Post by Seren♫ on Feb 4, 2013 0:20:45 GMT
Welcome to Seren's Biography Tutorial!
Hello! And welcome! So you want to make your kitties? Well, you have come to the right place. Just copy the form, fill it out, experiment with your fancy formats if you want, and go make a new topic in the Character Creation Board. Also remember to check the Current Bans thread before creating a new character. Below I will explain what each part of the biography means and provide tips on how to fluff out your application and make your characters more interesting. I will describe everything from Appearance to Personality and the thing most people get stuck on, Character History.
Hello! And welcome! So you want to make your kitties? Well, you have come to the right place. Just copy the form, fill it out, experiment with your fancy formats if you want, and go make a new topic in the Character Creation Board. Also remember to check the Current Bans thread before creating a new character. Below I will explain what each part of the biography means and provide tips on how to fluff out your application and make your characters more interesting. I will describe everything from Appearance to Personality and the thing most people get stuck on, Character History.
The Form
[b]Name:[/b] text here
[b]Gender:[/b] text here
[b]Age:[/b] text here
[b]Clan:[/b] text here
[b]Position:[/b] text here
[b]Quick Description:[/b] text here
[b]Description:[/b] text here
[b]Personality:[/b] text here
[b]Negative Traits:[/b] text here
[b]Skills:[/b] text here
[b]Likes/Dislikes:[/b] text here
[b]History:[/b] text here
[b]Relationships: [/b]text here
[b]Other:[/b] text here
Form Items
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>> Title
The Title must have your cat's name, clan and gender in it and if you are not done with your application, have [U//F] in the title as well. Once it's done, remove the [U//F].
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>> Picture
The picture comes next, please please please use nice and appropriate pictures. Please post the link unless you know how to resize pictures as we don't want them to stretch the page.
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>>Name
Okay well obviously this is your cat's name. Follow the Warrior Traditions, no Knifeclaws or Amyhearts, Warriors don't know what those things are. If you need help with this part of the bio, feel free to use any of the many sources posted below or head on over the the Name Help Center![provide link when created]
Follow these guides loosely, in the end it's up to the RPer + Staff at Hidden in the Stars v. 2 to decide whether or not the name is appropriate. If you are asked to change your name, please do so and follow any guidelines or suggestions given.
THEM Clan Cat Name Suggestions
Ebony's Warriors Naming Guide
Hidden in the Stars v.2 Name Help Center [work in progress]
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>> Gender
This one's simple, there's two choices, She-cat[females] or Toms[males].
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>> Age
Another easy one. How old is your cat? Please put this in moons. One moon = one month, Twelve moons = One Year. Here is a simple age for each position:
Kit: 0-6
Apprentice: 6-15
Warrior: 15-75
Queen:(Optional) 20-65
Deputy: 20-75
Leader: 30-Until you Die
Elder: 75-Until you Die
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>> Clan
HiddenClan, SilentClan, WhisperClan, or EchoClan. Omit this section if Rogue, Loner, or Kittypet.
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>> Position
Kit, Apprentice, Medicine Cat Apprentice, Warrior, Queen, Elite Warrior, Senior Warrior, Elder, Deputy, Medicine Cat, Leader, Rogue, Loner, or Kittypet. [Deputy, Medicine Cat, Medicine Cat Apprentice and Leader can only be made when there are auditions. Please make sure somebody isn't already one of them.]
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>> Quick Description
This is a brief description about your character. It should be about one sentence and should be similar to the books. [ex. Ginger She-cat with green eyes] Usually consists of a broad pelt description, gender, and eye color. These will be used for the Clan Allegiances page.
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>> Description
Here is the fun part. Describing what your character looks like. Their pelt color, eye color, build, pelt length, markings, etc. Be as descriptive as you can and use complete sentences. Although there is no length requirement, it should be a fairly longer then the quick description.
If you can't think of anything to say about your character's appearance, here are a few things to help you along!
{Fur Color}
Here is a list of acceptable fur colors. There are many more than these and combinations to use, so get creative!
