> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://open-gaming-group.gitbook.io/universal-gaming-system/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://open-gaming-group.gitbook.io/universal-gaming-system/designing-a-character/concepting-a-character.md).

# Concepting a Character

Game masters all have different methods for helping players generate characters, and many experienced players have already established habits for how they approach coming up with a character idea. Here, I present an approach, which seems to work well with the Universal Gaming System. Since this system is rather different from many standard ones, I recommend at least trying this one before deciding not to use it. You may find at least some of its concepts useful.