Post by AnT on Mar 21, 2011 23:49:29 GMT -5
It's a given that you need to read this before posting up a character application. Really, it applies more to original characters, more than anything. Official, Canon Characters (example: Misty or Red), really to play them, all you need to do is write up an application for them. With canon characters, it's usually a good idea to have a good grasp on their personality if you're going to apply as them. And players ARE allowed to challenge other players if they think they can do a better job of playing the character than their current player. That much should be known.
In the way of original characters...
Names
Try to use regular 'everyday' names. However, feel free to Japanese names along with 'dub' names (XD). Just don't try to use complicated names like something you see in a fantasy game or something.
Also, it'll help if you know what the Japanese names mean. Japanese names have meaning. For example, Sora means 'sky'.
Course, some characters just have a nickname based on colors or minerals.
Originality
Please try to be original. We don't need fifty different Ashs/Reds running around and stuff. It pretty much ruins the poke-boys'.
One more thing! Characters (OCs we mean) cannot, under any circumstances, be related to any of the main characters. They cannot be befriended or be an arch-villain/rival for of the main characters from the start. Friendship or otherwise to the main characters must be earned in the story threads.
Expys
A character based on a certain other fiction is allowed... but try and mix the character into the RP and don't make in a crossing over character. For example:
Dru is based on Drusilla from Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and while they may both be psychos who like the darkness, Dru has her own quirks (Not to mention, she seems more psychotic and murderous)!
If you happen to not have a scanner or can't/don't want to draw and just found an image of a certain character that could work for you own but with different personliaty and stuff, that is ok.
Balancing Abilities
Don't make any Gary Stus or Mary Sues. Simple as that.
Mons
OC's can't have fully evolved Pokemon. All OCs have to start from the beginning
OC trainers can't have Legendary Pokemon at the start. The only ones who can have legendary pokemon without capturing one are canon-trainers who did, like trainers from the Battle Frontier. Although that for player who been here for quite a while, and are trusted.
When making an OC mon, try not to have it be all power, namely if its at a low rank.
Beginners and Experts
If you started out in the RP, you have to make a beginner character that will get a starter. Characters that start out with a full team, you can app them if you played in the RP for a short while, and we trust you.
So try out the RP for long. We need villains. ^^;
In the way of original characters...
Names
Try to use regular 'everyday' names. However, feel free to Japanese names along with 'dub' names (XD). Just don't try to use complicated names like something you see in a fantasy game or something.
Also, it'll help if you know what the Japanese names mean. Japanese names have meaning. For example, Sora means 'sky'.
Course, some characters just have a nickname based on colors or minerals.
Originality
Please try to be original. We don't need fifty different Ashs/Reds running around and stuff. It pretty much ruins the poke-boys'.
One more thing! Characters (OCs we mean) cannot, under any circumstances, be related to any of the main characters. They cannot be befriended or be an arch-villain/rival for of the main characters from the start. Friendship or otherwise to the main characters must be earned in the story threads.
Expys
A character based on a certain other fiction is allowed... but try and mix the character into the RP and don't make in a crossing over character. For example:
Dru is based on Drusilla from Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and while they may both be psychos who like the darkness, Dru has her own quirks (Not to mention, she seems more psychotic and murderous)!
If you happen to not have a scanner or can't/don't want to draw and just found an image of a certain character that could work for you own but with different personliaty and stuff, that is ok.
Balancing Abilities
Don't make any Gary Stus or Mary Sues. Simple as that.
Mons
OC's can't have fully evolved Pokemon. All OCs have to start from the beginning
OC trainers can't have Legendary Pokemon at the start. The only ones who can have legendary pokemon without capturing one are canon-trainers who did, like trainers from the Battle Frontier. Although that for player who been here for quite a while, and are trusted.
When making an OC mon, try not to have it be all power, namely if its at a low rank.
Beginners and Experts
If you started out in the RP, you have to make a beginner character that will get a starter. Characters that start out with a full team, you can app them if you played in the RP for a short while, and we trust you.
So try out the RP for long. We need villains. ^^;
