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I always prefer those type of characters to the numerous hero-characters used. But I'm not sure why you say you're going to make one that 'works'. How does a character not work? Any character can work as long as they're well written.

 

Or was that your point?

It pretty much was, yeah.

 

~EW~

Marry me.

EmperorWhenua, do not marry Bunda.

 

That said, I think that the trick with making a great character, even when they're archetypes, is to feel as if you know them personally, and act as if they're real. If you treat them like they're real, then they become real. Sure, they fall under a certain category that makes them similar to other characters, but in real life some people are similar to others, and they are ultimately different because they each have their own soul. With many characters, their personalities are already there, you just have to discover them, and they come out on their own, mostly free of outside influences, such as stereotypes.

 

And Vakama was cool. Granted, his temporary switch to evil was a bit poorly done in my opinion, but it was a great concept. And as a Turaga on Mata Nui, he blows my mind.

 

Funny thing is, some of my own characters are somewhat stereotypical, but they don't come off that way, not to me, at least. I don't look at them and say, "That's the category of character." Instead, I say, "Well, that's them." Add extra emphasis on the word "them".

 

K:L

What, you want a medal or something? Because... honestly. I don't see the point of this entry.

Blog entries don't always have to have a point. Plus, yes, I do demand a medal. Hand it over. Now.

 

~EW~

Okay! Here you go. *hands EW a medal*

Thanks! Have a nice day.

 

~EW~