TLV - Potential Application Discussion (Old Form)

[bargemods]

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.

<b>Who Are You?:</b> <b>Character Name:</b> <b>Series:</b> <b>Warden or Inmate:</b> <b>Do they meet all rules and requirements?:</b> <b>Do you think they will be active and interact with others?:</b> <b>Would this character be active in ports and floods, or sit out?:</b> <b>Why do you want them?:</b> <b>Potential Concerns:</b>

HAVE FUN.

Comments

Re: Two Robert Carlyles

[i-stood-up.livejournal.com]

BEGBIE:

IMHO, a 'true' sociopath is a really hard thing to play in a game like this. Some of the characters border it, but I don't know whether there are any solid ones in the game. YET, anyway. From a rehabilitation standpoint, it's all kinda difficult, isn't it?

... And, as you already say, Begbie is a total cunt. :c

That said, I love him to death, and think a Scot would be a great addition to game - especially one with a personality as towering as Begbie's is.

ALBIE:

Well, as I said, I can help Brit-pick for you, but your biggest issues, I think, are the death and the self-threading.

See, having him die while in police custody? That makes a massive impact on his characterization and on how you'd play him in the game. His hate of the police? It'd be way worse, no?

The self threading, if you're willing to do it, isn't the worst thing, I guess, but both Sam and West have good reason to interact with him. And regularly.

All that said, I'd love to see another Northerner, and the cancer story, etc? IDK, from what you've briefly told me about him, he seems really intriguing. I love characters with that hidden depth about them, right? If you can work out their whole personality in one conversation, then WTH, why'd you want them in LV?, ETC. ETC.

Plus, the football thing is a nice 'different' thing for an inmate to be centered around.

IDK.

I think they're both on dodgy territory, really, but I love RC and I think, given fucking AMAZING wardens and a thorough ironing out of their respective problems... either could work.

Re: Two Robert Carlyles

[ninetysixdead.livejournal.com]

I AGREE WITH YOU ON BEGBIE. Unless he had like a phenomenal Warden, there's no way for him to make progress and remain true to his character. While he'd be fun at first, he'd be pretty... redundant after a while.

THAT SAID. I'm STILL iffy on Albie, but I just took like 3 pages of characterization notes, so I'm feeling a bit better on him, aaaannnnndddd...

I'm only posting here to show this shiny new Robert Carlyle account. :c

[i-stood-up.livejournal.com]

I AM PSYCHED.