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Post by babclayman on Oct 21, 2009 5:55:31 GMT -5
How to play as…
Here is a new thread where you may post a list of things writers need to do if they ever write for any character.
This way, it will prevent the problem in fanfictions when people complain that their characters are being used…well…out of character. So its a benefit for all authors here. ^^
If anyone can pin this thread, could you please do so. I be most happy if you can =)
I’ll give my first examples with, Clayton; Kendra, Doc and Tai. I’ll think more later.
Clayton
He is usually a voice of common sense in things. Usually staying on the fence when it comes to conflicts but will take sides if someone close to him is affected (e.g. If someone is picking on Kendra, Kit or Hesso)
He is emotional and caring but maybe too much at points.
He is loyal and usually tries to stay friends with the ones he’s got (sometimes he fears he might lose or annoy them)
While he likes girls and treats them in an over the top nice manner, Kendra is the only girl for him.
While he tries to remain calm at points, if he is annoyed he might snap or sound leery to someone. He can also be difficult when angry, scared or upset.
He doesn’t like immaturity.
He suffers BPS (Background Pup Syndrome) meaning that main pups (mostly Lucky) may annoy him and he might critic them on how they don’t seem to allow anyone else to do much or any of the important stuff.
Kendra
She is string willed and whose wisdom sort of makes her the Cadpig of my characters.
She is a high working member in the Bark Brigade.
She likes things tranquil.
She likes people who can make her laugh or who are caring.
She enjoys talking with her friends.
She doesn’t like not being told something.
She is noble and honorable.
She might get into quarrels with Clayton (about his quirk which she doesn’t really like) but she still cares for him.
She is a bit of a tomboy.
She can stand on her own feet.
She loves mythology and medieval like sport. She also likes horses.
If people try forcing her to do stuff against her will, she backs down nobly not intending any harm.
Doc
Obsessive with time travel media (e.g. Doctor Who, Back to the Future, etc.) Sort of compare him to a Sci-Fi version of Patch from “London’s Adventure”
Does usually talk on his quirk a lot (e.g. His knowledge of the shows, usually refers to them in his conversation)
His personalities can be mixed with many past Doctors; mainly of the Tom Baker or David Tennant Style.
He can be all up and hyper, and at some points he can become sort of a jerk while then he can become all serious. He can switch between any of these egos at any point, making his behavior some what…”Erratical.”
Tai
While playful with Lego & Movies, she is mature.
Doesn’t like being teased on being fat (unless non canon)
Only dreams of being big and makes up saying she is big in her mind & just doesn’t want to let it out but never has proven this (unless non canon)
Loves Kharma however doesn’t like when he sits on her face, pounce her while sleeping or sticks his nose in her rear end. Other than that; she’s a pretty passionate lover.
She is protective over her older siblings despite being the runt and sometimes arguing with them herself. That's the examples. Let see what you guys can do ^^
See ya ;D
Babclayman
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Post by Nemo on Oct 21, 2009 7:35:52 GMT -5
This is interesting! I'll definitely fill it out NemoWIP ChelsWIP LusiousWIP EnviWIP
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Post by Belchic on Oct 21, 2009 14:09:00 GMT -5
Yeah, I noticed that some of my characters have been misused a lot in fanfiction. For now, I'm only going to list the characters of mine that people tend to use pretty often.
Belchic - Belchic is a friendly pup, and while he is a vagabond at times, he is loyal and caring. - Belchic likes to say those cool "edisms" when he's in a good mood; he doesn't say them all the time. - Belchic is NOT obsessed with piggyback rides and trench coat disguises, and he does NOT try to take advantage of it all the time whenever he can! He just enjoys them. - At times, Belchic can have bad gas. - Belchic is afraid of bees, wasps, hornets and yellow jackets.
Noggin - Noggin is very skillful, and could perform just about any stunt. - Noggin often talks sarcastically with other pups. - Noggin has a jetpack called Afterburners, but he has major problems trying to control it. - Noggin often tries to be the center of attention, but Belchic often tries to make sure he doesn't. - Noggin's laser sunglasses only work rarely. - Noggin is not a member of the Dearly family. He is an orphaned puppy who came to the farm to be with Cadpig. - Noggin is a lightweight pup, and his physical strength is pretty low. - Noggin is scared to death of little kids' shows. - Noggin's weakness is mushrooms; he hates mushrooms.
