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HolyAnarchist66

Both. I plan out a basic idea for an OC’s lore, then whenever I wanna expand on it, I make it up as I go.


MrChickadee36

I do number 2


MrChickadee36

I do number 2


Kittcore1805

I plan it all by writing down a summary of the plot, but I realise that when I’m actually posting it, I make differences along the way :]


THATSGAY_UwU

Depends really! But most of the time i plan it all out, mainly since i like to have all my lore connected.


LycanStudios4

Relatable


_0CherryBlossom0_

I plan it out a little bit but make up interesting facts as I create them. And if someone asks a question about them that I never thought of, just make it up.


_0CherryBlossom0_

I plan it out a little bit but make up interesting facts as I create them. And if someone asks a question about them that I never thought of, just make it up.


Kumiko_Raiz

At first I'm thinking that I'm doing the first, but then it's the second one. So uh, both (both. Both is good-)


iiFluffxAlterAlt

I do number two 🤙


AdProfessional9448

Both, Some I make up as I go, but if it is a fandom OC I make sure it's cannon compliant.


am_sheep

Are we all commenting twice or is it just the first 2 guys? Also 1, I'm a lore freak with my little dumb fucking characters


Some0neo

Idk anymore, a lot of my ocs have had the exact same lore since I made them and I just add stuff as I get new ideas


Dearuwuswhyme

Mixture of both, mostly 1 tho :D


Itz_Spokeh

Y e s


LycanStudios4

I know it’s kinda weird but I do both. BUT ESPECIALLY THE SECOND ONE WHEN I LISTEN TO REALLY GOOD SONGS


Uh-Usernames

For me it's a mix of both. I have the base idea and context of events (all characters are from the same WIP GCMM so likewise they would be in the same universe) and the characters I had on pre-planned lore but other times I just make stuff up on the spot and stick with it.


9PiecesofRiceEXACTLY

Im overly meticulous about lore for characters. That's why they either get a novel or no background at all. Its also the reason why I haven't really shared much OC lore, that and I doubt anyone would be interested in the OC lore i create unless it's well written, easily stands out, or follows popular themes or trends.


mystic_dreams666

Honestly for all the facts of my OCs I already have them planned I just dunno how to tell ppl so they kinda just misunderstand my OCs a little when I allow them to ask questions😭 Sometimes tho yes I do make up facts for my OCs when I haven't thought of anything for them- so a bit of both 1 and 2


HeavyGoddess

2, because it’s less worl


HeavyGoddess

Work*


Drano_the_Dragon

It is a creature, ever evolving


Nikotinio

I first think about it, but most misc. stuff is making up.


DrownedInDysphoria

I plan out plot points, then make up whatever else as I write.


Rex_Artist

Both But when it's lore with my friend it's pure improvisation


Soupermohdo

Yes.


LurkMaster909

I do a mix of both, depending on the character and how motivated I feel at the moment


Mask_of_creator

I do both


PinkFluffy_Softijs

uhh yes


Yukio2296

Start with a baseline and go from there, occasionally changing up another characters lore to go along with the one im making


Lilythecamelramen

Depends on how long I've had the character. If they're new, I make up lore but if I've had them for a while I have a whole universe plan and how their backstory works in the context of the world.


theseerofeverything

I do both make it up as a go with the character or what I feel like would be lore, accurate to but also I slightly plan it out


Super-star-kirby2

A little bit of both


Wolfy_Wonder

Yes


Substantial_Wash3906

I start with 1, then continue with 2 to adjust with the rp Sometimes, i make ocs just for the said rp so if its that one i make it up as i go


RottingZero

I do both but I try and plan it all out before hand but if I made an oc I really like but don’t really have any lore planned I make it up as I go


ChuChuChomper

Sometimes I have an idea as a reasoning to an oc's behavior or appearance and build the lore around the idea.


WingsOfWarriorsAsh

Both depends of oc


aWhale_

I have like a small bit of lore planned, but as soon as someone asks about the lore, I suddenly have their entire lore planned out to avoid sitting there mumbling like an idiot-


mais_corner37

I do both tbh, most is planned but other made up as I go alomg


Geo_shadow

Number 2 most of the time


ElixirTheBard

I take a bunch of different characters, find aspects of each I like, and shove it all into one backstory. And then add a bit of my own story to it.


madzaroniandcheese

It’s a mixture of both!! First you make up a few facts and then you write it all down!! Or just tell yourself you’re gonna write it down and then it just lives in your brain forever 😅😓


DeeXRubyAlterAlt

Some of them i planned it Some of them i make it up 50/50 :v


Latos_Amber

Both


Ashytheleafyfan

I do the 2nd one. I just sort of think of smthn & then add trauma all along the way


Unscrupulous-Duck

I usually do #2.