Character Challenge Submissions

2010-03-17 [Alexi Ice]: I think you should make an example sheet, you know. Most contest have those

2010-03-17 [NOOOPE]: I think I'm gonna trust people to figure it out. If it's not as straight forward as I'm assuming it is, I could make one. I don't think it's worth wasting the time if it's for the sake of tradition, however.

2010-03-17 [jacen81]: Sounds like a splendid contest!! I am game. It has been so long since I have created a character outside of just drawing one.

2010-03-17 [NOOOPE]: No one filled out the OC sheet in character, did they? It's been pointed out that I didn't make that clear.

2010-03-17 [Aeolynn]: No... it's not included in the rules? Only said during the interview, so I just adjusted my sheet according to what was asked, -not- in character.

2010-03-17 [NOOOPE]: Ok. Just making sure.

2010-03-17 [wicked fae mage]: Adjusting my sheet to be not in character.

2010-03-17 [Aeolynn]: Hey wicked, yours doesn't look in character to me XD

2010-03-17 [wicked fae mage]: No I just finished it in character.

2010-03-17 [Alexi Ice]: That sucks, the one I was making is in character *sigh* Oh well.

2010-03-17 [Aeolynn]: "Please use OC Sheet on your character page. Do not fill the sheet out in character. Your page must be open for editing by judges."

I think we're all dealing with a miscommunication XD

2010-03-17 [wicked fae mage]: I changed it again. I saw it after I was done putting it in character.

2010-03-17 [NOOOPE]: I added that afterward. I assumed since nothing said to put it in character, no one would. Silly me I suppose.

2010-03-17 [Veltzeh]: How long should the "Setting" part be? (Asked by someone who really makes those settings... :P) Also, if I type up a description of a D&D character, how much of the stuff like class and levels and mechanics should I explain? I gather that the contest isn't about the actual mechanics, but many RPGs do have character stats as a pretty integral part of the character.

2010-03-17 [NOOOPE]: The setting can be as long as you want as long as the entire thing isn't over 900 words. As for the mechanics, not all of the judges have played D&D, so it would just be confusing. So I'd say leave them out in favor of details about the personality and whatnot.

Also, it would be wise to focus on the character, not the setting. This contest is all about the character.

2010-03-17 [NOOOPE]: Akane: I think I changed my mind about the character sheet example. I'll whip one up today.

2010-03-17 [Evolution X]: Is he ok?

2010-03-17 [NOOOPE]: Yep. Not in character, good length, everything's filled out. Great

2010-03-17 [Evolution X]: Whoops. Heh heh... gotta edit the name. I spelt it wrong *huffs*

2010-03-18 [The Dizzy Raven]: I'm actually REALLY interested in this lol

2010-03-18 [Chel.]: 5 entries and this JUST opened! How exciting!