Character Development Help.

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So... I`ve been thinking of making a new character. Which people do all of the time. Normally, I`d likely have smacked together a bio and played out my character in forest. Which is kind of where my problem comes in.

I seem to a bit of a problem actually developing my characters, for a few reasons. Normally, my new character stays active for a few days, and then I quickly lose interest. I think the reason why is because of potential problems that come with development. Large scale plots, say, and the fact that sometimes IC actions are taken personally. I don`t want to become inadvertently involved in some sort of fight.

Another reason for this is the fact that it`s sometimes hard to act out your character ICly in forest. I definitely admire the people with these amazing, in depth characters that are able to get along so well in forest (Not necessarily get along, in that sense, but in acting out their character and establishing relations, whether they be good or bad.)

One example would be of my Hoshidu. He`s supposed to have a pretty insecure character, which led to him being slow to approach others in forest. After a while, I slacked off with him.

A character that lasted longer was my Wayfarer. I acted her out somewhat OCly, and managed to do a pretty good job I hope XD. She`s not too active as of now, but I`m not planning to delete her any time soon.

So, any ideas? I`d really like to create this character, but I`m afraid of the same thing happening. I don`t want her (it`s a she) to become like most of my others, inactive after a few days. I also don`t want to become involved in any type of drama.

She may or may not actually become a character. It`s not a big deal, really, but I`d like to know what you guys think! :3

(Btw, the character`s name would likely be Hyacinth. I understand that Seed has a character with the same name, so I can change it, if need be.)
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Bumpity bump~

Bumpity bump~
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Apparanza's picture

This helped me with character

This helped me with character development (:

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Thank you! I`ll be sure to

Thank you! I`ll be sure to take a look at it. :3
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Would having some friends

Would having some friends help? I could get one of my characters to meet her, romp around with her in forest or something. If you find them some friends, they might help you keep your interest in the character. Other than that, find some traits that interest you, developing the personality some more might keep your interst.
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Yep. I think`s one of the

Yep. I think`s one of the main problems I had with my characters was not reaching out enough. I`m starting to do that now. :3
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