Post by The Rising Dragon on Sept 27, 2009 20:47:04 GMT -5
Here is the character sheet template for roleplaying on the site. All the instructions for filling out the sheet are explained here, and the actual coding for the template is listed below. If this is your first time making a character here, be sure to read the following carefully.
Name: Fairly simple. Just list the character’s name. If possible, list both the character’s first and last names. This name can be as unusual as you like, but keep it in a normal format, meaning no “Leet” names or names that have the letters in all caps or all lowercase, or worst of all, caps and lowercase one after another. Also, please refrain from using numbers in the name, if the character in question is a living creature and not some sort of robot.
Examples of bad names:
A good strategy for coming up with a name is to just smash your keyboard until a large string of letters is on your screen, and then check if some good names might be in it. For example:
agkhhosdjlhxgodhjlhfduzghuidfyibfdsightushxjbfyasehrid
Possible names: Khhos, Duz, Ghuid, Fyib, Dsightus, Fyase, Rid.
Alias: If your character is known, either by him/herself or by others, by a nickname or other moniker that is not his or her given name, list them here.
Age: What is the age of your character?
Gender: Is your character male or female?
Nationality: Where does your character hail from? Check the names of the continents listed in the RP categories to see the possible locations.
Appearance: First, describe what your character looks like. Does the character have a peculiar hair, eye or skin colour? Scars, tattoos? Try picture in your mind what your character would look like and describe that picture. Not everybody is perfect, so don’t try to be the Mary Sue of the looks or something of the sort, and someone who is a tiny little gnat won’t be the one lifting up heavy chunks of rock above his head, just like big hulky brutes won’t be the ones winning speed contests, so make sure appearance and battle style and clothing and armour fit together well. Just describe every detail imagined on your character, your eyes, your skin texture/quality, your eye colour, your eyebrows, your lips, etc. There is a variety of selection, so show some motivation and go into some descriptive detail for us! If you post a picture of your character, that does not mean you cannot post anything. You can gain some leeway, but you will end up posting the regular amount required, usually. Key elements: height, weight, eye (colour, shape) hair (colour, length, style/how worn) body (fat, skinny, bony, looks like long legs, stubby legs, arms? slouch, straight back, etc) hands (look weathered, kept soft, nails) Face- cheeks(round, pronounced, hidden) shape (oval, square, round) appearance (look young, old) nose, ears, facial structure? Scars, tattoos, birthmarks, warts, pimples, freckles, etc.
Next, describe what kind of clothing your character wears. Lack of a clothing description will result in everyone else assuming your characters goes around in the buff. Give the basic outline of what your character wears and then go on to describe some details. You can be as creative as you like, describe what the clothes are made of, what color it is. Try to have it fit with the character’s personality and fighting style. If the character wears very heavy armor, it’s quite obvious he or she isn’t a speedy fighter! And the one dark and brooding little wizard you meet somewhere at night won’t be of the kind to wear bright colored clothing and a crown of flowers on his head. You can be as descriptive as you like, but there is at least a minimum limit. Things you might want to describe: shoes (Normal shoes or other? Color, how do they fit), Legs (Pants / skirt: lose, tight, color, texture, fabric, design, pockets, how long/short, buckles, buttons) Weapon Holster on leg? Which one? Where exactly? Top (Shirt, tank top, t-shirt, vest, bikini, etc.) Sleeves (length) How it fits (v-neck, turtle neck, scoop neck, one shoulder, no shoulders etc) Length? (short ie. belly. long ie. to hips longer i.e. to legs) Any designs, pockets, buttons (front, sides) zippers, string? Other things: Arm guards, shin guards (explain what they look like, where they are, colour) Cloaks, robes (much the same details as should be discussed in pants/shirts) Rings? Jewelry? Belts? Necklaces? A dress? General appearance: are your clothes expensive looking, poor looking, nice but well worn?
Also, a picture is worth a thousand words. If you have an image of what your character looks like, feel free to post it—make sure, however, that it displays the entire body, if you plan on using it to detail the character’s entire appearance. Otherwise, you’ll still need to describe what your character looks like or wears using text.
