OC Fillout

[Lola]

yep

[Weasel Freak]

It's both. ^^ It's good for character development, but you should let the character have fun with the questions as well. It's not like an OC bio where it's all serious. And yeah, you can if you want to.

[Weasel Freak]

Dec 4, 2010 8:34:15 GMT -5 @disneyplease said:

oh I am in a writing class, but it's one that students are required to take depending on how they did on a placement test they'd have to take

but in that class, all we do is annotate things, and write certain papers, never anything fun

however, in the future, I do plan to take a creative writting class, where I'd probably get to make stories

the reason Im not taking it next semester is because Im still a freshman and there are certain classes I have to take first before I can choose certain classes

so til I get that class, I have to find out how do better writting on my own




why is it that our fan characters have to NOT be perferct when we as fan artists and fan writters are demanded to be perfect at everything

Because when you create a character, no matter if it's a fan-character or completely original, you're making it for an audience, not yourself. You make characters that will please your audience so that they will want to read on. "How will he get to LA in time if he doesn't have arms and hands to drive with? Is she too mean to bond with the other protagonist and work together to save the day?" You won't get those reactions with perfect characters, when you already know she can overcome any obstacle thrown her way. The audience will get bored and stop reading your fic. It's not the positive things about your character you should be concerned about; it's the negative. The more flaws the better. The more things wrong with the character, the better.
Besides, the flawed characters are just plain more fun to read about. Snooty, sarcastic and bitter, clumsy, or airheaded-- you can always laugh at those characters. And Roger was right about laughter-- it's a powerful thing, and it'll get your audience to bond with your character quicker. HOWEVER, you can't just make your character perfect and then make her "funny," like she always cracks jokes. It doesn't work that way. You at least need a flaw to balance that out. My OC, Twobits (named after this site's member) loves to goof off, but he's also a bit mean, has a superiority complex, and lies too much for his own good. And besides that, his jokes are very... obscene. Like, resembling this one by Max from the book Maximum Ride: School's Out- Forever:


Angel: Aww, look at all the cute farm animals!

Max: Yeah, I wonder which one we'll have for dinner tonight?


... Or something.

Hey, just look at my signature! That's what I'm rambling on about. Kinda.

[disneyplease]

well you do'nt have to worry about Falines Advanced education, I've decided that what I had about it was too much

instead, how about Faline graduated from High School sucessfuly with a diploma, but with no honors or scholarships

and instead of Harvard, how about she goes to Law school instead


is that alright for her education











DisneyPlease!

[Weasel Freak]

Definitely. That's fine.

[disneyplease]

Why Thank you Weasel Freak!!!

hope you do'nt mind a hug, CUZ IM ABOUT HUG YA!!!!

(grabs you and hugs you tight) ^_^













DisneyPlease!

[Weasel Freak]

*pats your head/hugs back* :3 Most people go right to Law School after high school anyway, right? My stepsister did.


... Hmm, we're going off topic. I'mma go do another character meme to post now... *scoots off*

[disneyplease]

Okay, I gottah put some flaws for Faline together







DisneyPlease!

[Weasel Freak]

Dec 4, 2010 1:09:45 GMT -5 The Unknown said:

I'm getting laser eye surgery to correct my vision. Getting a bit tired of wearing contacts and falling asleep in them or accidentally jumping in the shower with them still on...and then losing my glasses in the ocean...and when I swim towards a group thinking it's my friends and it ends up not being my friends and an awkward apology follows...yeah, just ready to have my vision corrected after nearly 10 years of horrible blurriness.

Yeah, it's about a 12 hour long trip. Gonna try to pass out - if I'm lucky to not be anywhere near kids or babies - and read a book for a good few hours...kinda excited to see my lovely man so soon! ~<3 Heh, so sorry if I spoil any hope for a few chapters of Orphan.

ANYWAY BACK ON TOPIC MOVE ALONG CHILDREN

Disneyplease, I strongly suggest you take writing course aimed towards character building and plot formation if you wish to improve on your writing. Several writers I know have done this during their school years and have seen much improvement between their stories written in the past and their stories written taking writing classes. Ask around your campus and see what they've got! I'm sure they've got a wide range. If so, look at your college plans and see if you can squeeze a few of those classes in. See if there are any writing clubs as well! Use college to your advantage!

