Designing a Lovable Loser: How Baby Steps Made Nate the Most Pathetic (and Endearing) Protagonist
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Designing a Lovable Loser: How Baby Steps Made Nate the Most Pathetic (and Endearing) Protagonist

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2026-02-04
12 min read
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Learn how Baby Steps turned whining into warmth — a practical game-design breakdown of Nate’s visuals, animation, and voice. Apply these steps today.

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