There are many types of antagonists. Some of them are really boring, others I find a delightful twist in. Have you ever noticed how much creativity goes into antagonists meant for kid shows? I’ve seen more originality in comic book characters than in video game bad guys.
All right, so here’s your assignment:
Give me the background to an awesomely evil dude. Where he grew up, what he likes and dislikes, who his family is, what morals does he stand by, what things does he fight for, why does he oppose the protagonist....
Remember that bad guys have strengths, the same way that good guys have faults.
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One of my favorite villains is Magneto. Even thou he is a comic character I find him to be fascinating. It's as if his hatred is justified. I took a few screenwriting (feature films) workshops and I one of the main points in making a captivating antagonist is for him to be just as passionate about his goals as your protagonist. In the mind of the villain there should be no doubt about his mission.
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