In an Academy in the Northern English Country side, lies the one of the best matchmaking systems known to man. Simply known as the Match System, it takes all aspects of a person's personality and find the most suitable partner, referred to as a Match. This system allows for heterosexual and homosexual relationships to be made.
This prestigious school finds a Match for every student, whether they would like a Match or not. Some students are very much against this system wholeheartedly, while others simply cannot wait to find out who their soul mate will be.
1) Don't Rp until your character is approved by Me, Avan, Or Violet 2) The 2 post rule is incorporated here. Wait until 2 people post after your original post in order to post again. 3) All Guild rules apply. 4) Smut must be taken to PM or FTB please. 5) Try to make 2 paragraphs per post, we are a casual group. 6) Any Match Requests please let one of the GMs know.
[hider=Character Sheets] Characters should, at the very least have some level of substance. But since we are a casual after all, you need mot post more than a paragraph in any one section of the following skeleton. Just remember that everyone has flaws; we are not all perfect, 2 dimensional characters. As well you are free to create teachers and staff at the school, though you must message us first and inform us what position you would like. In which case we will provide an altered character template.
If you desire to make a non-human character, or one with powers, then please send me a message and I will send you the appropriate coding.
Please post all characters in the OOC and tag all three mods aka, @ViolentViolet@ThatWeirdChick@Avanhelsing, in it so that we may all see the application. Alternatively, you may PM the sheets to us as well to ensure that we will see them. We may take time in our deliberation as we are not always certain of everything and at times we are offline, but there will almost always be at least one of us on.
Delete all '*' in the following application. Replace all ??? with the desired colour text. For neatness a single character should use a single colour.
[center*] [h1*][color=???]Character Name[/color][/h1] [img*]Desired appearance. May be anime, art of any kind or a real life photograph. Be sure you do not share a face claim with someone[/img] [h3*][color=???]Desired quote should reflect a part of the past or personality[/color][/h3]
[b*][color=???]Age[/color][/b] Place age here
[b*][color=???]Sex/Gender Identity[/color][/b] If one does not differ from their birth gender than you need not say
[b*][color=???]Sexual/Romantic Preference[/color][/b] May very over all colours of the rainbow
[b*][color???]School Year[/color][/b] Please chose one of the following. Striked out years are not available for creation as of yet.
Middle School Years 1st years => 12-13 2nd years => 13-14 3rd years => 14-15
High School Years 1st years => 15-16 2nd years => 16-17 3rd years => 17-18
Collage Years 1st years => 18-19 2nd years => 19-20 3rd years => 21-22 4th years => 22-23 5th years => 23=24
Pro/Anti/Neutral Match (bold the one partial to this character. Please, be mindful of the balance) [/center] [hr*] [center*] [b*][color=???]Likes[/color][/b] At least three please [b*][color=???]Dislikes[/color][/b] At least three
[b*][color=???]Hobbies[/color][/b] Optional
[b*][/color=???]Fears[/color][/b] At least one [/center] [hr*] [center*] [b*][color=???]Personality[/color][/b] At least three traits
[b*][color=???]Biography[/color][/b]
[/center] [hr*] [center*] [b*][color=???]Extras[/color][/b] Any other information you would like to add to your sheet. Entirely optional/
Jack Thomas - Damian Luv Isabella Stern - William Cresthall Amanda Jams - Niall Christianson Kali Cross - Dean Eaton Steven Rite - Imogen Carlisle James Sebastian Miles - Blake Greyson Rebecca Callaghan - Maxwell Patel
Eclipse Maxwell Patel & Rebecca Callaghan
Crescent Angelica Byrd Kali Cross & Imogen Carlisle Isabella Stern - single room Amanda James - Magdaline Fleur Lalia Gray - Lucatiel Ashblade
Comet Liam Hanway Steven Rite & Damian Luv Jack Thomas & Dean Eaton Naill Christanson & Blake Greyson Willian Cresthall - Caleb Nash James Sebastian Miles - awaiting room mate Laylel Ashblade - awaiting room mate assignment
First and foremost, I would like to discuss posting requirements. Yes, we are in the casual section but that does not mean we are allowed to slack or be boring because a boring role play dies quickly and I’m sure we would all like this to continue for a long while. So here, I will list that which I require from all of us – I included.
