kompleeters

A "kompleeter" is a term that emerged from online communities, particularly in the context of role-playing games and speculative fiction. It refers to a type of character or entity that is deliberately designed to be exceptionally powerful or difficult to defeat. The concept often implies a conscious effort by the creator to push the boundaries of established power scaling or narrative conventions.

The term "kompleeter" itself is a portmanteau, blending "complete" with a phonetic spelling of "cheater." This etymology highlights the perceived unfairness or over-the-top nature of such creations. While some might view them as a source of challenge and amusement, others find them detrimental to balanced gameplay or storytelling, as they can overshadow other characters or render conflict moot.

The creation of kompleeters can stem from various motivations, including a desire to explore extreme power fantasies, test the limits of a system, or even as a form of meta-commentary on game design. Discussions surrounding kompleeters often involve debates about authorial intent, the definition of a "fair" challenge, and the role of narrative constraints in creative works. They are a phenomenon primarily discussed within the subcultures that produce and consume these types of fictional content.