Part 3 is out and it’s looking fine asf It’s a bit late, sorry about that ^^” (kinemaster also failed exporting twice so fjeuahfcwds) I wanted to get it out about yesterday or so, but like I ended up assembling 2 tables with my dad before dinner and chit chatting with my sister for 4 hours afterwards. Basically what I’m trying to tell you is I prioritize family bonding time over all of you :))) Titling all the sections, I realized how fast I sped through all those terms lol. Sorry bout that, yknow if you wanted a deeper discussion-maybe I’ll do their own videos one day since I feel I still have a lot to add anyways Part 4 should be here in 1-2 weeks since there’s not really anything much going on in my life to distract me from it (unless you count tth and other channel projects lol) You could probably tell the quality of editing and content in these videos progressively gets better as each part goes on, and I must say, Part 4’s script was super fun lol ooh and credit to Eunoia (main bunny outfit), Ainnoru (chef mc-contest example outfit) and Kiibo (contest example-villain outfit) for some Ginger OC outfits in this as well So that’s it for this comment, forgive any glitches (and quality because frickin kinemaster won’t export) in the video if any, and hope it all helped. Goodnight luvs ✨
Hey ginger I hope this comment doesn’t come off as I’m trying to rush you since I’m sure you have a lot on your plate atm but do you know when’s part 4 going to be released cause I feel it’ll benefit me as relationships and dynamics will be important for my mini movie I plan on starting on sooner or later. It’s alright if you are unsure I just wanted to ask. (And do you have any video suggestions on how to write good relationship dynamics between characters?)
honestly i was planning to discontinue this series because the recordings for the next parts are really old, im also not sure if the advice is 100%, but i'll try to rewrite it and finish it soon, maybe continue the series as well if i can ^^" now for your question, these videos aren't advice moreso are they a discussion of opinions, but the dear authors series is superrrr insightful (especially as back then i wasnt one to read lol) so you can check it out, for friendships: th-cam.com/video/mrq2C_qdU4M/w-d-xo.html for romance: th-cam.com/video/beadmbQJopg/w-d-xo.html hope it helps~
AAAAAAAAH IM SO HAPPY U KNOW ABOUT WRITING SO MUCH SRSLY, I wish you had indeed spoken about internal conflict bc it’s like literally the most important thing, but I’m so glad u made this and showed people how to actually write I want to make videos like these too eventually
Something else that annoys me a lot is the use of mafia, murderers, psychopathic behaviour and horrible show of mental illness/disorders. Mafia and Murderers are not a fun aspect to add to your stories, yes, some stories do need them but putting kidnapping and toxic relationships in the light is not a good thing, children watch this stuff. Psychopaths have a disorder usually caused by trauma but can also be that they had perfectly fine childhoods. It’s a mental disorder not a story trope! Most of the time they have no say in what they do and can’t stop themselves (My sister works in a mental ward of a hospital). I haven’t seen people portraying mental disorders as often but they tend to misuse depression a lot. It’s hard to go into it but I think we all know.
One way to figure out if you your character is good or not Is if you cringe at their action in like “oh ew, why would they do that, that’s so cringey!” Or if you cringe at them like “No Fara no! You can’t do that! That won’t help” Like if you cringe from it in a way where you just hate the character and there’s no reason you think they would do that But if you cringe at them in a way where you feel mad at them for their action but you understand their reason
I remember making my first OC that didn't have a Copy and Paste personality. She had been sold by her parents in the Medieval times to the castle. She was put in the Areana, expecting to die as entertainment for the crowd. She survived though, and as she grew up in the Areana, her body count was high, and the number of fighters that wanted her dead was higher. She soon became the kings Champion. But even though she grew up killing and fighting, she didn't like it. She was saved when she was sucked into a miscalculated portal sent to pick up another OC from the mall. She was brough to modern times. Her story was basically her learning to adapt to modern times, and deal with the guilt of the thousands of animals and people she was forced to kill in the Areana. A bit morbid for a 12yo to make, but it was good for a first try.
I remember planning on making one with adventure dogs. But the amount of alpha content there scared me. I didn't want my Vid to be looked like a fake original alfa story when it's about dogs. •~•
I wanted to talk about protagonists and how people always feel like they need a redemption arc or they need to have a good reason for what they’re doing no you don’t for example I’m using someone else’s story A man goes all “stalkish” on this one girl because she looks so much like his sister well more like gaslighting her to stay in a relationship with him His motivation was looked at as a good one,and that was his redemption this character could have been driven by something else for example the main character had a wand that we’ve seen literally create life what if he was driven by only using her just to go ahead and take the wand. The motivation is bad the man is playing god and is messing around with death and he’s being manipulative and it’s a lot more interesting not all of your arcs need to be good ones characters developing into even worse characters is still character development
I agree, as long as there is compelling development, whichever direction the arc takes (whether negative or positive) doesn't matter as much as the content the writer delivers. Good point~✨
Also, I have something I'd like to show although I'm not sure if it's good. It's called Prophecies of the Wind. There was a pirate who was always greedy and taught gold was everything. He was a mutant who escaped from his scientist that tortured him always and actually, left the seas to find Cristalia, a kingdom full of gold. It's game, anime, voice-acted gacha series, visual novel and all that but still working on it. It may be published in like 4 yr time. The pirate is greedy, self-confident, rude, and is trying to do everything to find magic vessels. He wants freedom from the evil oppressive laws which oppress the unfortunate and poor, he cant find his beauty and purpose behind all the gold he got, he refuses to be gentle and he actually seeks more knowledge than social acceptance. He is dutiful, loud, strong willed, independent, but also cocky. He is mentally firm and inflexible, challenging everyone he sees and his internal conflict is mainly about his purpose behind all the wealth. The fourth crown princess, in the story, is haunted by seven cursed birds and a grim reaper, but it unveils she's mentally fragile, and was abandoned by her two older brothers who wanted her to suffer like they did. Shes kind, but sometimes too cowardly to face her fears but she is empathetic, loves her family, and has a desire to protect her family and kingdom. But if you want to know about the older brothers, you would probably need to read the novel, watch the gacha series, play the game of Prophecies of the Wind to know the true older brothers. The truth behind the hauntings will be unveiled
Thank you so much for this video!❤ It annoys me a lot when mini-movies use a brat/bully that bullies them for the stupidest reason ever. The brat/bully also bullies them WAY too much, especially if it’s in a school. For example, the bully dumps water on the main character, pushes them off stairs, maybe push them of the school roof and it’s like the teachers don’t exist. ✨
using the stereotypical nerd and bully is one of the most annoying things to walk this earth, along with romanticizing murder, bullying, mafias, psychopaths, etc. It isn't okay irl and it isn't okay in a kids game. kidnapping is another issue---the amount of times i've seen a 'kidnapped by the mafia' on my fyp is mildly concerning. it's not quirky, it's not cool, it's not slay. and here are my tips: Tip #1: Everybody has a reason for acting the way they do. A cruel and cold-hearted person may have been hurt badly in the past, or their past kindness was taken advantage of. they have a reason for acting the way they do. Tip #2: Okay this is something I find weird: when the bullies are known for being dickheads and yet they're popular and everyone loves them. it just doesn't make sense to me. Tip #3: Give you character hobbies that they're passionate about. This could be art, music, sports, writing, the list goes on. i think it's good to give them 1-3 main hobbies and 1-3 things they're really passionate about thanks for creating this video
this is late, but what I like to do is take an mbti test for my ocs! it's mostly just for fun, but it can help give a bit of insight into the way they'd make decisions and interact, and their overall behavior
These are all very good tips! But when a character does have a traumatic backstory, it has to be done right and it needs to be the cause of why the character is the way they are. A character with a dramatic backstory doesn’t have to be its only trait. Characters can work through things and go through struggles to rise from it and grow from it. We are currently working on a gacha series and advice like this really helps 👍
Honestly People have to Stop With the Overpowered Alpha Overprotective Boyfriend Who always wears a back Jacket and same hair and is rich AND is in a Gang- *Its Getting Annoying Alright-*
One thing I've learned about writing charactors is also to portray moments of when they aren't what they usually appear as whether it’s in public or private. I've thought about making my series about murder mystery, drama, friendship, mental health, etc.
