Is there a way to keep this character?

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At the end of chapter 9,

Lao leaves the party due to events taking place in the story.

It's been suggested that you can max affinity to keep this character from leaving the party permanently (ie, he would rejoin after the finale), but is that true?






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How do you keep a character?

5 Ways to Keep Characters Consistent
  • Create a Bible for your character. ...
  • Create separate dialogue files for each character. ...
  • If there are long spaces between writing and editing sessions, then be sure to re-read the previous sections. ...
  • Immerse yourself with a character for a day. ...
  • Write an obituary of your character.


  • How do you know what to cut from a story?

    What To Cut From Your Book
  • Unnecessary Exposition. Don't just tell the reader what has happened. ...
  • Too Many Characters. Never have three characters when one would do just as well. ...
  • Redundant Descriptions. Never describe a place or object more than once in a story. ...
  • Author Intrusion. ...
  • Stuff You Can't Bear To Cut.


  • What is a consistent character?

    Consistency is defined as following constantly the same principles, course or form in all circumstances; holding together. If I allow myself to compromise our principles instead of holding my ground, my children will learn to do the same. They need to see me having a consistent attitude and fortitude.

    How do I keep my character mystery?

    3 Ways to Create a Bad Mystery in Your Novel
  • Withhold Basic Need-to-Know Information. Withholding such elementary info as a character's name, gender, or general goal will not entice readers into reading past the first chapter. ...
  • Withhold Common Knowledge Among Characters. ...
  • Ignore Plot Holes and Plausibility Gaps.




  • How To MAKE THE READER CARE About Your CHARACTERS -- Advice from SAVE THE CAT, and MORE!




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