Post by Emma on Jan 2, 2010 23:44:03 GMT -8
Introduction
Please read this before creating a new character! You make a thread in this section, with the character's name as the title. Fill out the form (below), and make sure you follow the suggestions in the following paragraphs to ensure happy roleplaying. (:
Getting Your Character Accepted
Ok, first of all... Don't be mad if yours wasn't accepted at first. We want you to have a character that has lots of details so we know who they are. And we may need you to revise some of it, so you can be accepted. We'll give you tips, and what you may need to change. We want to know your character, (If you have been on other board, we aren’t as strict, but still, we like our characters to have detail). It doesn’t even have to be a long paragraph. Just at least three sentences.
If you have a problem please contact Kennedy (11yours) or another council member about creating a character. Please use proper grammar, you're not just making your character for anything!
Descriptions, Personalities and Other (gifts)
Making a personality may be hard. We know that for a fact. But PLEASE don't have a character that says nothing about a power on their profile and then they magically have it!
If you want a power or secret in the family please tell us in the profile for your character.
For descriptions please give us lots and lots of detail. (You can never go wrong with detail!) If you have a power we’d like to know what it is. And please don’t use what other powers people already have, unless you have permission or it’s your character.
Make your character interesting, but not too interesting. Make it so they aren’t like every other character. If you need help, we are happy to do so.
The reason why we love detail is to get to know your character, we want to know where your character came from, what they like or dislike. Like if they were real, like us.
Histories and Drama
Ok, I (Ken) know I have done this before...But don't over do the whole sad character hard life thing. Yea, I know it’s very addicting (Just look at my characters Ren or maybe even Blake and Hayden) But happy characters can also be just as epic and exciting as others. You just have to make something new that others haven’t. I mean, if you do things that everyone else would…Wouldn’t that be boring?
And if you want to get rid of characters, they are many ways. Death, moving away etc, etc. We usually have one major time per term where you can choose to kill of your characters. (Ex., One time we had vampires come to Hogwarts.)
For histories, don't make it too sad. Try and have them other then dead, maybe have them single, or poor. It makes the character seem more new. Make your character not like all those characters.
Please think a lot before you post them, because I do this and never play them at all. And then everything gets crazy (Like having 17+ characters, and that’s pretty crazy, unless you use them all. Please try and stay away from having more then that.)
Pictures, Using Them and Names
Don’t use a picture somebody else is using at the moment. It's not very fair, it's confusing, and it's just a no, no. We will ask you to change it. If you need help, ask around someone may have a spare photo to use. If they got rid of their character and you wanted to use that person feel free to use the photo or celebrity they had, but just check the name/celebrity claim to see if they posted it there for reserve. For names, don't overuse a name. Use a name that nobody hasn't used in a while, or not used at all. Even use a name somebody recently had as a character if they got rid of them.
Good luck!
Good luck! If you follow these rules, you'll get accepted. And reminders don’t get mad if you're not accepted. We’d hate to kick you off for not being polite to others and following the rules.
Your Username/Name:
Full Character Name:
Nickname (optional):
Gender:
Wand:
Age:
Year:
House:
Blood-status (pure, half, mud, squib):
Birthmarks (optional):
Eye Color:
Hair Color:
Skin Color:
Height:
Picture of them:
Personality (One Paragraph+):
History(One Paragraph+):
Likes:
Dislikes:
Your pet (optional):
Any relationships? (optional):
Family:
Role-play example (One Paragraph +):
From The Old Board! (1)
SOME OF THIS IS NO LONGER IN USE, SO CHECK IF YOU ARE UNSURE.
Be descriptive, and use proper spelling and grammar, it's okay to have a few mistakes however. Make sure your name and photo don't affect the celebrity face claim board! Once you have posted your topic, wait until an admin approves your character. Now you are free to start posting on the boards!
We suggest that you include a picture of your character as your avatar, or a picture (banner) in your signature. It would also be helpful to place a few of your character's stats in your signature, like their name, house, age, etc.
If you decide to create multiple characters (You may have as many as you want, as long as you know you can handle them all), please put an avatar sized picture or slightly bigger in your signature, and state which character you an roleplaying for when you post.
Rules (from board 1)-
1. You must be accepted before you can make your user.
2. No IM talk, unless it's involving a phone with your person.
3. No one word post on a RP board.
4. No killing off a person with out asking the person first
5. You may have any amount of people. (As long as you can handle it).
6. Your cell phone works in Hogwarts, but ONLY to other students in the school. Nobody else.
If you have any questions ask here!
Example Form
Having trouble or are just curious? Here is an example of a form to help.
Your Username/Name: admin/Emma
Full Character Name: Kassidy Renee Baker
Nickname(optional): Kassie
Gender: Female
Wand: Cherry, 8¾ in, Chimaera Scale
Age: 14
Year: 4th Year
House: Hufflepuff
Blood-status (pure, half, mud, squib): Half
Birthmarks (optional): A patch of spots in the shape of a heart on her left arm near her shoulder.
Eye Color: Blue
Hair color: Brown
Skin color: White
Height: 5' 5"
Picture of them:
Personality (One paragraph+): Kassidy Renee is a sweetie pie. With her baby-like voice, she's sweet, kind, and caring, which is why she's in Hufflepuff. Don't get on her bad side, she holds grudges. She doesn't have much courage, so when she gets put down, it's hard for her to defend herself. Kassie never is flirty and hasn't found anyone deserving of her love, even if they've tried to woo her. She doesn't believe in love at 14. Kassie loves to write.
History (One paragraph+): Kassie grew up in a normal town, went to a normal muggle school, and lived with her dad (wizard) ever since she was 7 when her mother died from cancer. She was well-liked at school, got average grades (except in Language, which was outstanding), and grew very close to her dad. She won a poetry contest when she was 8, based off of her thoughts of her mother. She was known for being quite eloquent even at a young age.
Likes: Writing, Magical History, Holding grudges
Dislikes: Being put down, Bright lights, makeup.
Your pet (optional): Siamese Cat named Susu.
Any relationships (optional): None.
Family: Mother (Muggle, Deceased), Father (Wizard).
Role-play example (One paragraph+):
Kassie was at King's Cross Station on Platform 9¾, watching all the commotion go past as she was saying her goodbyes to her dad before she left for her 4th year at Hogwarts.
"Bye Daddy!" she exclaimed. She gave him a kiss on the cheek and turned around to get on the train. She made it quick and easy, her dad hated goodbyes. It was always hard for him to see his baby go.
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NOTE: This is just guidance! It does NOT have to be as in depth as this, for sure, definitely, absolutely postitutely, I just had time on my hands. It depends on how literate you are and how picky you get.