Problem #15: Creating Compelling NPCs

11/02/2025 43 min Temporada 1 Episodio 15
Problem #15: Creating Compelling NPCs

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Kristian and Tracy are joined by Dot Moore, writer and producer of the Bite Sized Tales podcast, as well as player and producer of the Resting Glitch Face actual play podcast. In this episode we talk about creating compelling NPCs from the perspective of the RPG designer. How do you write and express characters for your adventures in a way that helps the GM make them engaging, useful, and irresistible (both as friends and foes) to the players. We get into a deep discussion about various philosophies surrounding this surprisingly complex subject, along with multiple ways you can present your NPCs based on what's important to YOU. As usual, the bottom line is, "it depends..."Join our discord!: https://discord.gg/Bc9dvuzZYJThe Han Cluster® Role Playing Game Website: https://hancluster.comImmaterial Plane: https://immaterialplane.com/Resting Glitch Face Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/restingglitchfacepod/Bite Sized Tales Podcast: https://sites.libsyn.com/436095/site