Post by paganfire on Aug 29, 2017 0:41:02 GMT
Thank you for playing with us! You have a character? GREAT!! Sheets are awesome things to have. They give you the guidelines you need to move your character across the territory they are in. Please see character creation rules thread for the in's and out's there.
I'm here to discuss the need for HISTORY. Backgrounds...you know, the who, what, when, and why's of the character. I have noticed several times while interacting in various plots or side-scenes the player will freeze or panic because they did not think about some of these important details.
Things to consider!!
1. Location of Origin; location of childhood (aka: where were you actually raised?)
2. Hobbies
3. Schooling (public, private, religious, home schooled?)
4. Encounters with others (friends, dating experiences, etc)
5. Preferred clothing styles
6. Important events (marriages, deaths, divorces, children, battles/wars, etc)
7. Have you left your native area? Why?
For Vampires things like what century are you from is a biggie. Europe and Asia were ever evolving areas of the world. The time period can greatly shape your world view and disposition towards others. So, yes, this could mean a little research on your part - but that is part of the fun right?
Tips:
1. Treat this process almost like an interview. Some characters are 'born' just running off at the mouth and will tell you everything. Others you need the jaws of life on to get any little detail. It sounds silly, but talk to them. There might be a good reason they are stonewalling you, even if they are created from you.
2. You will not know every detail right from the start. One of the best tips I have ever gotten from any writer - you don't have to start at the beginning! Sometimes the end, or middle are clearer to start. Work from there! I typically have three or so things in mind and I start an outline and build from there. (So those things to consider actually come in to play!)
3. You will get stuck. It's okay. Ask for help. We all have various niche interests so we can help each other out. It doesn't make you less of a writer or historian. (Remember that research thing? Yah, that fits here.)
I'm here to discuss the need for HISTORY. Backgrounds...you know, the who, what, when, and why's of the character. I have noticed several times while interacting in various plots or side-scenes the player will freeze or panic because they did not think about some of these important details.
Things to consider!!
1. Location of Origin; location of childhood (aka: where were you actually raised?)
2. Hobbies
3. Schooling (public, private, religious, home schooled?)
4. Encounters with others (friends, dating experiences, etc)
5. Preferred clothing styles
6. Important events (marriages, deaths, divorces, children, battles/wars, etc)
7. Have you left your native area? Why?
For Vampires things like what century are you from is a biggie. Europe and Asia were ever evolving areas of the world. The time period can greatly shape your world view and disposition towards others. So, yes, this could mean a little research on your part - but that is part of the fun right?
Tips:
1. Treat this process almost like an interview. Some characters are 'born' just running off at the mouth and will tell you everything. Others you need the jaws of life on to get any little detail. It sounds silly, but talk to them. There might be a good reason they are stonewalling you, even if they are created from you.
2. You will not know every detail right from the start. One of the best tips I have ever gotten from any writer - you don't have to start at the beginning! Sometimes the end, or middle are clearer to start. Work from there! I typically have three or so things in mind and I start an outline and build from there. (So those things to consider actually come in to play!)
3. You will get stuck. It's okay. Ask for help. We all have various niche interests so we can help each other out. It doesn't make you less of a writer or historian. (Remember that research thing? Yah, that fits here.)