Jan
26th
2020
Is this just another one of those junk alicorn OC´s, or is it actually all right? This is different. · 11:21pm Jan 26th, 2020
Hey guys! I used to want to have an alicorn OC, but you all know how it would go over with with the critics and all. But then a thought popped into my head about something quite interesting. Do you guys think that it would be reasonable to have an OC with a rare genetic condition where they have one wing, and a horn that has no magic in it? It would probably be good for stories, plus it just feels like it would be really fun and cool. Now the real question here is what do you guys think about it?
Now THAT would be interesting to see. I'd read a story with that!
5192633
Thank you!
Yeah, that would be really cool to see!
5192635
Okay.
Sounds good.
Also imo the only Mary Sue/Gary Stu oc's are the ones with no flaws.
The blue m&m for example or superman
Pretty much someone with no flaws and does everything perfect their first try
5192642
Because I thought of it, and was like, well, I actually want that, because it seems interesting, isn´t quite an alicorn (I´d feel a bit dumb with myself and the critics, it can create interesting storyline, and it is like the only story I´m absolutely sure I want to write.
5192645
So, are you saying I´m about the same, better, worse, look up to them, something else? I´m so confused!
5192648
I was just trying to ease your mind about the critics.
I'd love to see your story come to fruition and think it's a great concept for an alicorn oc
5192653
All right. That´s all right.
5192655
Thanks. Also,
major typo!
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That's...unheard of to be honest, originality here. I think this has some great potential
Well, I have seen a few similar stories before. The most important thing to remember is that based solely on a very short description, you cannot judge if your character is going to be good or bad. It’s about how you present the character in your story. Even an ordinary earth pony can be turned into a Maty Sue with a badly done execution.
There is nothing wrong with having an alicorn OC per se. The problem is that such character usually appears out of nowhere, is extremely skilled at everything, never fails at anything, his judgement is the best every time, and mainly, the character is usually loved by everyone. The problem with such an OC is that they are unrelatable, unlikeable and boring. For example, how are you going to create suspense if your character can obliterate a whole army with a snap of his fingers?
Now, Superman and other heroes, as
5192645 pointed out, surprisingly doesn’t fall into the Mary Sue category. Why? Because even if he can do basically everything, he fails from time to time. Gets knocked out or captured by his foes. And sometimes he has to make controversial, emotion-heavy decisions. He also has to hide his true identity from some people. That’s why he is not a true Mary Sue, and there are millions of fans who actually like him.
Now, there is also such a thing as ‘reverse’ Mary Sue. It’s a character that is bad at everything, noone likes them, and they may also be ugly/disabled et cetera. Now, I’m afraid your new OC might fall into this category, as did all the other damaged alicorns I have seen before.
As long as you don’t have a plethora of writing experience and don’t do extensive research, it is better to avoid serious issues such as disabilities and the like, especially if your primary reason for them was covertly inserting an alicorn OC into your story. Such touchy subject handled without utmost care is most probably going to earn you a lot of hate.
To sum it up, the idea is not before, but I recommend saving it for later.
5193420
Thank you! This is very encouraging news!
5193457
Oh, okay. I was originally gonna have it where they were in an orphanage with only one friend or something, because they were so weird, then get adopted, and then has some parents that like them, and they will have some friends, but still get bullied, and be normal, and with meeting the main 6, don´t get me started. They would just occasionally bump into Fluttershy, who sometimes said something kind, but absolutely nothing more. I know that meeting the main 6 is probably one of the reasons why I don´t like Mary Sue ponies. Plus, I will still get editors and proofreaders for the stories, to minimize chances of Mary Sue, and anti-Mary Sue. I don´t really know quite how to start them off, but that´s my basic plan.
5193495
A good thing to remember is that you shouldn’t build your story around a character. You build the story using the characters. It may sound harsh, but characters are nothing more but tools for advancing the plot and conveying your story’s message. And the message is the first thing you should figure out before focusing on your characters.
Well, I’m sorry to say it, but this kind of thing is exactly how the other stories I mentioned tend to go
5193502
Okay. Makes sense. I will try to use that advice.
5193491
Hope it goes well
5193721
Me too.
5193712
You’re welcome, I hope it helps at least a little. Let me know if you ever need anything.
5193746
Okay. So would it probably be a good idea to have stories about the main 6 and they meet characters, or a different pony with story? Or do both work?
5193827
Both work and don’t work. As I have said, it’s about what you want to convey with your story, not about the characters that you use.
5194015
Okay.
5193734
Time will tell, it always does
5195879
Okay.
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5196142
Sorry, blocked on my school computer.
5196143
It's Albert Einstein saying "Time will tell, sooner or later, time will tell."
5199878
Okay.