The World of Shannon Hale discussion

A very important part of every RP is the character you use. For every awesome roleplay, there is almost always a group of amazing characters that make things fun.

This topic is here to teach about the 'do's and 'don't's in character making. Hopefully, this will help you create unique, believable, and just plain epic characters.

Normally, a character profile consists of the following:

Name:
Age:
Gender:
Appearance:
Personality:
Family:
Crush:
Other:

NAME

Your character's name is important, but doesn't have to be some mystical sounding thing (unless the topic of the RP calls for it). Simple names like 'Rose' or 'Jeffery' are perfectly acceptable. It's your choice, really. If you're very particular about names, there are a ton of naming sites that have the origin and meaning of any name you want.

AGE

This is a touchy subject. Really, the age of your character depends on the RP you're in. Some RPs can have age ranges from 5-69 yearsold (unless the maker of said RP has said otherwise). Then there are some RP (Highschool roleplays, for example) where the youngest and oldest characters are only a few years apart. Again, the age is your desiscion.

GENDER

Male or female, usually.

APPEARANCE

Normally, when some people do this part of the character profiles, they post a picture/picture link. And most of the time it's anime. Most people are okay with this, but some RP makers tell their members to post only real pictures. Many peple (such as me) write a description instead. BE SPECIFIC. "Sparkling, light blue eyes that convey his/her emotions perfectly and often grow wide with excitement" gives me a better mental image than " pretty blue eyes".

PERSONALITY

This is honestly THE most important part of your character. It often kills me when people say this:

"TBA"- Tell us now!
"Like me" -I have no idea what your personality's like.
"Sweet, nice, caring, funny, great" -That's nice. Too nice. She needs flaws! And complete sentences!
"Cruel, nice, funny, and serious a lot" -Don't they contradict each other? Unless he has multiple personalities, which you really should mention.

Basically, tell us about their flaws, their redeeming qualities, quirks, anything about them that makes their personality! (And preferably with too many commas and sentence fragments).

FAMILY

Any family members they have/ influenced them greatly.

CRUSH

No, your character DOES NOT HAVE TO HAVE A CRUSH. But sometimes a little romance in a roleplay is cool. But if they fall for each other, please let them get to know one another first.

OTHER

Anything else about your character that hasn't already been covered by any of the above. Pets, past history, likes, dislikes, what ever comes to mind.

I hope this helps anyone who needs it. I seriously do think that the characters make the RP and are just as important as the plot. Of course, in every RP, the standards change. But these are the basics.

Love,

RedPath and Rae

:P I can guess where you got this.

Really? It's a mystery.

Great ideas. Again, would you be okay if I used them for some other groups? I might change it a bit for the settings, but yeah. I could tell you the groups if you want.

You can use it :) As long as you give credit.

Sure thing. HEy, did Rae tell you about my request to be a mod? I would love to, but if you don't want another one,m I totally understand. I can give reasons or whatever.

Yes, she did! We discussed it, and I'd gladly do so with you too :) Over messaging, of course.

:)

I love how you said "Male or female. Usually." It made me laugh.

You know, i never realized that, Mandy. RP has her moments. :)

=D It was funny. Don't edit it! =D

Gotta love RedPath. I know her from a few other groups. She was Enna-girl then.... =P

Yeah, same here. I know her pretty well so she's RP except when new members first join. :)
and i won't

Ah, okay. That makes sense. =)
Sweet!

Yeah. We've known each other for a while.

Cool.

Awwwww, I love you guys too!

=D

:D

Hhahaha, :)

I adore these rules. and guidelines

They adore you too :)

RP.....:)

-///- They do, though!

If you say so.

-nod- I read their diary. -covers mouth- Oops.

-scolds- RP! That's very rude!

T-T I can't help it!

Sure you can!

WOW RP. :D hehe. I'm with Rae on that one.

:D Cause I'm a better person then RP, obviously. :) lolz

-scoff- Okay then. I could always just leave...

You wouldn't do that. Think of our conversation last night.

>.< Crap. You called my bluff.

I did. Cause well, I know you. ;)

.....

LOL :D

Don't mind us, we're crazy! :)

I already know that

Rae*Gnomey* wrote: "Don't mind us, we're crazy! :)"

Aren't we all?

True..... :D

Good point. :)

Yeppers. :D

-nodnod-

I'm so clever. Oh, the cleverness of me!

And the vainness.....:D

" Conceited? Not me,
It's just that I am what I am
And I'm me!
When I look at myself
And I see in myself
All the wonderful things that I see
If I'm pleased with myself
I have ev'ry good reason to be."

wait, wheres the cleverness thing from?!?! it sounds really familiar!!!!!!

Yeah........

Dr. Seuss?

Peter Pan!

Oh the cleverness of me!

Pan! I love Peter Pan. How did you guys not get that?

I do believe in fairies, I do, I do!