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I've thought about building OCs for other people for some time. I've worked to help people build their own characters in 3D. It's not exactly easy to always meet the expectations of what someone has in mind for their pre-established character. Understandably so. It would just be easier to put the time in for a free project if I could have more fun with it. Less edits because it's 'not exactly right'.

I've thought up a system of design. Pick two or three people and describe their features. I have a wide range of hair and eye styles, and can sculpt faces. I honestly need to develop male hairstyles more before I can really open up that side of things. I can still make male characters though.

There is kind of a catch. I'm designing sci-fi characters that are a part of a unit I'm building lore for. This doesn't mean you'll have to do a group RP. Simply consider having the group as a part of the character's backstory.

I do hope to find group and 1v1 RP from this. Let's build. First, an example of the art. Then I'll mention some character ideas.




Character Ideas

Expect more information to come out about specifics. This is in the early stages. Here are the basic character types I'm working on.

Cav Trooper - Male or Female (open)
Pilot - Male or Female (open)
Officer - Male (closed)
Officer - Female (open)

Once the characters are created, they'll be saved. This means I can create more art over time. There is a lot I need to work on, including acquiring assets and models. The male officer spot is closed because I haven't decided on their uniform yet.

I also eventually hope to work on bridge officer uniforms for the day I introduce naval starships to the project. All the characters above will be a part of a 'Space Cavalry Regiment'. Pilots included. The officers that I'm thinking of run the remote bases. More information about the unit is on the profile I'm posting from. It's currently in heavy WIP status.

I'll probably work on a discussion thread next for anyone interested in discussing the group.

But yeah, does anybody have ideas for OCs? For now, keep them human or elf based. I can also do little gray type aliens, but they would be NPCs or maybe engineers.

I started out by speaking of this series version of the sci-fi "marine". We went with cavalry in name and design. Now I'm working on the ship and its officers. I'd like to set up a group for it one day. So why have a character created? I'm working on the engine room and sickbay. I'll be able to place a created character in these locations. I also have an away mission set. I can put the character there too in situations ranging from leaving a landing pod to encountering alien lifeforms.

Here's the ship. A light cruiser called the Tritanica. Would anybody like to help me bring it to life? One would be able to help define the lore around their character's field. Uniform examples will be coming up soon.

I'm not offering just one photo, but an album around your new OC.