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For All Kinds of Names

The Story Games Names Project by Marmus
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# Ode to Heroes and Heroines

ADDENDUM IN THE MODULE:

* 1. Choose a base character: This can be a favorite character, someone you've created, or even a fictional character from a book or movie.

* 2. Identify traits and characteristics: Think about the character's key traits and characteristics. These can be physical attributes, personality traits, or habits. For example, Drizzt, R. A. Salvatore's most beloved character, is a dark elf in a race that commits atrocities against each other for power. Despite being born in Menzoberranzan, the Underdark, where his race is known for their hate towards surface elves, Drizzt possesses kindness and warmth.

* 3. Find synonyms or antonyms: For each trait, find an opposite that contrasts with it. In Drizzt's case, he could be compared to a dark elf who is cruel and power-hungry, representing the opposite of his kind-hearted nature. - OR - find a synonym word for a trait and use it to provide Structure or Stability.

* 4. Exaggerate, understate or contrast traits: Take the chosen traits and their opposites, and either play with them in a way that creates an interesting contrast within the character. For example, Drizzt's kindness might be so strong that it stands out even among those who are ruthless towards him, like his own family members.

* 5. Ask "What IF" questions: This is to further explore the character's traits and how they interact with others or in various situations. For example, "What if Drizzt had grown up among surface elves instead of dark elves?" or "What if he was as power-hungry as his fellow dark elves?"

* 6. Compare with other characters: Analyze the character's interactions with other characters to identify similarities and contrasts between them. This can help you develop a deeper understanding of your character and their relationships with others.

* 7. Iterate and refine: Continue to explore different aspects of the character, adjusting and refining their traits and interactions as needed. You can Combine some of the traits with a conjunction to turn them into the parts of a PC's personality.

I remixed this one. Creation of Place rather than Character should have came first.

Note to self: Make tables.
done (in the module)

Time Travel Paradox Video Added.

ADDED TO MODULE:

Meaning of Conflict in Solo Mode

Mechanically speaking, conflict is the smallest unit that starts an encounter < scene < quest < adventure < campaign. It helps you to create and manage encounters, scenes, adventures, and campaigns. It tells you when to roll dice and award experience points. But Conflict isn't just for moving your character's level to the next number. It is also for moving your PC's life story to the next phase.

Characters That Want to Live Forever Young

Most RPG characters we play in group games do not grow or change much -if at all- anymore. Since character growth and transformation have become less important in RPGs and media with Genre Fiction's domination in the scene, players rarely reveal them through roleplay. Many players prefer going back to fictional works of olden times just to relive those pivotal moments of change. This has had great impact on how people play their characters in sessions, if you ask me.

All these new trends their effects should tell Solo Players something. You CAN play the role of your character as if they are real people who react to change in pivotal moments and grow. And it starts with unresolved conflicts in background stories of your PCs.

Solo Play gives you this freedom!

CAN'T ADD IT TO THE ARTICLE BUT:

For all kinds of names: The Story Games Names Project by Marmus https://forge.fantasygrounds.com/shop/items/2079/view

PFRPG - Bestiary, Paizo (AI)

by Morenu

https://forge.fantasygrounds.com/shop/items/1980/view

I added a part in the module on how to create obstacles / conflicts in the GUARDS part.

NOTE to self: Random gens expansion with table names + TSAT 2 & Mythic.