: Characters like those in Cyberpunk 2077 who move to a new city with a clean slate to escape a dead-end past, only to be used by everyone they meet.

: Using tragedy to humanize "badass" archetypes; for example, a hardened warrior who can only show vulnerability to a single trusted companion.

: Moving beyond simple "dead parents" backstories to explore complex consequences like exile or social isolation , which force a character to reinvent themselves.

: Effective tragic stories avoid constant misery (pandering), instead using small moments of hope to make the eventual "tragic" turns feel more impactful. Common Tragic Scenarios

: High-quality RP emphasizes the realistic mental aftermath of a tragedy, which must be communicated and planned with RP partners to ensure a cohesive story.