BlueCloud2k2 Posted May 21, 2010 Report Share Posted May 21, 2010 A long time ago a friend gave me a list of 43 Items to use to develope characters for the Novel I'm writing. I got to thinking "Hey, this can be used for Champions!" So, for your viewing pleasure I present: 43 Questions to Flesh-Out Your Characters! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoloOfEarth Posted May 21, 2010 Report Share Posted May 21, 2010 Re: 43 Questions: A Character Developement Tool Must spread rep blah blah blah. There are a number of questions there I'd likely skip, but a good idea overall. And though I suppose it might fit under "Dreams, Goals" and/or "Career Goals", I'd add "Motivation" in there, especially for a Champions game. Too many heroes I've seen drawn up and wondered, "Why is this person fighting crime?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueCloud2k2 Posted May 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2010 Re: 43 Questions: A Character Developement Tool Yeah. Like I said, it was originally given to me as a means of fleshing out characters for my Novel (which I have a working outline, I just need to sit down and WRITE ). Also, depending on a character's origins or the campaign setting, not all of these are appropriate *shrug* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoloOfEarth Posted May 21, 2010 Report Share Posted May 21, 2010 Re: 43 Questions: A Character Developement Tool Yeah. Like I said' date=' it was originally given to me as a means of fleshing out characters for my Novel (which I have a working outline, I just need to sit down and WRITE ). Also, depending on a character's origins or the campaign setting, not all of these are appropriate *shrug*[/quote'] Oh, I agree that it's a great idea, and I tried repping you for sharing it with us. On a writing (non-gaming) standpoint, the other thing I'd mention is that the author should keep the answers to those questions and consult them for later books/stories. I get irritated when authors introduce continuity holes, especially large ones. (Like making a point in one book of saying that the character is an only child, and then in a later book a sibling shows up. WTF?!) Oh, and keep moving on that book. It's always cool to see a friend get published. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thanelord Posted May 21, 2010 Report Share Posted May 21, 2010 Re: 43 Questions: A Character Developement Tool Yes. All my characters must have Goals, Motivations, and Conflict (something that prevents or hinders them from achieving their Goal). I learned the GMC concept in my writing class when I was learning how to write good fiction, and though it sounds basic, helps tremendously in both prose and gaming. Also helps with consistency as well. If you define these things up-front, will be easier to know how a given character will respond to a specific situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prestige Posted May 21, 2010 Report Share Posted May 21, 2010 Re: 43 Questions: A Character Developement Tool I added Rep...though since I have so little it seems I don't know if it did anything . But I love these and collect them. One day I'll probably make a project of a master question list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torchwolf Posted May 22, 2010 Report Share Posted May 22, 2010 Re: 43 Questions: A Character Developement Tool What's good for writing fiction is usually good for GMing as well, and vice versa. Have some rep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pariah Posted May 22, 2010 Report Share Posted May 22, 2010 Re: 43 Questions: A Character Developement Tool That looks to be very useful for both GMs and players. Thanks for sharing it! Repped, of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hfergus Posted May 22, 2010 Report Share Posted May 22, 2010 Re: 43 Questions: A Character Developement Tool I have a similar, but longer list given to me by an author friend somewhere. I may post it if I find it. But thanks for sharing. Have rep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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