Creation should include the concept that, in a gaming context, character refers to any playable or non-playable object that interacts with other objects in the game (e.g., the character could be a human, a spaceship, a ball).

Process/Skill Questions:

• What is a character, and what is the difference between a playable character and an NPC?
• What are some examples of playable characters and of NPCs?
• What interactions can occur between characters?
• What are archetypes for both playable characters and NPCs?