Thank you for this video! I think I do okay at designing my characters, but writing them.....not so much... So yeah, Thank you! Also I dont have a gacha channel, but i wanna make a *good* first video
Also another type of arc, that *I* like to do in my stories, is a neutral arc (idk if there's an actual name). Like maybe the character was cautious, but then they turn brave. They arent so cautious and scared of everything anymore, but in return they become more vulnerable and not as good judgement of danger. Sorry I'm not at explaining things, but yeah
I don't know if I'm working way too hard on a story of a future series. But I remember doing a multishot glmm when I started my channel. A glmm that I never finished. After watching the only episode I posted (and resisting to the cringy stuff I did back then), I try to dig it back up and try to make something a bit different with it. So I took a part of the original concept I had back then and I try to "reshape" it and add somethings with it, with a (hopefully) different mindset from the one the older me had. The main problem I have that keeps giving me headaches is that I'm struggling to come with a detailed plot from the the rough plot idea. The main characters are also made with a pretty quick description of themselves. Even by watching your videos like yours, I though it would help me to find what makes me struggle so much but I doesn't really help. It actually makes me feel like I'm struggling to find an answer to a paradox. I don't if it's because the way I imagined my story, if it's because my concept is bad or if it's because I'm working too much on it. I still appreciate that you try to help people, even tho I'm struggling despite that. But the attempt to help is really appreciated, I mean it.
one solution can't solve every problem, and every person approaches their writing differently, so i understand that dw honestly im not an expert so i am as stumped as you are about this, i dont even know how my own writer's mind works half the time, but definitely finding the root of the problem you're having, taking time off from it, or even starting anew may help. it could be a passion problem or a rushing problem, or maybe the story just isn't working. that's all fine honestly, because unless it's your actual job and career, there shouldn't be any rules or rush to creating your story i appreciate your input ^^ it makes me want to work harder and have more helpful, diverse solutions for these kinds of personal issues by exploring more of how i create. hope your creating experience goes smoother soon 💞
if there's one thing I can say i'm 100% good at when it comes to writing is personality I love flushing my oc's out and I will spnd hours just giving them imperfections certain mindsets and stuff like that I jut love building people
I like making my main characters quote on quote, "evil" people. By evil I mean they're not necessarily good nor fun protagonists. In one of my stories, the protagonist is manipulative but pretends to be a good person during school. The one who influenced her to act like this is.. Well, I can't say that because that'd be spoiling my own series. But you get the point. Im also going to try animating the series. if that doesn't work out it'll be a screenshot series lol. Which I'd prefer not doing. I'm putting effort into this, and I want more people in our community to be as committed. I don't want to see "Alpha boy and emotionless girl" everytime I search up gacha club.
yes of course, our main characters dont have to always be good or anything, sometimes the most interesting stories are ones that give you a darker or more twisted pov good luck~ ✨
I'm currently writing a new story I've been skimming through your videos and gaining a lot of good ideas and even learned some of my bad habits i have for my characters. This definitely helps me work on my own writing for characters and learning how to improve them. I love these videos it's very calming for me and I hope you keep posting these!
I would like to add something, I'm pretty sure you said this but, when the characters act a certain way give the viewers a reason to act the way they do. (or show it) That's all I gotta say.
I have a story idea in my brain, so this girls sister had went missing overnight, when she sees how the law wont help them she does it herself and finds out where she was last seen. Shes very dedicated to the point where she seems to drift away from her friends, and it becomes unhealthy. So one day she explores where her sister was last seen, and that is when she starts to grow when her friends tell her about her problems. She realizes it but its too late, since some of her friends die
Can you critique this character? I have developed him for so long, when I was in second grade. His name is Cymbeline. Yes. Cymbeline is a guy. But Cymbeline is a feminine name. Why? It is intentional to his personality. He is a quote un quote "bad boy" and "alpha" mixed together. He is very distant, away from others as he spent time alone. He could be aggressive when someone is trying to befriend him, not to mean, edgy or something. He has an ongoing suspicion and cynicism of most people, because he has his trust broken several times by someone he depended on in his childhood. He has a habit of clinging to people that are going to turn their backs on him, since he has a belief that there are goods in people. In his childhood, he is not manly enough and he doesn't conform (toxic masculinity), but that doesn't mean he is an "uwu cat". He just happens to have a lot of emotions that if he did not say it, it will soon erupt into a mess. His emotions are bottled because of how "boys can't cry", and one time, he has a predicament that no one believes because he is a guy, but many will gush over a girl who has the same situation as him. He masks his cynicism of people, to be just an ordinary guy who happens to sit at the back of the class, and soon, no one came up to him and bother him. He has a hatred of the word "weak", because it reminded him that he can't conform to the standards to that of a "true" man. He cares about his classmates, because they are the ones who he did not feel bothered. They are welcoming, and ready to share emotions with him, in contrary to his middle school and elementary school days. He is one time popular just because he is handsome, and not because of how he cared about them. But then, many of his classmates currently idolizes him not because he is the second oldest of the classroom, but despite his suspicion of others, still ready to make a sacrifice. And if the others betray him, he will gladly wait for karma to slap the fake friends all across their face. He does have a rivalry with the first oldest of the classroom, being that he resembles Cymbeline's fake friend, and he has a mysterious nature that is eerily similar to his fake friend he cling the most. The first oldest isn't rude, is just Cymbeline's feeling of resentment towards the person being similar to his fake friend, that he went far as to injure the first oldest, badly until he went into a nearby hospital. He has a flat character arc, doesn't mean he is boring- That's it :D I fleshed him pretty fully. Sorry if this get a bit long- Would like to see your take
it's good! the character and past building have been done decently. knowing such, his motivations fears beliefs and goals, then contradictions and grey area actions, will always make a character realer, if it is your goal. It depends on the type of message or theme you want to convey into your story, but this character has potential, good job~
@@gingerbreadd_ YAY! Thank you! All those years making him is very worth it :D I would like a movie that is focusing on characters and a way to find their identity and relationships. Pretty deep for a 13 year old O_O
@@slushiedolls very worth it~ i know the feeling, but don't worry about it. passion overtakes the long time it takes to create these things. just keep making if you like what you're seeing and don't forget to remind yourself that it will be worth it someday fighting ✨✨
You're literally amazing I've been binge watching your series and you really inspire me i just hope I can stay with the motivation im feeling rn gosh plz help me so much!!!💕💕✨
Does anyone here watch MHA? Well if you do I've got something to tell you, usually everyone in gacha going to the MHA universe has plenty of quirks but my Character only has one as it should but the thing is it's a gag power. It's called Creator , My OC can create or modify anything in existence if she can modify anything that mean she could theoretically speaking reverse the whole multiverse in it's entirety. Now my brother says it's way too overpowered so I changed and gave her some side effects to her quirk, She can be in a temporary coma, she has memory lost, she creates things without noticing, blood lost and about 3 more.
