r/OriginalCharacter

512K archived posts · Feb 2013 – Sep 2026

Original Characters

r/OriginalCharacter

A place to share and discuss your original characters. Both original and fandom OCs allowed! LGBTQ+ friendly!

Created Feb 17, 2013

104KMembers (last snapshot)

512KArchived posts

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#Our Rules

###Rule 1: No NSFW content Please see the full NSFW rules for more information on what is allowed

Content containing clothed mildly suggestive art, censored nonsexual nudity, or mild blood (e.g., mild bloody wounds) is allowed, but it must be properly marked as NSFW.

Explicit sexual content, both in art and written form (including erotic/NSFW roleplay), uncensored nonsexual nudity, and gore featuring visible internal organs, including candy/pastel gore is strictly prohibited.

###Rule 2: Be kind

Toxic behavior is strictly prohibited within this subreddit. Treat fellow members with kindness and understanding; refrain from any form of disrespect or meanness.

Keep all criticism and feedback constructive and fair. Don't ridicule or mock someone's artistic abilities or creations.

This principle of respect and kindness extends to all interactions within the subreddit, whether in posts, comments, or feedback.

###Rule 3: No advertising of unsolicited commercial services

This includes commissions, but also includes any other post which is soliciting payment of money. There are other communities that you can share your open commissions in.

If you would like to advertise a not-for-profit service, contact the moderators for approval.

###Rule 4: Stay on Topic

Keep posts related to original characters or themes/topics relating to OCs. Unrelated memes, anecdotes, etc. may be removed at moderator discretion.

###Rule 5: "Low-effort" content, excessive posting

Excessive posts (above 5 a day) will be auto-removed.

Low effort posts/trends may be removed, this includes things like simple reaction images or "rating-type" posts without any personal touches added to it.

Be creative in what you post, try remaking the image you want to post with your own characters, or adding your own personal twist!

"Low-effort" does not include characters, see rule 2.

###Rule 6: Art theft/lack of credit (please send a modmail with proof)

Art theft and claiming the characters of others as your own without permission is a bannable offense.

If you are reporting someone for art/character theft, please send proof as a modmail. Action on the suspect will not be taken without proof. Proof can be sent in the form of links to the original and offending content.

Picrews and other character creators/dollmakers do not fall under this rule if you are following the rules of the creators of the tool, but linking is very much encouraged. Adopts and traded characters which you own do not fall under this rule either. AI is currently allowed pending further discussion.

###Rule 7: Offers to draw other OCs only allowed on Friday!

Offer posts (ie. drawing your character, drawing your character in [x], looking for characters to draw for something, etc.) are only allowed to be posted on Friday (starting at around 11 ET on Thursday, not exact).

Posts requesting others to draw your characters are not permitted, there are other communities you can post such requests. In addition, comments requesting others to draw your characters on non-offer posts are not allowed.

###Moderator Disclaimer Moderators reserve the right to mute and ban anyone they see fit, and remove any post or comment at their own discretion.

If you wish to appeal a decision, then contact us via modmail.

For more in-depth and updated versions of the rules, please see the rules page.

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