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TUTORIAL: How make OCs
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Published: 2009-08-06 19:14:16 +0000 UTC; Views: 85705; Favourites: 3232; Downloads: 1151
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Sorry for all the grammatical errors, I'm not really very good in the English grammar!!!Thank you a lot to for helping me to fix the grammar!!!
When I start this, I was so afraid of what could happen if I ost it, but I'm happy of doing right now!
Before someone say something like: WHO ARE YOU TO TELL HOW MAKE OCs?!?!?! Well, I not order you to read or follow what it says, I did this Tutorial for everybody that would like read it or for those new artists that doesn't know how start their stories and everything! Because today we seen so many gallery of people full of talent but that only does always bishonens or pretty girls (or boys that look like pretty girls), that doesn't risk to try new styles or ideas for fear of what other people could say!
So, if I insulted someone with this tutorial, I apologize and not take it personal because this is my opinion only!
Thank you a lot for your times guys! and thanks Frau for the advices!
ALRIGHT! I JUS CAN'T DO IT!! So, I will say it here! THANK YOU A LOT FOR ALL THE FAVS AT THIS TUTORIAL! You are totally awesome for it!!!
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well, it would depends, if there is a reason for why the robot want those emotions, the robot already probably can notice how much people can suffer from them and/or find it illogical maybe, so, you gotta give him a reason, so the robot can take the decision that even if it gonna suffer for this wish, it will be somehow worthy for itself
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I allrety know how to make one,i just thought to cheek it out
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THANK YOU FOR TELLING ME WHAT AN OC WAS 
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oh well sure I have, I have my own stories in which are them, so yeah!
well, for a OOC i would have to chose a character that isn't mine and make him/her act ina way that for it wouldn't be natural
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you speak the truth man! and i admire you for it. lets ban together to defeat all the Mary-sues and the Gary-stews in the world!
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heh gld you say that mate!
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This is very helpful, a lot of good points to keep in mind when creating an OC. Thank you for making this
Personally I liked the "feelings between feelings" point the most since it's an important step but often easily forgotten. And I can completely agree with with all the tips in the tutorial too. Also the ways you mentioned in "in honor of the characters we love" are very good, I hope many will think about these things when they are creating characters. Great work
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eh thanks! I'm glad you like it!
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I have a question... After reading this, my main OC seems a little cliche. Here's her profile: (copied from my gallery)
name: Parsley
nickname: Pars (only thyme uses it)
Does she like the nickname?: She acts like it bothers her, but deep down she likes it
place of birth: Sector 15, a desolate island off the coast of Maine (United States) It is not a part of the US
ethnic background: Sector 15 is populated by it's own ethnic group which is a combination of Native Americans, Irish, Germans, and other European denominations.
Religion: Roman Catholic
Degree of religious practice: Before her capture, she was devout, but never conservative.
Current Occupation: She works for the Soran empire. She does everything, from fighting in their army, painting for them, designing weapons and other useful things, and preforming as a singer.
Job Satisfaction: She hates every minute of it and plots to destroy everyone involved with keeping her restrained and quiet.
Income level: She is considered a slave.
Education: She had no formal education, but has the highest recorded IQ in the universe.
Sexuality: straight
Relationship status: Single.
Height: 5'8
weight: ? I'm unsure
Body type: skinny and athletic
Skin tone: very pale
face shape: heart shaped
general health: excellent
Health problems: Extreme cases of depression that have never been treated.
Clothes: She comes from an extremely poor and poverty stricken area, so she dresses in patched up clothes. She wears a patchy dress, no shoes (but bandages covering her feet and hands), and sometimes a brownish cloak.
Does she dress to be noticed: no. She wouldn't even if she had the choice.
special jewelry?: no
hairstyle: She has brown, medium length hair with bangs
Hair texture: soft and straight
hair color: brown
accent or dialect: She speaks her island's native language and others. She has a thick accent that sounds something like an Irish accent.
voice tone: authoritative
General Vocabulary: She has an outstanding vocabulary and uses obscure words.
Demeanor:Volatile/moody
posture:stiff and rigid
gestures: doesn't gesture much
finances: not a penny to her name
Addictions: none.
Skills/talents: She has the highest recorded IQ in the universe, she has a prodigious artistic talent, impeccable fighting skills, and is strikingly beautiful.
Unskilled at: She is truly awful in relationships with others. She is also profoundly depressed and refuses all help. She is far too proud to accept ANYONE'S help. She never has much fun, and is extremely rude. She also has anger issues.
