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

[deathly-dru.livejournal.com]

We actually had a Spike, once, but before I applied this character. :) They do have much potential and I'd ask only for certain, unclarified issues between them (which are in the profile), to remain as ambiguous.

I'm sure that an authentic Spike would have a lot of interaction with her!

[ertheuponerthe.livejournal.com]

So I'm guessing the other Spike is no longer active?

[thevanishingman.livejournal.com]

Yeah, the other Spike has been dropped for a few months now, and he was here so briefly that you can easily just start him fresh!

I do think that he can be quite a fun character to have around, since we've got a fairly sizeable Buffy cast now (with Andrew, Anya, Ethan, and Giles in addition to Angel and Dru) for him to interact with. Plus, I think his voice is so distinctive in the show that yeah, a bit of episode reviewing should make it no problem at all.

As for sunlight, it sort of works as a case by case basis for ports, but while on the Barge itself, it's not an issue!

[deathly-dru.livejournal.com]

Yeah, the other Spike did not really get very much involved, for the time that they were here. Nothing really there to contradict!

I should add that my Lilah is also here, though! :D

[thevanishingman.livejournal.com]

Sorry! I knew I was forgetting somebody XD