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Roleplaying: Character Development
Topic Started: Jul 25 2010, 12:42 PM (108 Views)
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Character Development
by Sharee Rehema



"As authors, it is our Duty
To create lovable, enticing Characters
And do horrible, evil things to Them."

This guide is designed to help people with writer's block, role-players of all levels, and people who are just interested in psychology and philosophy as it applies to fiction. Here you'll find tips, examples, suggestions, general information to aid in creating rounded fictional characters for your stories and/or RPGs, and perhaps even information useful for everyday life.

There are many aspects of character development, and your character could be nearly as deep and complete as anyone you might know in real life. However, there are basic keys to fleshing out a character that can help break through blocks and get you and your creation on their way to a great story.

♦ Being informed is a vital part of all storytelling. Know your stuff so your character and their world makes sense.

♦ Learn the importance of Point of View and Background. Seeing the world through the eyes of others, no matter how different from you they are, makes for a great writer.

♦ Motivation and Alignment: "Good" VS "Evil", what drives your character.

♦ Flaws, Merits and Details: All the little (and major) quirks that make your character more interesting.

♦ Exercises and Inspiration: The tools, games, and tricks to help you find your voice.

♦Beyond Powergaming: A guide and explanation of role-playing for new gamers.

♦ Recommended Reading: Useful books and Guides.

The characters come before the story. Once you figure them out and set them loose, the story unfolds on its own.
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