Auctor: Character Generator

Auctor: Character Generator

Novel Planner for Writers

414 ratings
44 reviews

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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • December 21, 2018
  • November 15, 2022
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Plan and develop compelling characters for your stories, games, or plays. Features a random generator to overcome writer's block, detailed attribute tracking, and narrative BIO creation. Includes weekly writing prompts and guides on character arcs.

Random character generator
Detailed character attributes
Narrative BIO creation
Character change arc tracking
Weekly writing prompts
Character creation guides
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What's New in Auctor

3.0.0

November 15, 2022

Bug fixes and improvements.

User reviews

Pretty good

Overall, the app is great. From what I can tell, everything runs smoothly and it's very well organized.

However, the grammar is not good. (Even though I only noticed in the "Challenges" section in the character creation.) It seems like maybe it was put through Google Translate and wasn't checked for errors? In some places, I couldn't understand what teh question was because it was worded and punctuated so poorly. This wouldn't be as big of a deal if it wasn't an app made for writers.

But, this does not mean that the app is bad. It could just benefit from some edits and fixes.
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Nice but recently freezes

I’ve been using the app about a month now and lately it freezes my entire iPad when I’m using it if I try to change the screen from portrait mode to landscape. Other than that I love the prompts and the assistance in building my characters

Great app!

Hi I love ur app, it’s helped me create many characters and just making me a bit more creative kinda. There is something I noticed thou, When I was doing the challenges part of the app, I was creating a female character, and the questions kept referring to her as a him, I don’t know if this happened to anybody else, and I know it’s not that big of a deal. But I still fully recommend this app to anyone else.
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Amazing app! Just a few suggestions though. (Don't have to implement if you dont want 🫶)

I love the app so far! I'm using it to write a dystopian horror, but there's some things I'd love to see fixed in a later update!

- Autocorrect, as the keyboard autocorrect doesn't work in-app (I might just be dumb though.)

- Possibly a way for it to autosave when you press the back arrow (similar to Google Docs and other writing programs)

- Height/job/looks maybe scripted differently (Ex.: They are _ (unit) tall/dropdown for stuff like "no job" so the "works as a _" doesnt show up/looks possibly rephrased to "They have been said to look (bodytype), with (optional) and (optional).

That's all, and this app is amazing, even if its made by one person!!
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Shouldn’t be a monthly subscription app, imo

It’s a decent app, but you have to pay a monthly subscription to share it, so how can you export your work otherwise? And you are limited in projects and characters, it says, so you would have to delete a project without exporting it, right? And the functionality isn’t complex enough to warrant a subscription, imo. A flat fee would be better. The last time it was updated was 2 years ago? A subscription app makes sense when content is continuously added.
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

13 issues

App freezes when switching between portrait and landscape mode

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Character images not visible or unable to add pictures

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Project images not displaying

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App crashes on loading screen after updates

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Cannot proceed past character creation screen

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Premium subscription button non-functional

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Ad-watching option for premium doesn't work

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Character information won't save properly

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App kicks users out before saving work

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Outline feature unclickable/non-functional

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Cannot access project information, redirects to characters

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Pronoun references incorrect in character challenges

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Fields changed don't save after editing

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Requested Features

14 requests

Auto-save functionality when navigating away

Feature

In-app autocorrect for keyboard input

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Ability to edit characters after saving

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Color-coded outline boxes for organization

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More in-depth character creation questions

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World-building and government building features

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Avatar maker tool

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Lifetime premium option or one-time payment

Feature

Data recovery/cloud backup system

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Custom gender field instead of dropdown menu

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Picture upload and display functionality

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Ability to delete projects

Feature

More flexible project and character limits

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Better navigation and intuitive interface

Feature

FAQ

What does this app do?

This app is designed to help writers and creators plan and develop their characters. It offers tools for generating random characters, detailing attributes, creating narrative biographies, and tracking character development arcs. It also provides weekly writing prompts to inspire creativity.

What are the key features for character development?

Key features include a random character generator to overcome writer's block, a comprehensive list of details and attributes for character planning, and a narrative BIO feature to explore character depth. It also tracks character change arcs using concepts like 'The hero journey'.

How much does the app cost?

The app offers a free version with core features. There is also an optional 'Auctor Premium' subscription for an ad-free experience and early access to new features. Payment for subscriptions is handled through iTunes accounts and can be managed in account settings.

What genres can I use this app for?

The app supports character development for a wide range of genres, including Action/Thriller, Drama, SciFi/Space, Murder, Fantasy/Magic, Horror/Suspense, Romance, and Mystery. Superheroes and Apocalypse genres are available in the Pro version.

How does the app help with writer's block?

The app includes a random character generator that can provide starting points and ideas when you're experiencing writer's block. Additionally, it offers weekly writing prompts that are updated from the cloud, ensuring fresh inspiration without needing app updates.