Okay so I had this character idea for a while (Since 2020 ToT), so Imma say it here cause why not- This character can be considered as a Mary Sue- BUT I PROMISE IT IS OKAY I THINK! This character is a prince of a kingdom, he is considered the perfect prince in all the kingdoms of the land, he can rule with kindness, loyalty, integrity, and so on. He is knowledgeable, brave, and talented. But that was just the front he put forward, in reality, he was scared, never confident, had to learn his "talents", and so much more. He only placed the "Perfect" act because of the expectations around him and it is killing him inside. Soon he wasn't able to contain it anymore and snapped, as a result, he made terrible decisions on his path. Slowly he began to realize his mistakes, but he couldn't turn back now, so he continued his tirade. Finally, he just broke down and let it all out. That is really all I have so far since I haven't finished writing him since I got bored TvT... What do you guys think?
I'am not someone who makes gacha oc or a gachatuber but this video is very helpful to my ocs or people's ocs too to learn these types of video also i do apologise sorry if this comment was unnecessary to this video and bringing this up... since i found this video while searching "how to give your characters depth"
My main character's name is Zaidee Alazelle. She's kinda impulsive, tending to act purely on emotions and recklessness. She hates her lifestyle of being rich, and hates the fact that she has to act like a doll. She is also very lacking in confidence about herself, because she was always belittled and considered a disappointment by her parents, due to being female. She's really strong-willed, and kinda brash. She keeps up a confident facade. She is disgusted at her prim and grace, and escaped to finally feel herself. She is really reckless, and bold. She is also a quick-learner, and cant really see her own mistakes, pointing out at others. Her character arc is pretty flat, but her friend is probably more negative arc. I won't give any spoilers for her.
Her goals are to escape the standards of her family, learn magic, and overall stop the wicked sorcerers of Vigenta, bring justice, and stop the corrupted aura and magic spreading out. Her more internal motives are to find her true self, protect those she cares about, and find an internal belonging, to break free from her forced influence by her noble family. She also wants to prove wrong those who belittled her such as the prince of Alabanza.
Also, please do take note that Zaidee's going to develop a lot more, like my chronology of, Kenzu Keiro, who btw I made an oc page on Fandom in the Hinekure Ta wiki (that's my other storyline/chronology). Anyone could suggest on tips on how I could flesh out Zaidee more? Initially, I think her internal conflict is her greed and desire to succeed at all costs, no matter what. She can push others because of this, and feels too much remorse for failing even something minor. This is due to her pressure from the noble family she was born in. As a protagonist, I think her character development is being more carefree, let's go of herself, and becoming more confident in her skills and abilities, throughout the series although it's little character development. Some trivia is she has hobbies of singing, and dancing when she isnt training her magic. She really tends to overwork herself.
I been working really hard on my gacha series, (it’s not going to come out for a while)I just want to thank you for the advice you’ve been giving out for everyone. P.S keep up the good work 👍
I have a hard time choosing my words soo, sorry if this don't make much sense. I feel like backstory need to have some sort of impact to the character. If the said character have a backstory where their parents are neglected and force them around, how will this effect the character? Do they became rebelistic because they crave the freedom they didn't get? Do they became numb and just do as told? I feel like this is a thing you should consider if you feel like your character backstory is a little disconected to their persent. Btw , sorry if theres any spelling mistake. I have no respect for the english language.
Okay but, if you have a pretty high stakes series (like an apocalypse series or corruption takeover kind of thing) how do you go about fitting in the character stuff with the plot? I’m new to writing and I’m trying to figure this out because it’s confusing me- it’s especially hard because the series I’m starting has a LOT of characters..
apocalyptic stories usually have a lot of action in the forefront, so I'd understand the feeling of being too jampacked to juggle both action and character depth properly id say the characters' motivations and will to survive, whether it be a belief-driven goal theyd rather die than not achieve or surviving for the sake of a loved one, their determination to achieve "xyz" thing can help establish their identities alongside all the intense plot events so a lot of the actions they take and decisions they make in order to survive, the moral and ethical boundaries they draw, can tell viewers a lot about the character additionally, make sure that the characters you add into the story serve a crucial role, and maybe consider cutting some out or combining some together for the sake of precise, concise and meaningful storytelling ⭐
You don’t need to explain yourself on why you upload late just pace yourself with each upload . also take a break girl you need to have time for yourself .
yep, it can definitely be related, and usually have a cause and effect relationship with each other whether or not the character is aware of it you can express their insecurities by having important or even minor decisions be impacted by them. insecurities usually reflect their fears and are things they'd need to change in order to grow and achieve their goals, so showing their insecurities through their decisions, whether it ends up right or wrong, their choice of solution still shows their personality another thing is what their goal is and how important it is to them. them wanting to achieve that and how they go about doing it definitely reflects their attitudes and by association, their insecurities take for example-a student's internal conflict is they want to top first in their final year of highschool to make it into their dream university, but a new student shows up and starts snatching first place from them obvious insecurities will start to show up, they start feeling inferior to the new student, and because they don't like that and they dont want to lose their chances-they might start acting differently so yeah hope this helped haha if you have more questions just drop em in this thread ^^
What do you think about writing characters based on personal experiences/insecurities? Because I've heard that it can make them more realistic, but at the same time it can limitate your own creativity.
