something besides prolonged stares, im curious !! also, do need some tips <333
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What makes a char menacing or unsettling?
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I'd probably say it's about the dialogue and the vocabulary you use for the character. What is their wording? How do they talk? Additionally: what are their mannerisms you can display?
Bloomerparty
Level 4
saying 'dafuq' after everything fs
Remaining calm in the face of a possibly upsetting situations
Its kind of like when a villain's plans are foiled. Instead of getting angry and looking silly, remaining composed and level headed is a lot more intimidating imo. Formal speech is also a good thing, creating a sense of superiority. Another tactic too along the stare department as you mentioned. If you look straight at someone's eyes, then slightly tilt your head upwards and create a diagonal downwards gaze at the person, its bound to show some control / power
Avoid vulgar language that can seem more childish and petty. Perhaps little side remarks that chip into the target are much more intimidating
I am adding onto this
I also think a slight unsettling thing for a character like this in particular is when they are cold and only slight smirk or so in situations that have meaning. Ie, they know they've won or something idk. Just giving a whole meaning to that smirk in general as it wouldn't be a common occurence (Doesn't have to be the whole char but like if they have a dark side, etc. Just something abnormal that differs from regular can really impact a character imo)
eating this up, tysm <333
A character of mine is very calm, all the time. He keeps this air of elegance all around him bcs of how he speaks and act in general, im hoping that i get to intergrate that unsettling 'perfection' into him <333
Bloomerparty
Level 4
IM SORRY BUT I FUCKING LOVE UR RAPUNZEL SIGNATURE :D
ceruleanrocket
Level 11
Often times the most threatening characters are the silent type.
When I was creating and testing out different intimidation techniques with Skylar Tsu, I found that the most responsive reactions I got was when I literally just had her stood there, in silence, staring and lurking. Her straight to the point wording, zero room for error is daunting and watching them slowly walk up so calmly; I was told by many gave off an extremely unsettling danger to her. She's a serial killer of course so this was what I was after, being my mercenary character. But I also wanted her as a public figure, so throwing her into KPD, Shopkeeper and now a Business owner; Really added to her character and kept up her mystery to those who are just onlooking her design.
You have one instance where she's a mothering woman, but still there is no sign of docility or tenderness. She's calculative and intuitive by design, and because of this it's extremely hard to predict what exactly she'll do next; THANKFULLY this has drawn alot of people to want to interact with her more!!!
I love me a scary lady
<3
When I was creating and testing out different intimidation techniques with Skylar Tsu, I found that the most responsive reactions I got was when I literally just had her stood there, in silence, staring and lurking. Her straight to the point wording, zero room for error is daunting and watching them slowly walk up so calmly; I was told by many gave off an extremely unsettling danger to her. She's a serial killer of course so this was what I was after, being my mercenary character. But I also wanted her as a public figure, so throwing her into KPD, Shopkeeper and now a Business owner; Really added to her character and kept up her mystery to those who are just onlooking her design.
You have one instance where she's a mothering woman, but still there is no sign of docility or tenderness. She's calculative and intuitive by design, and because of this it's extremely hard to predict what exactly she'll do next; THANKFULLY this has drawn alot of people to want to interact with her more!!!
I love me a scary lady
<3
ceruleanrocket
Level 11
Let move never know them next
WHAT THE FREAK GUYS!!
Also for the post, apparently just be uber girlboss
ngl, i got told one of my little guys were scary and he's just a little guy! sure he may like snakes and roses but hes just a bit emo!
but in seriousness! the way they act and looked! also their background can make them a bit unsettling! all depends
but in seriousness! the way they act and looked! also their background can make them a bit unsettling! all depends
i mgiht nto reply to every post but know im eating all this up guys
scribbling down for my lil characters <3333
scribbling down for my lil characters <3333
In my opinion, what makes a good ‘menacing’ character definitely relates more to actions — but even that can take a toll on them physically. It all depends on the character themself to be honest