Writing tips, By Wyi.
“Gods suck”.
Sure, your dude who can’t be killed and can shoot rainbow death lasers seems cool, and probably would look awesome, but if nothing can be a threat to them, if nothing can get in their way, they become stale, because there’s no conflict. And even if there is like, one or two things that can hurt them, or protect against them, if it’s just another god, it sucks. Mortals are generally far more interesting.
“Pure evil/good has no meaning, for perfection is but an impossible concept”
Everyone, no matter how well meaning, will occasionally want something for themselves.
Otherwise, they tear themselves down, hoping to be the best.
Pure evil however.. That makes no sense. Sadistic behavior, yes. Complete lack of empathy? absolutely. Hate strong enough to sacrifice themselves to kill others? sure.
But generally, no one would have that hate without it being a product of their enviroment, and they’d generally be too insane to function as well as a disney villain. If you do want a pure evil villain, you should make them as charismatic as possible, and even then, They’d probably join the “heros” in a fight if there was a threat to them all, and all villains see themselves as the hero.
“Mortality is a thing guys”
Sometimes, a character has to die. Get used to it, but avoid it. Make as few fatalities out of the blue as possible, and if you need a death to introduce a threat, then try using a side character. Have them do a few things, slowly becoming more important and detailed before the attack. (unless you’re making a joke out of it) Don’t go into too much detail about them, don’t make them suddenly super detailed, and avoid death flags, like “Retirement in 3 days! yeah” or “I love my family.”
Side note:
Characters that fight smart, not strong are generally cool leaders, but sometimes an idiot on steroids is also good (for writing, not a leader irl).
Flaws are good, but don’t add too many weakpoints, and make sure they make sense.

    -wyi also see:
    Morallity.
    Not mortality, but right and wrong.
    Have your characters question themselves, antagonists included. Heck, even a full villain.
    If it’s a villain, this can either lead to redemption or doubling down. When it’s doubling down, Make them first question themselves, but answer with something like “Whatever the cost.” or “I made a promise.” Or “They got in my way, They were warned.”
    Make it not their fault in their minds.

    Remember:
    Dragonball Z is a niche that is overfilled.
    There are too many powerfantasies.

    awwwwww but i want to kill off all of my characters

    -wyi counterpoint kirby. counter point selfless heroes. counterpoint disney villains from the renaissance. counterpoint characters that make smart choices literally don't have to die.

    • -wyi replied to this.

      I know my writing and I have all the counterpoints to this statement. been writing ever since I was 4 years old and I can tell you a few things about writing stories.

        there are many ways to make a good story

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          -wyi
          INTERNECION
          You are both amazing writers, but I’m afraid that I’m ultimately better than you both.
          You see, my characters are not understood, but instead revered, idolized, and worshipped.

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            ima have to go with this not a narcissist over here

            person Of course, These are ignorable guidelines, not laws.

            I just scribble on my paper so hard that my teachers can’t read it and they give me a good grade

              INTERNECION Counterpoint: these are tips not rules Counterpoint: Selfless heros generally have a faint motive to be selfless, such as morals. Counterpoint I said how to avoid writing those. Counterpoint: okay, fair, but I mean like, if you keep just bringing back characters after they die, death is no longer much of a threat.

                -wyi counter point: I never said that these tips were rules and only counterpointing and giving an example that works. Counterpoint: still as selfless heroes they do have something to want however whenever it's a protagonist that will literally die for nothing and not give a f about it, which actually exists, it can counterpoint your counterpoint. Counterpoint you should've said how to avoid writing those poorly, you can have something such as that but saying to flatout avoid something that could possibly work in the story is kind of a bit of a false fact. Villains just being villains for no reason can and will work in the right setting. JUST LOOK AT PUSS IN BOOTS TWO. Counterpoint those can work if written well. Bringing back characters just cause can actually work believe it or not. Just look at some comedies. You'll see what I mean I told you I have counterpoints for the counterpoints of my counterpoints

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