After the tragic loss of Episode 7 (may she rest in peace) Systems in Play rises again for Episode 8. In our time away, we set up a discord! Come share your stories in game dev, shit on our takes, and talk about the latest episodes with the rest of our community.

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This week, in the midst of a new development project, Sam poses a question: "How do you design a character creator?" Join us for a structured discussion about considerations to take when creating the design, look, and feel of a character editor.

Question of the Week: "What are your best and worst experiences using a character creator?"

Games Discussed

• Xcom

• Street Fighter 6

• Soul Calibur

• Baldur's Gate 3

• Mii Maker

• Pokemon

• Wildermyth

• Spore

• Sims

• Roblox

• Minecraft

00:00:53 Announcements

00:08:51 Take it away Sam

00:11:17 Character creator explanation

00:12:09 Do you make yourself, an oc, or a preset when using a character creator?

00:17:44 Avatar vs Character

00:23:14 Style vs Substance

00:23:47 How long do you typically spend on making a character and do you try every single option in the creator?

00:37:29 Have you ever had fun using a character creator?

00:53:16 Have you ever felt unable to make yourself in a character creator?

01:18:19 Is there an accessory that you always want to add in a character creator?

• We also mention Elden Ring