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Tweak says, "who cares"

PJ Halliwell (cupid_pj) wrote in charmed_progeny,
@ 2008-03-06 02:18:00

Application
Ok, so you want to join the game? Did you read the rules first?

Create a character journal beforehand. Post your RP examples there and include a link to the entries where requested in the application. And please keep in mind, no invincible characters. Nobody is perfect or undefeatable.

If you are tired of everyone having the same powers, you can go here or here.

Application

Please post your application below.

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Re: phoebe and coop's middle daughter app

cupid_pj
2008-10-28 11:11 pm UTC (link)

Oh that's good. I hate having to be the one to say 'no' to people when they put the effort into applying.

Personally, Ally needs some work. Like I mentioned above, try to make her a little less one-dimensional. And you should make sure you go over the rules and premise once more. Granted, sometimes it takes a little while to really get into the headspace of a new character, so here's a few tips I go with when my muse kicks into gear for a new pup.

- Music. Music is a great way to get in a character's headspace. All of my characters (here and in other games I play in) all have their own playlist. Songs that, with both lyrics and tone of sound, fit my pups like a glove.

Example?

ginevra_warren. She's my resident baddie here. Well, kind of. Her story is a long one haha! Since she's been around since the inception of the game, which is about two years now. Two of her big songs are 'My Skin' by Natalie Merchant and 'One of Us' by the Lion King soundtrack. 'Numb' by Linkin Park is another good one I use for her. Ariel

orangepunchbug fits well with quirky stuff, like 'Maps' by the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and 'I Promise You' by Judith Owens. Wyatt

twiceblessed__ to me is 'The Sound of Silence' by Simon and Garfunkel.

- Pictures! Get a good still, screencap, or publicity shot (one that you would consider for her profile info) and keep it pulled up in the background. When you can visually see the face of the pup you're creating, it helps to identify her in your mind.

- Flaws and quirks. Those are the things that are essential to giving a character personality. Start with something as small as nail biting or a certain word she's likely to use. Consider just why or how these quirks came to be a part of her. What causes them? Maybe she has a temper that's stirred by repetitive noises or perhaps she's got an irrational fear of mustard. Little things make all the difference. Characters (as well with actual people) are defined by their flaws and merits, not despite them. Because of them.

- Powers. (For magical games anyway) What kind of powers would suit her personality? For example, Ariel is an air elemental (not quite there or realizes it yet, but she will). So her personality is associated with that. She's flighty and a little obvious at times. Parker is a strong empath, so she's very understanding, while at the same time, is easily infuriated. Not because she channels what everyone else feels, but because the years of her empathy have shown her her own wide range of tolerance and emotions.

Just so you know, we mods do not look for mile long applications or intensely superb writing geniuses. A short app can very well be just as informative and thorough as one that's 6 pages long. What we look for is a well grasp on the information presented, a thought out character, and decent writing examples. This Charmed game was created so anyone who wanted to play Charmed could, as long as their app contained what was mentioned in the previous sentence. Like I said before, I found no problem with your first person example. Your grammar and spelling is just fine. And also like I pointed out before, I do like the idea of Ally being into music. I think even with that single detail, she'd fit in nicely at P3 with Wyatt. Maybe even work there with him since he runs it.

I do have to warn you though, if you miss the Number 12 again when you resubmit your application, it will be rejected. The answer is in the information provided, and that's how we know you've got through it.

Better luck on the second try! I'll be looking forward to the new application!

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