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ladyofscorel) wrote2013-08-27 10:44 pm
ladyofscorel) wrote2013-08-27 10:44 pm
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Character Balance Tables
Character Balance Sheet
Check the box by the character to which the trait applies. Only check the box if it is that character’s ruling trait. If you are unsure or if it does not apply 100% leave it blank.
*a good group of characters comes in odd numbers and no more than 7
(This should be in a able, but I can't remember the markup for it, so I'm just listing the traits you should be marking against)/
Positive traits:
Responsible/Reliable
Kind
Moral
Strong (Physically)
Mature/Wise
Leader/Dominant
Brave
Street-smart
Attractive (physically)
Charisma/Charm
Can maintain a relationship
Talented
Prolific (go-getter)
Confident
Total
Negative traits:
Angry, mean, short temper
Violent/Aggressive
Totally Immoral
Weak (physically)
Emotionally unstable
Ignorant/unwise/naïve
Stupid (book-smarts)
Ugly (physically)
No charm/No charisma
Lazy
Useless (skill-wise)
Needy/Helpless
No street-smarts
Submissive/too compliant
Cowardly
Total
Totals: (subtract: good traits – bad traits)
Positive
Negative
Total
Ranking
-15 to -11: too weak
-10 to -6: weak character
-5 to -1: well balanced
0: perfectly balanced
1 to 5: well balanced
6 to 10: strong character
11 to 15: too strong
It is okay to have a ‘Too Weak’ character because it gives them room to develop and grow, but try to avoid ‘Too Strong’ characters, because they become flat, static and boring.
In a well-balanced cast of characters it is important to have a range of character types. The main character should be almost perfectly balanced. The most important secondary characters should be well-balanced, and supporting cast can be in the extremes. Avoid the extremes for main characters.
(For the record, I disagree that the MC should be almost perfectly balanced, that would just be boring)
Check the box by the character to which the trait applies. Only check the box if it is that character’s ruling trait. If you are unsure or if it does not apply 100% leave it blank.
*a good group of characters comes in odd numbers and no more than 7
(This should be in a able, but I can't remember the markup for it, so I'm just listing the traits you should be marking against)/
Positive traits:
Responsible/Reliable
Kind
Moral
Strong (Physically)
Mature/Wise
Leader/Dominant
Brave
Street-smart
Attractive (physically)
Charisma/Charm
Can maintain a relationship
Talented
Prolific (go-getter)
Confident
Total
Negative traits:
Angry, mean, short temper
Violent/Aggressive
Totally Immoral
Weak (physically)
Emotionally unstable
Ignorant/unwise/naïve
Stupid (book-smarts)
Ugly (physically)
No charm/No charisma
Lazy
Useless (skill-wise)
Needy/Helpless
No street-smarts
Submissive/too compliant
Cowardly
Total
Totals: (subtract: good traits – bad traits)
Positive
Negative
Total
Ranking
-15 to -11: too weak
-10 to -6: weak character
-5 to -1: well balanced
0: perfectly balanced
1 to 5: well balanced
6 to 10: strong character
11 to 15: too strong
It is okay to have a ‘Too Weak’ character because it gives them room to develop and grow, but try to avoid ‘Too Strong’ characters, because they become flat, static and boring.
In a well-balanced cast of characters it is important to have a range of character types. The main character should be almost perfectly balanced. The most important secondary characters should be well-balanced, and supporting cast can be in the extremes. Avoid the extremes for main characters.
(For the record, I disagree that the MC should be almost perfectly balanced, that would just be boring)