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Something I've noticed since I've come back to Arelith is that there is an unusually high number of people using the character description box incorrectly. I've seen memes, random strings of characters that make no sense, ooc information about what other characters someone plays, and more. Now still the majority of people are using it as intended of course, but is there something we can do about these people that, when I inspect them, it really kind of breaks my immersion. I don't want anyone to get in trouble, but I've noticed this with at least 5 people in the past week.
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Re: character descriptions
They're probably new players who aren't familiar with Arelithian customs yet. You can give them some advice through tells, if they're receptive, but beyond that it's just something they'll have to learn about.
If they have really inappropriate descriptions, you can point them out to DMs.
If they have really inappropriate descriptions, you can point them out to DMs.
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Re: character descriptions
"Your only hope for fame and fortune, and to escape the life of a commoner, was to become an adventurer. Guided by your goals and dreams, you have set off in search of excitement."
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Re: character descriptions
If I had a penny for every time I've read that...ForgottenBhaal wrote: ↑Tue Oct 23, 2018 11:25 am"Your only hope for fame and fortune, and to escape the life of a commoner, was to become an adventurer. Guided by your goals and dreams, you have set off in search of excitement."
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Re: character descriptions
I noticed it a lot on Skal. Detailed backgrounds as well.
It's been a while since I was in the char creation area, is there a fixture in there that talks about descriptions, how to use them and how to change them IG?
It's been a while since I was in the char creation area, is there a fixture in there that talks about descriptions, how to use them and how to change them IG?
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Re: character descriptions
There’s actually a guide that puts up the basics in game now, I can’t remember the exact command however.
Re: character descriptions
The commands that you need to change your description anywhere are as follows:
-description completely erases your current description and starts over with what's typed after a space (after the command)
-description +np Adds a new paragraph after what you have already typed in there.
-description +nl New line. Stays right up against the previous text instead of spacing it one line like the paragraph.
In order to see your own description place the examine command from the radial menu onto an action bar spot and then use it on yourself.
-description completely erases your current description and starts over with what's typed after a space (after the command)
-description +np Adds a new paragraph after what you have already typed in there.
-description +nl New line. Stays right up against the previous text instead of spacing it one line like the paragraph.
In order to see your own description place the examine command from the radial menu onto an action bar spot and then use it on yourself.
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Re: character descriptions
"-description +temp" brings up an interactive dialog for creating a detailed description. I've always found that the easiest to use, even if it means re-entering the entire thing.
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Re: character descriptions
While it might be useful, or even preferable, for some people - I kind of find the "bullet point" style format of the automated description system to rob your description of some of its narrative and creative richness. But, whatever floats your goats.
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Re: character descriptions
So, don't use it?Halfsized Heroes wrote: ↑Sat Oct 27, 2018 3:32 amWhile it might be useful, or even preferable, for some people - I kind of find the "bullet point" style format of the automated description system to rob your description of some of its narrative and creative richness. But, whatever floats your goats.
The dialog just gives you the ability to review and remove lines from your description without having to start over entirely.
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Re: character descriptions
"Wanderlust has recently lured you to enter human lands against your family's advice, and your own better judgment. You plan to show these short-lived humans and filthy dwarves what a real elf is made of."
The reason I am posting this, is because I find this a bigger problem than with how people use it for memes, or random incoherent strings of words.
The reason I am posting this, is because I find this a bigger problem than with how people use it for memes, or random incoherent strings of words.
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Re: character descriptions
New players don't know any better. It takes time. You can offer to help them create a description.
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Re: character descriptions
This. Let's help, not criticise.The Rambling Midget wrote: ↑Sat Oct 27, 2018 10:05 pmNew players don't know any better. It takes time. You can offer to help them create a description.
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Re: character descriptions
I always blank it out and leave it blank until I get a feel for the character (or if I'm even going to keep them.)
I'm sure that annoys people, but I'd rather hold off until I know what I want to say than put a placeholder I'm not happy with in there.
That said maybe the default NWN description could be removed by an Arelith script on character creation? Not sure what would be in its place, maybe blank, maybe a custom message that they haven't written a description yet, maybe just mechanical character details.
I'm sure that annoys people, but I'd rather hold off until I know what I want to say than put a placeholder I'm not happy with in there.
That said maybe the default NWN description could be removed by an Arelith script on character creation? Not sure what would be in its place, maybe blank, maybe a custom message that they haven't written a description yet, maybe just mechanical character details.
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Re: character descriptions
+1Sea Shanties wrote: ↑Wed Oct 31, 2018 9:11 amThat said maybe the default NWN description could be removed by an Arelith script on character creation? Not sure what would be in its place, maybe blank, maybe a custom message that they haven't written a description yet, maybe just mechanical character details.
I 100% agree with this suggestion. Even a blank description is better than the horrible NWN default one.
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Re: character descriptions
Please and thank you.
Re: character descriptions
I almost always keep my character descriptions saved in a text document on my compy. That way if I wish to change something I can copy/paste everything back over including the commands.
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Re: character descriptions
I forget who had it, but my favourite description i read said "Man"
Name: Shanna Waynolt nee Tahir
Age: 45
Height: 5'0"
Weight: 106lb
Hair & facial archetype: Ginnifer Goodwin
Body shape archetype: Example
Age: 45
Height: 5'0"
Weight: 106lb
Hair & facial archetype: Ginnifer Goodwin
Body shape archetype: Example
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"Wherever you travel, those around you either shun you or drive you away because of your orc blood. Hoping to gain some respect, you have set off in search of high adventure."
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Re: character descriptions
You may be short, but you're quick and full of spirit. You've recently wandered into human settlements, eager to see what you can learn from the tall-folk."
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Re: character descriptions
The only default one i don't like is the elven one,the others are fine imho
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Re: character descriptions
If there are that many people who think that their ONLY hope for fame and fortune is adventuring....Shouldn't they unionize? There are enough of them...
Flower Power wrote: ↑Sun Jun 18, 2023 10:53 pmYou say this, but being MILDLY MEAN to people is treated like a war crime on Arelith.
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Re: character descriptions
RP to find out.
*Squint*
*Squint*
I am not on a team.
I do not win, I do not lose.
I tell a story, and when I'm lucky,
Play a part in the story you tell too.
I do not win, I do not lose.
I tell a story, and when I'm lucky,
Play a part in the story you tell too.
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Default elven description on drow characters trumps them all, imho.Cybernet21 wrote: ↑Mon Nov 05, 2018 6:28 pmThe only default one i don't like is the elven one,the others are fine imho
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