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What does it mean?
The creator aimed to design game characters that reflect real human traits players can relate to.
In plain terms
I wanted game characters to feel like real people you know.
What can you take from it?
Create content that mirrors real human experiences.

Where it applies

  • game development
  • writing
  • branding

Putting it to work

  • character design
  • user research
  • authentic storytelling

Questions to consider

  • How do you make characters relatable?
  • What makes a story authentic?

Another view

Idealized or stylized characters also have appeal.

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