Let me just start off by saying everything written here belongs to me. Although there are probably questions very similar to other Mary Sue/Gary Stu Quizzes, I'm simply following a basis and not intentionally stealing any questions from a specific quiz.
With that being said, I've been roleplaying for about 9 or 10 years, just about. Most everything here is based on personal experience from characters I've RPed with, and things I've seen happen around various RP formats. I will try to be unbiased as possible, and I've taken into account many character traits people could apply to their OCs. Please don't feel offended by this quiz, as this is simply to evaluate yourself and your characters, and adjust things based on constructive criticism. I've included point scores with each trait, so feel free to tally up your points as you take this. Keep in mind this is supposed to be geared towards RP characters, rather than OCs for fanfics.
START:
Name
All evolutionary stages count. Add points accordingly if your character owns any of the following:
SCORING:
0-30
Definitely not a Mary Sue. You've got a great foundation for a character going, but don't be afraid to expand a little more if you want.
31-80
Great! You know the difference between a Sue and having a unique Original Character. Keep it up!
81-130
You're treading in to Sue territory here. Although you might have an interesting character, I suggest turning things down just a little bit.
131+
Yeah, sorry to say, but this is a Sue. You might want scrap what you have and try again, keeping in mind how to correctly balance a character with flaws.
With that being said, I've been roleplaying for about 9 or 10 years, just about. Most everything here is based on personal experience from characters I've RPed with, and things I've seen happen around various RP formats. I will try to be unbiased as possible, and I've taken into account many character traits people could apply to their OCs. Please don't feel offended by this quiz, as this is simply to evaluate yourself and your characters, and adjust things based on constructive criticism. I've included point scores with each trait, so feel free to tally up your points as you take this. Keep in mind this is supposed to be geared towards RP characters, rather than OCs for fanfics.
START:
Name
- If your character has your name/a nickname you have (+1)
- If your character shares a username/online handle of yours (+1)
- If your character has a noun for a name (Ex: Ace, Raven, Melody) (+1)
- If your character has a name that doesn't fit their race/ethnicity (Ex: A White character named "Sakura", or a Human character with an Elvish name.) (+2)
- If your character has a title that is included with their name (Ex: Sir Aaron, Raphael, Ruler of Darkness) (+2)
- If your character shares a first name with a canon character (+2)
- If your character intentionally shares a first name with a canon character not from Pokemon (+2)
- If that first name is something common (Ex: Steven, Max) (-2)
- If your character shares a last name with a canon character (+5)
- If your character intentionally shares a last name with a canon character not from Pokemon (+5)
- If your character (human) is the name of a Pokemon (+2)
- If your character is nonhuman. (+10)
- If your character is a Pokemon hybrid and has something such as ears/a tail. (Add +5 to the +10 you already have.)
- If your character looks like you. (+1)
- If your character looks like you, but cooler/prettier. (+2)
- If you describe your character as beautiful/cute, and go into detail on how charming they are. (+5)
- If you describe your character as strong/muscular, and go into detail on how in shape they are. (+5)
- If your character has a reason for this, such as a morning makeup routine or physical training that they regularly do. (-1)
- If your character has a figure not appropriate for their age. (Ex: A 13 year old with DDs or a 6 pack) (+5)
- If your character has unnaturally colored eyes. (+2)
- If your character has heterochromia (Two different colored eyes) (+2)
- If the unnatural color comes from contacts. (-1)
- If your character has unnaturally colored hair. (+2)
- If the unnatural color comes from dye (-1)
- If your character's hair and/or eyes change color through means such as mood changes. (+5, +10 for both)
- If your character has skin unnatural to their species. (Ex: A human with blue skin.) (+10)
- If your character has a tattoo/birthmark. (+1)
- If the tattoo was gained through regular means and has no significance. (-1)
- If your character was born with that birthmark and it is otherwise a regular mark with no significance. (-1)
- If your character got that tattoo despite being too young to get one by normal means. (+5)
- If your character was born with that tattoo/birthmark, and the image holds some form of significance or magical powers. (+5)
- If your character has a scar. (+1)
- If that scar was gained through a regular accident that your character has since gotten over. (-1)
- If that scar was gained through a traumatic accident in your characters life that they continue to remorse over. (+1)
- If that scar was gained through an attack from a Pokemon. (+2)
- If your character is human and has lost a part of their body, only to replace it with a robotic limb. (+1)
- If your character wears outfits inappropriate for the setting. (Ex: Heels while hiking, a heavy trenchcoat in the middle of Alola.) (+2)
- If those outfits end up being detrimental to your character. (-1)
- If you describe your character as a social outcast that refuses to be nice to anyone. (+1)
- If you describe your character as extremely friendly and easy to get along with by everyone. (+1)
- If the Positives you list about your character outweigh the Negatives. (+2)
- If your character has some talent they are extremely skilled in, being one of the best in their field. (Ex: Contests, Battling, Art, Music) (+5)
- If your character is a "natural" at this talent, and barely needed to practice to get where they are. (+5)
- If your character has been practicing for years to get to their level, and the acknowledgement is deserved. (-2)
- If your character is a child/teenager that somehow pulls of miraculous stunts and achievements despite their age. (+5)
- If your character is a genius and somehow has knowledge of almost everything that has happened in the Pokemon Universe. (+5)
- If your character has a mental illness. (+2)
- If your character has a mental illness that is purely there to give them an excuse to be rude to other characters/lash out at others, or because you thought giving your character a mental illness would be "cool". (+2)
- If your character has a mental illness that is treated realistically and not played for an edge/drama factor. (-5)
- If your character allows their Pokemon to attack others. (Life or Death/Self Defense situations do not count.) (+5)
- If your character is fluent in more than one language. (+1)
- If your character has some kind of supernatural power that they were either born with or gained during their lifetime. (+5)
- If your character's supernatural ability are psychic powers. (+2)
- If your character is psychic and can understand Pokemon (Ex: Hearing a Pokemon speak in perfect English, rather than having a good idea of what they're trying to say based on a strong bond between trainer and Pokemon.) (+2)
- If your character can understand Pokemon without use of telepathy or psychics. (+5)
- Add +1 for each region features in the main core games that your character has been to.
