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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 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 […]