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Post by Asphyxia on Jan 23, 2008 12:04:16 GMT -7
Character Usage Rules- This section has been nicely provided as your personal slot for character brainstorming ideas. I'll encourage you to keep your characters in one thread if possible. If in need of several threads, PM the administrator with your request and it'll be discussed.
Article 1: When using a picture as reference for your character, if it has been previously made with such impossible features unable to coexist in only one picture, provide a picture that's as accurate as possible to the description provided for the character.
Article 2: Keep pictures to a minimum of 2 per character and as similar as possible.
Article 3: Said picture provided for character usage cannot be the same as other pictures members already have. If you do have run-ins with same character pictures as another member, discuss an agreement with them of either changing them or something else. Diversity is always appreciated, and as long as the characters can have distinct differences, it would remain unique and original.
- If character's must have the same name as another character, and it does happen accidentally without notice, a slight alteration in spelling is certainly appreciated or an alias for differentiation.
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Post by Asphyxia on Mar 17, 2008 11:53:13 GMT -7
- You may, when starting your thread of characters, place only the name, age and race for the character and develop them throughout role play and then come back when you think you've developed your character enough with a point you're satisfied with and modify the character's profile by adding the other requirements and a picture.
Of course, it is preferred to have already a reference picture at hand for a rough idea of what the character may or may not look like.
- All sites have applications for characters so everyone else can get an idea of what they're getting themselves into when role playing with you. However, you do not have to abide by said provided application.
If you do not want to abide by the provided application, here's a few tips that will give you a guide of crucial points other role players would like to find in your character sheet:
- Reference picture; providing a visual of what you're picturing when making up the character is imperative. It captures the viewers attention and sometimes it makes it easier for them to picture what's going on to fill a certain muse in order to write.
- A name; obvious.
- Race; the reader and/or role player would like to know what they're dealing with.
- Age.
- Personality traits that identify your characters demeanor or a summary of them.
- Powers [if any apply.]
- A briefing background history. It builds the character, lets the viewer know the humanity in your character. Good for readers.
- If you would just like to copy the by and by provided here, just copy and paste the following code and fill in the parts that need to be filled!
[center][font=georgia][size=10][color=800000]FIRST [/color][color=grey][i]MIDDLE[/i][/color] [color=800000]LAST [*IMG] IMAGE OF CHARACTER HERE! DON'T FORGET TO DELETE THE ASTERISK FROM THE [*IMG] CODING. THAT WAY YOUR IMAGE IS DISPLAYED.[/IMG*] CODENAME GOES HERE, IF ANY.[/color][/size][/font] [/center]
[center][font=georgia][color=grey][size=7]' B a s i c s[/size][/color][/font][/center]
[size=3][color=800000]•[/size] Nickname/s [/color] | (Insert here) [size=3][color=800000]•[/size] DOB [/color] | (Insert here) [size=3][color=800000]•[/size] Age [/color] | (Insert here) [size=3][color=800000]•[/size] Sexuality [/color] | (Insert here) [size=3][color=800000]•[/size] Ethnicity [/color] | (Insert here) [size=3][color=800000]•[/size] Financial Status [/color] | (Insert here) [size=3][color=800000]•[/size] Loyalty [/color] | (Insert here) [size=3][color=800000]•[/size] Race [/color] | (Insert here) [size=3][color=800000]•[/size] Relationship [/color] | (Insert here)
[center][font=georgia][color=grey][size=7]' A b i l i t i e s[/size][/color][/font][/center]
[size=3][color=800000]•[/size] Power [/color] | (Insert here) [size=3][color=800000]•[/size] Weapons (if any apply) [/color] | (Insert here) [size=3][color=800000]•[/size] Overall Abilities[/color] | (1 paragraph at the least.)
[center][font=georgia][color=grey][size=7]' A p p e a r a n c e[/size][/color][/font][/center]
[size=3][color=800000]•[/size] Height [/color] | (Insert here) [size=3][color=800000]•[/size] Weight [/color] | (Insert here) [size=3][color=800000]•[/size] Hair color & Style [/color] | (Insert here) [size=3][color=800000]•[/size] Eye color [/color] | (Insert here) [size=3][color=800000]•[/size] Overall Appearance[/color] | (2+ paragraphs at the least.)
[center][font=georgia][color=grey][size=7]' P e r s o n a l i t y [/size][/color][/font][/center]
[size=3][color=800000]•[/size] Favorite Color [/color] | (Insert here) [size=3][color=800000]•[/size] Likes [/color] |[ul] ' one - ' two - ' three - ' four - ' five - ' six - ' seven - ' eight - ' nine - ' ten - [/ul]
[size=3][color=800000]•[/size] Dislikes [/color] |[ul] ' one - ' two - ' three - ' four - ' five - ' six - ' seven - ' eight - ' nine - ' ten - [/ul]
[size=3][color=800000]•[/size] Flaws [/color] |[ul] ' one - ' two - ' three - ' four - ' five - [/ul]
[size=3][color=800000]•[/size] Habits [/color] |[ul] ' one - Explain ' two - Explain ' three - Explain ' four - Explain ' five - Explain [/ul] [size=3][color=800000]•[/size] fears [/color] | (3+) [size=3][color=800000]•[/size] Goals/ dreams[/color] | (6+)
[center][font=georgia][color=grey][size=7]' H i s t o r y [/size][/color][/font][/center]
[size=3][color=800000]•[/size] Birthplace [/color] | (Insert here) [size=3][color=800000]•[/size] Mother [/color] | (Insert here) [size=3][color=800000]•[/size] Father [/color] | (Insert here) [size=3][color=800000]•[/size] Siblings[/color] | (Insert here) [size=3][color=800000]•[/size] Other Relations [/color] | (Insert here) [size=3][color=800000]•[/size] Past Companion(s) [/color] | (Insert here) [size=3][color=800000]•[/size] Overall history[/color] | (Detailed 3+ paragraphs would be appreciated.) [hr] [center]This Application was created by Strawberry Jam of Caution 2.0. Inspiration comes from the many that are out there. DO NOT remove this credit otherwise rabid and wild monkeys will surround you while you watch Barney and Friends.[/center]
- Please, do not limit your characters to just one race.
Article 1: Again, diversity and creativity are greatly appreciated. Originality at its best performance. If you already have a list of vampire family lines that have been some of your most used characters in the past, that is perfectly fine. Do not just limit characters to simple races as vampires and werewolves. It broadens the writing horizon and opens new plot opportunities.
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