Bio Format

February 16, 2008, 12:58 AM

I've had this in my head for a while. I've actually prepared the format long before I was ever mod, but I put it up to vote with the mods. We agree that it should be implemented ASAP. So, here I am

These are the rules that one must follow in terms of formatting their bio. If you have a bio in a different format, and you want to keep it, you can, but only if you submit it to a mod and they approve of its use. This can be done via PM.

If you have a current bio not in this format, you do not need to change to this format. However, it is HIGHLY recommended that you do. It will improve clarity for other members as well as for current or future moderators.

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ORPG/URPG/RPB - A brief declaration of what kind of RP your character is intended for. Required Section

Name – Your Character’s Name, including any Middle names that they may have. Required Section

Title – any title that you have decided to grace your character with. If you are giving them a title that is generally relatable to good and evil, you must say whether the title is because of their alignment or if it is just a title that shows the kind of magic/skills/abilities they rely on. Optional Section

Alignment – Your character’s moral alignment, in terms of Good or Evil. Required Section

Race – Your character’s race. Briefly describe the physical appearance of the race, no less than one large paragraph (6 sentences). Also, if your character has several bloodlines, describe the appearance of each one, and the effect that each race has on his abilities (give specific details in the Abilities Section). Required Section

Gender – Male or Female or Ambiguous? Required Section

Age – Give a general estimate on the age of your character, in Earth Years. If not in Earth years, give us an estimate of how many Earth years are in one of your character’s years. Required Section

Appearance – Describe what your character looks like (please keep outright sexual content to a minimum). Give us a muscular structure, any defining features on his/her skin/outer layer, the shape of the body, etc. Give us details on the hair colour, shape of the hair, eye colour, ear shape, facial shape, number of fingers on your character (if not human), etc. Leave nothing out, and be as imaginative and descriptive as possible. If your character has a transformation, do not describe it here, and place it in a transformation section. Should be no less than 3 medium-sized paragraphs (4 sentences each).

If, instead, you wish to place an image, this is very much welcome. If this is the case, there is no need for writing here. Required Section

Attire – This is what your character wears. If your character regularly wears armour, state this here and DO NOT describe the armour here. Say “Armour to be described in the corresponding section.”

If, however, your character does not regularly wear armour, describe your characters attire here. Give us everything from tightness to colour to patterns to embroidery, etc. This includes hats, shoes, leg-wear, body-clothing, socks, etc. Should be no less than 2 medium-sized paragraphs (4 sentences each).

Like the Appearance, you can have an image here as well. Required Section

Personality – A summation of who your character is. Give us details on how your character acts, how they treat others, what they say, how the react, etc. Once again, be very imaginative, and leave as little as possible out. Should be at least 1 large-sized paragraph (5-6 sentences), but it is recommended that it be much longer than this. Required Section

First Impression – A brief summary of how you would feel if you met your character. It is not suggested that you write “I would feel.” Say things like, “If he were asked…he would react by…” and things like that, but try and keep the outright situational references to a minimum. Should be at least 1 small paragraph (3 sentences). Required Section

Strength – This is a section completely devoted to the physical strength of your character. Describe to us his/her brute strength, such as how much he/she can lift, how much damage they can do to a brick wall, for example, in a single punch.

It is also useful to state how much damage a punch would do to an opposing character if the opponent’s health was at 500 (with minimal defensive capabilities), and give your damage a numerical value. DO NOT automatically assume that every character's health is recorded by numerical values. This is simply a ratio for the mods to understand. Remember to keep this within the God-Modding rules of the forum. Required Section

Speed – This is a section devoted to the speed of your character. In this section, state how quickly you can run at top speed (after a ten second build-up), how quickly you can sidestep, and how fast your attacks are. Once again, keep this within the God-Modding rules of the forum. Required Section

Endurance – This is a section devoted completely to the endurance of your character. State how much damage you would take from an attack (it is HIGHLY suggested that you DO NOT use numerical values for this). Also, state the stamina of your character, in terms of how long they can fight for, how long they can run, etc. before they have to take a short breather. Keep this within God-Modding rules of the forum. Required Section

