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I'm not sure I'd call it a "system".

For face claims:

Sometimes, I get a general idea for a character like Nisha and then think back to actors I could use. I've always enjoyed Tiya Sircar and want her in more stuff. Other times, they come fully formed like Madison Egan. She was never anyone, but Brie Larson. I knew the character would have a rough journey and I knew Brie had the chops for it.

I do try to stick within in the same era which is why Carrie Fisher is an OC for two 1980's films. It really takes me out of a story if a face claim doesn't fit and I hold myself to that.

For names:

I tend to look at popular names for the year they were born for first names (if one doesn't come to me right away). As for surnames, I usually check the ethnicity and find a list.

I used to be really precious about name meanings and all that, but I'm older now and more boring.

Thank you for these wonderful questions.

I’m so impressed with people who dedicate themselves to a fandom. I’m hopping from one to the next. I don’t find it hard to juggle because they are so different from the plot to the characters. MCU is so big and extraordinary whereas Ted Lasso and Succession are more intimate and character based. I was saying to a friend the only whiplash I get is tone. Going from romcom Ted Lasso vibes to on fire dumpster Succession takes a minute, but it’s all fun.

I would find it more challenging to juggle multiple stories with the same fandom and pairing. I don’t quite understand what you mean by groups? If you mean, OC families, that definitely helps. Thank you for this lovely question.

Hey! I hope all is well? @karimac 😄👋