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How to Use Character Archetypes in Audio Drama

By Philip RobothamPosted on October 3, 2017April 4, 2018Posted in Blog, drama education, Writing for RadioTagged archetypes, character creation, layering character, protagonist, radio writing, scriptwriting, shorthandNo Comments

ARCHETYPES CAN (BELIEVE IT OR NOT) HELP US WRITE A while ago I took some heavy fire in a conversation because I like using archetypes in my fiction… and while I’m happy to take it on the chin for not using them well, I remain pretty committed to the idea that they constitute a useful […]

Creating a Character – Chapter 3 (Part 4) – HYOOTRD RPG Players’ Guide

By Philip RobothamPosted on November 2, 2016April 4, 2018Posted in Blog, RPGTagged character creation, gear, players guide, rpg, skillsNo Comments

Step 5. Create skills and assign skill points If you have completed the questionnaire above you will have already identified a minimum of 6 skills for your character (drawn from their life experiences). If you didn’t complete the questionnaire you will need to invent your skills now. This is easy. Just invent a minimum of […]

Creating a Character – Chapter 3 (Part 3) – HYOOTRD RPG Players’ Guide

By Philip RobothamPosted on October 25, 2016April 4, 2018Posted in Blog, RPGTagged character background, character creation, players guide, rpgNo Comments

Step 4. Fill out the background for your character Here’s where you create the back-story for your character; their name, upbringing, personal history, etc. Some players find this the most rewarding and fun part of character creation. Others find it a daunting task. If you don’t feel up to writing your own character background we’ve […]

Creating a Character – Chapter 3 (Part 2) – HYOOTRD RPG Players’ Guide

By Philip RobothamPosted on October 18, 2016April 4, 2018Posted in Blog, RPGTagged archetypes, attribute points, character creation, players guide, rpg, specialitiesNo Comments

Steps in character Creation Step 1. Choose a speciality To begin creating a character for the game you will need to develop a character concept. The heroes of the age of radio tended to be of three broad types; Adventurer, Mystic, or Academic. There are some clear points of overlap between them, but, by and […]