Post by Hook on Nov 28, 2007 19:19:09 GMT -5
A plot character is any character that would unbalance the game as a normal character but who could be enjoyable for a short arc with the possibility of sequels at a later date. Also, any character that is available temporarily for a plot and then gone.
A plot character is not necessarily overpowered in a physical sense. They can also know too much about whatever is going on or act as a MacGuffin for the plot. Or they could be a lower-powered subordinate of another plot character.
Plot characters do not have to be Transformers. They do have to fit the setting, however. So while it is possible to have a human plot character, it is not possible to have Deadpool.
Note: Only Transformers are brought here by the mysterious mechanism that affected your characters. A non-Transformer plot character either has to come in another way, or be a native to this universe.
Other plots may be ongoing concurrently with the plot character's plots. Characters are not required to drop everything to deal with the plot character.
A plot character may come back in a sequel. He might not be played by the same player who played him last time. You have the character only for the duration of the plot you apped him for.
Answers are not required to be as in-depth as they would for a normal character, due to the temporary nature of the plot character. However, springing nasty surprises on the admin will not go over well.
If you have any doubt a character can and/or should do something, ask the admin.
Plot Character Application
Name:
E-mail:
Which show/comic is this character from? Is he a native of this universe, and if so, where is he from?
If he's not a native, where was he pulled from in his native timeline? What events have happened? What events have yet to happen?
How do you view this character's personality? His ethics and morals?
What scares this character? How does this character react to fear? (Note: It is possible that this character is fearless. This must be noted. And you still can't use 'failure' as a primary fear.)
What does this character look like in each mode? Picture links are encouraged, but we do need at least a text line noting where his symbols are.
Detail the plot you wish to run with this character, at least in general outline form, from beginning to end. Detailed specifics are not needed and are mildly discouraged. Extra points for plots that involve many different characters in many different ways. Multiple plot suggestions are encouraged.
There doesn't seem to be any sort of RP happening on the boards! Write a post that shows how you would start up a scene this plot character. Be creative with the environment and specific characters present, but do not pose for anyone else. This is about how YOU and THE PLOT CHARACTER would initiate roleplay. We are specifically looking for a sample here that could be used as a thread-starter, rather than something in the middle of another thread. (Note: This is possibly the most important part of the application, as a plot character exists to create roleplay opportunities for other players.)
How is this character armed? Armored? Does he have any special abilities? Does he have any attached characters? (Note: If this character is a demigod or similar, you can note his commonly manifested powers. They must be specifically noted as being only the commonly manifested ones.)
Stats
Since we aren't hard-coding combat, but we do want to have an idea of how this character compares to another character in combat-terms, we're using a five-tier quantitative system. Pick one of the selected options for each stat.
We are aware that some plot characters will have stats off-the-scale or otherwise that are odd. Do the best you can, and remember that this system does not change based on a character's species. So a human with a Strong strength stat is comparable to Hook.
Strength: Weak, Average, Strong, Leader/Dinobot, Gestalt
Endurance: Easily Winded, Average, Fuel Efficient, Extended Distances Without Refueling, Self-Contained Reactor
Toughness: Glass Jaw, Average, Tough Guy, Stalwart, Unbreakable
Agility: Fumble-fingered, Average, Nimble, Acrobatic, Contortionist
Intelligence: Dumb, Average, Above Average, Exceptionally Bright, Genius
Firepower: Low, Average, Well-Armed, High, City-Buster
Ranged: Aimless, Average, Steady Hands, Sharpshooter, Advanced Sniper
Melee: Inexperienced, Average, Seasoned, Veteran, Death on Two Legs
Armor: Fragile, Average, Durable, Tanklike, Unbreakable
Please read the Speed page on the Wiki for more information on the hard scale we use for speed in this game.
Speed in Robot-Mode: Slow, Average, Fast, Zoom!, Poof! You're There
Speed in Alternate-Mode: Slow, Average, Fast, Zoom!, Poof! You're There
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Send your plot character applications to deadzoneapp@gmail.com with the subject: PC - Character Name.
