September 4th, 2009

[info]pronouncedkeeva in [info]find_the_ooc

The Spreadsheet

Okay guys, I did a bad job explaining the Specials section of the Spreadsheet. Therefore, a clarification:

The "Specials" section is for one, at MOST two, battle-specific quirks that are not necessarily easy common knowledge about your character. The spreadsheet as a whole is intended to be a quick-reference, and we don't want anything to slow it down.

Things which should not go in that section of the spreadsheet:
- your character's profession or training (because we already know)
- quirks that have nothing to do with battle (unless your character has no battle quirks and you're being funny)
- anything intended to justify your numbers (explanations of your character's fitness habits or history or whatever) that takes more than one or two words. We believe you, and it's in your character's profile. Let the numbers speak for themselves, and if anyone questions it, then you can explain them.
- personality traits that are not offense/defense/running away-specific and do not need to be easily referenced at a glance by a person you are going to be doing a battle log with.
- anything intended to make sure everyone knows your character is still cool even though they're not good in a fight. We already know that, and it's not relevant to fighting, which is what the spreadsheet is for.
- explanations of your character's future plans. You will have opportunities to alter numbers later to reflect changes in your character as they get injured, train more, etc.
- more than 5 words*.


Mostly, remember that this chart does not decide whether you win or lose a fight. It's just there to give everyone an idea of how various skills match up. That's all. Don't stress so much.



*guideline, not iron-clad rule.
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