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    Character Theme Song Challenge

    Okay, so every character you create has a set personality, emotions, likes, dislikes, strengths, weaknesses etc... So here's what I've got for you today: Post one of your characters, and a theme song(s) that fits him/her best. Now, since every character has different emotions, feel free to...
  2. Minibit

    Feminine/Girly Characters

    Quick Disclaimer: this is a guide to help write more feminine/girly characters, that is, characters tho display traits perceived as traditionally feminine. This is a list and explanation of feminine traits. Not "things girls/women do/should do". Gender is a very complex identity, and this is...
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    Height Comparison site

    I just found out about this thing- if it's helpful, cool. I figured this was the best place to put it!
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    The One Word Test: Character Interview #8

    I will ask a series of questions. Your character is confined to single word responses. One word only. The point of this exercise is to convey as much about the character with as few words as possible. Need an example? This video should help explain. Remember you can answer questions...
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    Exploring the Archetype #1: Heroes

    Roleplayers often strive to make their roleplays as far from archetypal and stereotypical as possible, some even avoid it like the plague. What people sometimes forget is that it's possible to make a perfectly enjoyable story out of archetypes, and that characters don't always have to have...
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    Planet Challenge

    (Here is my attempt in creating a challenge for this site.) Have fun! Create a character that is based off a planet that we have discovered! Bonus points if you write up a little story about them!· Mercury · Venus · Earth · Mars · Jupiter · Saturn · Uranus · Neptune· Pluto · Eris · Haumea ·...
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    Double-Edged Sword #2: Something Missing

    The idea of this "challenge" is a pretty simple one. Take something away from a character; it doesn't need to be original. Then find some way in which whatever is missing affects the character positively. This can be physical, mental, psychological, etc. The character sheet can be as advanced...
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    5 Bad Character Personalities (and what makes them bad)

    Sometimes, it's more than appearances and Sue-worthy backgrounds that bother me about a character. But when it comes to bad personalities, figuring out why a character rubs you the wrong way can be a bit more difficult. My expectation is that, as you're reading through these, you might remember...
  9. Falcon

    The One Word Test: Character Interview #7

    I will ask a series of questions. Your character is confined to single word responses. One word only. The point of this exercise is to convey as much about the character with as few words as possible. Need an example? This video should help explain. Remember you can answer questions...
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    Generation and Antithesis

    For this challenge, go to a random character generator and generate their name, motivation(s), secret(s), and quirk(s); afterwards, create a bio befitting these traits, and add a few extra details on your own if you wish. Hardly a challenge, some may say. Well, the main idea of the challenge...
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    Double-Edged Sword #1: Superpowers

    The idea of this "challenge" is a pretty simple one. Give a character a power of some sort; it doesn't need to be an original power. Then find some way in which their power affects them negatively. This can be physical, mental, psychological, etc. The character sheet can be as advanced as...
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    Character Development Challenge #1/?

    This whole challenges thing looks pretty cool and fun, so I thought I'd try and set one up. Maybe a few, if they come out working nicely. I find one of the biggest problems with my writing is getting acquainted with my characters. I've tried filling in character surveys (the ones where you've...
  13. Falcon

    The One Word Test: Character Interview #6

    I will ask a series of questions. Your character is confined to single word responses. One word only. The point of this exercise is to convey as much about the character with as few words as possible. Need an example? This video should help explain. Remember you can answer questions...
  14. Dahrinn (Groucho)

    Welcome to the Salty Spitoon.

    How tough are ya? Simply state how tough your character is.
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    Candy Challenge

    Personification is the act of applying human characteristics to non-human entities. This is a cool strategy to use when designing characters, as it allows you to have a base to work with without stifling your creativity. Using this method, create a character based off of your favorite candy...
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    In the Name of the King - Challenge 1

    In almost every good fantasy story, there exists a supreme ruler, a man, woman, or thing that has absolute power over their domain. Even in some notable Sci-Fi stories, there is an evil or questionable hegemon or dictator that acts as a counter to the pristine hero. Even in reality there still...
  17. Falcon

    The One Word Test: Character Interview #5

    I will ask a series of questions. Your character is confined to single word responses. One word only. The point of this exercise is to convey as much about the character with as few words as possible. Need an example? This video should help explain. Remember you can answer questions...
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    Musical RP Inspiration- Part 2

    THE GIST Here's how the game works, kiddies. I post a song, which I'll randomly pick from any genre or artist. What you, the loyal roleplayer, will do is first create a main character, the one that you would play or that you feel would be the centerpiece of your roleplay (the badass). Second...
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    Musical RP Inspiration - Part 1

    THE GIST Here's how the game works, kiddies. I post a song, which I'll randomly pick from any genre or artist. What you, the loyal roleplayer, will do is first create a main character, the one that you would play or that you feel would be the centerpiece of your roleplay (the badass). Second...
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    Dialing it Down

    Dialing it Down I'm sure you're wondering what I mean by 'Dialing it Down'. This Workshop is dealing with... God-modded Characters... And How to Fix it. Hello there. I am Shadow, or Djae, whichever you prefer. And this is a workshop helping you 'dial down' your God-modded characters. I have...
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