Hometown: Sector 15
Past
Earliest memory: rain
saddest memory: watching her mother's execution
happiest memory: When she was very young, her mother used to sing her the same lullaby every night and they would talk about their day. This ritual is her favorite memory.
School: no formal education
Most significant childhood event: her mother's execution and when she murdered her father
Police record?: no
mother's name:Estella
Mother's status: deceased
mother's relationship with Parsley: They were extremely close. Her mother was like a light in the absolute darkness. She lead the way and made her happy.
Father's status: deceased
father's relationship with Parsley: read her past.
Siblings: She has eight. They are Amelia, Everly, Silas, Alaric, Frieda, Iola, Everett, and Gilda.
Best Friend: Thyme is the closest thing to a friend she has.
HOW IS SHE PERCEIVED BY-
Friends: She has one, Thyme. He is secretly very jealous of her talents and abilities. He also sees her as somebody that might open up if you're persistent enough. However, he respects her choices. He thinks of her as some goddess, an ideal, bu fails to recognize that she has her own problems.
Strangers: She is seen as some wonder-girl. Everybody has very high expectations, and they are often surprised when she is cold, rude, and aloof.
The opposite sex: Physically, they find her extremely attractive. Some give up because there's no hope for her to be a perfect (or even decent) lover. Some try to change her, and others just admire from afar. She is deeply disturbed by the men that view her as a malleable person that can be shaped to fit their ideals.
Children in general: Children actually like her, and she likes children. She raised her 8 siblings which gives her an understanding of children.
Authorities: They see her as a potential threat, so they restrain her with a device that makes you physically weaker. They also use her gifts for evil, and this makes Parsley angry and depressed because it makes her feel weak.
Anyone who challenges her: Nobody challenges her out of fear. This depresses her and prompts her to separate herself from others even more.
What do most people like about her?: Her talent, intellect, and beauty.
what do most people consider her biggest flaw?: Her cold nature, her aloofness, her pride, and her erratic nature.
Secret Attractions?: Alaric
Whom does she dislike most?: The Soran gov.
Whom does she like most?: Thyme
Who does she consider an enemy?: anybody who poses a threat to her or anybody that she cares about
PErson she misunderstands/judges: Alaric
Person who misjudges her: everyone except thyme and Alaric
Who does she rely on for emotional support?: Thyme
Psychological issues: Extreme cases of depression, she is, in general mentally unstable
Optimist or pessimist?: Pessimist
Myers Briggs?: INTJ
Most comfortable when: Alone and away from distractions
Least comfortable when: at parties or get-togethers
Brave?: yes, but she is cautious in dealing with people
What does she most value?: Happiness
What would she be willing to die for?: Alaric, Thyme, her siblings, her mother, (she wanted to be executed in her place!) and her people's freedom.
Is she compassionate/sensitive to others?: no
personal philosophy: She strives for happiness. That is her ultimate goal.
Greatest wish: to become the most powerful in the universe and overthrow the empire
prejudices: Definitely. Against other aliens (sorans in particular)
Does she believe in fate/destiny?: yes
Greatest strengths: her intellect, talents, and beauty.
greatest flaw: ugh.. we've been through this!!
Her fav attributes about self: She hates herself.
Are these feelings accurate?: no
How does she think others perceive her?: like the complete monster she thinks she is
How does she react to a crisis: She is cool on the outside, but a raging hell on the inside. She knows how to mask emotions.
What causes problems in her life?: The prejudice many hold toward her for being human and her fear of attachments
What does she want to change about herself?: everything. She completely loathes herself
long term goals: happiness (she doesn't know what form it will take)
Does she plan to achieve these goals or does she think they're unrealistic?: She wants to, but she truly believes that a monster like her doesn't deserve anything more but death.
What is stopping her from achieving this goal?: Her depression and lonliness
What does she work to protect?: her emotions
If you took the time to read all this, thanks! I've been developing my drawing skills instead of my characters.
