Imreis
First Post
So you want to be original?
Alright, in lu of how good a response I received from my last post called Ode To Dessy Writing I decided to post another little something for everyone. I know we all want to have wonderfully original characters with unique traits. In this post I will address traits to avoid when making characters. Hey, I'm not telling you how or what you should do but I will offer some of my advice just off of observations.
1. Heterochromia, this is a disorder I have seen TONS of out there. This is an eye condition in which one iris is a different color from the other (complete heterochromia), or where part of one iris is a different color from the remainder (partial heterochromia or sectoral heterochromia). As neat of an idea this is to have on your character, unfortunately I have seen at least ten characters on chat alone with this on average yet in real life I have only met one person with this disorder.
2. Hair: Aright this one is a touchy subject to hit and even I am subject to it. Overly long hair, the kind that hangs to the person's toes, as cool as it is....is done an awfully lot.
3. Clothing: Again here is another subject that’s hard to work with. Hundreds of different cultures offer a variety of styles, materials and colorations. Some things to remind yourself of while coming up with clothing.
For the CRT and Rotunda:
a.) zippers did not exist in these time periods
b.) Purples were considered for nobles and royalty, hence the name Royal Purple. It was and still remains one of the hardest dyes to make.
c.)Silk, Satin, and oddly cotton was not for the under privileged. Leather, burlap, wool, and sack cloth were much more common materials for travelers and commoners.
d.) If you’re not an oriental character…why are you wearing a kimono? This is just one example but try to stick to the area clothing that your character came from. If your a DnD player a good book to check into or try looking up was called Kingdoms of Kalamar which is a entirely human only setting. Its chalk full of cultures and styles of all sorts for humans.
For TMP setting:
a.) Really you can go wild here for clothing...just...don't be walking in wearing full plate?
4. This one is simple. If it’s covered up by your clothing then don't post it. If its important then perhaps put it as note at the bottom of the dessy.
5. Breaking the Code of Conduct. Look guys, i know the concept of making a character with funky animal ears, hooves or even just a tail is fun and all but in places like the CRT its just not aloud in there. Unfortunately it is the most active room on the chat which makes it hard to play these characters and get them to even interact with someone but just avoid those traits for characters if you plan on ever using them in the CRT. Best way around this is to make a character a description minus said odd traits and keep it posted up along with the true form. You can have simple spells or an item that could be hiding what you really are and completely avoid conflict with the higher powers.
6. Moderation. Remember this when making your character. Don't over due it when describing your character but don't under do it either. Nothing is more mind boggling when you have four pages of text to read through just to find your height and weight...even if its posted...Or perhaps finding two sentences telling me your tall have hair and blue eyes, and wearing a cloak.
Alright, in lu of how good a response I received from my last post called Ode To Dessy Writing I decided to post another little something for everyone. I know we all want to have wonderfully original characters with unique traits. In this post I will address traits to avoid when making characters. Hey, I'm not telling you how or what you should do but I will offer some of my advice just off of observations.
1. Heterochromia, this is a disorder I have seen TONS of out there. This is an eye condition in which one iris is a different color from the other (complete heterochromia), or where part of one iris is a different color from the remainder (partial heterochromia or sectoral heterochromia). As neat of an idea this is to have on your character, unfortunately I have seen at least ten characters on chat alone with this on average yet in real life I have only met one person with this disorder.
2. Hair: Aright this one is a touchy subject to hit and even I am subject to it. Overly long hair, the kind that hangs to the person's toes, as cool as it is....is done an awfully lot.
3. Clothing: Again here is another subject that’s hard to work with. Hundreds of different cultures offer a variety of styles, materials and colorations. Some things to remind yourself of while coming up with clothing.
For the CRT and Rotunda:
a.) zippers did not exist in these time periods
b.) Purples were considered for nobles and royalty, hence the name Royal Purple. It was and still remains one of the hardest dyes to make.
c.)Silk, Satin, and oddly cotton was not for the under privileged. Leather, burlap, wool, and sack cloth were much more common materials for travelers and commoners.
d.) If you’re not an oriental character…why are you wearing a kimono? This is just one example but try to stick to the area clothing that your character came from. If your a DnD player a good book to check into or try looking up was called Kingdoms of Kalamar which is a entirely human only setting. Its chalk full of cultures and styles of all sorts for humans.
For TMP setting:
a.) Really you can go wild here for clothing...just...don't be walking in wearing full plate?
4. This one is simple. If it’s covered up by your clothing then don't post it. If its important then perhaps put it as note at the bottom of the dessy.
5. Breaking the Code of Conduct. Look guys, i know the concept of making a character with funky animal ears, hooves or even just a tail is fun and all but in places like the CRT its just not aloud in there. Unfortunately it is the most active room on the chat which makes it hard to play these characters and get them to even interact with someone but just avoid those traits for characters if you plan on ever using them in the CRT. Best way around this is to make a character a description minus said odd traits and keep it posted up along with the true form. You can have simple spells or an item that could be hiding what you really are and completely avoid conflict with the higher powers.
6. Moderation. Remember this when making your character. Don't over due it when describing your character but don't under do it either. Nothing is more mind boggling when you have four pages of text to read through just to find your height and weight...even if its posted...Or perhaps finding two sentences telling me your tall have hair and blue eyes, and wearing a cloak.
