User blog:Varzan Deodinm Beldinm/Tips and Tricks for Developing/Designing your OC

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Now you're probably thinking "who's this guy to tell me how to make MY OC?" Well, whether or not you take my advice to heart is all up to you, but I feel like I came up with some good strategies to make my OC(s) a perfect fit in the RWBY universe without compromising who they essentially are. So without any further notice whatsoever here's my tips and tricks for improving your OC!

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-1 Draw your OC in different clothing and poses.

Indeed, the attire your OC wears should reflect on who they are and it's probably going to be what you draw them in the most, but try to capture that same reflection with your OC in pajamas, swimsuits, a Beacon uniform, or even naked. Yes, you heard me: naked. Knowing your OC inside-and-out is vital to devloping their quirks and traits as, not just an OC, but as a living, breathing CHARACTER. We typically don't wear the same clothes every day, and yet those around us will still know who we are, regardless of attire. Hopefully that will apply to your character as well.

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-2 Imagine your OC doing something normal.

No matter how daring your character may be, they can't be off on some crazy adventure all the time. Imagine your OC getting a week-long vacation. Now try and imagine how you would have them spend that week off. Are they so hardcore that they'll just train the whole time? Or will they act like a real human being and simply do what they want to do such as go out to eat or get some sleep or read? This leads me to...

--2.1 Give your OC a hobby.

I don't know about you, but I make sure my OCs have some sort of passion other than their long-term goals and occupation. Does your character collect rocks, or do some healthy exercise, or hell, even cook? I gauruntee you that the more relatable your character is, the more you'll like them and stick with them in the long-run.

-3 Don't be a drama queen.

This is a big one and it's one that I'm, admittedly, trying to work around. When someone is trying to have a casual conversation with your OC, make them talk and act in a believable way. Here's a bad example of this:

OC 1: Hey man, I got the notes from todays lesson. You feeling better?

OC 2: Pff, it's none of your concern!

Don't make your character hardcore to the point where they're as thick-headed as this. Instead you could do something like this:

OC 1: Hey man, I got the notes from todays lesson. You feeling better?

OC 2: Oh, thanks. And yeah, I'm doing alright.

That's a tad bit more tame isn't it? Less cheesy in my opinion, and far more believable! While we're on this subject:

--3.1 Give your OC an equal amount of positive and negative traits.

I know I'm a pretty gray person who leans more to the white side of this world. Because of that, I made sure to make my OC(s) gray as well. Maybe your brave character is a compusive liar? Or maybe your cutsey, bubbley girl likes to gossip abit too much? Balancing your character out with postive and negative traits will make them that much more memorable!

Those are my 3 big tips and tricks to OC development, probably nothing new to those who've already finished their primary OC and put thought behind it. But I just want to let everyone know what I think is what makes a good character:

-You can have the badass looks and power armor. You can have the largest sword or gun. You can be the most hardcore or innocent person ever. But if you rely soley on style over substance, you've completely lost me.-

I hope this helped anyone who's planning on developing their OC. Also I have a suprise coming either this week or next week. It may not get notoriety right away, but I hope it will eventually gain some support on this wiki!

Ok that's enough for now. Good day everyone!