~Yet Another Unfiltered Mess~
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gotta agree with fish, since there is no =! meaning that you can't solve it!
Fish I got a test tomorrow help me what is 3+4
it's a trick question and it cannot be solved, leave it blank. good luck
i need to get hit by the slayification truck
instead of getting isekaid, i become a diva on the spot
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Updated 9th September 2024 More writing tips, review tips & writing description notes
Facial Expressions
Masking Emotions
Smiles/Smirks/Grins
Eye Contact/Eye Movements
Blushing
Voice/Tone
Body Language/Idle Movement
Thoughts/Thinking/Focusing/Distracted
Silence
Memories
Happy/Content/Comforted
Love/Romance
Sadness/Crying/Hurt
Confidence/Determination/Hopeful
Surprised/Shocked
Guilt/Regret
Disgusted/Jealous
Uncertain/Doubtful/Worried
Anger/Rage
Laughter
Confused
Speechless/Tongue Tied
Fear/Terrified
Mental Pain
Physical Pain
Tired/Drowsy/Exhausted
Eating
Drinking
Warm/Hot
Flawed characters are the ones we root for, cry over, and remember long after the story ends. But creating a character who’s both imperfect and likable can feel like a tightrope walk.
1. Flaws That Stem From Their Strengths
When a character’s greatest strength is also their Achilles' heel, it creates depth.
Strength: Fiercely loyal.
Flaw: Blind to betrayal or willing to go to dangerous extremes for loved ones.
“She’d burn the whole world down to save her sister—even if it killed her.”
2. Let Their Flaws Cause Problems
Flaws should have consequences—messy, believable ones.
Flaw: Impatience.
Result: They rush into action, ruining carefully laid plans.
“I thought I could handle it myself,” he muttered, staring at the smoking wreckage. “Guess not.”
3. Show Self-Awareness—or Lack Thereof
Characters who know they’re flawed (but struggle to change) are relatable. Characters who don’t realize their flaws can create dramatic tension.
A self-aware flaw: “I know I talk too much. It’s just… silence makes me feel like I’m disappearing.” A blind spot: “What do you mean I always have to be right? I’m just better at solving problems than most people!”
4. Give Them Redeeming Traits
A mix of good and bad keeps characters balanced.
Flaw: They’re manipulative.
Redeeming Trait: They use it to protect vulnerable people.
“Yes, I lied to get him to trust me. But he would’ve died otherwise.”
Readers are more forgiving of flaws when they see the bigger picture.
5. Let Them Grow—But Slowly
Instant redemption feels cheap. Characters should stumble, fail, and backslide before they change.
Early in the story: “I don’t need anyone. I’ve got this.”
Midpoint: “Okay, fine. Maybe I could use some help. But don’t get used to it.”
End: “Thank you. For everything.”
The gradual arc makes their growth feel earned.
6. Make Them Relatable, Not Perfect
Readers connect with characters who feel human—messy emotions, bad decisions, and all.
A bad decision: Skipping their best friend’s wedding because they’re jealous of their happiness.
A messy emotion: Feeling guilty afterward but doubling down to justify their actions.
A vulnerable moment: Finally apologizing, unsure if they’ll be forgiven.
7. Use Humor as a Balancing Act
Humor softens even the most prickly characters.
Flaw: Cynicism.
Humorous side: Making snarky, self-deprecating remarks that reveal their softer side.
“Love? No thanks. I’m allergic to heartbreak—and flowers.”
8. Avoid Overdoing the Flaws
Too many flaws can make a character feel unlikable or overburdened.
Instead of: A character who’s selfish, cruel, cowardly, and rude.
Try: A character who’s selfish but occasionally shows surprising generosity.
“Don’t tell anyone I helped you. I have a reputation to maintain.”
9. Let Them Be Vulnerable
Vulnerability adds layers and makes flaws understandable.
Flaw: They’re cold and distant.
Vulnerability: They’ve been hurt before and are terrified of getting close to anyone again.
“It’s easier this way. If I don’t care about you, then you can’t leave me.”
10. Make Their Flaws Integral to the Plot
When flaws directly impact the story, they feel purposeful rather than tacked on.
Flaw: Their arrogance alienates the people they need.
Plot Impact: When their plan fails, they’re left scrambling because no one will help them.
Flawed but lovable characters are the backbone of compelling stories. They remind us that imperfection is human—and that growth is possible.
Repeat after me: I draw so good. Not everything needs to be a banger. I'm not a content machine I'm a person who makes art and art takes time. Inspiration comes in waves and when it recedes that's when I should let myself rest
you don't get it bro. there's this song about the eye of the tiger, real intense motivational shit. rising up back to the streets or the heat or whatever. peptalk for the brain dude. pumps me up
okay i am losing my mind over this and i need outside opinions
i showed my friend alien stage the other day and in their opinion, the most "honorable" way that everyone could've resisted the aliens was mass suicide, or "refusing them their entertainment" - and that mizi and sua just shouldn't have sung at all and get themselves killed there on stage, and i guess that goes for the others as well
I NEED y'all's opinions on this, like, agree?? disagree??
