Chapter 05 GAME 100
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This chapter discusses how game characters differ from other media and defines key character types such as protagonists, antagonists, and supporting characters. It also covers character archetypes like the hero and mentor. The chapter explores visual character development through concepts arts and modeling as well as verbal development using dialogue. It examines how character movement, backgrounds, and descriptions help establish their identities.
![Game Characters Player character (avatar) ( God of War ’s Kratos) Non-player character [NPC] (Mass Effect)](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/chapter05-100125130718-phpapp02/85/Chapter-05-GAME-100-4-320.jpg)
Chapter 05 GAME 100
- 1. Game Development Essentials An Introduction (2 nd Edition)
- 2. Chapter 5 Character creating the identity
- 3. Key Chapter Questions ■ How are game characters different from characters in other media? ■ What are avatars and how do they relate to player identity? ■ How does visual character development differ from other forms of character development in games? ■ What are some character types and archetypes, and how do they relate to story structure? ■ What are several purposes of dialogue in games?
- 4. Game Characters Player character (avatar) ( God of War ’s Kratos) Non-player character [NPC] (Mass Effect)
- 5. Character Types Animal Fantasy Mythic Historical Licensed
- 6. Protagonist Dante (Devil May Cry 4) Lara Croft (Tomb Raider: Legend)
- 7. Antagonist Transformational Mistaken Exaggerated Realistic Dr. Eggman (Sonic The Hedgehog 360) Diana, Meg & Eleanor (Rule of Rose)
- 8. Co-Protagonists Ratchet & Clank Jak & Daxter
- 9. Supporting Characters Troops in Medieval: Total War represent supporting characters.
- 10. Character Archetypes Hero Shadow Mentor Allies Guardian Trickster Herald Solid Snake is the hero in the Metal Gear Solid franchise.
- 12. Character Arc
- 13. Point of View (POV) Unreal Tournament 2007 God of War II
- 14. Visual Character Development Concept Art Character concept drawings from art director Mark Soderwall .
- 15. Visual Character Development Modeling & Texturing Wireframe and flat shaded models of Kratos from God of War.
- 16. Verbal Character Development Dialogue Reveals character Reveals emotion Advances the plot Reveals conflict Establishes relationships Comments on action
- 17. Character Movement Signature Idle Walking cycle Characters strike signature poses in Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks.
- 18. Background, History & Advancement Class & race (World of Warcraft) Skill (God of War)
- 19. Character Description Name Type Gender/age Physical appearance Background & history Personality characteristics Vocal characteristics Relevance to story synopsis
- 20. Summary Game characters Character types Protagonist Antagonist Co-Protagonists Supporting characters Character archetypes Character triangle Character arc Point-of-View (POV) Visual character development Verbal character development Character movement Background, history & advancement Character description