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Oh. Thanks. Sorry, first day.
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Yeah, use that topic and the links contained inside. I use the sites, occasionally, when I feel iffy about a character I'm writing.
I might need a bit more character background before I could decide.
edited 6th May '11 1:45:51 PM by HerrKman
In the beginning the Universe was created. This has made a lot of people very angry and been widely regarded as a bad move.
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Moved.
...if you don’t love you’re dead, and if you do, they’ll kill you for it.
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For— no. Well, she could be, but not for that reason.
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A given trait does not make a Mary Sue, it's plot warping that does. If established characterization, world rules, etc go out the window in order to make this character more important, then you have a Mary Sue.
So, everyone finding her attractive would only be a Mary Sue trait if it goes against their established characterization (eg someone who is asexual or whose 'type' is very different from her, or if they express attraction in a way inconsistent with prior character traits).
If I'm asking for advice on a story idea, don't tell me it can't be done.
It's stated on the common mary sue traits page that the traits are ok if they're properly explained. I constantly question myself which is why I'm here. Is there any way to know whether your explanation for a mary sue trait is good enough to have a character not be a sue?
A standard female character with flaws and strengths, etc. The only reason she may be is because multiple persons of both genders like her romantically. What do you think?