Personality: Your character's personality. This is an essential aspect of your character. They should have one, unless they would be rather boring. Remember that a person's personality should reflect the collection of their qualities and traits. It is the characteristics inside people that will explain why they did what they have done. There is the personality inside, which reflects who you are, and can be called your identity. It is the person you are; hopes, dreams, aspirations, goals and intentions. There is also the outside personality, the reputation that they give. Think self-confidence, sociability, charm, creativity and integrity. Remember that only you can paint a 3-D picture of your character, not us. Tell us what makes them tick in good and bad ways. Most especially is it vital to know how they react, and function in combat or in various other situations. People have their own unique qualities or traits to their personality, and they can be influenced by their past which effects their current history. So tell us, and detail to us how your character reacts. Key elements: Think about what they are on the outside, and on the inside? Do they conflict, or merge? Is your person happy and shows this? Are they calm, friendly, rude, perverted, hateful, full of anger, seem to be effected by nothing, are effected by everything? Do they wear their heart of their sleeve? Zodiac; does what they were born under reflect at all in their personality? How do they react when; happy, embarrassed, confronted, scared, and angry, in battle, meeting an average person? Are they the social butterfly that is all bubbly and joyful, or are they the stalker in the night. Describe how they are. Are they comfortable around the opposite gender? Are they mean, but use flattery as a form to get what they want? Lonely, short tempered, talkative? Flesh your character out. Remember they don't have to just be happy. There can be shades of gray.
Possessions: Here you list the personal belongings of your character. This will include weaponry, supplies, trinkets, and other objects that your character will keep on their person. If these objects hold special powers or perform specific functions, make sure you describe what these functions are. Also, where are these belongings kept on your character? Keep a sense of realism with your items and remember that these items are important to your character; they can even be used for possibly plot later on if you so desire it. When it comes to weapons, just remember to be practical. A character who is physically weak or relies on speed won’t use heavy weapons like a morning star or a big warhammer.
You have freedom here, write as long descriptions as you want or as short, it is your choice.
Special Abilities: Post any special abilities your character has. Does the character have a heightened sense of hearing? Is he or she somewhat more physically powerful than others, or faster? Are they very proficient in the use of certain kinds of weaponry, or particularly versed in the ways of magic? Can they transform into a different kind of being, or have a transformation of any sort? Basically, anything that makes your character stand out from the average person will be listed here. The abilities can range from the relatively mundane to the extraordinary. Be reasonable, however, with your character’s capabilities: super-powerful deity-like characters who can crush armies by blinking and topple cities with a wave of their hands will not be tolerated. Some abilities cannot be allowed, to keep things fair between members.
Forbidden abilities are:
Mind Control: You're not gonna be able to control others' minds and thoughts and feelings. The dead may be controlled, not the living, unless they are willing to follow you.[/ul]
Limited abilities include:
Element Manipulation: I am fine with a couple of characters here and there being able to control elements, however, they may not just do things with it that is pretty much out of their league (like someone igniting entire buildings or city blocks on fire, or flooding cities with water). Also, you WILL NOT be able to control the actions of others that wield the element your character is in control of.[/ul]
When listing transformations, describe abilities gained while in the transformation, changes to the character’s appearance, or how the character now has access to an ability he or she could would not have access to while in their normal state.
History: History is important. This gives people an idea of who and what your character are. It tells us why your character is this way. Every history should include a childhood, growing up, and adult years. Now, this might seem very simple to do, but it is not. Put a lot of thought into this aspect of your character to give them a 3-D feel. Your character, unless an orphan, should know when it was born. Add a birthday. Add how your character was before they were put into play on the site. Were they active, shy, quiet? Think about siblings and family. Describe who they are. When growing up, add some details. Make up some friends that they played with, or even a pet dog or rock! Discuss them going to school. What about their parents? How did they act in school? When did they graduate? Talk about how their character went through all the stages. Were there any major events that changed them? Think of personality and appearance. Talk about how your character achieved the status and rank they have now. Remember, we know nothing about your character, so you need to paint us the picture.
We do allow for vague histories that you can reveal over time in the story. If you plan on revealing a vague history over time, please mention it in the Miscellaneous entry--this is so we know you're not just being lazy.
Miscellaneous: Want to add something extra that doesn't fit anywhere else? Quotes? Catchphrases? Theme songs? Anything? Then that goes here. If you plan on revealing a vague history over time, please mention it here.
