A question about Heroes

[Linkforce]

Well, I've been putting in alot of time on the context of my main Hero in my game Carpe Diem.  And, I was wondering, what do you guys see as a Hero.  I know that the most generic is:
Strong, Smart, Good-looking, Skilled, Talented, etc.

But I want to know what you like.  Like...in a situation where the mind is tested, what do you want to see the Hero you have invisioned do?  I know I'm being really vague, but I'd like your guys opinions.  It would help me out alot.    

Thanks for reading.  

[carmen]

me personally, I don't like perfect heros.

I like flawed personalities that overcome seemingly impossible odds.
I like stories I can identify with.

[Spike21]

same i like to see heros make alot of mistakes and yet be protective of others

[Linkforce]

Originally posted by carmen
I like stories I can identify with.

Can you be more specific?  

[carmen]

well when games/stories have characters, they have their ownn personalites. If someone is all perfect, no one can relate to that character because no one's perfect (no matter what some think)

So it's good to have an array of personalities that anyone could pick a feeling or an emmotion they share with that character. In essence, they build a relationship with that character.

[drenrin2120]

A good hero... someone honest. And probably not the strongest person physically. Maybe someone who's scarred and just has a good grip on reality.

I think a good hero, maybe they never wanted to be a hero. It jsut happened. A good hero=good person (like you and me) anyone could be a hero.

[Linkforce]

Well, I dont think that ANYONE could be a Hero.  Handing someone a sword and telling them to fight evil doesn't make them a Hero.  They definetly do need the mentality of a Hero.  I'm just trying to find out what makes a Hero....well.....a Hero.....lol.

[carmen]

well. to put it in two words:

Conflict. Sacrifice.

Now what makes one "just" in this theory is if the effort is put towards a common good and not a selfish one.

[Revolution911]

I dont like a hero whos main goal is to save you. I like a hero who wont save you, but like wont kill you either....Kinda like...neutral.

[Linkforce]

Hmm....well what if the Hero is fighting for...let's say...his family.  That can be seen as selfish, because it's just for his family.  But he is still considered a Hero among the people he saves.  So....then what?

[Spike21]

well anyone can be a hero. A hero is just an opinion like good and evil. it matters what your view point or side a hero would be a villian to the bad guy

[carmen]

well there are levels of heroism.

http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=hero


check those beans.

[Linkforce]

Hmm...that helps.  Thanks.

[blackskullwarlock]

Interesting topic. I prefer smart, clever, calm and collected heros. There's no need to go berserk when some dumb blond got capture or go on a frenzy because some crazy maniac is threatening the world. They must look gothic too...to hell the blond spiky hairs.

In other words, Alkamar...I wonder why

[shinotebasiiackh]

A hero shouldn't be a 'hero'.

A hero should be a normal person who is pushed into a conflict and is forced to be 'heroic'