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Writing Aspects for your #FateRPG character can be a challenge. Let's fix that!
“Dwarven Fighter” is an acceptable but bland aspect, so let’s expand on it and make it stronger.
“Dwarven Fighter” is an acceptable but bland aspect, so let’s expand on it and make it stronger.
To improve your Aspects, evaluate them with “Who, What, Where, When, and Why”.
WHO: "Elder Dwarven Fighter of Clan Meadmaker"
Lean more into the identity of your PC. Think about lineage, age, disabilities, gender, attitude, and more.
Lean more into the identity of your PC. Think about lineage, age, disabilities, gender, attitude, and more.
WHAT: "Dwarven Defender of the clan’s ancient family gemstone"
Lean into what your PC does. Are they working towards a goal, part of a group (or groups), etc.
Lean into what your PC does. Are they working towards a goal, part of a group (or groups), etc.
WHERE: "Dwarven Soldier of the Northern Mountain Valley"
Lean into the locations your PC has been. Did where they grew up have an impact on them? Do they hustle in a city or the wilds?
Lean into the locations your PC has been. Did where they grew up have an impact on them? Do they hustle in a city or the wilds?
WHEN: "Recently Promoted Dwarven Sergeant"
Has your PC had a recent change or promotion? Was there an event that set things in motion for them?
Has your PC had a recent change or promotion? Was there an event that set things in motion for them?
HOW: "Accidental Wielder of the Hammer of Clan Meadmaker"
Think about how your character came to be interesting. Was it through hard work, luck, or family money?
Think about how your character came to be interesting. Was it through hard work, luck, or family money?
If you like this advice and you're new to Fate, there is a video that teaches how to play the game.
(We will also be opening up our Learn to Play Fate game for November in the next week or so.) https://twitter.com/Fate_SRD/status/1315641187928346626
(We will also be opening up our Learn to Play Fate game for November in the next week or so.) https://twitter.com/Fate_SRD/status/1315641187928346626