Name: Fairly simple. Just list the character’s name. If possible, list both the character’s first and last names. This name can be as unusual as you like, but keep it in a normal format, meaning no “Leet” names or names that have the letters in all caps or all lowercase, or worst of all, caps and lowercase one after another. Also, please refrain from using numbers in the name, if the character in question is a living creature and not some sort of robot.
Examples of bad names:
A good strategy for coming up with a name is to just smash your keyboard until a large string of letters is on your screen, and then check if some good names might be in it. For example:
agkhhosdjlhxgodhjlhfduzghuidfyibfdsightushxjbfyasehrid
Possible names: Khhos, Duz, Ghuid, Fyib, Dsightus, Fyase, Rid.
Alias: If your character is known, either by him/herself or by others, by a nickname or other moniker that is not his or her given name, list them here.
Age: What is the age of your character?
Gender: Is your character male or female?
Nationality: Where does your character hail from? Check the names of the continents listed in the RP categories to see the possible locations.
Appearance: First, describe what your character looks like. Does the character have a peculiar hair, eye or skin colour? Scars, tattoos? Try picture in your mind what your character would look like and describe that picture. Not everybody is perfect, so don’t try to be the Mary Sue of the looks or something of the sort, and someone who is a tiny little gnat won’t be the one lifting up heavy chunks of rock above his head, just like big hulky brutes won’t be the ones winning speed contests, so make sure appearance and battle style and clothing and armour fit together well. Just describe every detail imagined on your character, your eyes, your skin texture/quality, your eye colour, your eyebrows, your lips, etc. There is a variety of selection, so show some motivation and go into some descriptive detail for us! If you post a picture of your character, that does not mean you cannot post anything. You can gain some leeway, but you will end up posting the regular amount required, usually. Key elements: height, weight, eye (colour, shape) hair (colour, length, style/how worn) body (fat, skinny, bony, looks like long legs, stubby legs, arms? slouch, straight back, etc) hands (look weathered, kept soft, nails) Face- cheeks(round, pronounced, hidden) shape (oval, square, round) appearance (look young, old) nose, ears, facial structure? Scars, tattoos, birthmarks, warts, pimples, freckles, etc.
Next, describe what kind of clothing your character wears. Lack of a clothing description will result in everyone else assuming your characters goes around in the buff. Give the basic outline of what your character wears and then go on to describe some details. You can be as creative as you like, describe what the clothes are made of, what color it is. Try to have it fit with the character’s personality and fighting style. If the character wears very heavy armor, it’s quite obvious he or she isn’t a speedy fighter! And the one dark and brooding little wizard you meet somewhere at night won’t be of the kind to wear bright colored clothing and a crown of flowers on his head. You can be as descriptive as you like, but there is at least a minimum limit. Things you might want to describe: shoes (Normal shoes or other? Color, how do they fit), Legs (Pants / skirt: lose, tight, color, texture, fabric, design, pockets, how long/short, buckles, buttons) Weapon Holster on leg? Which one? Where exactly? Top (Shirt, tank top, t-shirt, vest, bikini, etc.) Sleeves (length) How it fits (v-neck, turtle neck, scoop neck, one shoulder, no shoulders etc) Length? (short ie. belly. long ie. to hips longer i.e. to legs) Any designs, pockets, buttons (front, sides) zippers, string? Other things: Arm guards, shin guards (explain what they look like, where they are, colour) Cloaks, robes (much the same details as should be discussed in pants/shirts) Rings? Jewelry? Belts? Necklaces? A dress? General appearance: are your clothes expensive looking, poor looking, nice but well worn?
Also, a picture is worth a thousand words. If you have an image of what your character looks like, feel free to post it—make sure, however, that it displays the entire body, if you plan on using it to detail the character’s entire appearance. Otherwise, you’ll still need to describe what your character looks like or wears using text.
