Post by C A P E [penguin] on Jun 10, 2008 23:45:42 GMT -5
[/color]CREATION RULES
Okay, so let's get this clear. I don't want any mary/gary-sues. You know, as in the average ordinary same old characters. The perfect ones. These cats have powers but they aren't flawless. That's for sure. We'd like a variety in personality in these cats. We especially don't want ten emo cats and five bi-polar. Where are the happy ones? Try to make your cat stand out. It's more fun that way, trust me.
I understand I just told you to make your characters unique, but I don't want rainbow colored cats or aqua blue fangs. Maybe MAYBE we may allow weird eyes, but fur color isn't an option. We also won't allow wings or extra limbs. Lack of limbs may be an option, though. We'd like it if you talked to a staff member before making those decisions, though.
I'll say something that makes total and utter sense and makes you want to smack my head for saying something that obvious but yes, some people don't seem to get this. I want you to create your OWN bio. No other person can make it for you. I think everyone can follow that one easily. Next : You may not steal, plagiarize, or even paraphrase someone else's bio. That's pretty much the same as above. It's not making your own bio. That is a strict no-no. Trust me. That has some bad consequences. Last but not least : NO CANNONS! Sorry. I like new things not Fireheart the strong, wise, loyal, brave, and kind. I'd rather Sandfeather, but even THEN I'd like more creativity.
More on names. Like I said above no cannons, no copy or changed names. Please, please make them unique and original. Stick to clan names with prefix and suffix. Also, please make them THINGS and not a made up item or something that does not exist. [and example on another site: no varjakpaw] I'll allow mythical creatures and fantasy things. Maybe even human inventions such as ink and many things cats wouldn't know, but I won't let it get as far as mermaidpaw or blenderpaw.
The code word is currently feature in one of the overall rules. I'll tell you that much. Also, I'd ask that you add the codeword once you finish your bio. The staff will hopefully remember to get rid of it once the bio is approved. That way no one can steal it! ^^ I'm thinking ahead.
Please make you bio all in third person, even the in character roleplay example. Thank you, it's so much easier to read that way. Not to mention, since the site and all it's posts are in character it'd be best if the bios were the same unless it's completely necessary. There roleplay example NEEDS to be third person no matter what, though.
Your cat can have powers but don't make them insanely strong. In fact, we'd also like at least a few duds. Cats without powers or ones incapable of using them. We need to get laborers somehow!
If you do want your cat to have a power it has to be on the list below.
(be sure that you do not choose an element in general, but a specific ability that matches with the cat's rank !)
THE BANS and INFO
NORTHCLAN: No bans
EASTCLAN: No bans
SOUTHCLAN: No bans
WESTCLAN: No bans
LONERS - ROGUES: No bans
THE HIGH RANKS:
--NorthClan medicine cat, and deputy[/blockquote][/blockquote]
--EastClan medicine cat, and deputy
--SouthClan medicine cat and deputy
--WestClan leader, medicine cat and deputy
THE FORM
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[b]t h y n a m e ;;[/b]
-- [Name of your cat]
[b]m o o n s ;;[/b]
-- [Your cat's age]
[b]s e x ;;[/b]
-- [their gender]
[b]a l l e g i a n c e ;;[/b]
-- [which clan they're in]
[b]r a n k ;;[/b]
-- [kit, apprentice, warrior, elite warrior, elder, laborer, queen, leader, deputy, medicine cat, rogue, loner]
[b]p o w e r ;;[/b]
-- [see the power list. cats without clan blood do not have poweres. half-clanners usually are laborers. mixed clan blood does not matter in the power. medicine cats have specific powers. please wait until they're up.]
[b]l o o k s ;;[/b]
-- [their appearance, try to make it about 9+ sentences]
[b]d i s p o s i t i o n ;;[/b]
-- [personality, try to make 9+ sentences]
[b]t h e p a s t ;; [/b]
-- [4+ sentences for kits, 6+ for apprentices, 9+ adults]
[b]r p - e x a m p l e ;;[/b]
-- [an example of an IC post. 9+ sentences]
[b]c o d e w o r d ;; [/b]
-- [featured in rules. have to look hard][/size][/blockquote]
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