(01-19-2021, 05:40 PM)Miss Fury (Graves) Said: OOC: This thread is a shining example of why I think people's ability to sell gimmicks and stories should be considered as part of the judging criteria.

Much like a dead woman's soul being brought back into the world of the living via a shit filled condom. Or a time traveling chick who's a dude who's actually another dude who's basically a virus.

Everything I write is far more outlandish and unbelievable than this guy lol.

Of course a CIA agent on a wrestling program isn't going to be the most realistic character, but in general everyone would benefit from selling gimmicks instead of trying to undermine them at every turn.

Just saying.

OOC: I have made similar arguments in the past. And yes, Lord knows I've written my share of insane shit, as you pointed out.

However, in this case, people are already primed not to trust the Hand. And the CIA agent in question seems...suspect. It's not so much what it is as how its presented.

I have no problem with selling peoples fantastic gimmicks or actions. I've sold the Blackwaters, DVille, I even sold the shit out of Drezdin decapitating a guy once. But if something seems off about something pertaining to a group nobody has any reason to trust, you cant expect peoples characters to turn their brains off and blindly accept it.

The onus is on the handlers to make their character, no matter how strange, seem authentic or look like a believable threat. To Corey's mind, what this guy is saying seems unusual and feels false, or possibly a trap. So he's responding accordingly. For example, how many legit government agents are gonna get on TV and speak to the effect of "yeah we pretty much run the world"? If this dude is supposed to be a by the book agent tracking down a global death cult that seems a bit out of character. It could mean he's not who he says he is. Or that the comment was a subtle tongue in cheek admission of his true role.

Sorry for this absurdly long OOC post where it doesnt belong. I just wanted to explain my position that this is not just blind gimmick shitting, but a response to specific words and actions.