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How to Write Overpowered Characters Without Creating a Mary Sue or Gary Stu (Voice Over Version)

How to Write Overpowered Characters Without Creating a Mary Sue or Gary Stu (Voice Over Version)

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J D Lear
Mar 29, 2025
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Please excuse the barking dog! I’m so used to it that I didn’t notice while recording and only heard it when I was editing.

I’m going to level with you. I love OP, or overpowered, characters. It’s one of my favourite tropes in fiction, especially if they didn’t become overpowered by way of magic or super powers. Give me the sword masters, the bullseye ar…

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