My most recent charries (RP and fiction) have been getting scores like 3 and 1 on the test. lol You can get a negative if you check off more of those boxes in the bottom section- de-sueifiers, and don't have many in the above sections marked.

Lol, Elenya. I checked off a total of three boxes on the quiz--one which gave my character MS points, and two that took away. Hence, I believe it went +3 and then -6. W00t for me!

But still--it says that for characters rating from 0-16, they are definitely not MSes, and might need some spicing up. Well, Arren got below a 0. What does that make him? Lol....the complete opposite end of the spectrum from a MS.

At any rate, that's the lowest I've ever gotten on that quiz.

As for 'what makes a MS,' I agree with LDM, Melda, and Elenya--the characteristics of a MS don't necessarily make the character an MS. It all depends on how the character is played. However, characters with MS qualities tend to become genuine MSes more easily.

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You're older than I am, Aerlinn! I'm 14! So it's even harder for me to post for someone alot older! So I have had a tendency to have my characters younger so it's easier to post for them. My character in "What Night Brings" is the youngest of the group... and I hadn't even noticed that until someone else mentioned that in their post...

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Okay, I'm not sure about that. Does it really matter how old a character is for you to play them successfully? Humans are the same no matter what age they are I actually find younger characters harder to post for. My very youngest at the moment is Merrin at nineteen, and that's pretty much the youngest I'll go unless the RPG demands otherwise. And I am, likewise, sixteen. Personally, I think if you can play a 2000-year-old elf, you should be able to play someone in their forties. That's not to say youth is bad, but like LDM said, you have to make it believable - an extremely skilled sixteen-year-old might work in a book, but not really in an RPG. They can't be sixteen and have the skills of someone twice their age.

And Aerlinn, don't worry about Liadan at 27 The MS test asks if your character is between 13 and 21, making her safely out of the 'danger zone', as it were. Your writing style is already very good for English being your second language. That's not to say it couldn't improve (gosh, does anybody's writing NOT have room for improvement?) but don't get discouraged.

'Kay, I've NEVER had a character get below zero and I'm not sure I want to I mean, lots of those qualities COMBINED make an MS, but one or two sure isn't the end of the world

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Lol, Aerlinniel. I tend to play characters that aren't too old (as in, most aren't above 40) but not too young (meaning very, very few are below 22). The average is somewhere around 27 or higher.

I think that playing an older character can be kind of harder, since your posts and character have to reflect the greater age and maturity (and most likely, wisdom as well). However, playing young characters is boring, because unless you play them unrealistically, there are a lot less opportunities and stuff.

Melda--if anyone doesn't have room for improvement, 'tis the Violent One. Lady Fudge Muffin. Our beloved, highly acclaimed, and murderous LDM. w00t for her!

Lol, Melda. Arren will probably develop some more 'MSish' qualities as the RPG goes on, but I don't think he'll get too many.

I've got another cool new topic-thing.

What would you say are each other's stereotypical character-type? Like, "such-and-such's characters tend to be ________", etc.

I shall even make a list of those people who have been active in this thread recently, so you don't have just a few people to stereotype, or feel left out if someone doesn't do you, etc.

If you have played in more than one RPG with them, or just read throughmore than one bio, then please give an opinion.

Lady Dark Moon -
Valera Elenhathel -
pirateoftherings -
Meldawen -
Turwaithiel Swann -
Eruraina Aniarure -
Aerlinniel ó Eressëa -
Aerandir -
Elenya -
Elegost Eruaphadion -
Curunìr -

If you think of anybody else--just add them to the list for the next person.

Lady Dark Moon - A cold-blooded Assassin or Wizard (druid included), definitely. In almost all RPGs where such characters are acceptable, LDM seems to go for one of those two. Generally, the character gets nicer as the RPG goes on.
Valera Elenhathel - Assassin/Rogue. Or techinical person/engineer. For the most part, that's what Valera's characters seem to be. They also are very precise, contemplative, and generally a backup source of plans and advice.
pirateoftherings - Surprisingly enough, I haven't played in many RPGs with PotR, but from a relatively 'outside' point of view, I'd say her stereotypical characters are Canon characters, who are very well played.
Meldawen - :D Generally noble, young-ish characters, who get to make use of white magic. I've yet to see her play a Rogue/Assassin-type character.
Turwaithiel Swann - Highly-ranked, noble warriors. Definitely.
Eruraina Aniarure - I'd say generally trackers of high/noble birth. With a bow.
Aerlinniel ó Eressëa - Well, the only RPG I've been in with you is WNB, so it's a little early for me to say.
Aerandir - Not doing my own characters....
Elenya - Eh, not seen to many of your characters, Elenya. Sorry.
Elegost Eruaphadion - Yay! I'd say that Ellie's stereotypical character is a somewhat borderline-antihero character with very a (highly) witty attitude. And one-handed swords.
Curunìr - Cold, heartless antihero/evil Wizards and Mercenaries. Definitely.

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Lady Dark Moon - generally male characters, not extremely talkative or gregarious, which tend to either be neutral or antihero. At least to begin with.
Valera Elenhathel - youngish females, with a dry sense of wit and high self-confidence.
pirateoftherings - again, males, but the personality varies. Also rather dry-witted, mostly.
Meldawen - Yes, I tend overwhelmingly toward noble-ish females
Turwaithiel Swann - young warrior females
Eruraina Aniarure - young warrior females
Aerlinniel ó Eressëa - I've only been in a couple with you, but your characters seem a bit off-the-beaten-track - as in, pretty original.
Aerandir - ALWAYS males, generally older ones, who are keenly intelligent and noble-ish. Often leaders.
Elenya - I think you're mostly males too...soft-spoken ones who sorta support rather than lead.
Elegost Eruaphadion - Again, only female I've ever seen you play is Illaria. Keen, intelligent, self-confident characters, often outspoken and careless as to what others think of them.
Curunìr - sarcastic, caustic mage/warrior types, neutral/evil affiliated.