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well, is a bit hard the part of not even a bit of formal education but there are soem prodigies from very early age that somehow manage to even create own lenguajes at baby ages, buttttttt here is the deal, being a prodigy in intelligent and being a prodigy in phisical skill are in the two faces of the coin, liek I told you, there are some super prodigies that could learn read, write in varius idioms and much more, but lots of them to not say almost all of them, died at also early age because too much mental stress and physical ills
also, being the smartest person in the universe and working every single job that there it is,she totally should had money, I mean, she is a genius and good at everything
also, if she is totally poor, she couldn't have great health, I mean, the is desnutrition and infections of all kinds
her hair can't be soft and nice if that is also the deal
also, being in a poor and probably analfabetic zone, her vocabulary would be short but maybe exact and butchered
"skills and talents"...........maybe too much of everything
I totally like all her bad points, becuase actually samrt people nromally suffer of all these points, so taht part is totally okey
....is she 14 or 15? beucase after that tiny info of her part I sorta think that is her age, and that she has 8 bros, either some of them are twins but if not then she got one for every year then, but that part I think you can manage it as you prefer
well, is a bit hard but could work the part in which the only peopel she can relate is with childs, I would say even, very small childs ebcuase are the ones taht have less opinions about everything in general
that part of hate herself is sort of weird, because she seem more the kind of a sociopath really, so, probably from the few things she wouldn't hate is herself besides her bros or sisters and that of knowking to mask emotions doesn't make sense according to everything else, she show herself as rude and in terrible character and thinking how much smart it is, she wouldn't really have enough common sense to realize she should soemtimes prettend to be nice or cool temper
whoa that was a long reply!
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Yeah, I've thought of how if she was smart, she'd have have the sense to act better, but you are correct in saying she's sociopathic. The profile is months old, so it's a tad out dated... Her mental instability is responsible for her temper and overall disposition. As far as age goes, I was thinking 16/17 but it's possible to make her a bit younger. The main issue that I think she has is she's too "perfect" and good at everything. I get how she can't be really really smart AND really really strong. It's either one or the other, or I can tone her intellect or strength down. Having her up on a pedestal is important, though. It explains the inferiority complex of 2 of my other characters, but I agree that it should be toned down. Having her physically healthy went hand in hand with her overall strength. I thought it would make more sense that way. There's a particular reason that she's poor, it has nothing to do with her talents though.
Overall, it's much better if I don't write from her perspective, and I now see why. I can't get inside her head because a lot of her character makes no sense. Thank you so much for taking the time to read my question and reply so thoroughly!
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I wouldn't chose make her younger, beucase then things get more "common perfect but troublesome character"
I know what you are trying to say about the pedestral but her pedestral is like a the a mountain than a normal one, your other characters can have inferiority with her in a more especific skill or habiliy rather tahn in all her being
the only reason I could imagine why is she poor would be like to don't call attention of the authority in there, but since you already mentioned they have her in mind I doubt is that, but also, she cool have little money but not poor poor, less because of her family
there is no problem, if you ever need any other advice you can always ask me for it
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That's precisely what I was worried about 
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This tutorial is really good. I must try to examine it some more.
I found Tip 3 funny since the comic I'm working on is how it is in the book.
Hahahahaha!
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oh thats great! if you ever have some question you can ask me anytime!
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You helped me sooo much! and I made a whole bunch of Oc's like... 6 of them... and each one of them has their own story
anyway thanks million for the tutorial ^_^
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hehehe your welcome! I'm glad you like it!
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I have a problem. I only have one OC (my fursona) I've tried to make some more, but they just don't "stick". (ie I draw them ONCE and I never use them again) I want to make a lot of OCs and keep them. How do I fix this?
And this tut. is really helpful!
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well, first, thanks for liking it!
second, this is something that can happen, you have one character you just liek SO MUCH that you want him/her to be the main point of everything, I can't say this is bad but neither is good
look, try creating 2 or 3 new characters, try to work them in something relative to your fursona, keep that for some weeks, you will eventually grow found of them, but not pressure you, that will not help, be natural about it
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Thanks a ton for all of the advise! Very helpful!
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on step 3 tip2 i have a main character dats a girl and a boy they r close when it comes to personal info but in relationship they are friendemies n the ppl i show them to(in real life) r like "dats a cute couple" im just like- but this tip means im not the only one with ocs like this thank god(oh wait my story isnt about love...haha well sum parts r but... haha>_<)
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hehehehe don't worry, is something that normally happends, anyways, is good you decided to try soemthing besides the always friends/enemies that end up in love
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eggxactly ppl should mix it up a litlle!!
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This is so helpful!Thank you so much for making this tutorial!:>
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heh thanks, I'm glad it help you!
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Thank you, I love you so much for this, I'm not even kidding right now, you just saved my life
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ehehhe thanks! if you need any help you can ask me anytime!
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Now I need to make enough OCs for the 100 OC Meme. xDD
Thanks for this, it helps a lot!
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ehehhehe i'm glad it helps you
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This is good and explains a lot
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heh thanks! i'm really glad you think so!
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heh i'm glad it help you!
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Thank you sooo much for this, it's really helpful
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This s awesome!!!! your ideas are very great and helpfull, i'm glad I could find such a good tutorial ^^
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heh thanks, I'm glad it help you!
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This is really helpful! Thank you so much.^ ^
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