#oc positivity

[dchuntress]

tell your friends you love their original characters today!

[diagoose]

Commission Update!

Helloooo, a big thank you to the people who helped boost my emergency commissions and to those who commissioned me. it means a lot that people where willing to help me during that time <3 as of 01-29-26 I am no longer offering the emergency discount, if you commissioned me before then your price will remain unchanged <3

!!Bigger News!!

I have a Kofi Page Now! 🪿💛

some of the offerings have a price change(portraits remain the same, however), and clearer definitions of what is included. there's also a lil tip jar if you just wanna feed the goose some bread <3

take a little looskie if you are thinking of treating yourself to some art of your blorbos.

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[bardic-tales]

Celebrating Overpowered OCs and Self-Inserts

There is a unique, unparalleled joy in creating a character who breaks the scales. Whether they are a self-insert stepping into a beloved world or an original creation designed to challenge the very foundations of their universe, overpowered (OP) characters are a vibrant and essential part of the creative landscape.

Too often, creators are told to tone it down or keep things grounded, but there is profound value in exploring the limits of power and the depths of personal wish fulfillment.

At its core, writing an OP character is an act of reclaiming agency. In a world where we often feel small or constrained by circumstances beyond our control, stepping into the shoes of a character who can reshape reality, command the elements, or stand toe-to-toe with gods is incredibly cathartic.

A self-insert who possesses immense power isn't just a power fantasy. They are often a vessel for processing personal desires for protection, justice, or freedom. When a character isn't limited by standard power levels, the story can shift away from "Can they win?" to "What will they choose to do with that victory?" This opens doors to complex moral dilemmas and philosophical explorations.

The most common criticism of OP characters is that they remove tension. However, when you embrace the power, the nature of the conflict simply evolves. Instead of external physical threats, the story shifts toward internal and systemic challenges:

When a character has the power to fix everything, the choice of where to intervene becomes a heavy burden. The conflict lies in the consequences of their actions and the potential for unintended harm. How does a world-breaker maintain a relationship with those who are fragile by comparison? Exploring the isolation of being too much for the world around you provides deep, character-driven drama. For characters where power is inherent to their being, the struggle often involves maintaining one's identity and humanity (or villainy) against the vastness of their own capabilities.

Creating an OP self-insert is a way to bridge the gap between ourselves and the stories we love. It is a declaration that we belong in those worlds, not just as observers, but as pivotal forces of nature. OP characters often act as a catalyst for change in established canons, forcing the world to react to a new, immovable object or an unstoppable force.

When you create characters who exist on a higher plane, you aren't just writing a story. You are worldbuilding. This level of world-building requires a sophisticated understanding of balance, even if that balance is tilted heavily in the character's favor.

To everyone crafting the too strong, the too fast, and the all-powerful. Keep going. Your OCs and self-inserts are valid expressions of your imagination. You don't need to nerf your characters to satisfy a traditional idea of balance that is better left in the early 2000s.

The bond between a creator and an OP character is often one of the strongest because that character carries our highest aspirations and our most secret strengths. Whether they are navigating the complexities of a platonic brotherhood or standing as one half of a power couple, their strength is a reflection of your creative courage.

Own the power, embrace the scale, and continue building those magnificent OCs.

[dizzynaramura]

Everyone should put their OCs into the backrooms RIGHT NOW!!! It’s for enrichment purposes I promise. The Backrooms is very healthy for them and it will NOT make everything worse trust!!! /j

Anyways if someone sees this and either doodles or writes about their OCs in the backrooms please tag me I’m so backrooms and OC pilled atm :D

[blair-kamo]

gentle reminder to fandom spaces ִֶָ. ..𓂃 ࣪ ִֶָ🪽་༘࿐:

can we please stop calling fics that don’t stick to canon “cringy”?

can we stop acting like “out of character” automatically means bad? sometimes writers explore softness, vulnerability, or alternate worlds that canon never gave them room for and that’s cool. fiction is supposed to expand, not cage itself inside a single tone.

and while we’re at it… can we stop mocking people’s OCs?

the design might not be perfect, the writing might be rough, but you’re seeing someone’s heart poured into pixels and words. someone spent hours dreaming about them, drawing them, giving them a name and a story. that’s not “cringe,” that’s creation.

fandoms should be a place for fun, not fear.

write the self indulgent fic. make your oc overpowered. give them pink hair, angel wings, or a tragic love story with your favorite character.

it’s not “immature.” it’s imaginative.

create what makes you happy.

let others do the same.

we all started somewhere. and maybe the most freeing thing you can do in fandom is stop trying to look cool and start enjoying what you love again.

⏔⏔⏔ ꒰ ᧔ෆ᧓ ꒱ ⏔⏔⏔

[popironrye]

[OPEN]

Pin Pals

{Selfship Reblog Game}

Wanna try one of these reblog games, but with a twist! Most people assign themes with pictures they find online so the options and possibilities are endless, but I wanted to do this with actual enamel and acrylic pins I own. Any of the over 870 of them.

Send me your s/i or oc and your f/o and I'll make a small pin set I think fit them. Make sure to tell me some things you associate with your ship, what kind of things they like, and even what they do for fun. Don't be afraid to get a little spicy with it. ;3

Example: My sona Erin and Dwayne from The Lost Boys.

Keep in mind this game is being done with pins I have on hand, so they may not be 100% the most fitting ever but I thought it would be fun to do either way. <3

[juliaswickcrs]

Let’s spread some love!

Everyone who likes/reblogs to this will get a personalized message from me letting you know one of the MANY REASONS I love you all!!