The Legend of Kevin and His Infinite Character Folder: A Tabletop Tale for the Ages
If you’ve spent any time in the wild world of tabletop RPGs, you’ve probably played alongside a few characters. But have you ever played with someone whose character folder is so boundless, so unfathomably deep, that it becomes a myth in its own right? Enter Kevin, the star of a delightfully bizarre story making waves on Reddit’s r/StoriesAboutKevin—a story that has left the community simultaneously laughing, cringing, and shaking their collective heads.
How many characters can one player possibly need? How many sheets of paper can a single folder hold before it collapses under the weight of chaotic creativity? And—most importantly—how long would you put up with it before you started to question your own sanity? Let’s open the folder and find out.
The Infinite Character Folder: More Than Just a Meme
The post, titled “Kevin wonderous infinite character folder,” is the kind of RPG horror story that’s equal parts funny and tragic. While the original post doesn’t go into exhaustive detail (perhaps lost in the infinite recesses of Kevin’s own folder), the legend is clear: Kevin is the kind of player who brings a seemingly endless supply of characters to every game night.
We all know that player—the one who, instead of crafting one well-rounded persona, arms themselves with a personal army of half-baked ideas, ready to swap out at the first hint of trouble. “Character death? No problem. Here’s another. And another. And another…” It’s like watching a magician pull rabbits out of a hat, except every rabbit is named “Sir Stabbington the Fifth” and inexplicably has a tragic backstory involving ducks.
But while Kevin’s dedication to character creation might seem admirable at first glance, it quickly becomes a logistical (and narrative) nightmare. Imagine trying to weave a coherent story when your party’s lineup changes more often than your DM can roll for initiative.
When Patience Becomes Its Own Horror Story
What truly elevates this tale, however, isn’t just the spectacle of Kevin’s folder—it’s the reaction from the RPG community. Top commenter u/Nightmare_Gerbil brings the heat, quipping, “I can’t help but wonder if you’re the Kevin for putting up with all this.”
It’s a moment of meta-genius. Sure, Kevin’s antics are the obvious horror story, but what about the players and game masters who keep letting him back to the table? Are we enablers? Or are we just too polite (or too optimistic) to believe that next time will be different? It’s a question every RPG veteran has faced: when does patience cross the line into madness?
OP u/furrycon42, ever the good sport, chimes in to clarify: “Repost my guy”—a reminder that the story’s making the rounds more than Kevin’s character sheets at a session zero. But u/Nightmare_Gerbil isn’t having any of it, retorting, “I read your CROSSpost , mY gUy, and you don’t have to play games with an idiot just because the idiot wants to play games with you.” It’s a blunt, almost cathartic reminder that sometimes, the best move is simply to walk away.
The Community Weighs In: Lessons and Laughs
While the post itself is short and sweet, the comment thread is where the community really shines. There’s a kind of camaraderie in the responses—a shared exasperation that anyone who’s run a game can appreciate. The consensus? While RPGs are meant to be fun, there are limits to what any table should endure.
One can almost hear the collective sigh: “Why do we do this to ourselves?” There’s humor in the horror, and wisdom in the wit. As u/Nightmare_Gerbil points out, you’re not obligated to keep playing with someone who’s making the game less enjoyable for everyone else. It’s a lesson that’s applicable far beyond the table, too.
Of course, there’s also the underlying affection for the chaos that players like Kevin bring. After all, what’s an RPG without a little bit of madness? The trick is knowing when to laugh, when to push back, and when to close the folder for good.
So… Who’s the Real Kevin Here?
Here’s the twist ending: maybe the story isn’t really about Kevin and his infinite folder. Maybe it’s about all of us—about the lines we draw, the patience we test, and the stories we keep telling, even when the odds (and the character sheets) are stacked against us.
So next time you sit down at the table and someone starts rustling through a suspiciously large folder, remember the legend of Kevin. Maybe give them a chance. Maybe don’t. But whatever you do, make sure you’re having fun—because that’s the real magic of the game.
What about you? Have you encountered a Kevin with an endless supply of characters, or maybe you are the Kevin in your group? Share your stories in the comments below—because every table has its legends, and every legend deserves to be told.
Happy rolling!
Original Reddit Post: Kevin wonderous infinite character folder