Thread:Commander Ghost/@comment-5035900-20190129004232

As much as some users like to create their very own original characters, for others, it's just more convenient for them to base one on an existing character with variations. I mean way back, we had a Ben 10 if he existed in the RWBY universe, and now there's at least three fan-made versions of fan characters here (Goten, Pan, and Link).

Having made one of them, I have to admit I'm not so sure they deserve to actually be called original characters, as they are based entirely on someone existing. Compared to, say, a Sonic OC that at least tries to differentiate from standard fare, having me just take someone that already exists and say "they're my creation" really doesn't fit the definition of an original character.

Cutting to the chase, how about in this case of OC's based on existing characters, there could be a category for them separate from Original Characters entirely? Then in the case of the forementioned three, they can still be their own thing without sharing space with actual original characters that are unique creations entirely.

NJust a thought. 