Realistically speaking, is your MC a likable person irl?

[jgreene2433]

Nope, but that's because the point of my character is for her to be unlikable, somewhat volatile.

[EncryptedWriting]

Ehhhh depends. When you don't know Evangeline, she can be cold and serious. She takes her job seriously, and will only focus on the task in front of her.

To those who know her, it isn't better or worst. She is still serious, but she becomes more likeable to those she is close with.

[Nugtown]

I'd say likely- it depends on who. The first and second main characters both of them fit pretty neatly into the general social atmosphere. It's not as if they aren't flawed though, it's the same for most normal people that you won't see their worst sides until they are pushed into a situation where you're gonna see it. They're both pretty average and easy to get along with.

Manny on the other hand has some problems with being dishonest and likes to shortcut everything, he is not the kind of person who can handle power of any kind well and it's backfired on him over and over that's shown in the story. He's full of himself and totally deluded, that's cost him a lot in life.
Your litmus test of tolerance would be playing a game of mario kart or something with him, cause you probably won't win and it's not your fault.

[allenT]

I dunno. Maor doesn't have strong personality or opinions. Introvert, not so sociable. Follow routines & duty-driven, inflexible mind, but able to have creative ideas sometimes. Can go a good length when his mind is set. May resort to lie when he have to but not a very good liar. Respects older people or authority/power. Can be slacky when don't see the need to work at the moment. (hehehe he's just like a very young Japanese worker)

[Zhengo]

Zessen is pretty rude and has an arrogant streak, so probably not lol. She's honest though so you know whatever opinion she has its legit

[NickRowler]

For Crow's Worth, Crow seems like someone I would hate to be around. I do think he learns empathy but he's just very childish and impulsive. As the series went on, I intentionally made his foil nicer as the series progressed. Miss would also be difficult to be around.

For Frostpeak West, I think I could tolerate them more. I don't know if other people can tolerate 12 year olds but I tend to me good with kids. Plus I see them as my children so of course I'm. not going to hate them. Plus the adults I wanted to be very nice, like people you would want to hang out with.

[harlan]

Probably not. At least not at first.

Arq is a bitter, short-tempered, violent guy dealing with generational trauma and loss of freedom and culture, working in a criminal enterprise in a slum where kindness is a luxury. He can be darkly funny, and he is loyal, talented, and a team player. He’s pretty unlikeable, though, so I have been surprised that some readers seem to really enjoy him. He does have a growth arc, but it is slow.

[abigaillmartin]

I suppose if I count Wellington as one of the main characters in Cracking Eggs (in the second book) he is liked, feared and despised in their universe.

Liked because he pleases the British government with his astounding achievements with vast improvements with food quality and safety. Keeps a lotta lawsuits from happening and scandals.

Feared because Wellington is sometimes seen as ruthless by some people. When a new restaurant or business opens, he has to inspect every nook and cranny because that’s how he rolls. If anything suspicious he suspects, he’s gonna have to shut your place down because it’s required by law.

Despised by certain people because he was the man who conducted the study that not washing eggs was a cost effective and natural method for the salmonella outbreaks in the 1980s. Yet people find his study contradictory to his core beliefs. He want’s everything clean yet he puts up for this. He however can back it up because his parents were chicken farmers.

I dunno how people in the real world would think of this man, but he may come across as bureaucratic yet an oddball. Just like in the comics.

[TheLemmaLlama]

Depends on the kind of person you like, I guess Saku cares about not hurting others, but he doesn't care as much about helping others when they're hurt, and he has a tendency to play oblivious to avoid addressing uncomfortable things, which could be aggravating. He'll be straight with you if you're the one who brings it up directly though; he just won't take the initiative himself (though he does start to over the course of the story, at least with people he actually cares to maintain a relationship with)

[thepenmonster]

Lin is too weird, self-centered, and has a deep air of what some activists call "whiteness". That is- Extreme entitlement and the belief she's to be allowed to go anywhere, say anything, and have access to everything because of the circumstances of her birth.

Not that she flies into a rage at being denied. She just can't understand why like a computer encountering a paradox. She's human. They do what they want.

[irresponsiblepics]

My MC is a bit ocd, socially awkward, weak willed and closeted type. He does some things that could make him seem unlikeable but the intent is that he grows (over interactions and situations) over the whole series to become a different person by the end.

[allisoncandraw]

Definitely. Bobbie's just a fun, silly guy. He likes to make people laugh and is a really good friend, not much to dislike here.

[DualDragons]

Probably not. Danivere is quite a jerk especially in the beginning of her story. No trouble kicking someone down if they bother her (atleast in the end she becomes milder)

[DarkSena]

Honestly? In fiction I find interesting and kinda attractive many things, but I must admit I'm not sure how much I'd like the way my main MC behaved esp in the past. Being reckless and stuff, sleeping around which does go against my own principles. So def a fun person, but prob not a friend material for me if he was IRL.

[ueonts]

I think that most characters that would be likable IRL are not interesting characters. Interesting characters must have a relentless drive which they stop at nothing to fulfill. While this could be as simple as wanting a slice of pizza really badly, it is often something much greater, and this is often off-putting in real life. While we admire high achievers, would you really want to be Kobe Bryant or Elon Musk's friend? It would be very isolating and hard to manage I would imagine. Look at the movie "Whiplash" to see what I mean.

[llobucervallince]

he'd be a wanted criminal

[stiatent]

Owen - Yes bec he's a quiet and polite boy who obeys the rules. Average kid, easy to approach, interested in videogames and vlogging which is common for kids his age . His kind and sheltered personality can make him easy pickings for bullies and manipulative individuals.

Evan- depends on the level of familiarity
To strangers, he can be entertaining and likeable because of his charisma, talent, wit and daring nature. However, competitive/angry types would loathe his unbothered, playful personality. He was a popular jock back in high school, the guy up for a dare at a parties and he could shred a guitar too.
He's usually reckless, lives in the moment and a playboy, so those hoping for a relationship would experience disappointment. He shows more loyalty to his childhood best friends, mom and brothers, they know how to work around his quirks, his ability to not break under pressure, his optimism and success at getting a task done makes him reliable to them.

[ShidoDraws]

Depends on what people consider to be likeable. My main character can be annoying to some and for others she's the perfect friend.

She's not great at taking care of herself, she sucks at cooking and she doesn't really care all that much about older people but even if she's the youngest she can care for her friends like she's an older sister.

[GumshoeComix]

well gosh I hope so! considering how many people have told me Nick is just a Male version of me
I mean he's kind of an idiot but that's besides the point

[MelancholicOtaku]

I like to think my Mc is a likable character,so if by weird coincidence that she happens to materialize in real life then yeah I would like to be friends with her.