Character Creation

MindsEye Character Creation Guide: Learn about archetypes, backgrounds, appearance, and starting skills to build your unique protagonist.

Character Creation in MindsEye

Your journey in MindsEye begins with the crucial step of character creation, where you define your protagonist's appearance, background, and initial skill focus. This process not only shapes how your character looks but also influences your starting abilities, dialogue options, and how the world reacts to you. A well-thought-out character can provide a significant advantage from the outset.

This guide will walk you through the character creation system, explaining each choice and its implications. From selecting your starting archetype to customizing your physical features, we'll help you build a character that als with your desired playstyle, whether you prefer to be a stealthy operative, a heavy-hitting combatant, or a master of technology.

Character Creation Steps:

1. Archetype Selection:
   • Assault: Focuses on direct combat, firearms, and resilience. Starts with higher Strength and Constitution.
   • Infiltrator: Excels at stealth, precision attacks, and bypassing security. Starts with higher Dexterity and Agility.
   • Technician: Specializes in hacking, drones, and energy weapons. Starts with higher Intelligence and Tech Aptitude.
2. Appearance Customization:
   • Choose from several presets or fine-tune facial features, hairstyles, body types, and markings.
   • This is purely cosmetic but allows for deep personalization.
3. Background Choice:
   • Corporate Defector: Grants bonus starting credits and a slight reputation boost in corporate areas.
   • Street Urchin: Provides knowledge of the Undercity and a bonus to lockpicking.
   • Ex-Military: Offers a starting proficiency with assault rifles and increased armor.
4. Starting Skills/Attributes:
   • Based on your chosen Archetype and Background, you'll have a base distribution of attributes like Strength, Dexterity, Intelligence, and Constitution.
   • You'll also receive a few starting skill points to allocate into areas like Firearms, Hacking, Melee, or Stealth.

Tips for Beginners: For your first playthrough, consider the 'Assault' or 'Infiltrator' archetypes as they offer more straightforward combat experiences. The 'Technician' requires a deeper understanding of game mechanics. Don't be afraid to experiment with appearance; you can always change some aspects later through specific in-game services.