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eworks01
Oct '17

When I first started out writing I think I mostly was just trying to make characters that were as different from me as possible. I would give them traits that I wish I had, for example Rai Kang is really smart and speaks in 4 languages and enjoys math. I hate math and at the time I had just given up learning Mandarin and was trying to learn Japanese. I'm also introverted, but most of my characters tended to be extroverted, but I might have them share one of my hobbies, but their reasons for enjoying it be very different.

Looking at all of my different projects, there's always a really fun loving happy character to be found. Some times they are a supporting character, other times they are the lead. Some are meant to be annoying, others meant to be lovable. Their intelligence level ranges from smart, average, to kinda dumb. Some are really parody level crazy, some are silly but still grounded to reality. But these characters are imaginative, leap in before looking, have an optimistic look on life, and because they are so happy they are the most fun to write scenes for. But I've also noticed recently that these are my characters that are also hiding the most pain, or going through a rough time.

Now that I've noticed this in my writing I don't know if this kind of character will continue to make appearances in future stories or not.

375
Oct '17

The twisted ones :slight_smile: Mainly for the fact that because they can be cynical, devious, manipulative and other sorts of things. I also really enjoy writing strong characters who pretend to be all that but are really just hot air.

lilydusk
Oct '17

I enjoy depicting aggressive personality types if only because they have the easiest traits to bring out :stuck_out_tongue:

YangKoete
Oct '17

My top three are;

  1. Noble and Intelligent Murderers - Not your whole "FOR _!" or "CLEANSE THEM ALL!", and not even a mercenary. They just do it because it's necessary in their eyes to better the world. An assassin's craze, but nothing major.
  2. The Powerful Pacifist - Basically, the very large, hulking, gentle giants. Everyone in tabletop RPG's that I run flee from the massive monsters without realizing;"wait, why are they doing nothing?" Pretty much they'll attack back usually, I still make aggressive ones, but overall I like the sudden realization of;"Ok...no need to fight you." unnnntil they realize;"They drop something cool!"
  3. Tempter of Fate - Pulling on Fate's arm just to jinx things is really just fun, but can cause the character to grow more. I have that in one of my stories as the MC, and she's not real keen on it later in the story and for good reason.
Heliox14
Oct '17

It's the extremely introverted and antisocial person that I enjoy writing the most. Aside from those characteristics being 2 of the first things people will say about me, I enjoy writing how they try to rebel against society and keep their stuff under control. Like my characters in here1.

monotone_ink
Oct '17

I really enjoy writing very calculating characters, who suffer from internal struggles partially from said calculatedness. It's fun when characters contradict themselves in some way, be it in ideologies, actions, personalities etc. It makes me want to develop them even more and see how they (don't) solve their problems.

Pic related - Project SHaDe, my next webcomic.

EclairBrun
Oct '17

I enjoy really sarcastic characters who don't pull their punches. The less consideration they have for others feelings, the more freedom I get with making their dialogue as rude as possible. Preferably, they're also proactive, but not reckless. Maybe they don't care about burning bridges, but they care about risking their lives.

That, or really innocent, naive characters who through some contrived plot have high kill counts.

heraclus
Oct '17

I prefer to make characters based on my real life experience and not follow the stereotypes but i really love the super smart ones who anzlyzing everything , they come up with plans , they are always calm no matter the situation etc.

Rhombik
Oct '17
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IdiotWithPencil

I think they do try sometimes but they only use one of three personalities: the reluctant hero, the do-gooder or the maverick. And then they make them really like something random like marshmallows with hot chocolate or stamp collecting. And throw in a flashback or two.

emkay
Oct '17

@joannekwan I personally love that as a reader, when something happens that finally cracks their composure. It's an oddly goosebump-inducing feeling.

@IdiotWithPencil Truuue, any character that has 0 problems or obstacles to overcome isn't that interesting to me. Actually, that's what I love about Saitama from One Punch Man -- he has no obstacles when it comes to fighting, but that gives him other problems (mainly depression).

