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Designing Characters for Computer Games

Learn the art of designing characters for computer games with a focus on appeal, memorability, humor, and empathy. Explore traditional animation goals and techniques for creating characters that resonate with audiences. Discover how game character animation differs from traditional methods and delve into the impact of original characters in gaming. Uncover the secrets to building dynamic character casts and portraying relationships effectively in game design.

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Designing Characters for Computer Games

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  1. Designing Characters for Computer Games Animation and Character April 16, 2002

  2. Traditional animation goals • Appeal • Memorability • Humor • Empathy

  3. Example: How to Fish

  4. Example: How to Fish • Was it: - appealing?- memorable?- funny?- did it evoke your empathy? • Why? How?

  5. Example: The Jungle Book

  6. Example: The Jungle Book • Was it: - appealing?- memorable?- funny?- did it evoke your empathy? • Why? How?

  7. Example: Luxo, jr.

  8. Example: Luxo, jr. • Was it: - appealing?- memorable?- funny?- did it evoke your empathy? • Why? How?

  9. Traditional guidelines • Be consistent in designing the persona and interactions. • Show quirky individuality. • Strive for the illusion of life. • Do what works well in animation. • Build dynamic casts and show their relationships.

  10. Game Character Animation • How is this medium different? • How well do techniques transfer?

  11. Example: Monkey Island

  12. Example: Monkey Island • Was it: - appealing?- memorable?- funny?- did it evoke your empathy? • Why? How? • How was the experience different than the films?

  13. Example: Jak and Daxter • Game Developer’s Choice Award: Original Character of the Year—Daxter

  14. Example: Jak and Daxter • Was it: - appealing?- memorable?- funny?- did it evoke your empathy? • Why? How? • How was the experience different than the films?

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