i think that method is definitely a more convenient way to be able to give a character depth, since you'd be very familiar with those experiences and insecurities already. actually i'd personally opt to do that for my own stories just because the more connected i'd feel to it, the more likely it'd be for me to be enthusiastic about creating and finishing it. it's like telling your own story which is veryyy exciting i guess the caveat to that is the fact one may not be equipped to tell their own story without being impartial, because they may only have their own perspective to work off of. i wouldn't think it'd be a problem for an individual character/main character to have flawed thinking, but it's important to push an overall message that doesn't harbor a harmful mindset. sooo i think it's best to put in your own experiences and insecurities only when you've arrived at a good headspace, where you've already overcome the rough stuff and have reflected on the whole situation. i think it's also important to distance one's self from the character they're inserting their qualities into. characters heavily inspired by the actual writer as a person aren't immediately going to be bad; the writer just has to keep in mind that these characters shouldn't always act like them or have the same exact beliefs. using one's own qualities as a template is a good technique, so long as you're able to distance yourself right from their very construction and treat them how you would every other character you'd write. it won't limit your creativity as long as you remember you're writing fiction, not an autobiography. there's no problem straying from the real version of events if it's not supposed to be accurately based off true events. go for any method or technique available to you or anything that can inspire you to write your story
Just wondering- Do you have advice about making characters with different ethnicities that aren't stereotypical or offensive? I kinda have been wanting to make characters from different cultures but I'm afraid I might misinterperet the characters and offend people from that ethnicity, which is why I only a few characters of non-american ethnicities and I only use the cultures I'm familiar or grew up with. Thanks :D and you have amazing content! ^^ 💕
i worry about that sometimes as well, but here's my take on it. a lot of people are very happy to have characters of their culture be included in stories, it would be lovely to be very inclusive after all. i believe it's okay to include the cultures and ethnicities you'd like to, as long as you do not stop at assumptions and instead do the research necessary. honestly i dont believe you need to wholly showcase these characters' cultures explicitly unless that's what the story is about, instead you can go with having them act as anyone else would or how they would according to the plot, with the exception and bonus of giving them their little moments or unique qualities that signal to the audience that they are x ethnicity/nationality. I believe an example (more so on religion) is that of a Muslim character mentioning they need to go do their midday prayer, something that is easy to add in but also doesn't need to change the plot too much. anddd make sure you balance how much emphasis you give towards their ethnicities. ofc there are possibilities these cultures have specific holidays or customs or practices that we, who are not a part of that culture, are not aware about. for that you'd again need to do research, or even better, a person of that culture you can discuss with. overall, know inclusivity will be appreciated. make sure your intentions of representing them are pure, make the best effort you can in executing it right, and be open to correction and education. + thank you, I'm glad you think so 💞💞
@@gingerbreadd_ Alright tysm for the advice! I was a bit lost when it cane to this part of making characters so your reply gave me a good direction to go to. So thx for that- also yw
i wanted a name that started with a g because my name does, and when i was going through words with g in them, i thought about gingerbread. i dont necessarily love gingerbread, but i thought the "ginger" in it could be used as my name and the whole "gingerbreadd" word would just be cuteee added two ds just to not get mixed up with the actual cookie lol but yeah it kinda just comes to be like that if you think hard enough 🤔
Ah, yes, when small GachaTubers think bad childhood and sad backstory will automatically make characters good. That's not how it works chiefs (referring to the same GachaTubers)
ooo i would say, personally, character development is not for the first episode you can set-up the development by showing the conflicts they're facing, but having character development right from the jump will leave the future parts lacking, and episode 1 might feel like a mini movie. you can show the backstory and show how they've changed from that in the beginning, which is sort of like character development, but the character arc you plan to showcase throughout the series that is the theme of the plot should be progressing throughout each episode. i would say you focus on showcasing who the characters really are on episode 1, and maybe at the end you can start shoving in the problems and hint at the way they will be developing later. as for development throughout the series, it depends on the plot, but focus on placing key moments for the arc during the structural beats of the series like moments of hesitation, weakness, a change of heart, etc in the episodes. but for now as you think about ep1, think about how to introduce your characters and how they can make a statement. hope it helped ^^
well think about it like this, when you plan for the villain to have a past that contributes to their current harmful behavior, showing the backstory is the explanation and how you give the viewers that knowledge of "huh, so that's why" now, you can run in many directions with the reaction "huh, so that's why", people will either be sympathetic, indifferent, or have even worse feelings towards the character depending on what happened back then if you deliberately put a sob story as the backstory for the sole purpose of making the character seemed redeemed now, that's what we call an excuse type backstory and basically is a plot device, it's too easy of a way out of hatred and that's why viewers will respond to it negatively you should instead show the backstory (if you aim for them to be the victim make sure you show how wronged they were in the situation), then show how the character lives in the present because of that event/show them struggling with the trauma/effects of it all, and then if you want some redemption arc, show them healing, accepting, or getting closure from the past. make them do something or change themselves in the present-and not simply using a sad flashback from the past-so that it ends up as a successful execution you're allowed to show any type of backstory you want, just make sure that right afterwards, not everything is fixed/everyone is okay with the character simply because it's been revealed. backstories are good character (arc) building blocks, not purely excuses i dont know if my answer was accurate but that's just how i feel about it :>
the audience may perceive it as a kind of excuse, but the character themselves mustn't use it as an excuse or else it comes off as them victimizing themselves. another thing, a backstory's purpose is to build character. It should give character depth, not give them a free pass with how they act. Backstory shouldn't be the only morally grey element the character has, their present actions and beliefs should be conflicting too and be logical emotional responses for the audience to accept. The backstory should explain and build, not excuse ^^
Part 3 is out and it’s looking fine asf
It’s a bit late, sorry about that ^^” (kinemaster also failed exporting twice so fjeuahfcwds)
I wanted to get it out about yesterday or so, but like I ended up assembling 2 tables with my dad before dinner and chit chatting with my sister for 4 hours afterwards. Basically what I’m trying to tell you is I prioritize family bonding time over all of you :)))
Titling all the sections, I realized how fast I sped through all those terms lol. Sorry bout that, yknow if you wanted a deeper discussion-maybe I’ll do their own videos one day since I feel I still have a lot to add anyways
Part 4 should be here in 1-2 weeks since there’s not really anything much going on in my life to distract me from it (unless you count tth and other channel projects lol) You could probably tell the quality of editing and content in these videos progressively gets better as each part goes on, and I must say, Part 4’s script was super fun lol
ooh and credit to Eunoia (main bunny outfit), Ainnoru (chef mc-contest example outfit) and Kiibo (contest example-villain outfit) for some Ginger OC outfits in this as well
So that’s it for this comment, forgive any glitches (and quality because frickin kinemaster won’t export) in the video if any, and hope it all helped. Goodnight luvs ✨
Its totally ok bc I took a break on my other acc lol
Hey ginger I hope this comment doesn’t come off as I’m trying to rush you since I’m sure you have a lot on your plate atm but do you know when’s part 4 going to be released cause I feel it’ll benefit me as relationships and dynamics will be important for my mini movie I plan on starting on sooner or later. It’s alright if you are unsure I just wanted to ask.