@Chrono Cool! Good luck finding an artist. Do you have any social media to follow you on? I'd like to stay updated when your story comes out.

@Wolven_Sister I enjoy that as both a reader and writer, seeing characters go from 2D to 3D. And same here with the relatable aspect, though sometimes I feel like I project too strongly on my characters. I try to think of it as giving them bits and pieces of myself, like Character A gets the sarcasm, Character B is analytical, etc.

Chrono
Oct '17

Since I haven't really established a portfolio yet, I currently don't have any means of social media :sweat_smile:

I've always avoided using apps like Twitter and Instagram—maybe it's about time I made them.

This would likely come with the creation of my first Webcomics. I'll be sure to give you the links when I have em :3

Bhavanub
Oct '17

My favorite type to of personalities are those where the character has a clear devolution from who they start off from. I like to do this because often times, characters always grow into their persona, and I wanted to create something counteracting that notion. I wanted my character to be seen as corruptible rather than someone who always has iron will, for I think this is much more relatable than the latter

Bhavanub
Oct '17
heraclus

I love the over analytical ones too, cause to tell you he truth, without them, half of comic series characters will most likely die by the end of the chapter tbh

Bhavanub
Oct '17
EclairBrun

@EclairBrun I love sarcastic charchters too, but I like them as contradictory characters that give off the vibe they don't care about other, but in time of crisis are the first ones to act, like Sokka from Avatar the Last Airbender

IdiotWithPencil
Oct '17
emkay

not so much depression it is something much worst, boredom, like one of the things people hate the most is boredom and Saitama lives this day in day out XD

put the sarcastic one with the analytic one in a closed room and don't let them out until the blood flows XD I love when the sarcastic one stays with the analytic serious one and both just play off of eachother in a funny way XD

anitacomics
Oct '17

I love writing annoying jerks, that are sweethearts after all. It's so liberating to have them do and say whatever comes to my mind that I usually keep to myself, but I also need to like them so they often turn out as the best people in the story

panda3291
Oct '17

Huummmm...Well, writing a large pokemon nuzlocke comic, I'd have to say I really like messing with the story over personalities, but if I had to pick a personality, probably something like a "troublemaker." That character that pulls pranks just to get a reaction out of others, or sometimes even the motherly character can be really fun to mess with.

Aspie_Gamer
Oct '17

From Life of an Aspie2 , I've enjoyed writing Susan most of all since you don't really see a character like her all that much in comics plus making her a relateable character while still keeping what makes her unique has been fun. :slight_smile:

As for the other characters, Eiji has been the most fun as the "Eric Cartman" of the comic. In fact, it got to the point that I had to reduce his overall presence in the comic since his boisterous politically incorrect personality came at the expense of developing the other characters personalities.

Other than those two, I've come up with more material for the character of Risa than I thought I would since like 99 percent of the population, me no likey Alpha Bitches. However, when I looked at where the story was going after five chapters in and how she responded to her best friend (another Alpha Bitch type character by the name of Ayame) getting physically assaulted by Susan (within reason of course, but still), I realized that there was potential in writing Risa as a sympathetic variant of the Alpha Bitch known as the Loveable Alpha Bitch. Needless to say I'm giddy as to where that particular plot line and character goes. :slight_smile:

JenniferBourne
Oct '17

I like impulsive characters: the ones who get themselves into situations that backfire. The reader/watcher KNOWS it will end badly, but sticks with the story because they want to know how.

Rixou
Oct '17

Many interesting character types here! :smiley:
For me competent and experienced characters who nevertheless choose to take a carefree outlook on life and delight in ribbing/trolling their juniors are fun to write. As are socially unaware straight talking characters.

Incidentally, this two types are represented respectively by Hermes and Eros from my comic Pandora's Scar1- a modern fantasy spin on classic mythology ^^