People often think it's "the plot" that makes people invested, but it's the human element.
If your OC does something weird or relatable or weirdly relatable, tell people about it. I get a lot of traction talking about how much OC likes cats. People just like to feel connected.
If your OC does something weird or relatable or weirdly relatable, tell people about it. I get a lot of traction talking about how much OC likes cats. People just like to feel connected.
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The "but my webcomic/web animation series/book/indie game isn't ready yet—how will people get attached to my OC in advance?"-answer…
…is yapping about non-spoiler info. Or spoilery info if you're based enough/can package it in an out-of-context way.
…is yapping about non-spoiler info. Or spoilery info if you're based enough/can package it in an out-of-context way.
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But also: Yoon Ha Lee is incredibly good at this. The number of randos in the Machineries series I cared so deeply about.....
It's a combination of human connection & persistence.