We've all tried to make an OC (Or I assume we have) Anywho, there are many people who just can't do it. First thing to do is NOT the appearance. I know, it's tempting as all get-out, but trust me. It's better to get the character's personality and such down first.
First, you should have a general idea of a character's past. If you get an idea like 'flying lizard monkey' (Not advised) Then jot it down. I hate when you have a great idea, and end up losing it while thinking too hard on how the character should say stuff or whatnot. If you jot down one sentence about them, then you can refer to that as you keep going.
Also... I know it's hard not to take lots of inspiration from the real sonic characters, but try to avoid making another off-colored Sonic with a bandana or something. Those make me (And others) puke blood. Instead, take inspiration from the personality. Is your character egotistical? Give him badass studded boots that can be used to impale his opponents. Is he nice? Then those boots should be avoided at all costs.
Also, and here's the most important part for me... NEVER make an OC too powerful. Seriously, reading about Chuck Norris the hedgehog would be like a straightening iron to the eyeballs, so just don't. Seriously, you don't need a bazooka to gain entrance to a door. You can just walk.
Give your characters some personality flaws too. Otherwise you end up with a Mary-su or Gary-stu. And nobody wants that. My character, Cane, for instance used to be a part of an army in the Northern Tundra that waged unjust war against the walrus populations (Chortle) When he left the Sosondowa (Inuit for wolf, I believe) clan, he escaped to New Mobotropolis, where he spent years trying to supress his temper.
See? Not only can a character flaw be interesting, but it can end up giving the character a drive, or reason to actually do what they do.
So on that note, make sure you give your character a drive. By that I mean, what are they after?
Shadow wants info on his past
Amy wants Sonic
Sonic wants both justice, and to escape Amy.
Vector wants to pay rent.
Silver wants to save his time? See? Without those things to guide them, how would their writers decide which decisions they'd make?
So in recap; Appearance only after personality. No Norris-spawns, and tons of personality issues.
So seeya later, hope I helped
First, you should have a general idea of a character's past. If you get an idea like 'flying lizard monkey' (Not advised) Then jot it down. I hate when you have a great idea, and end up losing it while thinking too hard on how the character should say stuff or whatnot. If you jot down one sentence about them, then you can refer to that as you keep going.
Also... I know it's hard not to take lots of inspiration from the real sonic characters, but try to avoid making another off-colored Sonic with a bandana or something. Those make me (And others) puke blood. Instead, take inspiration from the personality. Is your character egotistical? Give him badass studded boots that can be used to impale his opponents. Is he nice? Then those boots should be avoided at all costs.
Also, and here's the most important part for me... NEVER make an OC too powerful. Seriously, reading about Chuck Norris the hedgehog would be like a straightening iron to the eyeballs, so just don't. Seriously, you don't need a bazooka to gain entrance to a door. You can just walk.
Give your characters some personality flaws too. Otherwise you end up with a Mary-su or Gary-stu. And nobody wants that. My character, Cane, for instance used to be a part of an army in the Northern Tundra that waged unjust war against the walrus populations (Chortle) When he left the Sosondowa (Inuit for wolf, I believe) clan, he escaped to New Mobotropolis, where he spent years trying to supress his temper.
See? Not only can a character flaw be interesting, but it can end up giving the character a drive, or reason to actually do what they do.
So on that note, make sure you give your character a drive. By that I mean, what are they after?
Shadow wants info on his past
Amy wants Sonic
Sonic wants both justice, and to escape Amy.
Vector wants to pay rent.
Silver wants to save his time? See? Without those things to guide them, how would their writers decide which decisions they'd make?
So in recap; Appearance only after personality. No Norris-spawns, and tons of personality issues.
So seeya later, hope I helped
in a new different timeline n different damnation
Naruto -UZUMAKI age 12
sat under a tree in the shade as he sigh
time 14;25 n date 28/11/2017
Naruto add 5 moths to train for the 2thd EXEAM
his so SENSI KAKASHI-HATAKE age 39
the copy cat ninja
was too busy to train him in fact he was
TRANING SASUKE-UCHIHA age 12
Naruto at to train alone again
huh what this dark orange ring size box
thought Naruto as he open it inside
was a clear bubble shape drink bottle full of
ice blue immortality water
Naruto read the note who ever drinks this in
the clear bubble drink bottle he or she
become ageless-immortal very powerful
MERNAGA permeant but don't worry
he or she still have there legs but no longer were shoves but there clothing are design for them
to be on land in water or in space
that right the ability to breath on land n
underwater or in space all so he or she
well have chaos magic powers n abilities
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Naruto -UZUMAKI age 12
sat under a tree in the shade as he sigh
time 14;25 n date 28/11/2017
Naruto add 5 moths to train for the 2thd EXEAM
his so SENSI KAKASHI-HATAKE age 39
the copy cat ninja
was too busy to train him in fact he was
TRANING SASUKE-UCHIHA age 12
Naruto at to train alone again
huh what this dark orange ring size box
thought Naruto as he open it inside
was a clear bubble shape drink bottle full of
ice blue immortality water
Naruto read the note who ever drinks this in
the clear bubble drink bottle he or she
become ageless-immortal very powerful
MERNAGA permeant but don't worry
he or she still have there legs but no longer were shoves but there clothing are design for them
to be on land in water or in space
that right the ability to breath on land n
underwater or in space all so he or she
well have chaos magic powers n abilities
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There is a official Sonic group on SL with people who face claim the main cast of the Sonic the Hedgehog series. Since we are the ONLY Sonic group amongst the millions of people that play (Crazy right?) we are trying to rebuilt the cast on this virtual world. If you get chosen to join, you will be given a Full on Sonic Avatar according to your chosen character along with many other things to get you started. If you do not get chosen, there are still other spots available.
Current cast:
Sonic The Hedgehog
Shadow The Hedgehog
Knuckles The Echidna
Miles "Tails" Prower
Note: As of right now none of these are permanent, people come and go. If you like to join you will need a Skype account. You don't need to voice chat or anything, its just easier to keep the team together.
Current cast:
Sonic The Hedgehog
Shadow The Hedgehog
Knuckles The Echidna
Miles "Tails" Prower
Note: As of right now none of these are permanent, people come and go. If you like to join you will need a Skype account. You don't need to voice chat or anything, its just easier to keep the team together.
