Super helpful Mary Sue character test!

http://www.springhole.net/writing/marysue.htm

I took the quiz for my current main character and got a -1. Now I feel like my character is too boring. I don't know what I've done wrong lol

Thank you! This is so helpful!

I took the quiz for my current main character and got a -1. Now I feel like my character is too boring. I don't know what I've done wrong lol

They're probably underdeveloped. Try giving them some new traits and/or fleshing out their backstory a bit more.

Can I link you to the character? You don't have to critique him, just tell me whether or not he seems like an Anti-Sue. Only if you want to, of course :D

Can I link you to the character? You don't have to critique him, just tell me whether or not he seems like an Anti-Sue. Only if you want to, of course :D

Sure.

Thanks! Here he is Tasper Heol

I would say to give him a few traits of his own, rather than being just a mashup of his parents. I would also amplify his flaws a bit more and perhaps give him one that works as a huge mental roadblock, or even a fatal flaw (ex. excessive loyalty, holding grudges, pride, rage, etc. I'd suggest you give him a tendency to crack under pressure, which would be an interesting contrast to his strategic/ take charge side). Something that the audience can relate to, since not everyone can relate to his backstory.

Okay, that makes sense! Thanks so much.

I found one that was about 40 questions long. It was really thorough.

my first OC's count was in the 100s. I made her when I was nine.