No. 1, Post Length Casual requires us to post only two or three paragraphs, though considering this as a medium casual role play I would like everyone to post to the best of their ability, with a minimum of two paragraphs per post, per character. Between two and six paragraphs per character is ideal, though more than that is always welcome as long as it’s not a drag along bore that we all have to read through. A single paragraph should be between 5 and eight compound sentences. If it's all fragmented double the sentence count.
No. 2, Depth, Description and Quality When posting, keep in mind that a good quality post has a good amount of description and character depth. As mentioned above, a minimum of three posts is required, but having most of it be just dialogue is unacceptable. Describe facial expressions, body language, and tone of voice and NPC audience reactions when the character does a vast amount of speaking. When passive you can easily speak of how the character relates to others, or their background. Does that make sense?
No. 3, Frequency I have to say that how often people post tends to greatly affect how a role play progresses. Longer posts do take a certain amount of time to produce, and shorter posts take less time. I would prefer that for now we adhere to the ‘two post rule’ so that we have a sufficient turn order to be able to not leave everyone else behind. As well a post should be written at least once every 36 hours. If you know you will not have time I would ask that you move your character aside and notify me as well as the rest of the group that you will be away for an extended period of time. If you are waiting for someone to post after the 36 hours, let me know and I will attempt to contact them and let them know.
No. 4, Interaction A post with no action is often hard to respond to, so, even if your character does not often interact with others often or well, then have them do something that could possibly attract attention. If you do not try, then you cannot complain. If you need help, ask in the OOC for tips or to see who is free. And when spoken to, never ignore those who attempt to interact with you.
No. 5, Locations Since we will not all, always be in the same location when posting we have to ask that you remember to post the characters name in their colour at the top of your post and the location that which they are currently in for simplicity's sake. It makes it much easier to be able to identify who is around you when you post and what you should be reacting too.
Current Locations
Not far from the school, into the town there’s a small café that a few of the female students work at. It has theme days and a maid feature every day after eight pm where the girls will dress as maids and keep customers company while they eat. Of course, a companion is a little extra cash for the meal. A lot of the students go here in the morning for coffee or between classes.
The Eclipse dorm is where those who are paired and happy with their match stay for the remainder of their time at the school, each room more of a suite with a large bathroom, two bedrooms – one of course, with a king sized bed – a small kitchen and a den. The students are expected to maintain the place on their own, though each pair is allotted a monthly allowance for food, 152.70 Pounds Sterling ; they are expected to earn the rest.
The Crescent dorm is home to the female student body, those who are not matched remain here. Two or three girls each share a room, though not all the rooms are full and sleepovers are allowed only on weekends or holidays. There are movies nights and each floor has a large kitchen were most of the food is kept even though each dorm room has a small kitchenette and a minifridge. Bathrooms are a moderate size and each room has one, as well as a public room on each floor for visitors. The same is true for the girls dorms as the boys - no boys allowed.
The Comet dorm is the building that which the male students live in, two to a room with essentially the same deal as the female students. Each room is practical and they may personalize though storage for sports gear is more common and there’s a meeting room for the male representatives of the student body to gather with females. Meetings are the only time that girls are allowed inside of the buildings.
An extensive maze of a garden, it houses flowers of all kinds, a hedge maze with a pond in the center, trees and a few scattered vegetable gardens. The flowers are maintained by Earth Club members, Flower Club, Gardening Club and school staff on detail. Some pairs come here to get away from others, while some come here to get away from their matches.
A pool meant mostly for classes and club activities, though sometimes there are students who are of a certain species that requires a dip in the water more often. Recreational swimming is available after all club activities are concluded for the day but it closes just after dark and no student is allowed in. Sometimes students will sneak in to swim after dark.
There aren’t very many reasons for a student to come here, all of which involve the match program. Students have their interviews here, do their quizzes and finally meet their match. As well a student will come here if they wish to have a new match selected from the bunch, and that is the only time a student comes down here without being called or having a previous appointment. The room is located in the main school building on the third floor.
The gym is used mostly for classes and training outside of them, as well as club activities and spots practices. Otherwise the gym is rarely used. During a tornado warning students will come here as well. The gym is located in the first basement floor, just below the main school building.
