Ani-May: What does it take to have a good OC?

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If you don't already know, Ocs are Original Characters made in an already existing fictional world. For example, putting your own character as a titan shifter in the Attack On Titan universe. So, what does it take to have a good OC? And a bad one? Let's find out.

First of all let's talk about Mary Sues or Gary Stews. These have a very broad range of OC's that can fit in this category. These OC's can go 2 ways. One is being the main antagonist and having superiority over all the characters with powers and such and is seemingly perfect in any aspect. These OC's can also have a very tragic backstory (the classic parents are dead) and are an outcast from society. Now, you can take a few tests to see if your OC is a Mary Sue or Gary Stew right here! Mary Sue test!\

Now, if your character is seemingly normal that is okay! But don't be afraid to go a little crazy as long as there is good reasoning for the way your character acts. Now, to be clear you also don't want to just have a recolor or a copy. A recolor is taking an already existing character and adding it's attributes to your OC and is identical to the character in every way despite the new color design or name. It is very important that you address this because the character has to be ORIGINAL as stated in the name.

Your OC wants to have an original backstory that is fairly normal and acts fairly normal according to the fandom and already existing content. For example, it is kind of unavoidable to have your OC be a ghoul in Tokyo Ghoul and not have a taste for humans, that would just be lazy and irrational.

Hopefully these tips helped you out somewhat!
Sayonara!