Tag: Characters
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Should you Kill Every Character?
Should you kill a Character? Why? Some Characters create issues. It may be voluntary. It may be accidental. Either way, as the main rule, high stakes create stark consequences. And in the aftermath a Character is going to blame another. And in most cases she will want Retribution. Summary – Should you kill Characters &…
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How do you make the Narrator a Character?
The Narrator can be a Character met in the Story, observing the Story, orienting the Story. Here’s a simple process on how to integrate her. Summary – 4 steps to an Integrated Narrator Define Who the Narrator is. What is her Relationships with the other Characters? What’s her Goal, other than narrating the Story? Why…
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How to Write a Benevolent Character?
How do you create a Benevolent Character? What makes her Benevolent?Is it her Goal?How does her Origins translate her Benevolence? What makes her Likable?What makes her Relatable?What makes her Memorable? Origins Birth Where was the Character born? Was it a difficult place to live in? Did she enjoy her life? Did she quit this place?…
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How to create Hybrid Characters?
Hybrid classes & Multi-Classes 4 Main Attributes Which Attribute does your Character need? What are the Main Attributes shared by all Characters? Endurance/Constitution, Strength, Dexterity/Agility, Intelligence/Faith Are there other essential Attributes? Most other Attributes will be Class Specific. Balance Balancing these 4 attribute allows to create a Balanced Character. A Balanced Character is more Transversal.…
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How many Characters does your Story need?
Short stories, up to a 100 pages : 4 Characters Why 4? 4 Characters are enough to develop consistent Relationships. A limited amount of characters allows you to focus on developing intercharacter Dynamics. 4 Goals are enough to develop for a Short Story. You can choose to dedicate 25 pages to each Character. Or you…