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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Dark_Jackalope" data-source="post: 2912698" data-attributes="member: 41706">Thoughts So FarAfter much reading, here's a summary of my thoughts on your applications thus far:In order of appearance:Bront:  While I enjoyed reading both your original character concepts, I definitely agree with Ringmereth that Carver is a sound choice.  In regards to trap-springing vs. your other options as an artificer, I think you should steer clear of the more rogue-traits, and focus on crafting.  (I think it goes better with Carver's character anyhow.)Velmont:  Our application process is designed to be a test of writing and roleplaying skill, and Isida's Morika is competing with your character for almost the same role.  Personally, I'm much more inclined to take Morika.  Ringmereth recommended patching up your background, but I think a better tactic would be to develop another character that fills a different niche.Deuce:  After sorting out the overlap situation a bit, I think Doral is our best candidate so far for the "rogue-esque" position, though in close competetion with stonegod's Vhir.  I'd recommend making him both skilled at trap-springing and stealth.  While I'm not familiar with beguilers, I'll have Ringmereth explain them to me when he gets his hands on the PHBII.  However, I would recommend you write up a bit more background well before the decisions are made; yours is a bit short.Shayuri:  I like the idea of a warmage, but we've been getting a lot of spellcasters applying, and should warn you that this makes it all the more difficult for any of them to get in.  My advice to you is to elaborate on your background more as well, and be sure to make Trebuchet a unique role amongst the various spellcasters.stonegod:  Both your submissions are excellent.  Personally, I'm already quite fond of Vhir, but as with Shayuri, I have to warn you that we have far more spellcatsers than is healthy at the moment.  This gives Jhen a better chance for admittance, though he too would be competing both with the other melee and rogue-esque submissions.  At any rate, Ringmereth will consider both your characters, so you hardly need choose one.  The only advice I can think to give is to maybe give a little more depth, especially in regards to motivation, to Jhen's background, beyond just the fight-club rising-star backstory.MadMaxim:  Sorry for the confusion regarding what books we're accpeting classes out of, but I think your cleric will have good potential.  I await your character bio.Isida:  I'm very impressed with all your work thus far, especially with your creative reply to Elinvath's letter.  (Which, I noticed, set a sort of precedent for mentioning the letter in future people's backstories.)  There is a surplus of applying spellcasters, however, I think that if you allow Morika to fill more of a melee role than a spellcaster role, her chances are good.  And, judging by your complete bio, she's doing just fine.Random Encounter:  I second what Ringmereth says, and caution you that a diplomat/negotioator and a spellcaster (even if it's a psionic telepath) will face a lot of competetion with other applicants.  If you'd like some advice on what kind of characters would currently stand a better chance, I'd suggest something melee or ranged, but be sure to make your character unique and out-standing as well as niche-fitting.Ferrix:  Indeed, you have nearly five days still to submit a character, and refrom and perfect.  I'd recommend reading through the other submissions and replies to get a feel for the group, and also what we're looking for in the ways of applications.Bobitron:  Though there is an excess of spellcasters, I really like Glasia's character.  Quick work indeed.  The only thing I'd request from you at this point is some clarification of her intended goals.  You mention Glasia's need to raise money to exorcize her sister, but I'm wonder what also became of her desire to find out who is responsible, and whatever justice Glasia plans to/would like to enact.  A little clarification, plus perhaps finishing off her stats, and you have a soild entry.James:  Just as I said to Ferrix, you still have plenty of time to apply, and before doing so I'd recommend "reading around" a bit.wikka:  You're going to have to explain these swordcatchers to me a bit, or mayhaps I'll have Ringmereth do so.  Other than that, a melee fighter stands a fair enough chance of making the party, though I'd recommend throwing a few more quirks in so he isn't just a 'pure-and-simple' hack'n'slash.  I'd like to see a bit more about his personality, too, to compliment his backstory.</blockquote>

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