point. Aspects are about the personality, not the powers. Yes, powers can be included, but personality comes first. But overall, it is never acceptable to shame or hurt others for what they enjoy doing. Even if you concider it “cringe-y”, “retarted”, or just plain dumb, just let people be with what makes them happy, so long as it is not bringing harm to others. People have different opinions and likes, and that does not make them any less of a fan than you. Get over yourself.