Long time DnD player, since ADD. I was 9 when I found the Appendix N in the Dungeon Master's guide. I started with the Hobbit of course and it has been a lovefest with high fantasy ever since. I have a deep passion for paladins and the moral dilemma of trying to the right thing. I am less into the crunch or meta. For me the story will drive the characters I play even if it is less than optimum. My favorite character I have read is Sturm Brightblade. Ask yourself, "What would Sturm do?"