Reflexes – This is a section devoted to the reflexes of your character. State how quickly your character can react, such as how long it will take for them to realize they’re being attacked, if they can react to a bullet, etc. Keep this within God-Modding rules of the forum. Required Section

Fighting Style – In this section, state how your character fights. Give details on their methods, such as if they resort to cowardly tactics, if they fight with honour, etc. Also, state the actual style of fighting, such as a specific martial arts style or street fighting, etc. and make sure to describe what the essential tactics for each of those styles are. Required Section

Weapons – Self-explanatory, really. In this section, describe the weapon(s) that your character carries. If it is a specific relic or ancient weapon, describe its history. Also, state any effects these weapons will have on your magic or abilities, as well as any inherent properties that are embedded in the weapon. Make sure to describe each detail specifically, with as much imagination as you can put into it. Remember, your weapon should not be indestructible, as that takes away from the preciousness of it to your character, and its importance. Originality is greatly encouraged here. Each weapon should have at least one large paragraph (6 sentences) to describe it. If your character does not use weapons, state it here. Required Section

Armour – In this section, you describe the appearance and properties of the armour your character wears. If your character does not wear armour, state it here. Describe the appearance of the armour, give details on patterns or entricacies of the armour. Describe the hardness of it, what materials it is made out of, and what magical properties or otherwise it may have. Should be at least two medium-sized paragraphs (4 sentences each). Required Section

Abilities – This is NOT magic, that has its own section. State any specific physical abilities your character has. For each ability, you must describe the general appearance, the theoretical effects, and the duration of any long-standing skills. These skills can range from the use of artefacts, such as pendants, to a shout or power up that gives you more strength. If your character uses Chi, Ki, or any other form of bodily/mental/external energy to fuel their attacks, you must state it here, as energy is not technically magic. For each skill, you should have at least 1 medium-sized paragraph (4 sentences each).

Also, if you are using energy, you should state how much of your energy each energy attack will cost you, in terms of fractions. Required Section

Magic – This is the section where magic goes. In here, you state the type or element (Fire, Earth, Air, Wind, Water, Lightning, Aether, Arcane, Necromancy, etc.) of your magic, and for each type, state the appearance and theoretical effects of this magic. If, for example, you sport Necromancy and decide to raise corpses, describe how long the skill takes before it is complete, how much energy it takes, what the undead will look like, what abilities/strength they have, etc. This applies to all magics, and each should be described in the most precise detail you can manage. Each section should be at least one large paragraph (6 sentences), though it is advisable to do more. Required Section

Other Skills – These are skills that don’t really fit in the other sections. This also applies to any Transformations or physically-altering skills you may have. Describe each skill in detail, in terms of appearance, effects, and energy cost. Optional Section

History – This is a history of your character, and should be one of the single largest parts of your bio. Don’t make it so that it’s a journal of your life, but don’t make it too brief either. Make sure to outline the highlights of your character, such as major events he encountered in travels, when she found her weapon, why they have their title (if they have one), etc.

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Here is a plain-text copy of the Bio Template, to make it easier to fill out:

ORPG/URPG/RPB

Name –

Title –

Alignment –

Race –

Gender –

Age –

Appearance –

Attire –

Personality –

First Impression –

Strength –

Speed –

Endurance –

Reflexes –

Fighting Style –

Weapons –

Armour –

Abilities –

Magic –

Other Skills –

History –

Well, there it is, folks. Have fun RPing. If you have any questions, feel free to PM me. I am more than willing to answer any questions or concerns you have with this format. If you wish the format to be changed, you must PM a mod with valid reasons with good supporting arguments. I or whatever mod you PM shall take it to the other mods ASAP, so we can discuss the changes, and come to a consensus.

YOU MUST HAVE A BIO APPROVED BY A MODERATOR BEFORE YOU CAN USE IT IN AN RPB (Role-Playing Battle). If you are using it for an ORPG or a URPG, it is entirely up to the creator and Master of that RP to approve or dissapprove your bio.

Sincerely,
Hera Ledro: The Eternal Dragonic Allsie

Moderators you can PM for RP Bio Info (subject to changes)

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