Crafting Compelling Characters: Courtland Goldengate on Backstory Creation in RPGs and the Tall Tavern Project

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Ever wanted to craft a captivating backstory for your tabletop role-playing game characters that resonates with every player, whether they're seasoned gamers or RPG rookies? Get ready to level up your game as we journey together into the art of character creation. Join us on this episode of Legends, Loot, and Lore as our guest, the esteemed Courtland Goldengate, shares his wisdom and wealth of experience in crafting evocative backstories and introduces us to his innovative software venture, Tall Tavern.
Ever felt the challenge of striking the perfect balance between creating a unique, powerful character and tailoring it to blend seamlessly with the campaign world? We've got you covered. We dissect the process, from creating a character's past and present to shaping their future. We delve into the critical role of a Dungeon Master in backstory creation, discuss the significance of player autonomy, and the value of a well-conducted session zero. Not only that, but we also dive deep into the influence of a character's past on the campaign's progression.
What's more, we equip you with an arsenal of tools, tips, and resources to fuel your creativity and help you generate engaging character backstories. We'll guide you in drawing inspiration from various sources such as literature, history, and popular archetypes. We also present practical advice on how to break through writer's block and transform existing narratives into unique character arcs. So, pull up a chair, roll the dice, and embark on this enriching quest with us and Courtland Goldengate. Remember, every great adventure starts with a compelling backstory!
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Tall Tavern - https://talltavern.com/

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1. Crafting Compelling Characters: Courtland Goldengate on Backstory Creation in RPGs and the Tall Tavern Project (00:00:00)

2. Exploring Character Backstories in TTRPGs (00:01:13)

3. Creating a Compelling Character Backstory (00:10:22)

4. Collaboration and Impact of Character Backstories (00:17:04)

5. Backstories and Player Autonomy in RPGs (00:29:39)

6. Session Zero and Character Backstories (00:42:51)

7. Generating Character Backstory Ideas and Inspiration (00:58:23)

8. Appreciation for Courtland's Expertise & talltavern.com (01:05:14)