Designing characters in game design, especially for established figures, poses the challenge of blending creativity with recognition. The article discusses Plarium's approach to creating characters for RAID: Shadow Legends x Alice's Adventure, reimagining Lewis Carroll's Alice. Emphasizing deep research of source material, the designers focused on retaining essential elements of Alice's identity while evolving her into a warrior. This contrast not only preserved familiarity but also offered a fresh take, ensuring the character's recognition and appeal in the darker RPG aesthetic.
When reimagining a classic character, a designer should begin carefully researching the source material and define the character's core role and thematic identity.
It's important to hone in on the keys to retaining that familiarity besides just the name... the contrast of the perfectly coifed hair and a ruggedised version of the dress paired with weaponry created a unique eye-catching dynamic.
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