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How to Swap Between Narrating OCs

Have you ever found yourself reading something where the narration suddenly shifts to a different character entirely, and it takes you a good minute to figure out what happened? Or maybe you’ve seen a character’s name as the transition sign in the middle of a chapter and it

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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

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Filling Plotholes in OC Stories

“A guide to filling… potholes?” Nope! Plotholes. A pothole is a hole in the road or pavement that can cause bumps while driving, and even damage a car’s wheels. Think of a plothole as something similar. A plothole is a noticeable ‘bump’ in your reader’s journey through your

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Choosing a color palette for your OCs!

If you know me, you know I love a good colour palette; and so does the rest of the Unvale team! In this article, we’ll be covering some suggestions for picking the perfect partner palette for your pocket pals - er, your OCs! There are lots of different methods,

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Ways to come up with names for your OC!

Some consider naming characters the boss fight of character creation, but don’t worry! It can be easier than it seems. Whether it’s picking a name carefully based on culture and the time your OC was born, using a theme for your character’s name, or picking based on