: Challenge human-centric assumptions by considering aliens with different timescales, communication systems, or even non-carbon-based chemistry. Crafting Alien Perspectives and Cultures
Creating a believable alien involves more than just "putting random body parts together". Expert writers and worldbuilders suggest starting with the environment:
A truly "alien" character should feel fundamentally different in how they think and interact.
: Effective descriptions often focus on shape and prominent features first, such as unique eyes, specialized limbs for locomotion, or bioluminescent skin.
