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--- character_creation [2012/02/17 07:38] – [Biography] devik
+++ character_creation [2013/01/18 03:50] – abiri
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 Next, define how your character is seen by others. The most important things to fill in are:
-  * Description -- what your character looks like (keep in mind that [[recom size|giants]] may get stares and sore feet and [[verboten tech|weapons laws]] may get enforced)
+  * Description -- a paragraph or a few with good details on what your character looks like (keep in mind that [[recom size|giants]] may get stares and sore feet and [[verboten tech|weapons laws]] may get enforced)
     * **@desc me =**<Your description here.>
     * **{nl}** can be included to make paragraph breaks. Use this instead of hitting ENTER; the @desc command should be all one line.
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 We also have a CINFO (character information) program, which is used to make information about your character available for other players to read. This will help them roleplay more effectively with you, but does not mean that their //characters// will know this information. Your cinfo is also what allows staff or another player running a scene to determine what your character is capable of. Thus, please stay within theme and be reasonable and realistic in your choices.
-You are not required to fill out all of these fields immediately. To begin with, you need to fill out at least a few, such as homeworld, history, and skills, so that other players will have at least some idea who you are.  More information can be added as you develop your character and as a result of your character's new experiences. However, once you have roleplayed a part of your character's history, please do not change it retroactively, except as directed by staff.
+You are not required to fully fill out all of these fields immediately. To begin with, you need to fill out at least a few, such as homeworld, history, and skills, so that other players will have at least some idea who you are.  More information can be added as you develop your character and as a result of your character's new experiences. However, once you have roleplayed a part of your character's history, please do not change it retroactively, except as directed by staff.
-You can check your CINFO by typing **cinfo** followed by your name. **Ask a staff member to check your CINFO and description when you're done setting these.** The staff member can help you make any revisions so that you can be approved to play!
+You can check your CINFO by typing **cinfo** followed by your name. **Ask a staff member to check your CINFO and description when you're done setting these.** (If a staff member isn't handy at the moment, just leave [[commands|page #mail]].) The staff member can help you make any revisions so that you can be approved to play!
 (Just as with @desc, you can use {nl} to break up long cinfo entries.)
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   * age (the approximate age your character appears to others)
   * [[official_rules#adult_themes|birthday]] (year, month, and day your character was born- The IC date is exactly 200 years in the future)
-  * desc (a brief, one-line description of your character)
+  * desc (a brief, one-line description of your character- compare [[#appearance|@desc]])
   * character (personality and habits)
   * [[rp_guide#theme|history]] (a brief story of your character's background)
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 | ::: |   // cinfo #set age={eval:{div:{subt:{convtime:{time} {date}},{convtime:00:00:00 **02/16/81**}},31556926}} //   |
 | ::: | //In the above example, the character's birthday would be "**02/16/81**" or 16 Feb, 2181. Replace the date as appropriate for your character!// |