oc 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
oc 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
community 8 Bits, 10 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
writing 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
oc 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
challenge 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!
oc 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
worldbuilding 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
oc 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
staffupdate 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!
community 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
storytelling 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.
community 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
oc 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
tips 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
picrew 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
community 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
characterdesign Choosing Weapons and Accessories for your OCs! Have you ever wanted to give your OC a signature item or weapon, but you weren’t sure what to pick? Maybe to add some pizzazz to a pose, or just to have something the character is known for having? Well look no further… because today we’re talking about
oc 10 Bard OC's to Applaud! Preserving stories, sharing music, and passing on tradition are key components of a lovely community; and fundamental traits of a great bard! That’s right, this time around we’re celebrating the musical and mystical whimsy of one of Dungeons and Dragons’ most iconic character classes. Without further ado, here
characterdesign Choosing an Eye Design for your OC! Some people say eyes are the window to the soul! And with character design, that doesn’t just have to be a saying! The eyes of your OC can tell the audience a lot about their personality, and what kind of character they might be! So what can eyes say
worldbuilding World Building Development Questions for your Original Stories! This article is a follow up to last week’s article on world building concepts, so, I’m assuming you understand what world building is, how it works, and why it’s important; so if you haven’t read it yet, check it out! Now, let’s get into it…
event Community Powered Events: June Spotlight Happy Pride 🏳️🌈 and welcome to another wave of community powered events! The amount of contests, collab worlds, and events is so incredibly powerful to see– community is more important now than ever and you are all bringing it to the next level! I’m amazed every single time I make
worldbuilding How to Develop World Building Concepts ‘World building’… a common term you may or may not be familiar with. To put it in the frame of your OCs, world building is creating the world that exists around and gives context to your character and their story. Whether you’re looking to create a cool new collaborative
oc Choosing a Power for your OCs Powers! Whether it be a superhero story or a fantasy one, lots of characters have unique powers that help them drive the story forward! But what kind of powers should you give your OCs? Let’s talk about it! What’s the setting? One thing you can consider is where
art Random Fandom Feature! You know what they say; April showers bring May flowers! Well, on Unvale, May brings something else that needs water to survive. Folks, we’re celebrating Mermay! Or rather, highlighting amazing OCs made by YOU GUYS with the #mermay tag. Without further ado, let’s swim into an endless sea
