OC appearance question

[Dreadmallon 353]

Okay, so I've been curious as of late...what do you all prefer to be on an OC in terms of accessories, mane/tail styles, etc.
 

My OC I'm stuck in between a cape (I like capes), or a flowing mane/tail (would fit the story more). Can't have both. It comes down to what others think fits an OC.

[Standard User 2,127]

When I'm designing an OC, I try not to use ANY accessories whatsoever. They get in the way when I'm visualizing the character. If I need a cape or a watch or sunglasses, I can just write/add that in later.

[Colt 555]

I always try to think of the show. I think of how the OC appearance can get into the original art and design.

 

In my way of viewing it the mane is the key to land a good “personality” into the design. Take a look at the Mane 6. Aside from Twi you can kind of figure out their personalities from their hair stile, Rarity is al glamorous, Fluttershy hides behind her hair, and Rainbow’s well is a rainbow. Think what kind of style goes best with your OC personality and try to give it a fitting one.

 

As for the accessories I have to agree with Kolth. The slightest the better, an scarf, simple hat, pair of glasses or a necklace that has the purpose of enrich the personality of your OC. Here you can see of how the AJ’s stetson is there to make her look more “county”. My advice, keep it simple

[Budding Night 1,043]

I agree with these two ^^

 

You don't want to make it too superficial Hun, A few minor accessories are fine, A necklace, Braclet or something, But having something like a Cape is more like Super Pony (Man) or Mare Do Well or maybe something like a filly playing dress up, Unless your going for something like that, then that's cool! Go with the cape, but if your doing it for decerative reasons, I'd go with the Flowing Mane & Tail. But still, I don't want to be pushy, If your OC looks cool with a cape, Then whateves', You choose!

 

This probably didn't help much but Ahwell

I tryed xD

 

~Crystal

Edited January 21, 2013 by Crystal Dancer

[Dreadmallon 353]

Thanks everypony, I appreciate the advice . My character is simply an infamous, known thief who is practically a silhouette of a stallion with two, sinister eyes in appearance. Should've said that before, sorry. Just wondered what fit that better.

[Concord 1,982]

Hello!

 

I was never a fan of to many accesories, even though my OC, does have a scarf. (Really fits ) The main thing i look in a OC, are the colours. Only then comes the mane, tail...

[Dreadmallon 353]

As said previously, I'm just curious as to what would fit a thief more between a cape and a set of flowing mane/tail. To me, encountering a thief who has a flowing mane and tail would be odd, but it'd fit with the story overall.

[Standard User 2,127]

As said previously, I'm just curious as to what would fit a thief more between a cape and a set of flowing mane/tail. To me, encountering a thief who has a flowing mane and tail would be odd, but it'd fit with the story overall.

 

Well, it kind of depends on the setting, I suppose. A long and flowing mane and tail wouldn't fit well in, say, a steampunk setting, but in a medieval setting it could pass. Capes would look best in a medieval setting, or in a modern/futuristic setting if this OC is more of a traditionalist. 

[Dreadmallon 353]

Well, it kind of depends on the setting, I suppose. A long and flowing mane and tail wouldn't fit well in, say, a steampunk setting, but in a medieval setting it could pass. Capes would look best in a medieval setting, or in a modern/futuristic setting if this OC is more of a traditionalist. 

 

He is supposed to be in the same style as the current show. So, would you count that as medieval? Because right now, I'm just not sure...

Edited January 22, 2013 by New Moon