Jerko - Jerko never says or does anything nice. Everything he says and does is mean.
Konami - Konami has superior video game knowledge. - Konami is a Japanese pup. - Konami does NOT wear his sunglasses all the time. He does take them off occassionally, and he has anime-styled eyes.
Tippy - Tippy is everything cute and friendly. - Tippy almost never gets angry or upset. - Tippy loves Belchic with all her heart, and she's always willing to do anything with him. - Tippy is really strong, and she always likes to take her strength to her advantage, as in give pups piggyback rides, lift heavy things, etc. - Tippy is the tallest Dalmatian pup on the farm.
Sneezy - Sneezy is in a relationship with Stickdip. - Sneezy loves little pups. - Sneezy has extrordinarily powerful sneezes, which have been known to blow things away. - Sneezy mostly does normal sneezes, but for her big ones, she usually does some jibberish beforehand as sort of a 10 second warning. - Sneezy is most deadly allergic to pollen.
Otis - Otis is a circus stoaway. - Otis lives in Hiccup Hole, and Lucy doesn't know he exists. - Otis likes to play with other animals, especially in the water. - Otis is friendly, but there are some animals on the farm he sort of dislikes (but not hates). - Otis' best friend on the farm is Roxy. - Otis loves 80's music. - Otis is still kind of hoping for a mate. - Otis is afraid of killer whales.
Stealth - Stealth is the muscle of the Heartbreakers. - Stealth never smiles. - Stealth has no interest in making friends with anyone outside of the Heartbreakers. - While she is a brutal, agile and seemingly unstoppable fighter, Stealth is still very patient.
Joey - Joey suffers from autism. - Sometimes, it's hard for Joey to communicate because his autism has made him a little shy and whiny. - Joey is extremely light and doesn't have a lot of physical strength. - Joey always wants to have fun and make good friends. - Clayton is Joey's best friend. - Joey's in love with Lizzie. - Joey has an obsession with female stomachs. He likes to listen to them growl and use them as pillows. - Joey has a really big fear of clowns.
Lizzie - Lizzie is probably the most dog-like animal on the farm personality-wise. - Lizzie is very playful and energetic. - Lizzie understands Joey's feelings more than anybody else. - Lizzie likes to do trade-offs with Joey by doing something for him whenever he does something for her, and visa-versa. - Lizzie is a chatterbox most of the time. - While she is a very big, bulky and strong dog, Lizzie doesn't really care much for other pups getting on top of her unless they ask her really nicely, but Joey doesn't have to ask her for permission. - Lizzie has a special trick: When you lean your face up to her's while she's sitting, and you say "num num", she'll give you kisses. - Lizzie gets scared easily by loud noises. - Lizzie is older than Joey.
Fang - Fang lives in a cave near El Perdido. - Fang is carnivourous and has a desire to eat the Dalmatians. - Fang is sort of on the same sides as Scorch and Swamp Rat. - Fang is a nocturnal animal.
Cantor - Cantor doesn't sing all the time; only when he thinks it's a good time to go into a song. - Cantor doesn't do much on the farm other than host and sing. - Cantor's in a relationship with Envi.
Leslie - Leslie holds a lot of hatred towards every pup on the farm, and it's different for each pup. - Leslie only cares about himself and the stuff that gives HIM pleasure.
Cutey - Cutey knows what it takes to be as adorable as possible. - Like most girls on the farm, Cutey is pretty strong for her size. - Cutey's pretty much identical to Cadpig, only she looks different, doesn't have a huge vocabulary, and she doesn't throw temper tantrums as often. - Cutey's boyfriend is Cuddly.
Dustin - Dustin is an adventurous pup. - Dustin is almost identical to Lucky, only he's not as obsessive. - Dustin's girlfriend is Blossom.
Veronica - Veronica has a lot of friends within the Sweetheart Squad. - Veronica's best friend is Rosalina. - Veronica's biggest problem is her desperate hunger. Her stomach growls quite often, mostly because she has a tendecy to oversleep in the mornings and miss breakfast. (She's more of a night owl.) - Apparantley, Skipper is interested in her, but Veronica has yet to talk with him.
That's all for now. I might update it later. Thanks for the idea, bab.
