Thread:FateAlbane/@comment-27123758-20170821015524/@comment-27123758-20170822023505

Yes, I understand feel the same. That stuff's always really interesting!

Yeah. I certainly understand inserting parts of yourself into characters, but blatantly Mary Sue-ish self-inserts seem to me to go against the point of it. To me, more self-insert-ish characters always seemed to me to be more centered around gaining a greater understanding of yourself - especially your flaws - and exploring how they affect others in a more controlled environment.

Mhm. And it's obvious that the person writing them learned nothing in the process, either.

Yes, those are always great!

Nah, I didn't. The theming came into shape as the characters and conflicts developed.