Successful/appealing characters

Phil101 · Jan 2012

I'm doing soldier characters for my FYP at Stafford university. Part of this is finding out what makes a certain soldier character work as a character people can admire, want to play and really see as a hero sort of thing.

So I have started this poll just to get some extra data on what polycount demographics see as a good existing character. I have just selected 2 characters from 3 major military games, one being a supporting character and another being the playable character.

Feel free to post and explain your own favourite soldier game characters if they are not in the poll.

Cheers!

greevar · Jan 2012

A successful character is dependent on how you want the player to relate to their avatar and what traits they will anthropomorphize into it. Is the game story driven with a linear plot? Then you need a fully developed character with believable traits and motives. If the player is meant to craft their own story through game play, then you need to present them with a character that they can project their own ego and id into. This applies to all types of characters. You might want to check out the book [ame="http://www.amazon.com/Master-Characters-Victoria-Lynn-Schmidt/dp/1582970696"]45 Master characters[/ame]. It details the 16 major archetypes in character development. Each type has a good and bad side.

If you do check the book, I suggest you read the Ares and Artemis Archetypes. They are warriors and would fit well into a soldier roll.

Phil101 · Jan 2012

Thanks very much for the link greevar, that will be a big help.

Bibendum · Jan 2012

So far I think this poll speaks volumes about the value of mutton chops.

Andreas · Jan 2012

Make sure the soldier has massive exposed breasts though, with tape on the nipples. And a nice ass. That seems to be the norm in game art.

You're modelling a MALE soldier? WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT?

Mongrelman · Jan 2012

Soap Mactavish. He's Scottish.

PhattyEwok · Jan 2012

Really Sweet Water is 3rd? I loved that guy brought some mischief to an otherwise drab and serious franchise....

Phil101 · Jan 2012

Mongrelman wrote: »

Soap Mactavish. He's Scottish.

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSzjLLV6p8g&feature=fvwrel"]Modern Warfare 2 premiere: 'Soap' McTavish speaks - YouTube[/ame]
Turns out he's also in Greys anatomy lol

I also found the dude who does the voice for Captain Price did a film with the guy who does the voice for Gaz
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CV2ZgRKg3Xc"]FREIGHT : Modern Warfare On The Streets of Leeds - YouTube[/ame]

claydough · Jan 2012

None of the above

Maybe the Blackburn model if it just wasn't cutscenes. Otherwise I do not think COD or Battlefield represent the best character work seen on this forum.

Phil101 · Jan 2012

claydough wrote: »

None of the above

Maybe the Blackburn model if it just wasn't cutscenes. Otherwise I do not think COD or Battlefield represent the best character work seen on this forum.

That's interesting, what do you like about Blackburn?

thomasp · Jan 2012

claydough wrote: »

None of the above

Maybe the Blackburn model if it just wasn't cutscenes. Otherwise I do not think COD or Battlefield represent the best character work seen on this forum.

well... i know i was rather impressed, to say the least.
http://www.jakerowell.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/mw3_jakerowell_char_heroes_contact0001.jpg
http://www.jakerowell.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/mw3_jakerowell_char_price_africa_contact0001.jpg
http://www.jakerowell.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/mw3_jakerowell_char_soap_africa_contact0001.jpg

MainManiac · Jan 2012

Where is "Me - Elder Scrolls: Skyrim"

Kot_Leopold · Jan 2012

Cpl. Adrian Shephard! Because I'm old school like that.

But since he's not on the list, I will go with Captain Price.

Andreas · Jan 2012

That guy from Eastenders voiced Captain Price?? HAHA!

Phil101 · Jan 2012

Kot_Leopold wrote: »

Cpl. Adrian Shephard! Because I'm old school like that.

But since he's not on the list, I will go with Captain Price.

Ahh I love Opposing force. It has to be my favourite of all the half life related games. Apart from the sewers infested with Voltigore :poly122:

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