Game & Forum Discussion => Game Discussion => Topic started by: Wyldercat on October 05, 2016, 02:53:35 am
Title: Character Archetypes
Post by: Wyldercat on October 05, 2016, 02:53:35 am
No matter how original a character may be, chances are, they suit a certain type of trope or role in a story. This could be a resemblance to an RPG class, token character, epic poems motif or just a fun character type.
For those who don't know, an archetype is a defined "stereotype" of a brand of character. For instance, characters such as Huckleberry Finn and Harry Potter may suit the male adolescent archetype of being particularly curious, troublemaking; yet benevolent young men. Or, the old wise man like Yoda, Gandalf, Master Roshi or Dumbledoor.
Some common general tropes could be The Hero, The Sidekick, The Lover, The Child, The Innocent, The Guardian, The Teacher, The Thief, The Poet, The Twins, The Freaks, etc. More great references and examples:
(https://stefanieznyc.files.wordpress.com/2014/09/the-49-personality-archetypes.jpg) (https://www.printsome.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/Brand-Archetypes-infographic.jpg) (https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/57/a0/18/57a018692532d513158ac6f56094d425.jpg) A whole lotta cool ones! (http://tvtropes.org/)
So, do you think any of your characters fit any archetypes or tropes? Which ones? Perhaps they define a totally new personality?
As for my own OCs, Scuttle: Jerk with a heart of gold, the catalyst, the wanderer Pip: The mediator, yellow color motif, the innocent, extreme doormat, genius ditz Lizard: The guardian, dragon, the outlaw Enkidu: The birdman, the caregiver, the old guard, team mom (or dad in his case), the bard
Title: Re: Character Archetypes
Post by: ArcticGalaxy on October 05, 2016, 03:21:36 am
Azura can literally switch personalities so quick so she's...pretty confusing to pin down honestly. Honestly, I can see her being The Maestro and The Defender.
Title: Re: Character Archetypes
Post by: Kerriki on October 05, 2016, 04:19:01 am
Ooo, very interesting!!
Going off the first image posted
Kiki: The victor Zalikah: The secret weapon Grape: The catalyst Jhoratubi: The maestro Ravioli: The ringleader Summitwish: The architect Vorrati: The mastermind
Might come back to this ^^
Title: Re: Character Archetypes
Post by: Reaper on October 05, 2016, 11:12:08 am
Very unique topic. :3
Baine: The Guardian, and Outlaw Segador: The Wise owl Lich: The evolutionary
Title: Re: Character Archetypes
Post by: Aclediptus on October 05, 2016, 01:02:51 pm
Title: Re: Character Archetypes
Post by: Warriorstrike on October 07, 2016, 09:26:39 pm
This is such a fun topic idea. <3 Going off the first reference picture, a few of my characters might be...
Nynx: The Wise Owl Aero: The Defender Echo: The Beloved Malkia: The Royal Guard The Vengeance: The Maestro Yinyang: The Quick-Start Nova: The Composer Catastrophe: The Mastermind
Title: Re: Character Archetypes
Post by: amythealpha on October 07, 2016, 11:27:56 pm
Awesome topic! I'd list what my OCs are, but I have so many that it'd take forever x'D
Title: Re: Character Archetypes
Post by: XxInsaneAsylumxX on October 08, 2016, 02:05:48 am
I'm one to obsess over these kinds of things, what a great topic! Most of my characters are not FH related, however I can definitely see Asylum fitting into three: The Anarchy, The Catalyst, and The Drama; based on the first pic.
Title: Re: Character Archetypes
Post by: FlyingGrass on May 20, 2019, 05:11:27 pm
How I think my characters would fit into a tale:
Gui is The Gravitas. Puresoul is The Provocateur. Cecilo is The Detective. Gatha is The Diplomat. Kogue is The Wise Owl. HEST is The Anarchy. Program is The Secret Weapon. Maraux is The Imperial. Sabrina is The Architect. Centurion is The Archer. Roar is The Mediator. Aura is The Subtle Touch. Ronmin is The Victor. Crumble is The Maestro. Irving is The Royal Guard. Ponzuzimelbel is The Quick-Start. Ogg is The Blue Chip. Grah Winaku is The Ace. Arnakakon is The Ringleader. Avara is The Anchor. Tahiay is The Mastermind. Beetlepelt is The Aggressor. Dr Fuzzyfur is The Control Freak. Odessa is The Deadbolt. Delete is The Change Agent. Xavier Slantsock is The Old Guard. Echocrawl is The Authentic. Mytha is The Editor-In-Chief. Bruadair is The Guardian. Ulfansha is The Connoisseur. Sootfur is The Catalyst. Barkpounce is The Avant-Garde.
Title: Re: Character Archetypes
Post by: Jango_Fett on May 20, 2019, 10:46:52 pm
my deer boy jian is absolutely the anarchy he dares to play with tin cans after curfew shake my head