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TLV - Potential Application Discussion (Old Form)
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.
Jack Sparrow
Series: Pirates of the Caribbean
Warden or Inmate: I was going to say inmate, but this is the part I wanted feedback on. More on this in Potential Concerns
Do they meet all rules and requirements?: Yes
Do you think they will be active and interact with others?: He certainly would.
Would this character be active in ports and floods, or sit out?: He'd be all over ports for sure and probably floods as well.
Why do you want them?: Because he'd be so much fun. Also, several people in this rp are equally enthusiastic about him making an appearance.
Potential Concerns: I'm in the midst of writing (re-writing, gawdamn computer) his application and I have him as "inmate", mostly due to the fact that I'm taking him after he gets eaten and so prior to much of his more charitable acts. Figuring in that whole willingness and follow-through of getting 100 souls to trade for his freedom, I thought at this point he'd still be on the naughty list.
HOWEVER we all know that Jack is one of the more moral pirates in the series and most of his more unsavory acts stem from his very strong sense of self-preservation, so there's certainly an arguement to be made for him being a Warden instead.
And on yet another hand, Jack perhaps isn't bad enough to be an inmate at all and at the same time certainly not good enough to make a very effective moral compass for anyone else. So maybe he doesn't belong on this ship at all. Nothing against him, just wondering about the fit.
Any help much appreciated!
Re: Jack Sparrow