We should totally do an RPG where everybody plays a character they normally don't - that would be awesome

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That would be a fun RP, Melda! Let's see, I could play a loud, bossy female. lol

Lady Dark Moon - Males, usually quiet and powerful in magic, with a darker side to them.
Valera Elenhathel - Females, very smart, and good at hiding who they really are.
pirateoftherings - I haven't RPed with you very much, but I've seen quick-witted, skilled charries, often male.
Meldawen - Females, youngish and somewhat unsure of themselves, but skilled.
Turwaithiel Swann - Females, strong physically and mentally, and good at fighting.
Eruraina Aniarure - Females and males, warriors, but sometimes unsure of how to act or respond.
Aerlinniel ó Eressëa - Well, I've only seen one of your charries, in WNB, so I'll go with that. Female, skilled, strong physically and emotionally, and not very feminine.
Aerandir - Males, often leaders, skilled and willing to fight.
Elenya - I won't comment on my own. lol
Elegost Eruaphadion - Males, mostly, good at fighting with a strong, independent personality.
Curunìr - Males, anti-heroes or at least having a darker side to them. Good at fighting, cunning, and independent.

Lol, Melda. That would probably die in a matter of days--nobody would enjoy posting for their characters, etc.

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^lol! Well, that was just a first impression I had- I'm sure it'll change as my charrie gets to know her.

Lady Dark Moon - I haven't rpged that much with you for awhile... but I'd say males on the darker side, good with black magic
Valera Elenhathel - quietish females that are smart
pirateoftherings - so far, I think I've only been in rpgs with you with cannon characters!
Meldawen - females somehow noble/high rank that seem to take control a bit
Turwaithiel Swann - female warriors mostly with different personalities
Eruraina Aniarure - Why comment on myself? though... Aerandir... where'd you get noble/high birth from? Usually my characters parents are dead, unknown, or from a small village...
Aerlinniel ó Eressëa - I think most of us have been in 1 rpg really... WNB... lol!
Aerandir - don't think I've rped with you in awhile... but I'd say males with comanding persionalities
Elenya - easygoing characters, mostly male
Elegost Eruaphadion - *same as Elegost's coment on mine* but I'd say strong quiet males from past expieriences... though they are few
Curunìr - don't know... I think the only rp I've been with you in is WNB... I couldn't say.

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Lady Dark Moon - I haven't rpged that much with you for awhile... but I'd say males on the darker side, good with black magic
Valera Elenhathel - quietish females that are smart
pirateoftherings - so far, I think I've only been in rpgs with you with cannon characters!
Meldawen - females somehow noble/high rank that seem to take control a bit
Turwaithiel Swann - female warriors mostly with different personalities
Eruraina Aniarure - Why comment on myself? though... Aerandir... where'd you get noble/high birth from? Usually my characters parents are dead, unknown, or from a small village...
Aerlinniel ó Eressëa - I think most of us have been in 1 rpg really... WNB... lol!
Aerandir - don't think I've rped with you in awhile... but I'd say males with comanding persionalities
Elenya - easygoing characters, mostly male
Elegost Eruaphadion - *same as Elegost's coment on mine* but I'd say strong quiet males from past expieriences... though they are few
Curunìr - don't know... I think the only rp I've been with you in is WNB... I couldn't say.

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PFFFFT. That's what that deserves is a PFFFFT. What are we, wimps? Of course it would stay alive. Just because a character is different from what you usually play doesn't mean you wouldn't like them. Speaking for myself, from what you guys have said my stereotype opposite would be an apathetic male who lacks substantial morals. Probably mercenary/assassin type. (Which strikes me as amusing, considering I happen to be very well acquainted with just such a character. His name starts with a K and he lives in South Carolina. Heh.)_

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^Oh yeah, I forgot about those two RPs! *hits self on the forehead* Love the song in your siggy, btw! lol

I agree with Melda- I know I'd have fun playing a different character for awhile!

I forgot about Battle of Mercadova... lol!

And, yeah... I'd probably need help creating my character... lol! I'd join the rpg! Hm... I wouldn't even know what gender to make my character... I've played an even number of both!

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I actually have one male, he's The Phantom in Phantom Grey and the main character of a longish story I'm writing. But yes, he is currently my only one And thank you. I put quite a bit of effort into making my characters real, generally, which means emotion (a wide-ish range of them) so that's good to hear.

And also, I think if there were a member award for Uses Most Smileys, you would get it.

To do that sort of RPG, we would have to have a setting that accommodated lots of different characters, but I think we could do it. I would have fun, for sure

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Haha. In an RPG like that, Melda, I'd still refuse to play a female, but I'd end up having one mega-weird guy. He'd be short. He would probably be highly dispassionate and apathetic. He would likewise not use a sword. Or a bow. Or daggers.

And since I still wouldn't enjoy having a romantic, he would be still completely solitary.

Basically, I'd be playing an Assassin Dwarf who uses maces, axes, spears, and garrottes. w00t for me.

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