Board Thread:OC Discussion/@comment-27541663-20160826071614

=Introduction= Since a few users have done tutorials on the sort, I decided to help aswell.

So the base to not making a sue is multiple characteristics, mainly appearance, name, background and status.

=Appearance There are two types of sues: ones with overly complex appearances and ones that are overly plain. Your OC should have a complex design (for example gradient hair or a special hairstyle with some cute stockings or something), but not something unmemorizable enough to not recognize it (hair has multiple layers, wears intricate stockings that are unrealistic, wears a fully custom outfit, ect). If your OC however is too plain, it won't make it a sue but it WILL be very annoying. For example: Using a boring hairstyle with no uniform edits (no pin, no club accessory, no special stockings), can make it seem the character isn't special enough to be remembered. If your OC is in between these two, it likely isn't a sue appearance-wise. Also don't give them wings they make the character a super mega sue.

=Name= The name should be simple but not boring, like "Kukuro Mayako"; memorable but not complex. The name SHOULD have a meaning that is special to either the character or the creator, but not a complex name like "Mary Dolphinu Kyandu Chair Insert Filler Text Jane"; it's a paint to read and also usually creates a sue. If the name already exists then just look for a new one; need an occult OC but "Oka Ruto" is taken? Name them something else similar. Also don't name them after someone you know without their permission or if it's your name it has better be a self insert! However, contrary to this, giving them a simple name like "Saio Kaio" might make them difficult to remember because it might be similar to other names. Try to keep it in between with a name like "Koyoka Poroto" or "Sairo Taino" which is memorable but not simple. If your name is similar but distinguishable, it likely isn't a sue. Also don't give them names of objects without reason (Star flower is named after a flower because of her club and appearance, Mai waifu after "my wife" because of yanderedev and stuff, ect).

=Background= The background is simple to explain unlike the other two: just make sure they have a solid one; having little to no background is terrible for characters because it makes them overly mysterious which is often not good. However if they have A background that is well developed but very minuscule, or simple, they won't be very memorable. Example of a sue background: Born in Tokyo. Survived 9/11 and was on the twin towers. Survived 19 attacks and such" or "They live here". An overly simple background would be like this; "They were born in Tokyo. They bike to school every day. They go to class like a normal person". For it to be a better background, it should be similar to "They were born in Tokyo Japan and lived with (character/family) until (event). They now live with (character) instead, causing them to act this way. They go to school with (trauma, new hope, ect), and in turn are (loved, hated, treated rather equally, popular, known, ect)". It's much better albiet somewhat complex.

=Status= Likely the Mose simple of all is their status. Just keep these in Mind;

1: don't make a billion people love them without reason

2: don't make people randomly hate them.

3: try to not have too many relationships

4: personality should match with persona (kind: kind, thinks highly of self: evil, ect)

5: Try to give them diversity! Don't make them boring!

=Conclusion= If your OC is like this:

"Appearance: long red hair in a ponytail with messy bangs, green eyes, and a slightly torn uniform"

"Name: Kakoi Sumotai"

"Backstory: They lived in Tokyo for the first 6 years of life before their mother got an illness and died, and now lives with their father. They have a newfound hope and wish to help cure illness as a doctor/nurse. Joined the medical club because of it"

"Personality: They are very kind yet also naive. They will help anyone in need if possible. However, they have a very short temper and are known to use very harsh words when angry.

"Trivia: their best friend has a crush on them because of their personality. They mourn the loss of their mother often"

Then they are probably a good character. Now go make some OCS!

ALSO! You don't have to use this if you won't want to. 