Video+Game+Characters

When starting to design characters, a designer must decide on the fundamental elements that make that character unique and make the player want to play with / them.

Look through the presentation below and decide in groups what characters you know might be classed as what archetype. Try and find a character for each archetype mentioned on slide 14.
 * Task 1**

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 * Task 2**

Choose two characters popular in games or perhaps your favourite characters. Research into how designers have made decisions with there design. Consider any influences the design might have. Produce your findings in any format you wish explaining why you like the character design.


 * Task 3**

Start to draw and design your character on an A3 sheet. Make sure you anotate this. You may colour if you wish. Look at the links below for inspiration

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