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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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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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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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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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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

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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

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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

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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

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Choosing the shapes and silhouette of your OCs!

Shapes…they make up everything! Without shapes, there would be no art. But what if you could use shapes to your advantage? Well…You can! Shape language is an important part of character design. You can use shapes to subtly tell the audience something about your character! It’s also

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Choosing a hairstyle for your OCs!

Bad hair days. We’ve all had them…But your OC doesn’t have to! Choosing a hairstyle for your OC can be difficult, and it can be easy to stick to something basic when you don’t know what else to do. But fret not! We’re gonna look

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How to make an OC!

After spending a lot of time on Unvale, there are two big questions I see asked. The first and most common is “how do I name my OC?”, of course, but the second is “how do I make an OC?”. It’s a great question and it’s hard to

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Choosing an outfit for your OCs!

Outfits might be one of the most important parts of character design! The outfit your OC wears is often one of the first things people will notice about your character. Their fit can give clues about your OC’s personality, occupation, and more! So what kind of clothes should you