There are benches for students and staff to sit on, and planters with certain flowers and vegetables in them that they have often used for cafeteria lunches and class parties. It's a common place for students to eat lunch or ditch class.
Quote “You've gotta dance like there's nobody watching, Love like you'll never be hurt, Sing like there's nobody listening, And live like it's heaven on earth.” ― William W. Purkey
Age 17
Gender Female from birth
Sexual/Romantic Preference Straight (is that what you mean)
School Year High school: 3rd year
Pro/Anti/Neutral
Colour likes Lime green Blue Red
Colour Dislikes Pink Orange Brown
Fears Drowning Being lonely for the rest of her life Personality Imogen in kind, loving, compassionate, trustworthy and overprotective. The only time she gets angry and aggressive is if you do something towards some one she cares about. She may seem happy on the outside but if you delve deep into her eyes you can see she is not. She is lonely and out for love. She doesn't seem to care for herself only others. She loves to draw and play the piano. She has a bad memory so she often forgets things if you don't remind her. She hates to fight people, so she has no fighting skills.
Biography She parents died in a car crash when she was 8 and she has been living with her aunt for the rest of the years, with her 6 sisters and her one brother. She is the 7th daughter of the 7th daughter. In her earlier years she didn't understand why everyone else had a mother and father to go to there things but she only had an aunt. She found it hard to concentrate in school, because her head kept on flashing back to the day when the cop came to the door and told them the news. Her favourite subjects had always been English and art. Extras She can turn into any animal other then a lion, tiger or bear, OH MY!
Species Shapeshifter
Abilities Telepathy Fire manipulation shapeshifting
Weaknesses Can sometimes reads someones mind when she doesn't want too Sometimes when shes angry things can catch fire
@ViolentViolet@Avanhelsing@ThatWeirdChick Name: Imogen Carlisle Appearance: Quote: “You've gotta dance like there's nobody watching, Love like you'll never be hurt, Sing like there's nobody listening, And live like it's heaven on earth.” ― William W. Purkey
Age 17
Gender Female from birth
Sexual/Romantic Preference Straight (is that what you mean)
School Year High school: 3rd year
Pro/Anti/Neutral
Colour likes Lime green Blue Red
Colour Dislikes Pink Orange Brown
Fears Drowning Being lonely for the rest of her life
Biography She parents died in a car crash when she was 8 and she has been living with her aunt for the rest of the years, with her 6 sisters and her one brother. She is the 7th daughter of the 7th daughter.
Extras She can turn into any animal other then a lion, tiger or bear, OH MY!
So. There's a number of problems here. At least, for me anyway. Considering the character skeleton and characters are generally my responsibility here - even though they require the others acceptance as well - I get a little irritated when my effort goes ignored and one does not follow the coding that I laid out for you.
First, I would like you to code it properly, centered with headers and only ONE colour please. Only headings get colours like stated in the skeleton coding. Second, in the opening paragraph for the characters I stated that you 'need not post more than a single paragraph for any section' but that means that you must have a full paragraph for the personality and bio. Other things are fine to list, though when a character is meant to not be 2D, there must be some level of depth and that requires a tad bit more effort. Third, would you mind sending me a writing sample with this character so that I may assess if you will be able to reach the posting requirements?
And on a side note, I'm the harshest of the three here so do not fear the others.
Characters should, at the very least have some level of substance. But since we are a casual after all, you need mot post more than a paragraph in any one section of the following skeleton. Just remember that everyone has flaws; we are not all perfect, 2 dimensional characters
So you can't say that I didn't say I wanted substance. As well in the guidelines it says you need to post at least two full paragraphs per character, per IC post.
@onenote Yes that's perfectly fine. I don't mind that too much. I mean it bugs me a little bit but if the image is hude it's understandable. If it's a small one, no hider.
@PhoebeCarlisle Paragraphs are one of the simplest things that they have you write in grade school? Not to be harsh or anything but they make us write paragraphs about grass in our creative writing courses - that is hard.
I meant in roleplay not in general. I wasn't comparing it to writing about grass and I fixed it, I don't know how to code. Also you have been doing it for longer than I have so you can't compare it to me either.