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Post by puffypup on Oct 21, 2009 19:08:32 GMT -5
Puffy
-Puffy is usually calm and doesn't show much emotion -He has a slight fear of wolves(it steams from a incident when he was a young puppy) -He has a strong interest in rock music,due mostly to the fact his owners are rock fans -He can be dimwitted and slow to understand what's going on at times -If he doesn't fully understand what's happening in a conversation,he'll either stay silent or walk away -He's sometimes bothered by other folks' crassness/sarcasm (e.g. Creampuff, Noggin,etc.)
Meer
-Meer is outwardly friendly and cheerful,she'll be among the first to introduce herself to some one new -She doesn't like getting involved in conflicts on less they involve her friends/family( e.g. Puffy, Malo or Creampuff) -She enjoys swimming,especially with friends -Dislikes it when people tease her about her weight(she's preggers) -She and Jewel hang out a lot,despite having very little in common -She loves balloons,if she has some on her she'll insist on sharing them with whoever's around -She can be aloof or unaware at times,but not often
Tiffany
-She likes music,especially Caribbean-styled(e.g. Reggae)this steams from her relationship with Sanka -She dislikes it when anyone mentions her weight...even in a positive light -She has sort of a "valley girl" accent,though she's much more considerate than the typical valley girl type -If some one tries to force her into something she doesn't like or approve of,she'll voice her opposition than leave -She and Meer will do things together as sisters,though she feels uneasy about Meer's quirk
Creampuff
-Creampuff is a big fan of Thunderbolt(rivaling perhaps Lucky and Patch for title of biggest TB fanatic)though she dislikes it when they show reruns -She's a mellow and sweet/outgoing dog,but hides it behind a "mask" of sarcasm and intimidation. -Her "soul mate" is Andy,Thunderbolt's long lost son -Is very self-conscious of her weight(weighs slightly more than Aria)to the point of fighting anyone who makes a wisecrack about "Ms. Fatty Sausage Dog" -Mooch is a pet hate of her's due his frequent teasing her on the before mentioned subject -She and Clayton are good friends...until he goes "overboard" with his quirk and she ends up becoming annoyed and resorts to threatening him to stop(non-canon) -She has a mp3 player that her owner puts on her,she enjoys listening to it when by herself -She and Meer are close friends,but she openly proclaims that Meer's fondness for balloons "is just flipping creepy"
And that's all for now.
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Post by babclayman on Oct 22, 2009 5:15:27 GMT -5
Very Nice Work So Far Guys =) Does give a good look and depth into your character.
I'll see if i can do my Heartbreaker characters tonight.
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Post by Shadow Dearly on Oct 26, 2009 22:23:56 GMT -5
Shadow
- He is easy to talk to
- His best friend is Smiley. - He has a magic book which lets you go inside it.
- If he is not included in anything, he gets really jealous.
- Shadow's girlfriend is Rosalina.
- He's the adoptive son of Lilly Dearly(Cuddly's character. Cuddly and I made it canon) which made him brothers to Cuddly, Smiley, Mandy, Flowerpetal, Foody, Luscious, Spencer, and Emerald.
- Shadow is very sensitive.
- Shadow also shares some facts with Smiley. He hates to be defeated in games, has moments of temper tantrums, and is afraid of insects.
Rosalina
- Even though she's a sweet pup, there are times when she is hard to get along.
- She is Veronica's best friend.
- Her hidden talent is that she can cross her toes.
- Her catchphrase is "I'mmmmmm Baaaaaaaaack!"
- She's extremely cheerful and her favorite band is Coldplay.
- She used to be a troublemaker (e.g. throwing balloons filled with Mayonaise, getting into fights, and tripping other pups on purpose)
- Rosalina's boyfriend is Shadow.
*I'm gonna do Marlene and Joaquin tomorrow*
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Post by babclayman on Oct 27, 2009 12:00:41 GMT -5
Shadow- He's grown attached to Smiley and if Smiley is away from him, he is prone to nervous breakdowns. According to Cuddly, that fact is non canon and only for rps with you two. Sort of like Claytons growth ray. Only in role plays and not real fanfics =P
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Post by Flowgli on Oct 29, 2009 10:57:08 GMT -5
Priscilla has been the most favorite of my characters on this board, so I'll give anyone permission to only use her if they're gonna use other member's characters.
