OOC Resistance

OOC Resistance is a trait of canon characters who are only partially vulnerable to a Mary Sue's ability to pull them out of character.

Such characters tend to have some idea that they are acting out of character, but are usually unable to stop themselves from complying with the Mary Sue's wishes. This can make things worse for them because they are aware of the horror of being Sued but unable to stop it. Possessed OOC-Resistant canons can be left fully aware of their condition but unable to control their own bodies.

OOC Resistant characters may gain the ability from many sources. Being mostly ignored by most Suethors may leave the character mostly in character throughout even the worst Suefics. Unusual wisdom or magical power, especially experience with mind-control or illusions, may allow a character to see through the Sue's deception. Deities and demideities, when they are not outright OOC immune, are usually OOC resistant by default.

Examples of Characters with OOC Resistance

 * Elrond, thanks to the power of Vilya; he was the first to be discovered to have this trait
 * Gimli, who is often ignored by fangirls because he is not "hott"
 * The Valar and most other minor deities, archangels, and similarly powerful beings
 * Gaspode of Discworld, another ignored character who often helps the PPC