((Mary Sues and Original Characters have a fine line between them, but we try kill Mary Sues and Gary Stus whenever we can))
Well, mary-sues are actually, well as we know, “perfect” characters. I think that's why so many people dislike them ^_^ nobody wants to read about perfect happy-go-lucky characters who are instantly liked and all, you know the one's usually written by like twelve year olds? XD
That can do everything, are better than everyone else, have the main character of their ideal interest hook up with them on-spot. Come on, love at first sight isn't always there, y'know?? how about some obsticles?? CONFLICT. ^^;
“Mary-sue and so and so lived happy ever after, defying all the laws of canon and making everything canon-wise bend to their will. She died heroically saving her man, and everyone mourned over her death.”
A lot of original characters can be written well–if researched. I love writing for original characters, but I'll never do anything concrete with it until she's realistic enough to not be a self-insert or other, and flawed. Or get some advice on whether or not they seem sue ^_^
Readers usually want a character they can sympathize with. And usually borderline tragic pasts are okay–but if author's want that, they should be cautious–and not over do it
they can be a wonderful addition to the story if written well (it's just hard to find good original characters these days >.<) original characters are borderline sue, but don't necessarily screw up canon and they keep things in character, etc. I'd rather make a compatible character fit with someone, then have the cast act out of character. :: shudder::
Ah yes, the avatar ^_^ it's an illustration for a story I'm doing. I may try and get it approved here if I can ever … start it. The idea's only been in my head for like seven years @_# :: killed::
Yup, I drew it. Yay photoshop!
Thanks very much for the welcome!