*Priscilla is a very gentle pup who likes to make friends with other pups. *She loves Patch very much, and would be there for Patch when he needs her. *Her favorite color is blue, mostly in a light shade. *She loves crickets because their soothing chirping help her sleep, so she'll fall asleep a few seconds after she hears a cricket chirp. *Like Patch and Lucky, she is a big fan of Thunderbolt. *She is often seen with Patch, and when she's not with him, she often spends time with Two-Tone, Tripod, or any of the three main pups. *She hates receiving unfair punishments, especially from her mother for being with Patch. *She sometimes feels a little nervous when it comes to socializing with Patch's family because of what embarrassing things they might say about him. *She gets very uncomfortable when an overweight pup (Rolly, for example) sits way too close to her. (I changed her from liking piggyback rides and trench coat disguises to give her a very different personality of her own, so from now on, she does NOT have the strength to carry anyone or anything heavier than her! She does NOT even have the strength to carry anyone or anything EQUAL to her own weight!) *She hates it when someone harms, disrespects, or embarrasses Patch. *Her favorite food is spaghetti, and her least favorite is caviar. *She loves to seek adventures with Patch and his siblings mentioned above. *She loves to listen to love songs, but hates to listen to classical music. *She is very loving and caring to others, and would help her friends and Patch when they're in danger.
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Post by Cuddly Dearly on Oct 29, 2009 15:58:04 GMT -5
CUDDLY DEARLY:
Cuddly is cute, but very brave and smart.
Cuddly's family: Lilly (mother), Smiley, Lusious, Spencer, Flowerpetal, Mandy, Foody, Emerald (siblings), Shadow (stepbrother)
He is very peaceful, and he tries to calm down his friends when they get into fight.
He is very emotional and cares a lot about the ones who he loves. He could fight as much as needed for them.
He is joyful and playful, he likes to have fun with his friends.
He is enthusiastic and persistent - he never gives up his goals.
He likes his friends sometimes too much, and they can easily persuade him to do a bad thing.
Cuddly is in love with Cutey
Cuddly's best friend is Olwe
SMILEY DEARLY:
Smiley's family: Lilly (mother), Cuddly, Lusious, Spencer, Flowerpetal, Mandy, Foody, Emerald (siblings), Shadow (stepbrother)
He lives for having fun with the others.
He loves to make the other ones laugh, with his jokes, funny faces...
His jokes are sometimes nasty and exaggerated, but he still loves his friends, and above all that, he loves his brothers and sisters.
Smiley hates to be defeated in games. That's something worst to him.
He is not as brave as his brother Cuddly. He is sometimes a coward.
He also has some moments of temper tantrum. He can explode when something doesn't go his way
Smiley's best friend and stepbrother is Shadow.
Smiley's girlfriend is Shadow's cousin Marlene.
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Post by Cuddly Dearly on Oct 29, 2009 16:31:39 GMT -5
CRUELYN DE VIL:
Cruelyn is a canine fashion diva. She loves clothes and jewels. She was evicted from her first home because she stole a bracelet.
She is Cruella's pet and she admires Cruella because of two reasons: because she is a fashion diva, and because she hates Dalmatians.
Cruelyn's face is the newest logo of the House of DeVil.
Cruelyn is pretentious and in love with herself. She loves to stay in front of the mirror, trying Cruella's makeup on her face.
She loves to see the other Dalmatians sad, in fights, and she loves to see broken friendships and romances between Dalmatians.
She likes to walk along Dearly's farm and poke rude fun at the Dalmatian pups.
But Cruelyn is not brave enough. She can't do any real harm by herself.
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Post by Shadow Dearly on Dec 2, 2009 20:44:52 GMT -5
Marlene:
She is Smiley's girlfriend
She says that pups who explore with her would never get lost only to get lost
She wears a red cape
She loves to explore
She is Shadow's cousin
Her best friend is Emerald
Joaquin:
He is Rosalina's younger brother
His catchphrase is, "If you can't fly and you try to fly off a building, you're probably stupid."
He's really knowledgeable when it comes to Gary Stus.
He loves to watch TV, but not Thunderbolt.
He is Faith's boyfriend.
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Post by Shadow Dearly on Dec 2, 2009 21:25:43 GMT -5
I updated Shadow's facts.