(And do you have any video suggestions on how to write good relationship dynamics between characters?)
honestly i was planning to discontinue this series because the recordings for the next parts are really old, im also not sure if the advice is 100%, but i'll try to rewrite it and finish it soon, maybe continue the series as well if i can ^^"
now for your question, these videos aren't advice moreso are they a discussion of opinions, but the dear authors series is superrrr insightful (especially as back then i wasnt one to read lol) so you can check it out,
for friendships:
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for romance:
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hope it helps~
@@gingerbreadd_ alright thanks ginger :)
AAAAAAAAH IM SO HAPPY U KNOW ABOUT WRITING SO MUCH SRSLY, I wish you had indeed spoken about internal conflict bc it’s like literally the most important thing, but I’m so glad u made this and showed people how to actually write
I want to make videos like these too eventually
Something else that annoys me a lot is the use of mafia, murderers, psychopathic behaviour and horrible show of mental illness/disorders. Mafia and Murderers are not a fun aspect to add to your stories, yes, some stories do need them but putting kidnapping and toxic relationships in the light is not a good thing, children watch this stuff. Psychopaths have a disorder usually caused by trauma but can also be that they had perfectly fine childhoods. It’s a mental disorder not a story trope! Most of the time they have no say in what they do and can’t stop themselves (My sister works in a mental ward of a hospital). I haven’t seen people portraying mental disorders as often but they tend to misuse depression a lot. It’s hard to go into it but I think we all know.
but i already made my assassin tho
Agreed.
One way to figure out if you your character is good or not
Is if you cringe at their action in like “oh ew, why would they do that, that’s so cringey!”
Or if you cringe at them like “No Fara no! You can’t do that! That won’t help”
Like if you cringe from it in a way where you just hate the character and there’s no reason you think they would do that
But if you cringe at them in a way where you feel mad at them for their action but you understand their reason
I remember making my first OC that didn't have a Copy and Paste personality.
She had been sold by her parents in the Medieval times to the castle. She was put in the Areana, expecting to die as entertainment for the crowd. She survived though, and as she grew up in the Areana, her body count was high, and the number of fighters that wanted her dead was higher. She soon became the kings Champion. But even though she grew up killing and fighting, she didn't like it.
She was saved when she was sucked into a miscalculated portal sent to pick up another OC from the mall. She was brough to modern times. Her story was basically her learning to adapt to modern times, and deal with the guilt of the thousands of animals and people she was forced to kill in the Areana.
A bit morbid for a 12yo to make, but it was good for a first try.
honestly that sounds like a cool character, you did a great job
..I was quite the morbid 12 year old, traumatising the shit out of my ocs. I’d say for 12 that’s pretty good.
Why does literally every Gacha story have wolves/alphas?! Seriously, it doesn’t have to be just wolves.
Ikr like at least my oc's a bear
S N A K E S
@@myname.1602
At least it sounds interesting!!! And its different!
Also the fact there's much more dangerous animals than wolves and most of them don't even need to be big
I remember planning on making one with adventure dogs. But the amount of alpha content there scared me. I didn't want my Vid to be looked like a fake original alfa story when it's about dogs. •~•
I wanted to talk about protagonists and how people always feel like they need a redemption arc or they need to have a good reason for what they’re doing no you don’t for example I’m using someone else’s story
A man goes all “stalkish” on this one girl because she looks so much like his sister well more like gaslighting her to stay in a relationship with him
His motivation was looked at as a good one,and that was his redemption this character could have been driven by something else for example the main character had a wand that we’ve seen literally create life what if he was driven by only using her just to go ahead and take the wand. The motivation is bad the man is playing god and is messing around with death and he’s being manipulative and it’s a lot more interesting not all of your arcs need to be good ones characters developing into even worse characters is still character development
I agree, as long as there is compelling development, whichever direction the arc takes (whether negative or positive) doesn't matter as much as the content the writer delivers. Good point~✨
@@gingerbreadd_ Same!
YES! All of these points you are talking about are important for ANY story. This video is perfect and has great points for beginner writers.
thank youu ^^
Agreed as an beginner writer this is very helpful
Also, I have something I'd like to show although I'm not sure if it's good.
It's called Prophecies of the Wind.
There was a pirate who was always greedy and taught gold was everything. He was a mutant who escaped from his scientist that tortured him always and actually, left the seas to find Cristalia, a kingdom full of gold.
It's game, anime, voice-acted gacha series, visual novel and all that but still working on it. It may be published in like 4 yr time.
The pirate is greedy, self-confident, rude, and is trying to do everything to find magic vessels. He wants freedom from the evil oppressive laws which oppress the unfortunate and poor, he cant find his beauty and purpose behind all the gold he got, he refuses to be gentle and he actually seeks more knowledge than social acceptance. He is dutiful, loud, strong willed, independent, but also cocky. He is mentally firm and inflexible, challenging everyone he sees and his internal conflict is mainly about his purpose behind all the wealth.
The fourth crown princess, in the story, is haunted by seven cursed birds and a grim reaper, but it unveils she's mentally fragile, and was abandoned by her two older brothers who wanted her to suffer like they did. Shes kind, but sometimes too cowardly to face her fears but she is empathetic, loves her family, and has a desire to protect her family and kingdom.
But if you want to know about the older brothers, you would probably need to read the novel, watch the gacha series, play the game of Prophecies of the Wind to know the true older brothers.
The truth behind the hauntings will be unveiled
Thank you so much for this video!❤
It annoys me a lot when mini-movies use a brat/bully that bullies them for the stupidest reason ever. The brat/bully also bullies them WAY too much, especially if it’s in a school. For example, the bully dumps water on the main character, pushes them off stairs, maybe push them of the school roof and it’s like the teachers don’t exist. ✨
using the stereotypical nerd and bully is one of the most annoying things to walk this earth, along with romanticizing murder, bullying, mafias, psychopaths, etc. It isn't okay irl and it isn't okay in a kids game. kidnapping is another issue---the amount of times i've seen a 'kidnapped by the mafia' on my fyp is mildly concerning.
it's not quirky, it's not cool, it's not slay.
and here are my tips:
Tip #1:
Everybody has a reason for acting the way they do. A cruel and cold-hearted person may have been hurt badly in the past, or their past kindness was taken advantage of. they have a reason for acting the way they do.
Tip #2:
Okay this is something I find weird: when the bullies are known for being dickheads and yet they're popular and everyone loves them. it just doesn't make sense to me.
Tip #3:
Give you character hobbies that they're passionate about. This could be art, music, sports, writing, the list goes on. i think it's good to give them 1-3 main hobbies and 1-3 things they're really passionate about
thanks for creating this video
this is late, but what I like to do is take an mbti test for my ocs! it's mostly just for fun, but it can help give a bit of insight into the way they'd make decisions and interact, and their overall behavior
Same bro
2:35 wow that shade at a certain character-
*cough* Caroline *cough cough*
:LANASSHAKINGEYES:
These are all very good tips! But when a character does have a traumatic backstory, it has to be done right and it needs to be the cause of why the character is the way they are. A character with a dramatic backstory doesn’t have to be its only trait. Characters can work through things and go through struggles to rise from it and grow from it. We are currently working on a gacha series and advice like this really helps 👍
Honestly People have to Stop With the Overpowered Alpha Overprotective Boyfriend Who always wears a back Jacket and same hair and is rich AND is in a Gang-
*Its Getting Annoying Alright-*
Yet nobody listen, Also can some people stop making possessive behavior cute? Sure we get jealous but glmms tend to exaggerate that it looks toxic
One thing I've learned about writing charactors is also to portray moments of when they aren't what they usually appear as whether it’s in public or private. I've thought about making my series about murder mystery, drama, friendship, mental health, etc.