- If your character has been to every main core region despite only being a teenager/child. (+1)
- If your character caught a Pokemon before age 10. (+1)
- If your character became a trainer before age 10 (+2)
- If your character's backstory involves the death of a close family member or friend. (+5)
- If your character's backstory involves them murdering a close family member or friend. (+10)
- If your character's backstory involves an interaction with a Legendary/Mythical Pokemon. (+5 for each Pokemon)
- If your character was orphaned at a young age. (+1)
- If your character was somehow raised by Pokemon. (+5)
- If your character was raised by a special group or secret society. (+5)
- If your character was apart of an evil Team at any point. (+2)
- If your character comes from a poor upbringing and eventually ends up becoming wealthy. (+1)
- If your character was born into a wealthy family. (+1)
- If your character was born into Royalty. (+2)
- If your character has ever held the title of Champion for any region. (+5 for each Region)
- If your character has ever collected a set of all 8 League Badges. (+1 for each Region)
- If your character has collected 18 or more Z- Crystals. (+5)
- If your character has ever held the title of Kalos Queen or placed first in a Grand Festival. (+5)
- If your character was ever involved with stopping an evil Team. (+5 For each Team)
- If your character is highly regarded and acknowledged by any of the Professors. (+5)
- If your character has ever been mentored by a strong trainer. (Champion, E4, Gym Leader). (+2)
- If your character did the mentoring. (+5)
- If your character is related to a major Pokemon character. (Major being any of the Protags, Rivals, Champions, or Team Leaders.) (+5)
- If your character is related to a minor Pokemon character. (+2)
- If your character is the child of a major character. (+10)
- If your character is the child of a minor character. (+5)
- If your character is close friends with any major character. (+2 for each Character)
- If your character is close friends with any minor character. (+1 for each Character)
- If your character is in a relationship with any major character. (+10)
- If your character is in a relationship with any minor character. (+5)
- If the relationship contains a huge age gap. (Ex: Any adult character with a minor and vise-versa.) (+20 and please re-evaluate yourself thanks.)
- If your character develops a crush on a canon character, but the feelings are not mutual. (-5)
All evolutionary stages count. Add points accordingly if your character owns any of the following:
- 7-10 Pokemon. (Pokemon in Boxes or at Home/a Lab count.) (+1)
- 11-20 Pokemon. (+1)
- 30+ Pokemon. (+2)
- Eevee or any of the Eeveelutions. (+1 for each)
- Pikachu. (+1)
- Riolu or Lucario. (+1 for each)
- Any of the Ralts line. (+1 for each)
- Any starters. (+2 for each)
- Any pseudos. (+5 for each)
- Any Legendary or Mythical (Phione counts). (+20 for each)
- Any shiny. (+2 for each)
- Any discolored Pokemon that is not their shiny palette. (+5 for each)
- A Shadow Pokemon. (+5 for each)
- Any Mega Pokemon. (+10 for each)
- Any Ultra Beast. (+10 for each)
- A Pokemon that wears an accessory. (Ex: Bows, a scarf. Held items do not count.) (+1 for each)
- A Pokemon that can speak Human language without the use of telepathy. (+10 for each)
- A Pokemon that can speak Human language and knows telepathy, but is not a psychic type or a Pokemon that has been shown in canon to be able to use telepathy. (+10 for each)
- A Pokemon that has a move or ability they shouldn't be able to know. (+5 for each)
- A Pokemon that is notably stronger than the rest of it's species. (+5 for each)
- A young Pokemon that is somehow capable of taking down much stronger opponents. (+5 for each)
SCORING:
0-30
Definitely not a Mary Sue. You've got a great foundation for a character going, but don't be afraid to expand a little more if you want.
31-80
Great! You know the difference between a Sue and having a unique Original Character. Keep it up!
81-130
You're treading in to Sue territory here. Although you might have an interesting character, I suggest turning things down just a little bit.
131+
Yeah, sorry to say, but this is a Sue. You might want scrap what you have and try again, keeping in mind how to correctly balance a character with flaws.