Surprisingly enough, I actually got the okay/go ahead to use a character I traded for the other day in a story of mine. It was a totally unexpected, but welcome surprise answer. So, I suppose asking the character's owner or creator ahead of time can't hurt, since everyone has different policies anyway? But still, like I said...fanfiction is always another great option if they're not okay with me using the character in an original story. I'm just pleasantly surprised by my first experience with that. Besides, the worst that can come from asking is a "no" right? I don't think anyone will flip out for simply asking them.
Oh yeah, same here! There are a few of my OCs who are like a piece of my soul and being, (aka those who are like me. Lol) and I normally ship them with/give them my ideal kind of partner (is that a bad thing? Lol) but I still try to make them different from each other. At least a little bit. Like with the partner, sometimes I'll have them be a a bit of an arrogant little SOB instead of just confident, but still a total sweetheart on the inside. Lol. Plus, they all different backstories too, so
*shrugs* it's not like they're totally alike. And I do have characters who aren't like me/my ideal partner either. So...I think it's okay to have a few who are quite like me. As long as they aren't total carbon copies of each other.
That is so true though! Nobody I know of uses "shite" where I'm from and it is a way to kind of get around swearing, especially since I rarely use curse words. Usually just slang from time to time. Lol. German curse words/insults are the best though. Always hilarious/helpful if you're in need of a good laugh.
And well, I wouldn't say that you have to feel bad for criticizing some people when you're going through the art forums. I mean as long as it's kept to yourself or constructive criticism. As long as you don't tell people their art is a bunch of shite and they need to go back to art school (even though it may just be a hobby for them like it is for you) you're fine. I can't see you being that rude anyway, so chances are, you'll fall under the "fine" category in this instance.
Ahh! Thank you so much for the compliment!
*blushes* I love emoticons though! They make a post super fun. Haha. And oh! Toyhouse does have it's own writing section now? How did I not know this, lol? If you could tell me where about to find it, I'd really appreciate that honestly! But argh! I shall look forward to your commission orders in this case then!
Yes, please! All the cutesy/innocent stuff! I mean I don't mind some of the
other parts of romance since it's part of life. Like as long as it's not super detailed or anything, but give me all the fluff and I'm good! Lol. And aww! That's adorable! I'm shipping you guys even MORE now!
I mean...I'm a writer, so I kind of HAVE to make things hard for my children/characters, or else you don't have much of a plot, you know. But I have a lot of good things happen to them too. So it kind of balances out I suppose.
And yas! Thank you
*Hugs Ero whether he likes it or not* As far as writing for younger characters, I mean maybe it could be as a result of kind of missing out of childhood? Or maybe you just thought it would be fun? Who knows why we do certain things, lol? I certainly don't. I only took a little bit of psychology in high school. Lol.