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Post by Cadpig the LPS/FIM Fan on Dec 29, 2009 13:30:31 GMT -5
Ace
-Is a Jack Russell Terrier pup in fact who was dropped off at the Dearly's front door as a baby.
- Is big friends with Cadpig
- Likes Lucky okay, but on the other hand he hates when Lucky begins to brag or talk about Thuderbolt excessively.
- Doesn't seem to really care about watching Thunderbolt
- He loves to watch baseball on TV.
- Is a big fan of Alvin and The Chipmunks and most Disney movies.
- Is madly in love with Candi.
Candi:
- She was the first person who really talked to Ace and helped him be friends with the other pups on the farm.
- She is real small so she gets teased sometimes by the other pups on the farm.
- She loves to watch Scary Movies.
- She is very friendy but can get real angry if you pick on her friends or Ace.
- She hates conflicts
- She loves listening to Rock Music.
- She also loves to play Video games a lot.
Skipper:
-Is in love with Veronica but always seems to never be able to talk to her because he is always worried about saying something stupid or acting stupid.
-Has a history of saying and doing some really dumb things when he's really nervous about something.
-Is a New York Yankee fan.
-Spent time in alleys in New York before coming to the Dearly Farm.
-Is really into music.
-Always seems to wear a Yankee baseball hat.
- Loves to stick up for his friends and Veronica
Blossom:
- Really loves Dustin.
-Is really into girlish stuff ( Flowers , Jonas Bros, Hannah Montana, etc.)
-Can be really shy when she meets someone for the first time.
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Post by Cuddly Dearly on Jan 10, 2010 16:30:38 GMT -5
EMERALD DEARLY
Emerald is a sister of Smiley and Cuddly, Lilly's daughter.
Other brothers and sisters: Lusious, Flowerpetal, Foody, Spencer and Mandy.
Her stepbrother is Shadow.
Emerald is a sweetheart. She is always delighted to help someone.
She loves her family more than anything.
She is never mean and nasty, even not with the evil ones.
She loves romantic movies and music, it makes her cry.
Although she is a sweetheart, she loves clothes and jewels.
She is in love with Warrior Dearly.
Her best friend is Marlene
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Post by RaceFanX on Apr 1, 2010 23:37:51 GMT -5
Patriot
Is one of the few pups to buck his naming, he is American and proud of it but he does NOT usually flaunt it. He fully knows that countries, including his, make mistakes. He can be proud of it on some occasions but it is rarer than one would think.
His main demeanor is that of the southern "Good ole boy" type, a bit "Dukes of Hazzard" esque. He is usually friendly and helpful as such, all you have to do is ask and he'll almost always lend a paw. The above friendliness has an except, Cadpig. He has a bit of a dispute with her. In conversation, even to her face, he calls her by the nickname "runt dog."
Hailing from North Carolina, he speaks with a mild southern accent. An occasional southern slang, especially if refering to cars, wouldn't be out of character but a lot of it would be. Despite the potential stereotype he is in no way a "dumb redneck" and anyone who takes him as such is dangerously underestimating him.
Patriot is one of the smarter pups (not a genius by any means but more clever than he looks or acts at first glance) but most of it centers around motor vehicles or the racing of said motor vehicles, especially NASCAR. He's specialized but what he knows he knows well.
Patriot is shown to be a pretty good mechanic, at the very least he is one of the few pups who can weld. These skills can be a little misguided however by his love of motorsports. (He built a vehicle for the pups once but since it is a huge and loud monster truck it is in essence worthless for any day-to-day use). He usually has some project going on although being a small dog it usually takes him quite a long time to complete any of them.
In a fight Patriot will likely try and gain the upper hand with a weapon if he can get his paws on something that can function as such. He's not exactly the strongest pup around and likes to even the odds.
Although it had a hiccup this year, Patriot has been shown in relationship with Penny. Admittedly they take it slow, perhaps the polar opposite of louder relationships such as Lucky and T.T.
When I write with him he is known to use real-life NASCAR references in his dialogue (saying something is "faster than Joe Nemechek on pole day" or someone is "most ticked than Cale and Donnie back in '79"). Given the high accuracy I go for on those it's probably best to just skip those when writing with him, they aren't absolutely neccessary to his character.
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