gamasutra.com — The player character is alpha and omega in RPGs, forming the main point of interaction between the player and the game. In tabletop RPGs, player characters are generally defined in much greater detail than in digital RPGs, and this has direct benefits on player engagement and retention. The question is whether there are design principles in tabletop RPGs - and the associated benefits - that can be transferred to the digital format. This article will be taking a look at how tabletop games handle characters, outlining a few ideas for adapting these approaches to digital games and the potential benefits of doing so.
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