#33 Portraying Honorable vs. Dishonorable Characters

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Today I examine "noble heroes" and "dastardly villains," or honorable and dishonorable characters. What defines them? What are the rules that society uses to decide if a fight is "fair" or "honorable" and how can you use that in your design? Listen in to find out... 3:27     What is Honor? 8:35     The Rules of Engagement: What Triggers allow violence to be used? Who are acceptable Targets of violence? What Types of violence are permissible? What Tactics are not an option? 24:01     Basic Truisms about honorable characters 27:51     The situational nature of honor during fighting