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heads up, i'll likely be awol on 2/3 and 2/4 - have to travel for some family-related stuff, and not sure yet if i'll bother bringing my laptop with. you'll be able to catch me on discord (feel free to ask for it if you don't already have it), but since i don't rp via mobile i may not have access to this dash.

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The urge to give Linette her own sideblog rises. However, I know my own tendencies. This will not end well.

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Tips for writing flawed but lovable characters.

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.

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Casually unburies self from kittens.

Working on getting off semi-hiatus. I'll be on @corvidmagicae for the rest of the night, I think.

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well, i was going to do replies today. but coworker needed emergency kitten rescue assistance. so uh... my energy is spent. i'll give it another try tomorrow.

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Updated some of the statistic stuff on Crown's profile page, since we (finally) have actual confirmation of her species. and i can more accurately move forward with how to portray any animalistic and potentially societal-related traits. Not that it's going to help me much, since we still don't Have Much on her, though given the CN teasers, it sounds like there's a high chance we'll be getting some actual crown lore soon enough. so her muse is still dormant, at least until i have more information. but perhaps once any possible Lore drops and i have something more concrete, i can move forward with what could be done with her.

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Guess who was hospitalized.... ~*~again!~*~

Doc's best guess is that a gallstone snuck into my bile duct before they got the gallbladder removed, so i got to have pancreatitis 2 electric boogaloo. but also since i no longer HAVE a gallbladder, i shouldn't have to worry about it happening again. since there's nothing in me. to make. gallstones. anymore.

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Eᴠᴇɴ Mᴏʀᴇ Iɴᴄᴏʀʀᴇᴄᴛ Qᴜᴏᴛᴇs Gᴇɴᴇʀᴀᴛᴏʀ!

Send in ✏️ and I’ll use this (improved) incorrect quote generator featuring both our muses! (please remember to specify how many muses/which muses for multimuses!)

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The starters I owe on @strikelip haven't been forgotten about - i've just been on @corvidmagicae this week. in medical news, i've been officially cleared to go back to work, as well as start expanding my diet again? so yay?

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looking at my profile stuff now, i should PROBABLY actually finish Amelia, Gwen, and Clover's profiles. And you know... actually make them active on the fandomless blog.

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I didn't know the profile links on my carrd had broken. all of those should now be fixed.

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Sayle's muse isn't included in what i'm working on in my Skulls and Shackles hyperfocus crunch, btw. But she does exist, so you're all still welcome to interact with her on curecriticalwounds. i'm mainly working on making sure maps and statblocks are set up correctly and there at all, so that i'm not scrambling to find time to set them up on the fly, once i'm back on a work schedule. so it really is just GM crunch.

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Munday thing

Favorite color(s): Any light or desaturated purple. i also naturally gravitate towards any white, cream, or brown colorations.

Favorite flavor(s): peach, mango, strawberry. in that order.

Favorite genre(s): Fantasy, horror. though i'm good with virtually anything, as long as i'm in the mood for it.

Favorite music: depends on what i'm in the mood to listen to, generally i'm always down for electroswing and electronic. i'm also a sucker for folk of any type, as well as any type of shanties and work songs.

Favorite movie(s): in what medium or genre? animated movies, Secret of NIHM generally takes the top spot. favorite horror movie is The Grudge.

Favorite series: again, what medium? western animation, probably the OG Teen Titans cartoon or Kids Next Door. eastern animation, Read or Die, with Detective Conan as the runner-up. If we're talking comics, then Beasts of Burden. live action.... probably Bones? Xfiles is also pretty up there with it's monster of the week episodes, but i don't care much for it's overall alien conspiracy plotline. multi-serial novels varies pretty greatly by genre. game series would be pokemon.

Last song: The Moon Will Sing (The Crane Wives)【covered by Anna】

Last movie: The Book of Life

Currently watching: Last series I watched consistently was Dungeon Meshi. Haven't started a new one yet, though Elaina the Wandering Witch is currently next on the to-watch list.

Currently working on: Pathfinder Skulls and Shackles gm-related stuff. Preparing the next couple books.. and rp replies. currently distracted by the former.

Tagged by: Stolen Tagging: Steal!

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medical stuff under the cut.

I'm out of surgery, gallbladder has been removed! i'll be on strict 'no pushing/pulling' instructions for the next two weeks, while i recover, but i'll Probably Be Around so long as pain doesn't dictate otherwise.

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slowly coming off of hiatus, mainly active on @strikelip atm.

i've got things figured out now, so activity'll probably either dip in early october... or be higher. we'll see.

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HIATUS NOTICE

so... might be taking a full hiatus, considering recent life events.

very tl;dr: 4 day hospital stay, surprise new medical conditions.

i'm alright now, don't worry. .... but i definitely am still not fully recovered, and likely won't be entirely until i get a surgery date sorted out.

so i think i need to call a hiatus, at least until i know that i can physically attempt to keep up with the dash. 'cause definitely can't do that right now.

i'm still available on discord and such, as always. i just literally do not have the excess energy to be here right now.

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Still going back and forth with Health Concerns (tm). Getting better, we may have Pinpointed The Problem, But It Will Need Doctor Intervention For Future Eradication.

But also i'm awol due to ffxiv and ttrpg reasons. so the semi-hiatus Continues.

So... I'm lurking, i'm here. If you need me or want to interact with a muse, literally just throw something at me. I'm just not able to be properly active on the dash until my schedules elsewhere clear up.

my drafts weep and my muses are Mad, but the hyperfocus is real. so ya'll know the drill - just ask me for my discord if you want it.