YESSSS
GINGER OUT HERE SPITTING FACTSSS ✨✨
lmao thank you jessss ✨
Thank you for this video!
I think I do okay at designing my characters, but writing them.....not so much...
So yeah, Thank you!
Also I dont have a gacha channel, but i wanna make a *good* first video
Also another type of arc, that *I* like to do in my stories, is a neutral arc (idk if there's an actual name). Like maybe the character was cautious, but then they turn brave. They arent so cautious and scared of everything anymore, but in return they become more vulnerable and not as good judgement of danger. Sorry I'm not at explaining things, but yeah
I don't know if I'm working way too hard on a story of a future series. But I remember doing a multishot glmm when I started my channel. A glmm that I never finished. After watching the only episode I posted (and resisting to the cringy stuff I did back then), I try to dig it back up and try to make something a bit different with it. So I took a part of the original concept I had back then and I try to "reshape" it and add somethings with it, with a (hopefully) different mindset from the one the older me had. The main problem I have that keeps giving me headaches is that I'm struggling to come with a detailed plot from the the rough plot idea. The main characters are also made with a pretty quick description of themselves. Even by watching your videos like yours, I though it would help me to find what makes me struggle so much but I doesn't really help. It actually makes me feel like I'm struggling to find an answer to a paradox. I don't if it's because the way I imagined my story, if it's because my concept is bad or if it's because I'm working too much on it.
I still appreciate that you try to help people, even tho I'm struggling despite that. But the attempt to help is really appreciated, I mean it.
one solution can't solve every problem, and every person approaches their writing differently, so i understand that dw
honestly im not an expert so i am as stumped as you are about this, i dont even know how my own writer's mind works half the time, but definitely finding the root of the problem you're having, taking time off from it, or even starting anew may help.
it could be a passion problem or a rushing problem, or maybe the story just isn't working. that's all fine honestly, because unless it's your actual job and career, there shouldn't be any rules or rush to creating your story
i appreciate your input ^^ it makes me want to work harder and have more helpful, diverse solutions for these kinds of personal issues by exploring more of how i create. hope your creating experience goes smoother soon 💞
Hopefully by the time this series is finished I can make a decent mini movie [:
if there's one thing I can say i'm 100% good at when it comes to writing is personality I love flushing my oc's out and I will spnd hours just giving them imperfections certain mindsets and stuff like that I jut love building people
Although the story I'm writing is not gacha anymore because of it's dark theme I think this really helped a lot!
OK THIS CHANNEL IS UNDERRATED
Thanks for all the tips this is has good points and is good for beginners like me :D
I like making my main characters quote on quote, "evil" people. By evil I mean they're not necessarily good nor fun protagonists. In one of my stories, the protagonist is manipulative but pretends to be a good person during school. The one who influenced her to act like this is..
Well, I can't say that because that'd be spoiling my own series.
But you get the point.
Im also going to try animating the series. if that doesn't work out it'll be a screenshot series lol. Which I'd prefer not doing. I'm putting effort into this, and I want more people in our community to be as committed. I don't want to see "Alpha boy and emotionless girl" everytime I search up gacha club.
yes of course, our main characters dont have to always be good or anything, sometimes the most interesting stories are ones that give you a darker or more twisted pov
good luck~ ✨
@@gingerbreadd_ Thanks. I know my reply is late, but I'm still working on the series if you're wondering. :)
Definitely a lot of effort if it’s still not out😅
I'm currently writing a new story I've been skimming through your videos and gaining a lot of good ideas and even learned some of my bad habits i have for my characters. This definitely helps me work on my own writing for characters and learning how to improve them. I love these videos it's very calming for me and I hope you keep posting these!
i love that 💞💞 thank you i will 💜
Queen is spilling the good facts right here. Awesome video and great tips!
This channel is so underrated! I love the way you explain things 💕
Yesss this video has such great pointers and tips for beginner story writers :)
I would like to add something, I'm pretty sure you said this but, when the characters act a certain way give the viewers a reason to act the way they do. (or show it)
That's all I gotta say.
Omg your Ocs outfit is adorable oml-1
I REWATCHED YOUR OLD IDOLIZE VIDEO BECAUSE SENPAI WOLFIE IS BACK AND CAME BACK TO YOU CHANNEL AND YOUR VOICE IS SO DIFFERENT 😭😭
mood-my old videos are dndjcjcjxjjcixids ^^"
One tip I have is try writing a small diary/journal/to do list/notes for your character
Is no one knows talking about how the protagonist never suffers any punishment for their actions if they do something very bad?...Just me? okay them.
I have a story idea in my brain, so this girls sister had went missing overnight, when she sees how the law wont help them she does it herself and finds out where she was last seen. Shes very dedicated to the point where she seems to drift away from her friends, and it becomes unhealthy. So one day she explores where her sister was last seen, and that is when she starts to grow when her friends tell her about her problems. She realizes it but its too late, since some of her friends die
Im trying my best to push this all into my brain 👍
Can you critique this character? I have developed him for so long, when I was in second grade.
His name is Cymbeline. Yes. Cymbeline is a guy. But Cymbeline is a feminine name. Why? It is intentional to his personality.
He is a quote un quote "bad boy" and "alpha" mixed together. He is very distant, away from others as he spent time alone. He could be aggressive when someone is trying to befriend him, not to mean, edgy or something. He has an ongoing suspicion and cynicism of most people, because he has his trust broken several times by someone he depended on in his childhood. He has a habit of clinging to people that are going to turn their backs on him, since he has a belief that there are goods in people. In his childhood, he is not manly enough and he doesn't conform (toxic masculinity), but that doesn't mean he is an "uwu cat". He just happens to have a lot of emotions that if he did not say it, it will soon erupt into a mess. His emotions are bottled because of how "boys can't cry", and one time, he has a predicament that no one believes because he is a guy, but many will gush over a girl who has the same situation as him. He masks his cynicism of people, to be just an ordinary guy who happens to sit at the back of the class, and soon, no one came up to him and bother him.
He has a hatred of the word "weak", because it reminded him that he can't conform to the standards to that of a "true" man.
He cares about his classmates, because they are the ones who he did not feel bothered. They are welcoming, and ready to share emotions with him, in contrary to his middle school and elementary school days. He is one time popular just because he is handsome, and not because of how he cared about them. But then, many of his classmates currently idolizes him not because he is the second oldest of the classroom, but despite his suspicion of others, still ready to make a sacrifice. And if the others betray him, he will gladly wait for karma to slap the fake friends all across their face.
He does have a rivalry with the first oldest of the classroom, being that he resembles Cymbeline's fake friend, and he has a mysterious nature that is eerily similar to his fake friend he cling the most. The first oldest isn't rude, is just Cymbeline's feeling of resentment towards the person being similar to his fake friend, that he went far as to injure the first oldest, badly until he went into a nearby hospital.
