One of the first things a character must be to feel compelling is to have an identity. They should stand out on the page without being overwhelming. By taking a look at the "Planet of Hats" trope and Gaiman's "Funny Hats" concept, we can create some really special characters for our storiesbut where do you take it once you've established the basic setting and the quirk that character has? To explore the answer to that question, we're going to have to take a look at Mass Effect 2.

Script and VO by Adam Bassett
Animation by Cole Field

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Check out Levi's video on Wants vs. Needs:    • Build Characters From the Bottom Up |...  

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