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this post was submitted on 04 Dec 2023
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Unless they specifically asked me to do this, it would feel like twisting a knife in the player. If they tell me that they feel like the character is too connected to their IRL personality, then turning them into an NPC would make the problem worse. Not only might they still feel like the character is a reflection of themselves, but now they can't even exercise control over the actions of that character, thus possibly internalizing those actions negatively on themselves. Best case scenario: they think I'm an asshole. Worst case scenario: they take it personally.
Good instinct, and I’d say given their reason for making the change that would be very insensitive.