By the way, good luck with the surgery. ... ... ... I wish I could get laser eye surgery... D: My sight sucks.

[The Forgoten One]

cool Spikey

[psychojr]

Characters Chosen:
PsychoJr

1) How Old Are You?
uh...24

2) Height?
3ft 4inch

3) You Got Any Bad Habits?
yes but im not saying what.

4) You a virgin?
do you need to know?

5) Who's your Mate/Spouse?
Haven't got one yet.

6) Have Any Kids?
I wish.

7) What's your favourite food/drink?
Well blue berry pancakes with maple syrup.

8) Favorite Ice Cream flavour?
Rocky Road but mainly chocolate

9) Killed anyone?
In the War, but also in prison

10) Hate anyone?
one the guy who left me to die in a hole in the war

11) Any Secrets?
what makes you think im gonna tell you.

12) Love Anyone?
sighs. my brother.

13) TACOS?
No, They give me gas.

14) Ever slept in All day?
Once.

15) Favorite Show?
Andy griffin show, since it was the only show we got.

16) Favourite Movie?
Ladder49.

17) Favorite Band?
puddle of mud

18) Eye Colours?
blue with red swirls.

19) Skin/Fur?
Fur in a lighter shade of brown.

20) Fat/Average/Slim?
Average but leaning towards slim.

21) Rain or Sunshine?
i wish it would rian all day. thunder storms more like it..

22) Pool or Beach?
'Beach'. but mostly pool cuase it dosnt remind me of Omahao Beach.

23) Camping, staying home?
mostly camping i love to be out side..

24) Dog, Cat?
neither siince well....never mind.

25) Believe in aliens?
from the war anythings possible so yeah.

26) Natural Born, or Clone?
Natural born to loving parents who were both drawn and given life by their respective human creators.

27) Car or Ship?
Ship, i get to many speeding tickets by car..

28) Ever destroyed something out of Blind Rage?
plenty

29) Any Unusual Things about you?
do i have to answer?

30) How much food/drink do you need a day?
Twice the human limit but not every day.

31) Favorite Place?
home were my brother is and family..

[The Forgoten One]

Characters Chosen:Kiki Minks


1) How Old Are You?
Kiki *shy*-Ummm i'm well 18

2) Height?
3'3''

3) You Got Any Bad Habits?
Kiki-My shyness

4) You a virgin?
Kiki *turning red*-Yes

5) Who's your Mate/Spouse?
Kiki-I don't have one

6) Have Any Kids?
Kiki-No but someday

7) What's your favourite food/drink?
Kiki-Apples and water

8) Favorite Ice Cream flavor?
Kiki-I don't know

9) Killed anyone?
Kiki-No i hate killing

10) Hate anyone?
Kiki-Judge Doom

11) Any Secrets?
Kiki-Yes but i can't tell

12) Love Anyone?
Kiki *turning redder*-Next one

13) TACOS?
Kiki-There ok

14) Ever slept in All day?
Kiki-No

15) Favorite Show?
Kiki-I have too say....The Three Stooges

16) Favorite Movie?
Kiki-Soft music

17) Favorite Band?
Kiki-I don''t have one

18) Eye Colors?
Kiki-Tea Green

19) Skin/Fur?
Kiki-Cherry blossom fur

20) Fat/Average/Slim?
Kiki-Average

21) Rain or Sunshine?
Kiki-Rain

22) Pool or Beach?
Kiki-Beach

23) Camping, staying home?
Kiki-Camping

24) Dog, Cat?
Kiki-Dog

25) Believe in aliens?
Kiki-I don't know

26) Natural Born, or Clone?
Kiki-Natural Born

27) Car or Ship?
Kiki-Car

28) Ever destroyed something out of Blind Rage?
Kiki-I can't remember

29) Any Unusual Things about you?
Kiki-No

30) How much food/drink do you need a day?
Kiki-I eat apples all the time

31) Favorite Place?
Kiki-Where my friends are

[Mellow]

Great job, Jnt37!!

[The Forgoten One]

aww thanks ^^

[Mellow]

No problem.