Personality: Your character's personality. This is an essential aspect of your character. They should have one, unless they would be rather boring. Remember that a person's personality should reflect the collection of their qualities and traits. It is the characteristics inside people that will explain why they did what they have done. There is the personality inside, which reflects who you are, and can be called your identity. It is the person you are; hopes, dreams, aspirations, goals and intentions. There is also the outside personality, the reputation that they give. Think self-confidence, sociability, charm, creativity and integrity. Remember that only you can paint a 3-D picture of your character, not us. Tell us what makes them tick in good and bad ways. Most especially is it vital to know how they react, and function in combat or in various other situations. People have their own unique qualities or traits to their personality, and they can be influenced by their past which effects their current history. So tell us, and detail to us how your character reacts. Key elements: Think about what they are on the outside, and on the inside? Do they conflict, or merge? Is your person happy and shows this? Are they calm, friendly, rude, perverted, hateful, full of anger, seem to be effected by nothing, are effected by everything? Do they wear their heart of their sleeve? Zodiac; does what they were born under reflect at all in their personality? How do they react when; happy, embarrassed, confronted, scared, and angry, in battle, meeting an average person? Are they the social butterfly that is all bubbly and joyful, or are they the stalker in the night. Describe how they are. Are they comfortable around the opposite gender? Are they mean, but use flattery as a form to get what they want? Lonely, short tempered, talkative? Flesh your character out. Remember they don't have to just be happy. There can be shades of gray.
Possessions: Here you list the personal belongings of your character. This will include weaponry, supplies, trinkets, and other objects that your character will keep on their person. If these objects hold special powers or perform specific functions, make sure you describe what these functions are. Also, where are these belongings kept on your character? Keep a sense of realism with your items and remember that these items are important to your character; they can even be used for possibly plot later on if you so desire it. When it comes to weapons, just remember to be practical. A character who is physically weak or relies on speed won’t use heavy weapons like a morning star or a big warhammer.
You have freedom here, write as long descriptions as you want or as short, it is your choice.
Special Abilities: Post any special abilities your character has. Does the character have a heightened sense of hearing? Is he or she somewhat more physically powerful than others, or faster? Are they very proficient in the use of certain kinds of weaponry, or particularly versed in the ways of magic? Can they transform into a different kind of being, or have a transformation of any sort? Basically, anything that makes your character stand out from the average person will be listed here. The abilities can range from the relatively mundane to the extraordinary. Be reasonable, however, with your character’s capabilities: super-powerful deity-like characters who can crush armies by blinking and topple cities with a wave of their hands will not be tolerated. Some abilities cannot be allowed, to keep things fair between members.
Forbidden abilities are:
Mind Control: You're not gonna be able to control others' minds and thoughts and feelings. The dead may be controlled, not the living, unless they are willing to follow you.[/ul]
Limited abilities include:
Element Manipulation: I am fine with a couple of characters here and there being able to control elements, however, they may not just do things with it that is pretty much out of their league (like someone igniting entire buildings or city blocks on fire, or flooding cities with water). Also, you WILL NOT be able to control the actions of others that wield the element your character is in control of.[/ul]
When listing transformations, describe abilities gained while in the transformation, changes to the character’s appearance, or how the character now has access to an ability he or she could would not have access to while in their normal state.
History: History is important. This gives people an idea of who and what your character are. It tells us why your character is this way. Every history should include a childhood, growing up, and adult years. Now, this might seem very simple to do, but it is not. Put a lot of thought into this aspect of your character to give them a 3-D feel. Your character, unless an orphan, should know when it was born. Add a birthday. Add how your character was before they were put into play on the site. Were they active, shy, quiet? Think about siblings and family. Describe who they are. When growing up, add some details. Make up some friends that they played with, or even a pet dog or rock! Discuss them going to school. What about their parents? How did they act in school? When did they graduate? Talk about how their character went through all the stages. Were there any major events that changed them? Think of personality and appearance. Talk about how your character achieved the status and rank they have now. Remember, we know nothing about your character, so you need to paint us the picture.
We do allow for vague histories that you can reveal over time in the story. If you plan on revealing a vague history over time, please mention it in the Miscellaneous entry--this is so we know you're not just being lazy.
Miscellaneous: Want to add something extra that doesn't fit anywhere else? Quotes? Catchphrases? Theme songs? Anything? Then that goes here. If you plan on revealing a vague history over time, please mention it here.
[b]Name:[/b]
[b]Alias:[/b]
[b]Age:[/b]
[b]Gender:[/b]
[b]Nationality:[/b]
[b]Appearance:[/b]
[b]Personality:[/b]
[b]Possessions:[/b]
[b]Special Abilities:[/b]
[b]History:[/b]
[b]Miscellaneous:[/b]