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Once you have completed this quick, two-step process, you will be given access to the grid and our RP rooms, and are free to RP with others!  Please be [[Behavior|considerate]] of other players and staff, and remember that this is a probationary period to see how you adapt your character, abilities, and attitudes to this game.  Please be respectful of any changes staff notes need to be made in this time.
 
Once you have completed this quick, two-step process, you will be given access to the grid and our RP rooms, and are free to RP with others!  Please be [[Behavior|considerate]] of other players and staff, and remember that this is a probationary period to see how you adapt your character, abilities, and attitudes to this game.  Please be respectful of any changes staff notes need to be made in this time.
  
==Info==
 
The first room upon entering CG is where you set IC and OOC info for your character, as well as your desc (+help +desc).  Please fill this out to the best of your ability, most characters should complete all fields.
 
 
'''All characters should have at least one info field set, generally telling others what their IC reputation may be, even if it amounts to "unknown".'''
 
  
 
==Concept==
 
==Concept==
 
The second room in CG is the Concept Room, here we ask you to summarize your character, in brief.
 
The second room in CG is the Concept Room, here we ask you to summarize your character, in brief.
  
'''Please fill out all fields here, and type +con-apply when you have finished this room and the Info room! You should hear back from staff shortly.'''
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Please fill out all fields here, using '''+concept/set <Field>=<Details>''' and '''+concept/help <Field>.'''
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==Basics==
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Also in the first room upon entering CG, you are asked to set IC and OOC info for your character, as well as your desc (+help Describe).  Please fill this out to the best of your ability, most characters should complete all fields. See '''News Basics''' for a list of what to set and how.
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All characters should have at least one info field set, generally telling others what their IC reputation may be, even if it amounts to "unknown". When you have completed this and all sections of the +concept, type ''+concept/apply'' and staff will get back to you shortly!
  
 
=Character Sheet=
 
=Character Sheet=
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'''You may view an example of a finished sheet and ideas for flaws [[Application/Examples|here]].'''
 
'''You may view an example of a finished sheet and ideas for flaws [[Application/Examples|here]].'''
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==Background==
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Your character's full background.  In most cases this will be 2-5 times as long as the shortbg paragraph written during con-app.  It does not need to be sprawling, by any means.  Simply cover the defining moments of your character's life, and what brings them into play, so staff has a good idea of your starting motivations and aims.  If you are a Feature Character, you may bullet point your BG.  Please precede all list entries with *<Entry>.
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To set your background, use the following format: '''+background/add #=info''' where # corresponds to sequential sections (1, 2, 3 as needed). Continue this numbering format until your background is complete.
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==Personality==
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Your character's psyche, attitudes, and aims.  This can be a narrative or a bullet point list (please start all list items with *<item>).  This can be as long or short as necessary, just give us a decent overview of how you see the character's between the lines thought processes.  Why they fight, how they make decisions, etc.
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To set your personality, use the following format: '''+personality/add #=<personality listing(s)>''' Like background, this may continue into multiple listings if necessary, using the same method.
  
 
==Powers==
 
==Powers==
 
A character's superhuman abilities, if any, belong in this category. You are free to describe their powers in individual entries or one, formatted list as you prefer.  Please try to give at least a general sense of their upper limits and level of control, as well as any exceptions to the normal function of their abilities.  Most individual powers can be satisfactorily summarized briefly, in 3-5 sentences.
 
A character's superhuman abilities, if any, belong in this category. You are free to describe their powers in individual entries or one, formatted list as you prefer.  Please try to give at least a general sense of their upper limits and level of control, as well as any exceptions to the normal function of their abilities.  Most individual powers can be satisfactorily summarized briefly, in 3-5 sentences.
  
The following format is used to set your powers: '''&power_<power_name> me=<power description>'''
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The following format is used to set your powers: '''+powers/add <Power Name>=<Power Description>'''
  
 
==Skills==
 
==Skills==
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The following format is used to set your skills: '''&skill_<skill_name> me=<skill description>'''
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The following format is used to set your skills: '''+skills/add <Skill Name>=<Skill Description>'''
  
 
==Resources==
 
==Resources==
 
Objects and sources of information or materials go in this section.  Your character's income, stockpile of money, belongings, or arms, and criminal informants can go here.  In most cases these entries can also be very brief.
 
Objects and sources of information or materials go in this section.  Your character's income, stockpile of money, belongings, or arms, and criminal informants can go here.  In most cases these entries can also be very brief.
  
The following format is used to set your resources: '''&res_<resource_name> me=<resource description>'''
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The following format is used to set your resources: '''+resources/add <Resource Name>=<Resource Description>'''
  
 
==Flaws==
 
==Flaws==
 
Weaknesses and psychological foibles.  All characters should have several of these, at a minimum.  Ways your power(s) can be circumvented, your psychology exploited, or your loved ones manipulated to someone else's ends are all examples of what belongs in this section.  When deciding if a weakness belongs here or in [[Application#Personality|Personality]], consider if it is something that other characters are likely to exploit, or something that your character does to themselves.
 
Weaknesses and psychological foibles.  All characters should have several of these, at a minimum.  Ways your power(s) can be circumvented, your psychology exploited, or your loved ones manipulated to someone else's ends are all examples of what belongs in this section.  When deciding if a weakness belongs here or in [[Application#Personality|Personality]], consider if it is something that other characters are likely to exploit, or something that your character does to themselves.
  
The following format is used for setting your flaws:  '''&flaw_<flaw_name> me=<flaw description>'''
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The following format is used for setting your flaws:  '''+flaws/add <Flaw Name>=<Flaw Description>'''
  
 
==Special==
 
==Special==
 
Items that don't fit in the above categories.  Perhaps your character is insane, or has peak human physical condition.  These sorts of entries go here.  As with all sheet entries, if you're unsure what to place where, staff will be glad to help!
 
Items that don't fit in the above categories.  Perhaps your character is insane, or has peak human physical condition.  These sorts of entries go here.  As with all sheet entries, if you're unsure what to place where, staff will be glad to help!
  
The following format is used to set your specials: '''&special_<special_name> me=<special description>'''
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The following format is used to set your specials: '''+special/add <Special Name>=<Special Description>'''
 
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==Background==
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Your character's full background.  In most cases this will be 2-5 times as long as the shortbg paragraph written during con-app.  It does not need to be sprawling, by any means.  Simply cover the defining moments of your character's life, and what brings them into play, so staff has a good idea of your starting motivations and aims.
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To set your background, use the following format: '''&bg1 me=<Text>''' then '''&bg2 me=<Text>''' Continue this numbering format until your background is complete.
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==Personality==
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Your character's psyche, attitudes, and aims.  This can be a narrative or a bullet point list (please start all list items with *<item>).  This can be as long or short as necessary, just give us a decent overview of how you see the character's between the lines thought processes.  Why they fight, how they make decisions, etc.
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To set your personality, use the following format: '''&pers1 me=<personality listing(s)>''' Like background, this may continue into multiple listings if necessary.
 
 
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