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[/td][td style="padding:3px;"]Silver[/td][td style="padding:3px;"]Brown[/td][/tr][tr][td style="padding:3px;"]White[/td][td style="padding:3px;"]Ginger/Orange[/td][td style="padding:3px;"]Cream[/td][td style="padding:3px;"]Blue [Roan, not true blue]
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{Coat Pattern}
There are many, many styles of fur to choose from, sometimes even combinations are possible, check 'em out!
There are many, many styles of fur to choose from, sometimes even combinations are possible, check 'em out!
- Solid
Solid color throughout the entire pelt. - Tabby
Tabby is mainly the same color, but with darker-colored streaks running through the fur. - Splotch
Splotch is two different solid colors splotched together. One of the colors is almost always white. - Splotch w/ Tabby
Instead of two solid colors, it's one solid (usually white again) and a tabby color. The tabby can be any color, just like the previous solid. - Spotted
There are a few differences between Bengal and normal spotted. The spots don't stand out nearly as much and it can be on almost all coat colors. - Bengal Spotted
The spots on a Bengal are large, and stand out. - Calico
This is kind of like splotch, but instead of two main solid colors, there are multiple solid colors on a white base. Calico is exclusive to female cats. - Tortoiseshell
Very similar to calico, but the solid colors are on a black base instead of white. Tortoiseshell is exclusive to female cats. - Torbie
On a Torbie the colors are more faded. The cat appears quite patchy with tabby and calico markings. It includes more grays. - Pointed
This is like the pattern on a siamese cat. The face, ears, paws/legs, and tail are all darker, usually brown or black than the actual pelt, which is usually a cream color.
{Other Details}
Other minor details you may wish to describe to spice up your character include the following:
Other minor details you may wish to describe to spice up your character include the following:
| Eyes | Whiskers |
| Tail | Scars |
| Markings | Paws |
| Ears | Size/Build |
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>> Personality
Here is where you describe what your character is like. How they act, their moods, etc. No perfect characters, everyone has flaws, so tell us what some of them are. The following are different ideas to include, so go ahead and take a lookie.
{Reactions Towards}
Other Clans
What does your feline think when he sees an enemy hunting on his/her territory?
Does he give them some vicious wounds to remember him by?
Or does he give them a serious warning and they're off?
Predators
How does your character react to predators? For example, what would your cat think when they smell a badger nearby? Would they yell, "ATTACK!" Or would they lead their patrol to scout out the area, then report back to their leader? Are they the first to jump in to lead an attack? Or do they stick around in camp to help defend the Nursery?
Fellow Clanmates
How does your character get along with other characters? Do they get along with all the cool-cats? Or are they the oddball that nobody wants on patrol? Do they ignore the rest of the clan and work on their own? Or are they the cat everyone is happy to work with? Or maybe they use those beneath them for their own ambition?
Other Clans
What does your feline think when he sees an enemy hunting on his/her territory?
Does he give them some vicious wounds to remember him by?
Or does he give them a serious warning and they're off?
Predators
How does your character react to predators? For example, what would your cat think when they smell a badger nearby? Would they yell, "ATTACK!" Or would they lead their patrol to scout out the area, then report back to their leader? Are they the first to jump in to lead an attack? Or do they stick around in camp to help defend the Nursery?
Fellow Clanmates
How does your character get along with other characters? Do they get along with all the cool-cats? Or are they the oddball that nobody wants on patrol? Do they ignore the rest of the clan and work on their own? Or are they the cat everyone is happy to work with? Or maybe they use those beneath them for their own ambition?
{Good & Bad}
Skills/Talents
What kind of skills and talents does your character possess? Is your character a specially fast runner? Or a brutal fighter? Are they the cat to go to when you're feeling blue? Or will you get clawed if you come near? Just what makes your warrior unique.
Habits
What sorts of habits does your character have? Does your feline do anything when they're nervous? Perhaps they over-eat? Or eat nothing at all? Do they go out hunting? Or hide in their den? These are just quorky traits your character might have that others don't.
Soft-spots
Does your character have a soft-spot? What makes your cat's heart just melt? Do they long for an apprentice of their own? Or would they prefer to have a mate and kits? Even wanting a best friend could be a good soft-spot.
Skills/Talents
What kind of skills and talents does your character possess? Is your character a specially fast runner? Or a brutal fighter? Are they the cat to go to when you're feeling blue? Or will you get clawed if you come near? Just what makes your warrior unique.
