5, 4, 3, 2, 1: A Quick & Easy Character Development Guide for RPGs & Writing

from Continuing Conversations: Sci-Fi Storytelling & Star Trek Adventures · host Studio Tembo

Yep, back to weekly) AJ FOX is back to talk about the stupendously amazing 5-4-3-2-1 system for character development! Listen in and prepare to flesh out your PCs in new and imaginative ways. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jNyH7-7gpK61q1z0FiDoBONjhDfulP_C/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=107248546059831663146&rtpof=true&sd=true https://linktr.ee/studiotembo Chapters 00:00:16 - Introductions of Michael, Jim, and AJ Fox 00:03:11 - Developmental, integral concepts for characters 00:05:57 - Character development as a writing tool 00:08:40 - Player versus character goals in RPGs 00:11:29 - Failing forward and character development 00:13:18 - Important NPCs: friends and foes 00:14:24 - Players creating character backstories 00:17:07 - Character secrets and Rutherford's implant 00:19:56 - Kirk's son reveal and motivations 00:22:43 - Motivations beyond Starfleet Academy graduation

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