Here is the Guardians character sheet. It's long. It's long for a reason. Please take your time and be sure to fill out all the information accordingly. If you have any questions or ideas you aren't sure about, feel free to pass them off to me and
@KatSea.. We will be reviewing the sheets and selecting approved characters based on quality and creativity, rather than on a first come/first serve basis, so don't rush! Be sure to read through the information in the interest check thread to ensure you're settling into the lore properly. As always, you may choose to format as you see fit - just be sure if you use coding, it's visible on mobile!
Enjoy and good luck!
APPEARANCE (with image) | Please provide a brief written appearance as well as an image (real face claims please. We try to ascribe to a certain aesthetic cohesion and this makes it easier. You MAY use realistic artwork for costume work, but NO ANIME/CARTOON images. If you aren't sure, PM me). Include height/weight and any identifying marks/tattoos.
As stated, you should also include a description of and/or image of your costume design and any notable weapons/tools/etc.
NAME | Full name, including (if applicable) nicknames
CODENAME | Your 'mask' name
AGE | Between 18-40
HOST SOURCE | The initial host's state of living (see
this list for reference) - Be sure not to repeat jobs already chosen.
ORGANIZATION | Are they a member of the Guardian Initiative Force or The Custodians? (Please note - the Custodians live outside of Floor Fifteen, so interactions will be initially more limited).
POWERS | Physical | Mental | Spiritual -- please explain what each does specifically. Remember realistic limitations. OP powers will not be accepted. If you aren't sure, ask!
DRAWBACK | Superpowers are difficult to use. With great power comes great responsibility... and the occasional side-effect. What are yours?
BIO | A brief history, pertinent to the RP.
STRENGTHS | Three strengths your character possesses relating to personality
IDEALS | What they stand for and why they do what they do
WEAKNESSES | Four weakenesses relating to personality
VICES | Where their failures/flaws lie
TRAITS | Any additional/important traits
BONDS | What do you hold yourself to? What vows/oaths/promises do you stand by (personal or otherwise?)
BANES | What holds you back? What is your 'own worst enemy'?
MOTIVATIONS | What do they have to lose. Note - the answer cannot be 'nothing'. Everyone should have SOMETHING to lose.
QUALMS | Where does your character doubt themselves/others?
PERSONAL GOAL | What does your character hope to achieve within their lifetime. This could be anything from career/familial goals, to revenge against an enemy, to unearthing a great mystery. Be creative.
DEFINING ACT | Something from your character's past which helped to define them, today. This could be an act of heroism, a lie they told, a secret they carry or a moment of tragedy.
SKILLS | What are they gifted in that might help them on their journey. Skills should be realistic, regarding training/age/authority
ARC IDEAS | This is just a fun section to post any ideas you might have regarding possible character-centric arcs. This could be a potential nemesis, a challenge to overcome or a life altering event. It may or may not be used, but we'd like to see how willing you are to plot and how creative you can be in that process!
Fill out the following and DM it to me and Katsea… Do NOT post it in your public sheet !
1) Conflict (who or what does your character fight or fight for?) --
2) Challenges (what limits your character?) --
3) Mystery (what doesn't your character know?) --
4) Passion (what drives your character?) --
5) Secret (what does your character NOT want others to know?) --
6) Rumors (come up with two rumors about your character (things others may have heard - NPCs or PCs) - one is true, one is false) --
⟫⟫ RULES & MECHANICS ⟪⟪
Guardans of Floor Fifteen is an intermediate roleplay, somewhat freeform in concept, as Kate and I intend to build the story along with you, rather than having a strict plot structure in mind. We will be accepting no more than ten players, and each player may choose to make TWO characters (no more than two). While there is a possibility for characters to defect down the line, we're not looking for a load of edgelord villains, so please keep this in mind when you make your characters. Reformed villains are welcome, though they would more than likely not be part of the GFI.
We will be expecting posts every other week, though more frequently is of course welcome. As well, collaborative writing (collab posts) will be expected (I do ask that if you collab you don't take more than the allotted two weeks to finish/post). I shouldn't need to mention it, but I will because sadly, it's an issue I've come across too often. READ EVERYTHING. RP is a cooperative process and it involves more reading than writing. It doesn't matter if it involves your character or not. Read it. The other players will extend the same courtesy to you, and you don't wanna be the dork who misses something important cause you skimmed.
There are no real length expectations, but I do ask that you shoot for at least a few paragraphs in order to keep things moving forward. One liners are not permitted. These rarely serve to drive the plot and are exceptionally difficult by which to respond. Also, they're just lazy. Please be sure to proof read your posts. Errors are fine, and I'm not a grammar snob, but constant unreadable mistakes can be a drag to read.
Mechanics won't include dice or stats, but we will be providing specifications for battles - some will relate to the setting, others will involve limitations, environmental difficulties or potential consequences. Note that powerplays are NOT going to go over well. If you wanna be a hero, great. If you wanna be THE hero, you will suffer our ire. Everyone gets hurt. Even superheroes. You wanna headbutt someone, you better write about how much it hurts and the headache you have later. I expect to see injuries and realistic constraints as well as emotional ramifications.
Content wise, I ask that you avoid too much gratuitous violence/language. This is a superhero RP so fights/cussing are expected, but think Avengers, not The Boys. Sexual content of any kind is not permitted - any romance is required to fade to black. Thematic elements are okay, provided you use discretion. If someone is uncomfortable with an idea, don't do it. We all have different comfort levels, but general insensitivity will not be tolerated.
OOC nonsense is absolutely fine, but OOC drama is a no go. If you can't get along with the other players or have a tendency to be argumentative/confrontational, you are probably not gonna be a great fit. Communication is a NECESSITY. If you aren't willing to commit to plotting/chatting with other folk on a pretty consistent basis, you might not wanna jump into this one. We jabber. A lot. It's fun. Don't ruin the fun LOL. I don't expect you to live your life around the RP, but ghosts don't make for great players. RL comes first and if you have to take a break or can't post for a period of time that's fine, but please let me know. Failure to reply or inform me of absence/hiatus will likely result in your removal from the RP.
We will be utilizing a DISCORD server for chatting/plotting/organization purposes and do ask that if you choose to join the RP you also join this, as it makes it easier for announcements and planning. The link for the server will be posted as soon as we have accepted characters.
The character sign up process will begin Wednesday, November 25th and end the 2nd of December. Again, characters will not be first come first serve, but will be chosen based on creativity, content quality and your site history (whether or not you've dropped RPs/posting consistency/quality/ability to interact well with others/willingness to plot). Note that if you are new to the site or hide your post history, we may ask for writing samples to clarify.
As always, all IWAKU rules and policies are non-negotiable.
We will absolutely accept questions via PM or DM should any arise!
Most importantly - this RP is meant to be fun and light-spirted. IF you intend to be a dark edgelord powerplayer, keep walkin'!
