Creating compelling game characters
- Ho Chi
- Jan 3, 2020
- 1 min read
1. List character functions
a. Hero: the character who plays the game
b. Mentor: gives advice and useful items
c. Assistant: gives occasional tips
d. Tutor: explain how to play the game
e. Final boss: someone to have the last battle against
f. Minions: bad guys
g. Three bosses: tough guys to battle against
i. Hostage: someone to rescue
2. Define and use character traits
3. Use the interpersonal circumplex
4. Make a character web
(explore how the characters feel about each other, and why.)
5. Use status
a. Conflict of status are interesting- how are my characters vying for status?
b. Changes of status are interesting- where do they happen in my game?
6. Use the power of the voice
7. Use the power of the face
8. Powerful stories transform characters
a. How are we communicating those change to the player?
b. Are the changes surprising, interesting and believable?
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