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: Albert Grant

[grayatonement]

I think you could find things to do with him so long as you had a good warden. I haven't seen much of the show, but I got a feel from a few clips. He's not entirely antisocial, just very introverted. And I could see him trying to sort of re-form a clan with those he believes may be virtuous.

With the religion? Mwa haha. I live in Utah. Everyone I know (except for like two of my friends) either are or were raised mormon. It's not the same as the fundamentalist (we have those here too!), but it's enough. So I could help you with that.

I definitely think it would be an interesting character to have on the Barge and would bring a fun dynamic. That said, I have no idea who your other potential char is, so I can't say as far as which to choose.

Re: Albert Grant

[major-west.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I think my biggest problem is giving him an excuse to interact with 'sinners' (outside of aaawkward anonymous sex encounters), because he isn't really a preachy/converty type of person. Actually, I don't even know how much he really BELIEVES in the Principle, and how much he follows just because it's expected of him (or convenient to gain power). He is definitely less sheltered than a lot of the Compound people, since he went to college, so I guess I just need to figure out how he interacted with others in those days.

If I go for Alby, I will DEFINITELY hit you up on Mormon stuff!

IN THE END, choosing between him and the Robert Carlyle Albie will be my biggest dilemma, it seems.

Re: Albert Grant

[grayatonement]

Again, I think that would work out with the right warden. I could see him viewing this as a test of faith maybe, so staying religious but more open/social (like he might have been at college). Then if his warden is like "you need to make friends to get out of here", among other things, he could slowly come to get to know people better. Plus a different lifestyle could start tempting him.

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