He has a flat character arc, doesn't mean he is boring-
That's it :D I fleshed him pretty fully. Sorry if this get a bit long- Would like to see your take
it's good!
the character and past building have been done decently. knowing such, his motivations fears beliefs and goals, then contradictions and grey area actions, will always make a character realer, if it is your goal.
It depends on the type of message or theme you want to convey into your story, but this character has potential, good job~
@@gingerbreadd_ YAY! Thank you! All those years making him is very worth it :D
I would like a movie that is focusing on characters and a way to find their identity and relationships. Pretty deep for a 13 year old O_O
@@slushiedolls very worth it~
i know the feeling, but don't worry about it. passion overtakes the long time it takes to create these things. just keep making if you like what you're seeing and don't forget to remind yourself that it will be worth it someday
fighting ✨✨
You're literally amazing I've been binge watching your series and you really inspire me i just hope I can stay with the motivation im feeling rn gosh plz help me so much!!!💕💕✨
Please review this story please
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Does anyone here watch MHA? Well if you do I've got something to tell you, usually everyone in gacha going to the MHA universe has plenty of quirks but my Character only has one as it should but the thing is it's a gag power. It's called Creator , My OC can create or modify anything in existence if she can modify anything that mean she could theoretically speaking reverse the whole multiverse in it's entirety. Now my brother says it's way too overpowered so I changed and gave her some side effects to her quirk, She can be in a temporary coma, she has memory lost, she creates things without noticing, blood lost and about 3 more.
Okay so I had this character idea for a while (Since 2020 ToT), so Imma say it here cause why not-
This character can be considered as a Mary Sue- BUT I PROMISE IT IS OKAY I THINK!
This character is a prince of a kingdom, he is considered the perfect prince in all the kingdoms of the land, he can rule with kindness, loyalty, integrity, and so on. He is knowledgeable, brave, and talented. But that was just the front he put forward, in reality, he was scared, never confident, had to learn his "talents", and so much more. He only placed the "Perfect" act because of the expectations around him and it is killing him inside. Soon he wasn't able to contain it anymore and snapped, as a result, he made terrible decisions on his path. Slowly he began to realize his mistakes, but he couldn't turn back now, so he continued his tirade. Finally, he just broke down and let it all out.
That is really all I have so far since I haven't finished writing him since I got bored TvT... What do you guys think?
Ur character is a Cute fluffy white bunny
I'am not someone who makes gacha oc or a gachatuber but this video is very helpful to my ocs or people's ocs too to learn these types of video also i do apologise sorry if this comment was unnecessary to this video and bringing this up... since i found this video while searching "how to give your characters depth"
My main character's name is Zaidee Alazelle. She's kinda impulsive, tending to act purely on emotions and recklessness. She hates her lifestyle of being rich, and hates the fact that she has to act like a doll. She is also very lacking in confidence about herself, because she was always belittled and considered a disappointment by her parents, due to being female. She's really strong-willed, and kinda brash. She keeps up a confident facade. She is disgusted at her prim and grace, and escaped to finally feel herself. She is really reckless, and bold. She is also a quick-learner, and cant really see her own mistakes, pointing out at others. Her character arc is pretty flat, but her friend is probably more negative arc. I won't give any spoilers for her.
Her goals are to escape the standards of her family, learn magic, and overall stop the wicked sorcerers of Vigenta, bring justice, and stop the corrupted aura and magic spreading out. Her more internal motives are to find her true self, protect those she cares about, and find an internal belonging, to break free from her forced influence by her noble family. She also wants to prove wrong those who belittled her such as the prince of Alabanza.
Also, please do take note that Zaidee's going to develop a lot more, like my chronology of, Kenzu Keiro, who btw I made an oc page on Fandom in the Hinekure Ta wiki (that's my other storyline/chronology). Anyone could suggest on tips on how I could flesh out Zaidee more?
Initially, I think her internal conflict is her greed and desire to succeed at all costs, no matter what. She can push others because of this, and feels too much remorse for failing even something minor. This is due to her pressure from the noble family she was born in. As a protagonist, I think her character development is being more carefree, let's go of herself, and becoming more confident in her skills and abilities, throughout the series although it's little character development. Some trivia is she has hobbies of singing, and dancing when she isnt training her magic. She really tends to overwork herself.
@@milingmendoza2365 interesting character :D
I been working really hard on my gacha series, (it’s not going to come out for a while)I just want to thank you for the advice you’ve been giving out for everyone.
P.S keep up the good work 👍
How long is a while? It’s still not out…
Omg wtf you deserve wayyyy more attention!
okay u are rly underrated
You're very entertaining and your tips are great, subbed and liked
I have a hard time choosing my words soo, sorry if this don't make much sense. I feel like backstory need to have some sort of impact to the character. If the said character have a backstory where their parents are neglected and force them around, how will this effect the character? Do they became rebelistic because they crave the freedom they didn't get? Do they became numb and just do as told? I feel like this is a thing you should consider if you feel like your character backstory is a little disconected to their persent. Btw , sorry if theres any spelling mistake. I have no respect for the english language.
This helps with writing story too.
Let’s go next part!
Okay but, if you have a pretty high stakes series (like an apocalypse series or corruption takeover kind of thing) how do you go about fitting in the character stuff with the plot? I’m new to writing and I’m trying to figure this out because it’s confusing me- it’s especially hard because the series I’m starting has a LOT of characters..
apocalyptic stories usually have a lot of action in the forefront, so I'd understand the feeling of being too jampacked to juggle both action and character depth properly
id say the characters' motivations and will to survive, whether it be a belief-driven goal theyd rather die than not achieve or surviving for the sake of a loved one, their determination to achieve "xyz" thing can help establish their identities alongside all the intense plot events
so a lot of the actions they take and decisions they make in order to survive, the moral and ethical boundaries they draw, can tell viewers a lot about the character
additionally, make sure that the characters you add into the story serve a crucial role, and maybe consider cutting some out or combining some together for the sake of precise, concise and meaningful storytelling ⭐
You don’t need to explain yourself on why you upload late just pace yourself with each upload . also take a break girl you need to have time for yourself .
Just asking how do you express your character’s insecurities? Can it be related to the internal conflict?
yep, it can definitely be related, and usually have a cause and effect relationship with each other whether or not the character is aware of it
you can express their insecurities by having important or even minor decisions be impacted by them. insecurities usually reflect their fears and are things they'd need to change in order to grow and achieve their goals, so showing their insecurities through their decisions, whether it ends up right or wrong, their choice of solution still shows their personality
another thing is what their goal is and how important it is to them. them wanting to achieve that and how they go about doing it definitely reflects their attitudes and by association, their insecurities
take for example-a student's internal conflict is they want to top first in their final year of highschool to make it into their dream university, but a new student shows up and starts snatching first place from them
obvious insecurities will start to show up, they start feeling inferior to the new student, and because they don't like that and they dont want to lose their chances-they might start acting differently
so yeah hope this helped haha if you have more questions just drop em in this thread ^^
@@gingerbreadd_ thank you so much :D this helped a lot
What do you think about writing characters based on personal experiences/insecurities? Because I've heard that it can make them more realistic, but at the same time it can limitate your own creativity.
