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October 10, 2025

5, 4, 3, 2, 1: A Quick & Easy Character Development Guide for RPGs & Writing

29 minutes

Yep, back to weekly) AJ FOX is back to talk about the stupendously amazing 5-4-3-2-1 system for character development! Listen in and prepare to flesh out your PCs in new and imaginative ways.

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Chapters

00:00:16 - Introductions of Michael, Jim, and AJ Fox

00:03:11 - Developmental, integral concepts for characters

00:05:57 - Character development as a writing tool

00:08:40 - Player versus character goals in RPGs

00:11:29 - Failing forward and character development

00:13:18 - Important NPCs: friends and foes

00:14:24 - Players creating character backstories

00:17:07 - Character secrets and Rutherford's implant

00:19:56 - Kirk's son reveal and motivations

00:22:43 - Motivations beyond Starfleet Academy graduation

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