Wednesday, April 26, 2023

V is for...

 


Vulnerabilities...

When creating your characters, and in the interests of making them well rounded, don't forget to give them Vulnerabilities, especially if they are of the superhero, mutant or enhanced variety. Even in the course of myth and legends the most powerful of individuals were given vulnerabilities. Achilles was given a heel that would cause him great injury if pierced. Baldor beloved of the Viking Gods, was taken out by a mistletoe arrow, Rodger Rabbits weakness was Jessica and Al Capone was taken out because he didn't pay his taxes. 


We are all vulnerable to something, me, if I eat wheat I will get very, very sick. If my brother doesn't watch his insulin he might go into shock, and if my wife lifts anything too heavy sciatica will not just ruin her day, but most likely her month or year. 

So when you are creating your characters, give them a Vulnerability. 

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