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May 2021 - Hero Shooter Characters

Create two new characters for a multiplayer shooter game (if you need inspiration, check out Overwatch or Valorant). Include a name, a short (50-100 word) bio, and 5 bark lines for them, including:
  • A character select line
  • A death line
  • A victory line
  • Two other lines of your choice!

This was a really fun one to start us off! I've actually been getting back into Apex: Legends this month, so I think I was in the right mindset for this kind of challenge.

Before coming up with the characters, I felt it necessary to flesh out an original idea for a multiplayer shooter. Given the character-focus of the prompt,and the recommended sources of inspiration, a hero-based game made sense. But something I always crave in multiplayer games is base-building, which gave me some ideas for the mechanical focus of this hypothetical game. These characters would be part of a defence-focused roster, in an asymmetrical game with some characteristics similar to Rust - where two player factions have to construct bases and raid each other.

Here’s the first one:

Name: Himbim

Bio: Sometimes, youHell hath no fury like a himbo scorned. Mess with Himbim's garden, and; with his plant-based defences

Generic Barks:

  • "Yooo! Don't tread on the roses, man!"
  • "Damn. Where's my trowel?"
  • "We've gotta brighten things up around here. It's so drab."
  • "After this, we'll sit back with a nice cool drink."

Character Select: "Ah, it's nice out - let's get our hands dirty!"

Death: "Ugh...oh god...water my plants when I'm gone."

Victory: "Oh, I'm gonna have so much fun remodelling your garden."

Taunt: "Hey, you know what? I'm gonna plant a memorial tree for you."

Taking Damage: "Yowch! Think I got a thorn in my glove."

I see Himbim as a support class, meant for use by players who prefer a more relaxed play-style - like the Engineer in Team Fortress 2, but with a much larger sphere of influence. I envision Himbim’s ‘garden’ slowly growing throughout the map during a round.

The second character is intended to be much more mobile, and supportive of aggressive play. Here she is:

Name: Himbim

Bio: Sometimes, youHell hath no fury like a himbo scorned. Mess with Himbim’s garden, and; with his plant-based defences

Generic Barks:

  • "Yooo! Don't tread on the roses, man!"
  • "Damn. Where's my trowel?"
  • "We've gotta brighten things up around here. It's so drab."
  • "After this, we'll sit back with a nice cool drink."

Character Select: "Ah, it's nice out - let's get our hands dirty!"

Death: "Ugh...oh god...water my plants when I'm gone."

Victory: "Oh, I'm gonna have so much fun remodelling your garden."


Taunt: "Hey, you know what? I'm gonna plant a memorial tree for you."

Taking Damage: "Yowch! Think I got a thorn in my glove."

Name: Sindra Bio: There are few left in the world who can weave light as Sindra can - and she knows she won’t be here much longer. Which is why she plans to use her time - and her light - to build for the future. Calling upon ancient magicks and immortal sciences, Sindra aids those around her with structures Generic Barks: “I’m seeing stars...is that my age or the ancients piercing the veil?” “What wondrous sights - there is potential here.” “Together, we shall overcome! We shall build spires!” “Tread softly if you have to harm.” “Did you see the glimmer? There! See it?” Character Select: “The light coils. Allow me to unleash it!” Death: “I have reached my evanescence...farewell.” Victory: “Bask, children - and collect their light!” Taunt: “What, don’t you trust me? Come closer.” Taking Damage: “Ach, hellfire! Away from me, cretin! Enough of that!”