In a bonus Evolution Cast episode (because March has an extra Monday) we tackle how to plot out your characters story using goals and motivations.

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Timestamps:* 00:00 - Announcements * 04:58 - Introduction * 08:36 - Desires and Motivations * 12:06 - Decisions vs. Goals * 15:46 - Motivations * 20:10 - Motivations can change * 22:04 - Make them credible * 25:06 - Cause and effect * 26:11 - Conscious vs. unconscious motivation * 29:02 - Impulsive vs. careful * 31:22 - Don’t make it easy * 32:43 - Show, don’t tell * 34:03 - Make it complex * 36:53 - Obstacles * 37:39 - How to do this * 38:13 - In-character journaling * 42:02 - Ask questions * 43:19 - Thanks * 43:50 - Closer * 45:04 - Show Blurbs * 45:52 - Outtakes

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Music:* Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) * Clip 1: Our Story Begins by Kevin MacLeod
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License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ * Clip 2: Touching Story by Kevin MacLeod
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