character-based
Built on personas
Character-based describes systems, games, or narratives built around distinct characters rather than abstract elements.
A character-based video game focuses on developing individual personas with unique abilities: The RPG is character-based, letting you build your hero from scratch.
Character-based writing systems use individual symbols for words or meanings rather than representing sounds, as in Chinese or Japanese kanji.
Story's central figure
- antagonistOne who opposes another
- plotStoryline or land parcel
- arcCurved line segment
- storytellingRecounting events aloud
conflict · resolution · backstory · motivation · dialogue · narrator · climax · foreshadowing
Distinguishing personal features
- temperamentInborn behavioral nature
- extrovertedEnergized by social interaction
- introvertedTurned toward inner life
- conscientiousScrupulously careful and thorough
agreeable · openness · empathetic · assertive · analytical · charismatic · stoic · resilient
Explosive launcher or fantasy genre
- statsNumerical information, abbreviated
- levelingMaking flat or equal
- attributesInherent characteristics or properties
- classGrouping by shared traits
skill tree · customization · avatar · build · progression · abilities · perks · loadout
protagonist
Story's central figure
- antagonistOne who opposes another
- plotStoryline or land parcel
- arcCurved line segment
storytelling · conflict · resolution · backstory · motivation · dialogue · narrator · climax · foreshadowing · subplot
traits
Distinguishing personal features
- temperamentInborn behavioral nature
- extrovertedEnergized by social interaction
- introvertedTurned toward inner life
conscientious · agreeable · openness · empathetic · assertive · analytical · charismatic · stoic · resilient · authentic
RPG
Explosive launcher or fantasy genre
- statsNumerical information, abbreviated
- levelingMaking flat or equal
- attributesInherent characteristics or properties
class · skill tree · customization · avatar · build · progression · abilities · perks · loadout · inventory
character-basedplot-driven
Narrative powered by events
event-driven · action-oriented · narrative-driven · story-driven
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