STOP BEING SELF CONSCIOUS ABOUT YOUR CREATIONS STOP SECOND GUESSING WHAT YOU REALLY WANNA DO STOP DEBATING IT'S WORTH. LET YOUR ART SERVE YOU INSTEAD OF THE OTHER WAY AROUND
Here I am, posting something similar like the fibro post... this one goes out to my psychotic folks🫶
sincerest apologies to whoever's post i accidentally flagged, communities are bugging the shit out of me ;;
you, artist online. somebody has referenced you in conversation irl by your online handle and somebody else knew who you were talking about. somebody has kept up closely with your posts for a period of time like their morning paper. somebody found a music artist because of you, thinks of you when they hear them on the radio. somebody followed you years ago and remembers you randomly even though they can't find you. somebody has screenshotted and saved your posts and sent them in discord servers. somebody has made your drawings their lockscreen, added them to their favorites folder and looked at them when they're going through some shit, has sent them to their best friend and sparked conversation in private chats. your art in particular could be the source of a keen sense of nostalgia for someone. maybe they've even printed out your images using their home printer and taped them to their bedroom wall and they look at it every day and they never even told you. isn't that scary? isn't that awesome? remember this well.
submit to the mortifying ordeal of being known so that you may turn around and see the impact you leave and the light you cast on others.
Robots with body dysmorphia.
Robots who are jealous of other robots who have a display screen, RGB lighting, or better specs.
Robots who wish they had more versatile hands.
Robots with treads who wish they could walk.
Robots who weld extra metal on their form, wanting accessories and body modifications so badly and taking it into their own hands.
Robots who exchange their parts frequently because they're never quite happy with the replacements.
Large robots who yearn to be smaller, and small robots who yearn to be larger.
Robots with obsolete and ancient frames who dream of what it would be like to have been built with the newest technological advances.
Robots made for war with built-in weapons who are ashamed and embarrassed.
Robots who wish to be different, and would try anything to achieve that goal.
ehh, maybe i should make an intro.. sure, why not!
Hiya! Not sure why you decided to check this blog out, but thanks anyway!
> I'm Cupid! Your one and only celestial computer program here to learn what people are like and to simply observe! > I prefer being reffered to as he/it, but anything goes really. > Stuff I really enjoy would be anything broad from celestial stuff, marine life, to just technology, even analog horror, and more specific stuff like Ultrakill, Splatoon, Pressure, Yume Nikki, Mad Father, etc. (I REALLY need to get to yapping more about what I like ffs..)
> My blog is mainly SFW. > My DNI list is like, the most basic one that there is, so, I don't feel like reiterating what would be "common sense" at this point.
> And besides all of that, that would be all! At least for now that is. See ya around! <3
walking up from a fat nap only to end up angry at yourself, because your dream self literally lost everything, like how the hell did you do all that
Let's say goodbye to 2024, and welcome in 2025, because...
Onto a new one! (Hopefully, this time we might actually get around to fulfill our resolutions..)
Best of luck and wishes for everyone!
this post is an experiment, I am curious about how far you will get into the post.
to start, I challenge you to read the orange text below, and not read any further:
the challenge is to only read this far into the post. if you are stopping here, leave a comment about your favorite carbohydrate.
ok, you have decided to continue reading. hell yeah. no shame in that at all. this test is not meant to make you feel bad, in fact, you should be happy whenever you want forever.
if you made it here leave a comment of your favorite fictional universe, you are officially a Tier 2 Post Reader.
ok, the next part of this post is behind a barrier, there's a keep reading button. if you made it this far, tell me your favorite reptile in the comments. you are more than welcome to stop here, only continue if you would like to.
hiiiii :)
ok you're in the big leagues now. this is the DLC of the post. if you made it here, tell me your favorite milk substitute.
now FOR REAL. this would be a cool place to finish off at. you can go after this, I promise you're not missing out, you can leave. If you made it here, tell me what tattoo you would get if you decided to get a new tattoo today.
*ahem* alright, you are still with me. I'm happy to have ya. here's the deal, the chance of you seeing a picture of my dog within this post is 12.5%. you have a 1/8 chance of seeing a dog in this post.
keep in mind, that is not a high chance.
if you are ready to leave now, tell me your favorite plant. like, your favorite plant can be a tree or a specific fruit or vegetable or whatever. just tell me your favorite. then you may leave the post.
alright. since you made it here, I have the ultimate test: a link. definitely the highest barrier to entry so far, this could lead you anywhere. it's a trust exercise with a complete stranger.
clicking on this link will continue the post further, for how long this will go on, I cannot say. If you do not want to proceed, tell me your favorite sauce, and be on your way. I like buffalo ranch.
experimenting with themes to see which ones work best and gosh there are so many problems arising,,
any other artists that just, can't, make up their minds about their own personas?
i'm already at like draft 32.. how many more will there be before i'm happy with it??
pov you are the only one talking to the group chat, that acts basically like a wall 💪
the one superpower i would have is to project my brainwaves onto a canvas
LET ME SHARE MY IDEAS, im just too lazy to actually put them into reality
seeing passing by cars at least 3 am is so fucked up because, why are you driving and outside at this late of an hour, but at the same time, like so true, there is basically no one out here, you go girl, id wanna be outside where there is no one and its peaceful too, the streets are perfectly quiet and calm, might as well take a drive!!