I've been thinking about methods on how to make players consider the villain(s) in a game as a serious threat, and not just as a random NPC with an evil looking sprite graphic that's forgotten about the moment they leave the screen. What are effective ways of making a villain ...
A good villain provides the story withtension, keeping readers interested in what happens next. But to do that, the villain must be threatening. Unfortunately, when writers begin creating villains, they usuallyfollow all of the worst exampleswe have. Instead of providing the hero with adequate ro...
Avoid making your villain seem a prop that exists solely to thwart or endanger your novel's central characters. Instead,show the history behind your villain's behaviour. To make your villain a complex product of their own backstory and their society, show the personal attributes (psychology and ...
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10. A twist of fate Random chance ushers in a sudden reversal of fortune, usually from good to bad. The main character either gains or loses wealth, status, loved ones, or long-held beliefs. It’s crucial to make such a twist believable. (See #3 under How to Write Plot Twists That...
Finn's book idea suggests interesting possible themes. For example, 'the relationship between truth and power'. As a recluse (a social outsider) who also suffers from addiction, how much power does the witness to the possible crime have?
So resist the temptation to create a perfect lead. Who can relate to perfection? You’ll also have an antagonist (also known asthe villain) who should be every bit as formidable and compelling as your hero. Make sure the bad guy isn’t bad just because he’s the bad guy. 😊 ...
The key to good Backstory is using it to increase Tension. If your Character is about to walk into a den of wolves, it might be a good time to have them recall the time they were attacked by a wolf hybrid. If the Character is about to kiss their love interest, that’s the time ...
To make matters worse, Donny sets up a dating app, where he soon meets Teri (Nava Mau), a trans woman with the potential to set Donny on a better path. Unfortunately, he also flubs this relationship despite Teri giving him every opportunity. ...