First off...This is just an opinion. >:/ Don't bash me just because your character is a Gary-Stu or Mary-Sue. That is YOUR fault for designing your character that way.
Now, there are many Gary-Stus and Mary-Sues EVERYWHERE. If you don't know the whole issue, here's some questions I will answer;
What is a Mary-Sue/Gary-Stu?
A Mary-Sue/Gary-Stu is a character that has many abilities, has no flaws, AND everybody loves them. The real name for these types of characters are a godmodder. A Mary-Sue is a female godmodder, and a Gary-Stu is a male.
Why are they bad?
They are unoriginal, overdone, and they have the most overused abilities;
They can never die.
Everybody is in love with them.
Are there any examples of a Mary-Sue/Gary-Stu?
Yes. One of them is well-known on this club, and all he listens to are positive comments. I won't mention any names.
How can I avoid making a Mary-Sue/Gary-Stu?
Take a test online to see if your character is wayyy too Mary-Sue/Gary-Stu. This is recommended so that you can improve your character.
Or...
If you want, take some advice from people who can actually make an original character.
Oh no! I made a Mary-Sue/Gary-Stu character! What do I do?!
Easy--All you have to do is improve your character.
Isn't Estelle a Mary-Sue?
No, she isn't. She's blinded by insanity, AND there's a reason why she's immortal--She has a charm on her head to keep her alive, BUT it can be destroyed.
Why should I care if I make one? =_= I love my characters.
If you love your characters, you wouldn't give them so much abilities that people will hate that character. If you want people to like your character, don't make them a Mary-Sue/Gary-Stu.
Anyway, I hate Mary-Sues/Gary-Stus because they're unoriginal, the abilities they have are overrused, AND they can't be killed.
The worst part about them; Their own creator refuses to change them.
Why won't they listen? D:
There's a few explanations for this;
A. They don't take criticism, which can help them improve.
B. All they ever want to listen to are positive comments.
C. They don't know the true nature of how bad these types of characters are.
There's other explanations, too, but these are just a few that is most often seen in Mary-Sue/Gary-Stu creators.
Now I have a good reason for leaving this club. T_T One of the types of characters that made this club unlikeable, are of course--Mary-Sue/Gary-Stu characters.
But--that's just the first group of characters that made me leave the club.
If you guys made an original character, good job. Props for you.
If you guys didn't, improve them.
These are the worst types of characters you can find, and if you have made them recently, or a long time ago, but are still keeping them, I am disappointed in you. *Angry eyes* >:C
Now, there are many Gary-Stus and Mary-Sues EVERYWHERE. If you don't know the whole issue, here's some questions I will answer;
What is a Mary-Sue/Gary-Stu?
A Mary-Sue/Gary-Stu is a character that has many abilities, has no flaws, AND everybody loves them. The real name for these types of characters are a godmodder. A Mary-Sue is a female godmodder, and a Gary-Stu is a male.
Why are they bad?
They are unoriginal, overdone, and they have the most overused abilities;
They can never die.
Everybody is in love with them.
Are there any examples of a Mary-Sue/Gary-Stu?
Yes. One of them is well-known on this club, and all he listens to are positive comments. I won't mention any names.
How can I avoid making a Mary-Sue/Gary-Stu?
Take a test online to see if your character is wayyy too Mary-Sue/Gary-Stu. This is recommended so that you can improve your character.
Or...
If you want, take some advice from people who can actually make an original character.
Oh no! I made a Mary-Sue/Gary-Stu character! What do I do?!
Easy--All you have to do is improve your character.
Isn't Estelle a Mary-Sue?
No, she isn't. She's blinded by insanity, AND there's a reason why she's immortal--She has a charm on her head to keep her alive, BUT it can be destroyed.
Why should I care if I make one? =_= I love my characters.
If you love your characters, you wouldn't give them so much abilities that people will hate that character. If you want people to like your character, don't make them a Mary-Sue/Gary-Stu.
Anyway, I hate Mary-Sues/Gary-Stus because they're unoriginal, the abilities they have are overrused, AND they can't be killed.
The worst part about them; Their own creator refuses to change them.
Why won't they listen? D:
There's a few explanations for this;
A. They don't take criticism, which can help them improve.
B. All they ever want to listen to are positive comments.
C. They don't know the true nature of how bad these types of characters are.
There's other explanations, too, but these are just a few that is most often seen in Mary-Sue/Gary-Stu creators.
Now I have a good reason for leaving this club. T_T One of the types of characters that made this club unlikeable, are of course--Mary-Sue/Gary-Stu characters.
But--that's just the first group of characters that made me leave the club.
If you guys made an original character, good job. Props for you.
If you guys didn't, improve them.
These are the worst types of characters you can find, and if you have made them recently, or a long time ago, but are still keeping them, I am disappointed in you. *Angry eyes* >:C
BLACK HEART LYRICS
Been in the darkness long enough
People say I've been acting too tough
Trying to stay low
Living on a cup of Joe
Cause I'm just a black heart (repeated 3 times)
Somebody left a note
Saying that I've been so bad
I thought It was a joke
My mom was so sad that she left my dad
Cause I'm just a black heart (repeated 3 times)
Living on the lamb
The perfect place for a grown man
Darkness rests in my hand
With no demands......
Cause I'm its ruler! (Repeated 2 times)
Being like The old devil
I feel like I've been leveled
On the 666th floor
With no doors to escape the
DARKNESS!!!
Cause I'm just a really really rotten black heart!
Been in the darkness long enough
People say I've been acting too tough
Trying to stay low
Living on a cup of Joe
Cause I'm just a black heart (repeated 3 times)
Somebody left a note
Saying that I've been so bad
I thought It was a joke
My mom was so sad that she left my dad
Cause I'm just a black heart (repeated 3 times)
Living on the lamb
The perfect place for a grown man
Darkness rests in my hand
With no demands......
Cause I'm its ruler! (Repeated 2 times)
Being like The old devil
I feel like I've been leveled
On the 666th floor
With no doors to escape the
DARKNESS!!!
Cause I'm just a really really rotten black heart!