A plot character is not necessarily overpowered in a physical sense. They can also know too much about whatever is going on or act as a MacGuffin for the plot. Or they could be a lower-powered subordinate of another plot character.
Plot characters do not have to be Transformers. They do have to fit the setting, however. So while it is possible to have a human plot character, it is not possible to have Deadpool.
Note: Only Transformers are brought here by the mysterious mechanism that affected your characters. A non-Transformer plot character either has to come in another way, or be a native to this universe.
Other plots may be ongoing concurrently with the plot character's plots. Characters are not required to drop everything to deal with the plot character.
A plot character may come back in a sequel. He might not be played by the same player who played him last time. You have the character only for the duration of the plot you apped him for.
Answers are not required to be as in-depth as they would for a normal character, due to the temporary nature of the plot character. However, springing nasty surprises on the admin will not go over well.
If you have any doubt a character can and/or should do something, ask the admin.
Plot Character Application
Name:
E-mail:
Which show/comic is this character from? Is he a native of this universe, and if so, where is he from?
If he's not a native, where was he pulled from in his native timeline? What events have happened? What events have yet to happen?
How do you view this character's personality? His ethics and morals?
What scares this character? How does this character react to fear? (Note: It is possible that this character is fearless. This must be noted. And you still can't use 'failure' as a primary fear.)
What does this character look like in each mode? Picture links are encouraged, but we do need at least a text line noting where his symbols are.
Detail the plot you wish to run with this character, at least in general outline form, from beginning to end. Detailed specifics are not needed and are mildly discouraged. Extra points for plots that involve many different characters in many different ways. Multiple plot suggestions are encouraged.
There doesn't seem to be any sort of RP happening on the boards! Write a post that shows how you would start up a scene this plot character. Be creative with the environment and specific characters present, but do not pose for anyone else. This is about how YOU and THE PLOT CHARACTER would initiate roleplay. We are specifically looking for a sample here that could be used as a thread-starter, rather than something in the middle of another thread. (Note: This is possibly the most important part of the application, as a plot character exists to create roleplay opportunities for other players.)
How is this character armed? Armored? Does he have any special abilities? Does he have any attached characters? (Note: If this character is a demigod or similar, you can note his commonly manifested powers. They must be specifically noted as being only the commonly manifested ones.)
Stats
Since we aren't hard-coding combat, but we do want to have an idea of how this character compares to another character in combat-terms, we're using a five-tier quantitative system. Pick one of the selected options for each stat.
We are aware that some plot characters will have stats off-the-scale or otherwise that are odd. Do the best you can, and remember that this system does not change based on a character's species. So a human with a Strong strength stat is comparable to Hook.
Strength: Weak, Average, Strong, Leader/Dinobot, Gestalt
Endurance: Easily Winded, Average, Fuel Efficient, Extended Distances Without Refueling, Self-Contained Reactor
Toughness: Glass Jaw, Average, Tough Guy, Stalwart, Unbreakable
Agility: Fumble-fingered, Average, Nimble, Acrobatic, Contortionist
Intelligence: Dumb, Average, Above Average, Exceptionally Bright, Genius
Firepower: Low, Average, Well-Armed, High, City-Buster
Ranged: Aimless, Average, Steady Hands, Sharpshooter, Advanced Sniper
Melee: Inexperienced, Average, Seasoned, Veteran, Death on Two Legs
Armor: Fragile, Average, Durable, Tanklike, Unbreakable
Please read the Speed page on the Wiki for more information on the hard scale we use for speed in this game.
Speed in Robot-Mode: Slow, Average, Fast, Zoom!, Poof! You're There
Speed in Alternate-Mode: Slow, Average, Fast, Zoom!, Poof! You're There
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Send your plot character applications to deadzoneapp@gmail.com with the subject: PC - Character Name.
