Original Character Beta Process
(I might be editing this later... I'm really tired at the moment.)
We all know what an original character is. Wherever this OC comes from is fine, as long as it's not a canon character from another fandom. I don't mind if s/he is based off of another character, but there needs to be distinctions. Most importantly, I don't want OCs created just to throw them into the plot. There needs to be a role, a purpose, or otherwise something of value for the character to be in this RP.
Part 1
1. Invent an OC. Come up with a name, background, and most importantly, ROLE in the PLOT.
2. Create a character journal. Do NOT friend the other characters yet.
3. Let me know what the hell you're up to at some point before this point. State your intentions about the OC, and then formally submit a petition to have the OC beta-tested.
4. Once approved, join
twilight_samba and post an entry for your character there. It should be an entry as if excerpted from that character's journal. The entry is AU from this RP. The other characters should interact on the entry.
5. Post an entry as yourself in Evolution requesting feedback. Link back to OC beta entry. This is where the MOD will grill you... So, be prepared. Also, the requested feedback should be specific.
6. If the MOD feels that steps 4 & 5 were not enough, they will be repeated.
7. If the MOD feels that steps 4 & 5 were enough, then we move onto part 2.
Part 2
8. A dark room with a single, intense bright light with you, me, and your character... aka MOD Inquisition. (Those with weak constitutions will perish...)
9. If your OC passes, submit a petition for the OC to join. You need to have met all the requirements for acquiring a new character.
10. Submit a Character Sheet if you haven't already.
11. Once approved, friend all the characters in the RP, including those not played by anyone. Do not friend unapproved OCs.
12. Write your first entry for that character.
We all know what an original character is. Wherever this OC comes from is fine, as long as it's not a canon character from another fandom. I don't mind if s/he is based off of another character, but there needs to be distinctions. Most importantly, I don't want OCs created just to throw them into the plot. There needs to be a role, a purpose, or otherwise something of value for the character to be in this RP.
Part 1
1. Invent an OC. Come up with a name, background, and most importantly, ROLE in the PLOT.
2. Create a character journal. Do NOT friend the other characters yet.
3. Let me know what the hell you're up to at some point before this point. State your intentions about the OC, and then formally submit a petition to have the OC beta-tested.
4. Once approved, join
twilight_samba and post an entry for your character there. It should be an entry as if excerpted from that character's journal. The entry is AU from this RP. The other characters should interact on the entry.5. Post an entry as yourself in Evolution requesting feedback. Link back to OC beta entry. This is where the MOD will grill you... So, be prepared. Also, the requested feedback should be specific.
6. If the MOD feels that steps 4 & 5 were not enough, they will be repeated.
7. If the MOD feels that steps 4 & 5 were enough, then we move onto part 2.
Part 2
8. A dark room with a single, intense bright light with you, me, and your character... aka MOD Inquisition. (Those with weak constitutions will perish...)
9. If your OC passes, submit a petition for the OC to join. You need to have met all the requirements for acquiring a new character.
10. Submit a Character Sheet if you haven't already.
11. Once approved, friend all the characters in the RP, including those not played by anyone. Do not friend unapproved OCs.
12. Write your first entry for that character.