May 072010
 
The Best Character Formulas - Part 2

Click here to read Part 1 Hello again!  I’m here for the second installment of The Best Character Formulas.  So far, I’ve talked about heroes with Personal Demons, and how while they might not seem to be the best choice as a hero, in the end, their stories might be the most rewarding.  Moving On, I’ll be talking about my favorite type to play, Hindered [Read the article]

May 012010
 
The Best Character Formulas - Part 1

Think of any story, film, or novel.  Quality-wise, those with the most success have something in common (special, memorable heroes).  Well, I’m here to define those character formulas and relate them to your player characters.   Ready? Formula 1: Personal Demons The character who carries personal demons is not the ideal hero (far from it).  However, he has the potential to elicit the greatest emotional response [Read the article]