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Making a Video Game Character Into a OC!

If you have to battle the urge to play games when you want to draw like me, it might be time to merge your interests! By my estimate, there are two ways to turn your video game character into a brand new OC: 1. Turn your customizable character into a

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Tips for Designing a Magical Girl!

Hm…There seems to be lots of villains roaming the streets of Unvale…How do we combat them? (Pssst…If you want to add to the villainous chaos…check out my last article here! But don’t tell anyone I sent you!) Why not stand against them with the power

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8 Magical Fairy OCs That Really Shine

And they were a fairy~ 🧚✨ We're checking out 8 neat fairy OCs on Unvale that are flying around with cool designs and from even cooler creators! Fairies are well know mythical creatures that are a staple in the fantasy world. You can find them in various scenarios from

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Changelog: HUGE Search & Explore Upgrade

I am SO EXCITED to share the release that we have been talking about for literally like a year at this point. We have FINALLY finished our massive project to address some long-standing site issues, and it's all live on Unvale RIGHT NOW!

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Tips for Designing an Appealing Villain OC!

Muahahahaha…You fell for it, when I told you I wasn’t a villain in my last article! And now, for my very evil plan to commence…Giving tips for designing an appealing villain character! Nobody can stop me now! I love a good villain design, and I’m sure

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How to Host a QnA for Your OCs and Yourself!

As an obligatory introduction, to those new to the term, ‘Q&A’ literally stands for questions and answers. While the concept seems simple at first glance, there are actually multiple ways to run a Q&A for you as an artist, your OCs as individuals or a group,

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Choosing a Character Trope For Your OC!

Ever design a character…before you came up with their personality, or what kind of character they were? Maybe you were stuck…and you didn’t know what to do! Well, you can try using character tropes based on your OC’s design! How? Let’s talk about it!  If

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How to Make a Gijinka

If you’re reading this around the release of the article, then you might have heard about the recent popular dating simulator game Date Everything; boasting popular and well known voice actors, this game lets you date gijinkas of household objects. Taking a look at the character designs will help

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Choosing a Signature Makeup Look for Your OC!

Makeup! Want to highlight your features? Try makeup! Want to cosplay your favorite character? You can use makeup! Want to add to your favorite aesthetic look? Makeup can be used for that too! …But that’s not what we’re talking about today! Makeup doesn’t just apply to the

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How to Make a Self Insert/Fandom OC

Before we start, if you’re looking for how to make an OC in general, you’ll find an article here! Consider this a little supplemental article to that one. Ever thought to yourself, “gosh, other people’s fandom OCs are so cool, but I don’t know how to

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8 Bits, 9 OCs: Pixel Art!

Ready, player one? Let’s go! Today, we’re looking at some OCs on Unvale that have pixel art in their gallery! Pixel art has a long history of artistry behind it, being most famously used in classic video games like Donkey Kong and Super Mario Bros., to modern takes

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How to Write a Fight Scene in Your Original Stories

In a fight scene, you need three ‘C’s. This article will cover those, and then delve more into ways to make your original fight scenes exciting and interesting to your readers. Whether you want to use these tips for your own original world or for a RP, hopefully you

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Choosing Unique Details for Your OC!

Have you ever created a character, but felt like they needed something…extra? Something that really makes them stand out among your other characters? Sometimes, adding unique details can help with that! How do you go about adding unique details? Let’s talk about it! What’s the setting of

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Community Events Spotlight - July 2025

Welcome to the other side Unvale community– we’re officially more than halfway through the year! Summer is reaching its peak and it is getting HOT! And speaking of– we have some fresh community events for you to participate in! Want your event spotlighted? Tag your info page with #UVFeatureMe!

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Choosing a Companion for Your OC!

Companions…every character needs at least one! Well, they don’t need one…but it’s definitely a fun addition to your story! A companion could add to your supporting cast, or provide some comic relief. There’s all kinds of different companions you can choose from! But what kind

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Ways to Add Magic into Your OC's World 🪄

Magic!  From near-science to forces of nature, to unknown powers outside of our comprehension, magic in stories can take many forms. You might already know that you want magic in your OC’s world, but you’re not sure how to implement it. Not to worry! This article will help

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10 Goth OCs to Rock With! (Random Fandom Feature: July 2025)

One of the most popular subcultures on the internet is by far one of the coolest. Being “Goth” is a rejection of mainstream norms and an appreciation for the darker themes of the world. Unique, iconic, and inclusive fashion are all part of it, and today, we want to highlight

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June 2025 Staff Update

Hi, everyone! I hope you’re enjoying your summer! Learn more about recent platform changes, top community members, and more in this month's update!

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Inspiring Unvale Creators for you to consider following!

Just joined Unvale and hoping to find some cool creators to follow? Maybe you've been here for awhile but sometimes struggle with seeking out cool people? Well, look no further! In this living blog post (this means we update it on and off) you can find a lot

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10 Famous Characters You Can Use in Your Story

So much of modern storytelling is built around reusing and subverting known stories and tropes to create something unique or surprising. It can be helpful, or just more fun, to instead use someone well-known to instantly convey the power, importance, danger, etc. that an original character faces.

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Celebrating Pride with Queer OCs! (Random Fandom Feature: June 2025 Part 2)

No fandom this time; just people. In all seriousness, queer people exist, have existed, and always will. The feeling of pride, community, and the creation of queer art are indescribably important– no one can take that away from you. Keep creating queer characters in your media, represent yourself and those

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Choosing Jobs and Roles for your OC!

There’s lots of things to think about when designing your character and figuring out their story, and something that plays a big part in that is the job or role they have! The job your OC has can set up their part in the story, and their role in

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10 Tips to Start Your ‘Meet the Artist’ Post

A ‘meet the artist’ post or image is a common and fun way for artists to introduce themselves while showing off their creativity. Here are ten tips to get started and to make the best and easiest to read post! Tip Number 1 : Prioritize Safety and Privacy It might be

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Picrew and Gacha Life: Giving Your OC a Free Face!

Not everyone is an artist, and not everyone has ample free time! Having dedicated images of your OCs made by yourself or other artists isn’t accessible to some users. That’s okay! Two ways to navigate around this issue are Picrew and Gacha Life. In this blog, we’re

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Community Powered Events: June Spotlight Part 2

Once again, HAPPY PRIDE UNVALE COMMUNITY! We cannot say enough how inspiring it is to see your characters, writing, and artworks expressing your pride. Keep it up– queer content and visibility is more important now than ever.  Want your event spotlighted? Tag your info page with #UVFeatureMe! And check out