Best Character Creation Method

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Jan 9 2011, 1:12 pm (Edited on Jan 9 2011, 2:43 pm)
What do you think is the best way to handle the character creation process within a game?
Jan 9 2011, 3:53 pm
The "best way" is a matter of opinion. Of course, some opinions are more well-thought out and logical than others. Or is that too, a matter of opinion in itself

;)

But, anyways, I think that a nice character creation is when all you have to do is click on the screen to put in information. When I have to enter a ton of different variables inside of input() boxes, it sure does get annoying.
Jan 9 2011, 5:08 pm
In response to OrangeWeapons
Mine will offer 3 menus one after the other.

#Name/Gender#
#Class/Race#
#Attributes#



Jan 9 2011, 6:30 pm (Edited on Jan 10 2011, 3:52 am)
KaneGenji wrote:
What do you think is the best way to handle the character creation process within a game?

I made this RIGHT before 4.0. That's what I prefer.
Jan 9 2011, 9:24 pm
In response to Kyle_ZX
I generally think that a good character creation process is determined less by opinion (though, personal aesthetic preferences do play a role) and more by what is condusive to the mechanics of the game. Your character creation should be a part of the game, setting the scene and mood, so-to-speak. Not a separate group of lists and inputs.

A game should be enjoyable, from start to end.
Jan 25 2011, 3:56 am
I personally prefer a game that develops the character as you play. Of course if you have different races/creaters etc.; then you will have to select which one you want initially. So for an RPG with Wizards and Knights, you would start off as a man, only needing to input your name. As you play the game, the choices you make will determing which path you follow.
Jan 27 2011, 6:38 pm
In response to Danny Roe
Avoid stock BYOND interfaces for receiving unit input. It makes such a huge difference.

HUD objects are nice and relatively easy to implement. HTML/Javascript pages work well too. Skin elements are probably the best way to present information, although they can be frustrating to work with.
Feb 4 2011, 5:23 pm
In response to Kyle_ZX
Kyle_ZX I agree with menus and if you can, try putting icons of what it is supposed to look like. For example, if you have an orc and a human, you want people to be able to see the icons before they choose.