: Re: Writing psychopathic characters (I) How psychopathic should a character be especially if they are one of the "good guys"? So, due to some vicious trauma in the past, the character has developed

There is no should in artistic expression. It is your story, and it is for you and you only to decide what and how to write. Some readers might be appalled and offended by your choices, but you cannot please everyone.

There is no single all-inclusive recipe for creative writing.

Write a few scenes as you imagine them and give it to read to someone you trust if you want an opinion/critique, this is how it is usually done.

As for being realistic, I would say, yes, it is better to make your character as realistic as possible, especially a psychotic one. You do want your readers to believe you, don't you? Research real mental illnesses and draw from there.

Good luck.

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