i think that method is definitely a more convenient way to be able to give a character depth, since you'd be very familiar with those experiences and insecurities already. actually i'd personally opt to do that for my own stories just because the more connected i'd feel to it, the more likely it'd be for me to be enthusiastic about creating and finishing it. it's like telling your own story which is veryyy exciting
i guess the caveat to that is the fact one may not be equipped to tell their own story without being impartial, because they may only have their own perspective to work off of. i wouldn't think it'd be a problem for an individual character/main character to have flawed thinking, but it's important to push an overall message that doesn't harbor a harmful mindset. sooo i think it's best to put in your own experiences and insecurities only when you've arrived at a good headspace, where you've already overcome the rough stuff and have reflected on the whole situation.
i think it's also important to distance one's self from the character they're inserting their qualities into. characters heavily inspired by the actual writer as a person aren't immediately going to be bad; the writer just has to keep in mind that these characters shouldn't always act like them or have the same exact beliefs. using one's own qualities as a template is a good technique, so long as you're able to distance yourself right from their very construction and treat them how you would every other character you'd write.
it won't limit your creativity as long as you remember you're writing fiction, not an autobiography. there's no problem straying from the real version of events if it's not supposed to be accurately based off true events. go for any method or technique available to you or anything that can inspire you to write your story
Ima start to try and make skits like Moaqaxx, this will help a lot ;-;
Just wondering-
Do you have advice about making characters with different ethnicities that aren't stereotypical or offensive? I kinda have been wanting to make characters from different cultures but I'm afraid I might misinterperet the characters and offend people from that ethnicity, which is why I only a few characters of non-american ethnicities and I only use the cultures I'm familiar or grew up with. Thanks :D and you have amazing content! ^^ 💕
i worry about that sometimes as well, but here's my take on it.
a lot of people are very happy to have characters of their culture be included in stories, it would be lovely to be very inclusive after all.
i believe it's okay to include the cultures and ethnicities you'd like to, as long as you do not stop at assumptions and instead do the research necessary. honestly i dont believe you need to wholly showcase these characters' cultures explicitly unless that's what the story is about, instead you can go with having them act as anyone else would or how they would according to the plot, with the exception and bonus of giving them their little moments or unique qualities that signal to the audience that they are x ethnicity/nationality.
I believe an example (more so on religion) is that of a Muslim character mentioning they need to go do their midday prayer, something that is easy to add in but also doesn't need to change the plot too much.
anddd make sure you balance how much emphasis you give towards their ethnicities.
ofc there are possibilities these cultures have specific holidays or customs or practices that we, who are not a part of that culture, are not aware about. for that you'd again need to do research, or even better, a person of that culture you can discuss with.
overall, know inclusivity will be appreciated. make sure your intentions of representing them are pure, make the best effort you can in executing it right, and be open to correction and education.
+ thank you, I'm glad you think so 💞💞
@@gingerbreadd_ Alright tysm for the advice! I was a bit lost when it cane to this part of making characters so your reply gave me a good direction to go to. So thx for that-
also yw
The one thing I look forward when watching anything...
Thank you I need this for the future :>
In reward take this virtual piece of food
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Omg you are soo helpfull!!
easter bunny ginger lmaoooo
and only a month and a half too late :')
Did you get the idea for your name because you like gingerbread I would love to know the how you decided on that name I love it
i wanted a name that started with a g because my name does, and when i was going through words with g in them, i thought about gingerbread. i dont necessarily love gingerbread, but i thought the "ginger" in it could be used as my name and the whole "gingerbreadd" word would just be cuteee
added two ds just to not get mixed up with the actual cookie lol
but yeah it kinda just comes to be like that if you think hard enough 🤔
@@gingerbreadd_ yeah true
Thank you so much!
So what if the actual righteous one is the villian of the story XD
then that would be quite an interesting hook for your story :))
@@gingerbreadd_ yEeT
Awesome and cool!
Ah, yes, when small GachaTubers think bad childhood and sad backstory will automatically make characters good. That's not how it works chiefs (referring to the same GachaTubers)
I have a question again ;-;
How do I add character development on the first episode?
ooo i would say, personally, character development is not for the first episode
you can set-up the development by showing the conflicts they're facing, but having character development right from the jump will leave the future parts lacking, and episode 1 might feel like a mini movie.
you can show the backstory and show how they've changed from that in the beginning, which is sort of like character development, but the character arc you plan to showcase throughout the series that is the theme of the plot should be progressing throughout each episode.
i would say you focus on showcasing who the characters really are on episode 1, and maybe at the end you can start shoving in the problems and hint at the way they will be developing later.
as for development throughout the series, it depends on the plot, but focus on placing key moments for the arc during the structural beats of the series like moments of hesitation, weakness, a change of heart, etc in the episodes. but for now as you think about ep1, think about how to introduce your characters and how they can make a statement.
hope it helped ^^
@@gingerbreadd_ ohhhh thanks!
And so if I can’t have a backstory as some sort of excuse, how can I make a backstory have actual depth?
well think about it like this,
when you plan for the villain to have a past that contributes to their current harmful behavior, showing the backstory is the explanation and how you give the viewers that knowledge of "huh, so that's why"
now, you can run in many directions with the reaction "huh, so that's why", people will either be sympathetic, indifferent, or have even worse feelings towards the character depending on what happened back then
if you deliberately put a sob story as the backstory for the sole purpose of making the character seemed redeemed now, that's what we call an excuse type backstory and basically is a plot device, it's too easy of a way out of hatred and that's why viewers will respond to it negatively
you should instead show the backstory (if you aim for them to be the victim make sure you show how wronged they were in the situation), then show how the character lives in the present because of that event/show them struggling with the trauma/effects of it all, and then if you want some redemption arc, show them healing, accepting, or getting closure from the past. make them do something or change themselves in the present-and not simply using a sad flashback from the past-so that it ends up as a successful execution
you're allowed to show any type of backstory you want, just make sure that right afterwards, not everything is fixed/everyone is okay with the character simply because it's been revealed. backstories are good character (arc) building blocks, not purely excuses
i dont know if my answer was accurate but that's just how i feel about it :>
@@gingerbreadd_ ahhhhhh, ok I get it now, thanks so much it really helped!
im very happy to help ^^ 💜💜
one character tip is using a character based plot not a plot based plot.
So I have to create a backstory that relates to the plot but not making an excuse?
the audience may perceive it as a kind of excuse, but the character themselves mustn't use it as an excuse or else it comes off as them victimizing themselves.
another thing, a backstory's purpose is to build character. It should give character depth, not give them a free pass with how they act. Backstory shouldn't be the only morally grey element the character has, their present actions and beliefs should be conflicting too and be logical emotional responses for the audience to accept. The backstory should explain and build, not excuse ^^
What if I like to make backstories that can actually occur in people’s lives like (ex: not feeling like they’re good at anything)
@@doublekiwi6320 that's called internal conflict, it's perfectly okay to do so and very encouraged ❣️
i want to see a blk main female character who doesnt fall for the yt man