The reason we love stories is the characters. Sure, we like a good, exciting plot and an interesting world, but complex characters are what turn those worlds and plots into something memorable—they ...

Sometimes, in Dungeons & Dragons, it's more fun to be underpowered than overpowered. Of course, it's always a blast to play the level 20 wizard who can alter the very fabric of reality itself, but for ...

At Devcom last month, senior narrative designer Arden Osthof gave a talk entitled "Playing with gender: A design framework for character customisation," giving tips on how game makers can improve ...