Post by Candace Whitlock on Jan 2, 2013 12:00:53 GMT -5
The very best thing you can do for a fun and enjoyable time here is to, in the words of our host, "Design a loser"
Nobody likes "perfect characters" or Mary Sues, so if you're trying to craft the perfect player who can't possibly lose, stop. Chris has said in the staff room that he likes to make things a lot harder on characters like that, so you're actually LESS likely to win.
So create a loser. Make a character that is terrified of water, or incredibly clumsy, or who thinks they are a great fighter but in reality they suck at it. Make someone flawed.
Your other best bet is to be unique. Read through the existing auditions here to make sure you're not reinventing the wheel. We're not likely to cast two characters who are too much alike, so if you see another character who was raised by wolves, don't try to give yours the same backstory.
Be creative, be flawed, and have fun!
Nobody likes "perfect characters" or Mary Sues, so if you're trying to craft the perfect player who can't possibly lose, stop. Chris has said in the staff room that he likes to make things a lot harder on characters like that, so you're actually LESS likely to win.
So create a loser. Make a character that is terrified of water, or incredibly clumsy, or who thinks they are a great fighter but in reality they suck at it. Make someone flawed.
Your other best bet is to be unique. Read through the existing auditions here to make sure you're not reinventing the wheel. We're not likely to cast two characters who are too much alike, so if you see another character who was raised by wolves, don't try to give yours the same backstory.
Be creative, be flawed, and have fun!