I've been fortunate to receive some wonderful messages, gifts and fan art in the last few years...
But a cross-stitch of a pixel illustration of my character is definitely next level! 😍
So a huge shout out to Sofie (aka @thechibifie on Instagram) for this absolutely amazing work of ART...
Sent to me all the way from Sweden!
Recording Heinrix van Calox in Owlcat Games' Rogue Trader was my first experience of playing a companion character in a game.
I loved the challenge of having to inhabit multiple versions of him, dependent on the player's decisions and whether they decided to test his ideology or encourage his 'heretical' side.
While there can be immense satisfaction in following a linear character arc all the way to its conclusion, the fact that some games allow you multiple pathways, with almost limitless variations along the way, is what helps make these stories resonate differently.
Each relationship between character and player feels more personal as a result, which is why some people feel compelled to make really cool stuff to send to lucky voice actors like me!
But even though my performance in the game has got some recognition (including three award nominations), the real credit has to go to writer Olga Kellner and all my director's at 3Beep for helping me navigate such a fantastically nuanced character.
If I get to explore a character with half so much depth in the rest of the year, I'll be a happy camper.
I'm very much open to offers... just saying! 👀
Next stop... cos-play?!
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By Christopher Tester, British Male Voice Actor
