(06-04-2015, 12:54 AM)Merri Wrote:(06-04-2015, 12:07 AM)Reth Wrote: And lastly, how do you personally find the balance between creating an interesting character without going full Mary Sue?
Flaws. Flaws for days. Honestly, I find a character's flaws to be far, far more interesting than what they can do well. Doubly so when they're well layered and come out in ways that, to the unknowing, might seem to be benign actions or traits.
My character, for example, has a myriad of flaws that most people won't really be able to pick up on or know about unless they actually know the character to some degree. I have much more fun exploring those than anything related to his martial prowess. He's an adventurer as far as that's concerned, and that's that. His character flaws, on the other hand, dictate so many of his actions in ways most people probably aren't aware.
Characters who can strike a balance and bring out those flaws when and where appropriate are always very exciting to me.
However, as you've said it needs a balance. Because if you have too many flaws you come off as an attention-seeking sue as well. So basically it comes to the Goldilocks equation. Not too hot, not too cold.
And like the others said, OP? Do what you find enjoyable aside from being obnoxious and irritating/trolling others.
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