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POTENTIAL APPLICATION DISCUSSION

Thinking about applying for a character, but not quite sure if they're a good fit? This post is dedicated to discussion of that very thing! A jury of your peers will help you in deciding whether or not a character you suddenly have a hankering for would be a fit for the Barge!

THIS IS NOT COMPULSORY. Nobody HAS to participate, and nobody HAS to post here before they post an application! This is just for people who are unsure and would like to have a discussion before they apply.

However, there are some rules.

1. Mods are the final decision makers. So, a lot of people love your character? Got great feedback? But then-- whaaaat?-- you post your app and it's REJECTED? GASP! Sorry, approval here does NOT substitute mod approval. Do NOT use this thread as basis for whining at the mods if your character is rejected. If you do, this thread is getting shut down. (PS: This rule applies EVEN IF ONE OF THE MODS GIVES YOU GOOD FEEDBACK IN THIS THREAD)
2. No content-less posts. I don't want to see any "OMG YES!" or any "HELL NO"s. You have to provide reasons. This post is for constructive discussion.
3. No flaming. This kinda goes with the above. If you think the character is fine but the player can't pull it off, BE CONSTRUCTIVE and don't insult the player.
4. BE HONEST. Speaks for itself. You think a character would be a terrible fit? Then don't say "Oh, it'll be wonderful!"
5. No plotting. A lot of times, people get all excited about making up plots for characters who aren't even in the game yet (and who MAY NOT BE ACCEPTED), leaving those who are in the game with nothing to do with... well, nothing to do. It's distracting and the excitement over "what-ifs" diverts too much from the actual game.
6. Don't take this personally. You do not equal your (potential) character. If everybody thinks it's a lousy character who wouldn't fit, it's NOT an attack on you or your RPing.

Put the character's name as the subject line (ONE CHARACTER PER COMMENT), and be sure to fill out the following form. Yes, some of the questions seem stupid, but these are things we'd like you to keep in mind BEFORE you apply for a character.

HAVE FUN.

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

Character Name: The Djinn - name never known.
Series: 'The Wishmaster'.
Warden or Inmate: Inmate.
Do they meet all rules and requirements?: Yes.
Do you think they will be active and interact with others?: Definitely.
Would this character be active in ports and floods, or sit out?: Very.
Why do you want them?: I adore this character's portrayal and think I could do them justice. The second film actually had them in a prison, also, which did wonders for inspiration! It's a character who has, effectively, been eternally 'imprisoned', which makes for a great deal of irony.
Potential Concerns: None, in my personal view! Although stripped of powers, that was usually when the character came into its intellectual own and its most memorable. Ultimately, they're a schemer, which would seem to fit inmate category well.

References:

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=4fvzPOQRRxw
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=sITmI-_TCoI
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=fuFotTvuTzc

Having watched the vids, I say he would be a fascinating addition to the Barge. If permitted some of his abilities, I can see him being rather like Prefect. Of course the wish ability will have to be limited. Obviously. Even without his powers, he has a great voice and personality that would be fun to interact with.

Yeah, that's the quandry, really... How do you limit a creature's abilities, like that? :) The entire mentality's built around tricking people into at least causing immense destruction/pain, if not death! Not always, because they're shown seducing people with nice gifts, in order to get what's wanted (although, still mostly as a prelude to death), but for the most part, they're basically a sadist.

That's why I think it would have to be either nothing or... Somehow self-defence, but it's particularly difficult to think of a way to justify the latter.

I've never seen the original canon, but fromlooking at the links? This character is awesome, and I think he'd make a brilliant inmate!

I realise I'm not very helpful by going OOH YES, I WANT THIS CHARACTER to almost everything anyone posts on here, but...dang, yes, I like how oddly creepy and schemey and subtle he is, and I think he'd work really well on the barge!

No, it is helpful! XD

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