My 3 Rules for Memorable NPCs
0Your players will decide everything about an NPC in the first five seconds — so how you introduce them matters more than anything. In this video, I break down the 3 simple rules I use to make NPCs instantly memorable, even with zero prep. If you’ve ever had an NPC fall flat (or get unexpectedly adopted by your party), this one’s for you.
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Timestamps:
00:00 – Why First Impressions Matter
00:47 – Why NPCs Get Forgotten
04:00 – Rule 1: Start in Motion
04:49 – Rule 2: Lead with Emotion
05:39 – Rule 3: Be Polarizing
07:04 – My One-Line Fix for Any NPC
08:47 – Wrap-Up & Takeaways
09:54 – What Do You Think?
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