•How do beliefs in pure evil (BPE) and pure good (BPG) predict perceptions of heroism?•Do people view altruistic vs. egoistic heroism differently, too?•Participants appreciably deified and supported awards for altruistic hero.•BPG predicted deification, but not awards, for altruistic ...
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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 ...
Often, the struggles the character went through in the past go some way to explaining their negative character traits now, or at least make us empathize with them a little. For example, the relentless bullying Severus Snape went through makes us understand his later hostility towards Harry. ...
In this Review, we survey research showcasing the importance of inferred motives for moral judgements, and show how motive inferences are connected to judgements of actions, intentions and character. This work suggests that the inferences observers draw about peoples’ motives are sufficient for moral...
"Aristotle's ... citizen is not content to have a say in the choosing of his rulers; every citizen is actually to rule ... not merely in the sense of being a member of the executive, but in the sense ... of helping ...
Cleansing:To remove all the dirt and impurities. Toning:To hydrate and tighten the pores. Moisturising and Nourishing:To soften the skin and lock moisture. The basic idea of a skincare routine is to polish your imperfections and make you the best version of yourself with easy-going, non-comp...
Character Arcs:Make sure each major character undergoes an emotional arc and transformation by story's end, not just the protagonist. Step 5: Build a Believable Fantasy World Perhaps the most challenging yet rewarding aspect of writing fantasy is constructing an intricate secondary world. Where do ...
First important thing to understand about vampires is feeding. Not necessarily a big drawback, but being unable to feed for an extended period can be inconvenient. Your character can be in 4 different stages of vampirism, depending on the time since you last fed: ...
Many developers have attempted to make a grab for Stardew's crown (which was itself pilfered from Harvest Moon years ago, who dropped it and didn't even notice) — My Time at Portia, Coral Island, Monster Harvest, Littlewood, Rune Factory, and more — but none have captured the ...