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CHARACTER CREATION RULES
1. Please refer to the following threads before creating a character:
Character Rules2. Characters must be based on real domestic cats. This means no unrealistic pelt, eye colors, or accessories.
Plot Rules
Clan and Tribe information
Bans and Encouragements
Rare trait and Pure Breeds
Taken and Banned Names
3. Kits and queens cannot be created and must be created via a Litter Request.
5. Mentors are assigned to apprentices randomly via a staff member. If you are interested in becoming a mentor, dm a staff member to join our official Mentor Member List.
[/PTab]If you and another member desperately want a specific mentor/apprentice relationship, contact a staff member beforehand so we are aware.
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GENERAL BIOGRAPHY RULES
1. Use the Character Application Form to create the character.
Note: Tribe characters use a different form due to their longer names. Make sure to select the correct tab to use the tribe form.2. All character biographies must be posted in the WIP Biographies board for approval.
3. Each bio is broken into 3 sections: Appearance, Personality, and History.
Each section must be written in full sentences and meet the objectives outlined in the form.4. Characters cannot kill another cat in their own clan or tribe under any circumstance in the bio.
All histories must be written as a summation of the character’s life. This means it cannot be written as a narrative.
For example, a Thistleclan cat cannot kill another Thistleclan character.
5. Characters can use existing, accepted characters in their histories as long as the member who owns the character gives permission first.
6. If you want to use a deceased NPC character or character mentioned in the Island Timeline in your character’s bio, you must contact a staff member for permission.
7. When a Character Biography is finished, please contact a staff member via the discord in the #maintenance-request channel or on the site via a direct message.
8. Staff will then take 24 hours to review the bio twice.
9. If staff finds an issue with your bio, they will reach out to you directly to make any changes, often with suggestions.
11. If you want to edit and/or update an already accepted bio, please check out the "Update Bio" tab above for more information.
Changes can range from a name request change due to a repeated or banned prefix to content edits to meet the section objectives, word count, or site lore.10. If you need additional guidance creating a character, check out maxx 's Character Creation Pilot for a step-by-step guide in a video format.
11. If you want to edit and/or update an already accepted bio, please check out the "Update Bio" tab above for more information.
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UPDATING AN ACCEPTED BIOGRAPHY
1. After a bio has been accepted, you can edit and/or update it as your character changes throughout the roleplay.
2. To encourage regular updates, you can request a staff member via the #maintenance-requests channel to review your character's updated bio and redeem a spin on The Wheel of StarClan, TA's custom made prize wheel.
3. You can only request an updated bio review once per year, and after a staff member reviews the bio, they will "stamp" the bio with the last date it was reviewed for tracking purposes.
a. This means you get only 1 review per year. So Blazingstorm can get 1 review in 2023, 1 in 2024, 1 in 2025, etc.4. We recommend routinely updating your bios, even if it's not eligible for a review, to make the process easier. Updates should also relate to IC-growth and/or events. Acceptable edits include:
b. Once a new year starts, you can submit your character's bio for a new review. However, we ask that you only submit a review once you have substantial content to add, such as major ic-events to the history.
a. Appearance updates, such as new notable scars or permanent injuries4. Major edits to already accepted character bios are not allowed without staff permission, and in most cases, will be denied. This includes:
b. Personality changes, such as growing out of or losing an old trait or developing a new one due to in-character growth
c. History updates, such as important or impactful in-character events
d. Any minor factual information, such as age, rank, gender, faction, etc.
Note: All additions must have occurred in-character on the forum. No sneaking in any "Samplepaw was Minnowstar's secret advisor during her reign and frequently kissed her little toes."
a. Rewriting entire sections, such as the appearance (changing the cat's genetic makeup), personality, or history to the point of where it no longer matches the original5. After a staff member reviews and approves of your updated bio, you will earn a spin on StarClan's Wheel of Apostles, which will grant you a random tiered prize! The staff member will then screenshot the results, share them in the Discord, and record it our prize tracking spreadsheet.
b. Adding major and/or canon events into a history when your character was not present (a retcon if you will)
6. If you have any questions regarding updating your bios, please reach out to a staff members.
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BIOGRAPHY WORD COUNT
1. All Character Biographies must meet the word count requirement outlined below. The word count is for the entire bio, which is calculated by adding up each section.
Each section does not need to meet a specific word count.2. The total word count for the Character Biography must meet the minimums listed below:
All HP Positions: 700 - 3000 words3. All bios must not exceed the max word count.
All characters over 50+ moons: 700 - 3000 words
All characters under 50 moons: 700 - 2500 words
Apprentices / To-bes: 600 - 1500 words
Kits: 500 - 1000 words
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APPEARANCE SECTION OBJECTIVES
Character Stature: Describe the stature of the cat, such as their height, weight, length, or musculature.
Character Pelt: Describe the pelt of the cat, including their fur length, texture, color, and pattern.
Character Face: Describe the face of the cat, such as their face shape, ear size, muzzle length or size, and eye color.
Note: Please refer to the Rare trait and breed list, as not all purebreds are allowed in each clan/tribe and some traits, such as disabilities or coat colors, are not allowed without permission.
Character Pelt: Describe the pelt of the cat, including their fur length, texture, color, and pattern.
Character Face: Describe the face of the cat, such as their face shape, ear size, muzzle length or size, and eye color.
Note: Please refer to the Rare trait and breed list, as not all purebreds are allowed in each clan/tribe and some traits, such as disabilities or coat colors, are not allowed without permission.
PERSONALITY SECTION OBJECTIVES
Two Positive Traits: Describe how the character exhibits two positive traits and how the traits are positive using complete sentences.
Two Negative Traits: Describe how the character exhibits two negative traits and how the traits are negative using complete sentences.
Note: Characters can have more than four character traits. Staff only asks that they are able to easily distinguish two of each in the Personality Section.
Two Negative Traits: Describe how the character exhibits two negative traits and how the traits are negative using complete sentences.
Note: Characters can have more than four character traits. Staff only asks that they are able to easily distinguish two of each in the Personality Section.
HISTORY SECTION OBJECTIVES
Kithood: Describe the character’s childhood as a kit in the clan, tribe, or as an outsider, such as their lineage, parents, siblings, or any impactful events.
Adolescence: Describe the character’s adolescence as an apprentice, to-be, or young cat as an outsider, including their training, mentor, den-mates, friends, crushes, or any impactful events.
Adulthood: Describe the character’s adulthood as a warrior, prey-hunter, stone-guard, or an outsider, such as their warrior or tribe-member ceremony, den-mates, friends, romantic relationships, significant battles, apprentices, or any impactful events.
High Position: If relevant, describe how the character received their status as a high position in their respective clan or tribe.
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Adolescence: Describe the character’s adolescence as an apprentice, to-be, or young cat as an outsider, including their training, mentor, den-mates, friends, crushes, or any impactful events.
Adulthood: Describe the character’s adulthood as a warrior, prey-hunter, stone-guard, or an outsider, such as their warrior or tribe-member ceremony, den-mates, friends, romantic relationships, significant battles, apprentices, or any impactful events.
High Position: If relevant, describe how the character received their status as a high position in their respective clan or tribe.
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