DONE TO DEATH - TO HELP WITH THE APPS

[Oz Bellamy]

So you can easily recognize an overdone, Mary-Sue type charrie or so you can take one of the expected subtypes and break outside that stereotype completely! Either or, this was meant to be a help to someone :]

THE GOOD GUY

The cure to the common Good Guy: It's okay to give him a quirk or a dirty secret or a bad boy past or something that spices him up. As he stands, he might come off as too boring to other players and you don't want that.



THE BITCH

The cure to the common Bitch: There really is no wrong way to play a bitch. But like all good well-rounded characters, she needs a flaw that can't be her bitchiness. Cause lots of people would agree that being a bitch isn't really a flaw - it's a personality trait. Move beyond her attitude and develop other aspects of her.



THE GAY GUY[/SIZE]

The cure to the common Gay Guy: He's still a guy and not all gay guys are void of masculinity. Not everyone is super comfortable with their sexuality, too if you want to add a layer of realism. Don't assume that everyone in his past had a massive problem with him being gay, either. Our generation is a lot more accepting of peoples differences than past generations (and this has been scientifically proven).



THE BAD BOY/THE TOUGH GUY

The cure to the common Bad Boy or Tough Guy: In the same way that a Good Boy needs some quirks that give him spice, give a Bad Boy one or two little things that shows that once upon a time he had a heart or give him something to like that isn't completely repulsive. A charrie that's 100% bad with no soul, no heart, no halfway believable history, likes and dislikes, etc. is gonna fall flat.



THE RELIGIOUS KID

The cure to the common Religious Kid: Making someone 'religious' for the sole purpose of having them 'lose their religion'...? Does that really sound like something you can RP over and over again? I've seen this before and it was not only a stupid idea (which triggered incoherent plots), it offended lots people. Give the kid a mind of their own. Make the transition gradual if you must have one. Be respectful of people who are religious (no matter what the religion is) and don't offend anybody by making broad generalizations!



THE VICTIM

The cure to the common Victim: The victim persona can only get you so far plotwise, until you're gonna have to show some depth, development or the girl wising up. All victims of crimes/rape/abuse/manipulation/etc. are not timid little animals who pretty much had it coming because of their sweet, submissive natures. Develop your girl, make her grow and don't look for a savior in other characters right off the bat.



THE SOUTHERN BELLE

The cure to the common Belle: The Southern Belle is a ridiculous stereotype of the 'ideal woman.' And she is also a Mary-Sue for people trying to get around a Mary-Sue. Stop it. Just stop it right now.



THE MANWHORE/THE SLUT

The cure to the common Manwhore or Slut: GIVE HIM/HER A SOUL! No one just whores around 24/7 with no reason whatsoever, I don't care what you say. There is a reason why they're like this. It can be that they were raised by hippies, their dad owns a porn studio, they're breaking away from tradition, they find their self-worth in it. Whatever the reason, just give them one! With no reason or story behind it, it falls flat.[/size]

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DISCLAIMER: Part of this is meant to entertain and part of this is really meant to inform. But please, PLEASE don't be offended if you play one of these types consistently. I too have a bitch and I tend to repeatedly play the good boy cause I fail like that XD But yeah... take it with a grain of salt.


CREDIT:
PAPERchase @ caution2.0