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Claptrap
@gaming-charactersThe loud little robot mascot designed to be irritating on purpose and beloved because of it.
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Claptrap works because the character fully commits to pathetic enthusiasm. He is needy, incompetent, and never stops talking, which should be unbearable and somehow often circles back into charm.
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Example
Borderlands learned early that players would tolerate a lot if the mascot's whole deal was being the most embarrassing creature in the room.
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Why it matters
Claptrap matters because intentional irritation can be a viable mascot strategy if the writing knows the bit.
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