Written by Archival note: This post has been rewritten from an older 2024 concept post so it better reflects the current shape of H-CAT and Calculogic. The older version included broader community-platform, … Continue reading “The Conceptual H-CAT System (Holistic Character Assessment Toolkit): How H-CAT Led Toward Calculogic”
Welcome! I’m excited to show you a new way to create characters that combines storytelling with game rules. This system is modular, meaning it’s made of parts that can be … Continue reading “Introduction to Merging Narrative Depth with RPG Mechanics”
I bought my first DnD Player Handbook and started drafting this system for role-playing games or narrative writing. I used my proficiency calculator to slowly test it out. I’ve barely … Continue reading “Conceptual System for Role-Playing Games and narrative writing”
For H-CAT, I see the Enneagram as five core elements: motivations, fears, desires, strengths, and weaknesses. To me, the specific types are secondary. It’s more about organizing the dominance of … Continue reading “Try my H-CAT Enneagram test on code pen.”
This form serves as a detailed guide for developing character communication styles, focusing on ten key aspects such as vocabulary, emotional expression, and adaptability. Each section prompts considerations on how … Continue reading “Communication Style form”
Eye Color Eye color is selected to fit the context of the story’s world, with consideration for its rarity or commonality in society. Hair Color Hair color is chosen based … Continue reading “Appearance form”
Character Name This involves choosing a name that reflects the character’s cultural background or has a special meaning, influencing how others perceive and interact with them. Race This feature describes … Continue reading “Basic Details”
Section: Narrative Role and Impact: The fields in this section are repeatable fields in case your protagonist is a group of characters as a protagonist instead of just a singular … Continue reading “Protagonist Form (Potential Structure)”