Habits
What sorts of habits does your character have? Does your feline do anything when they're nervous? Perhaps they over-eat? Or eat nothing at all? Do they go out hunting? Or hide in their den? These are just quorky traits your character might have that others don't.
Soft-spots
Does your character have a soft-spot? What makes your cat's heart just melt? Do they long for an apprentice of their own? Or would they prefer to have a mate and kits? Even wanting a best friend could be a good soft-spot.
{Character Traits}
Last but not least, we have our character traits. Is your cat:
This list is just a list of words, without meaning they are nothing, so pick a few and describe what they mean for your character. If your character is Manipulative, how so? Passionate? Why and what for? Explaining your character's personality is tricky business, but if you've followed the tips above you should be in good shape.
The point of this section is to make your character interesting. You definitely want to avoid a Kitty Sue. Don't know what a "Kitty Sue" is or want to know how to avoid creating one? Check out one of the guides below:
WCRPG Kitty Sue Test
The Universal Mary Sue Litmus Test
Warrior Cats Kitty Sue Test
Last but not least, we have our character traits. Is your cat:
| Kind? | Loving? | Passionate? |
| Fierce? | Loyal? | Easily Scared? |
| Charming? | Manipulative? | Cautious? |
| Honest? | Modest? | Gentle? |
| Quiet? | Adventurous? | Lazy? |
| Funny? | Witty? | Calm? |
| Relaxed? | Easily Offended? | Annoying? |
| Wreckless? | Lovable? | Social? |
| Shy? | Outgoing? | Wary? |
This list is just a list of words, without meaning they are nothing, so pick a few and describe what they mean for your character. If your character is Manipulative, how so? Passionate? Why and what for? Explaining your character's personality is tricky business, but if you've followed the tips above you should be in good shape.
The point of this section is to make your character interesting. You definitely want to avoid a Kitty Sue. Don't know what a "Kitty Sue" is or want to know how to avoid creating one? Check out one of the guides below:
WCRPG Kitty Sue Test
The Universal Mary Sue Litmus Test
Warrior Cats Kitty Sue Test
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>> Negative Traits
Any not-so-pleasant traits, physical or personality-related, your character might possess. Nobody is perfect, so tell us about those little imperfections of your cat's. Are they arrogant? Would they freely break the warrior code without a second thought? Are they so battle-scarred they have become sort of unattractive? Are they hostile with newcomers, and hence have very few friends? Are they judgemental? Are they easily manipulated, or are they manipulative and sadistic? Are they irrationally violent, or just spoiled brats? Did they neglect their apprentice training and haven't mastered specific hunting/fighting moves? Do they not have a very sufficient stamina? Maybe they're lazy? (and not just sleeping in!) Plenty of things to choose from, so get creative!
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>> Skills
This is just a list of things your character is particularly good at. A quick list would include:
- Climbing
- Swimming
- Hunting (be specific)
- Fighting (be specific)
- Learning
- Teaching
- Persuasive
- Intelligent
- Parenting
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>> Likes/Dislikes
Anything your character may particularly like or dislike.
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>>History
Ok now this is where you can get real creative. Your character's history can be anything that has happened to them from their birth all the way up to now. The older your character is, the longer their history should be. I suggest at least a paragraph, but it should be even more than that.
History for your character should be realistic. You should also keep your History as up-to-date as possible. I suggest updating it after every RP thread you complete. This way, it is easier to keep track of. You may even wish to link to these threads in your history.
Now, a word on NPCs. A NPC is a non-playable character. These are characters RPers create to fill gaps in their History. Most commonly these are the characters parents or other immediate family. Creating an NPC is legal and within your rights as a RPer, just don't go overboard with them. More information on NPCs may be released if this becomes a problem.
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>>Relationships
This is where you put all of your cat's family, friends, enemies, mate, kits, etc. Put the cats' name, gender, deceased or living, and their relation to your character. A link to their bio is also helpful, if available.
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>>Other
Anything else you want to tell us about your character that doesn't fit into the other categories. Perhaps a link to this particular cats page on your Character Log or any shop items this character possesses.
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