Ideas For Amazing RP Original Characters | Julian Caesars Blanco

Julian Caesar Blanco is from California, United States. He is so passionate about past history. Julian had done so many plays that were based on historical movement. Roleplaying an original character is a daunting task, but here are some ideas for anyone wanting to step out of the Canon mold. You want to make your OC someone other roleplayers will notice and want to interact with. So let’s discuss how to make their voices heard!



1. Give Your Original Character Unconventional Characteristics
There’s nothing worse than a one-dimensional character. You’re surrounded by competition, and your OC will fizzle out if you don’t make them different from others looking for roleplay. So start by giving your character traits that will make them unique. How do you think a Canon character becomes memorable?

Roleplay Ideas for Quirky Traits
  • What if your guy has an inkling for the sight of blood that brings about some sort of response in him?
  • How about if your beautiful OC girl has a secret past she hides behind her out-going personality?
  • If your villain has a passion for a piece of music, what if it soothes him into being somewhat less crazy?
Make sure you’ve fleshed out your OC’s quirks so you’ll best be able to express them in your RP, solos or backstories. These little nuances of the OC will make them more enticing to someone wanting to develop a storyline with you.


2. Give Your OC an Occupation to Tempt Others Who May Have a Storyline Idea
There’s a common complaint in the RP Community that Canon characters in any roleplay venue are ignoring the OCs. If you’re wanting to RP with Canons, then create an occupation for your OC that will meld well with their verse.
When I first began roleplaying, my OC had hardly any interactions. However, as soon as I gave her the occupation of Forensic Pathologist, I had a half-dozen RPers hitting me up with storyline ideas.

3. Target a Specific Fandom or Verse
When you’re starting out, if you make Original Characters for ANY verse, you run the risk of not understanding who your OC is or in what direction to take them. Even if your OC is a vampire, you can zero in on many different fandoms and also venture into the horror or gothic genre. By having a verse direction for your OC, you’re more likely to find RPers from the same verse pausing at your account and giving it a look-see. That’s what you want!


4. Find an Engaging FC and AVI Others Will be Drawn to
You’re reading this blog because you want to entice RP your way, right? Well, this may be one of the critical tasks you have in establishing your OC in the RP community.
When someone finds your account, you need to stop them in their tracks and to take notice of your OC. How? Visuals are the first thing that will make them linger long enough to read further. Your FC (face claim) and AVI (avatar) are their first introduction to your character while they’re scrolling through accounts. Make sure your marketing is on par with others. Yes, you’re advertising your OC and competing with other RPers for attention.

The choices for Face Claims are limitless. But in selecting your FC, make sure it’s someone you can imagine RPing for the long haul. Everything you do from this point is molding your character. If you’re working hard to establish your OC and you change your face claim, you’re essentially creating a new character. Even if their traits are precisely the same as the former FC, to other RPers, your OC is still a brand new character. Welcome to ground zero.


5. Make Your OC Approachable or at Least Curious About Others
Many who write in the RP Community have naturally introverted personalities and use RP as a safe place where they can create characters ‘unlike’ themselves. Even if you’re writing an outgoing RP character, don’t hesitate in reaching out to others. Don’t wait for them to reach out to you.
Yes, it’s a scary thing to reach out, and yes, you may be rejected or ignored for your effort. But if you’re starting out, do everything you can to make your OC more approachable, and that starts with approaching others.

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