[Gaia Reborn]

Perhaps the most important part of what makes a character who they are is their character sheet, a simple page containing all of a character's information. From their name to their personality, nothing is hidden in one's character sheet. If a player hopes to engage in roleplay on the Gaia Reborn forum, one must first post their character sheet with all of the required information. One can find the template of a character sheet below. Simply copy and paste the template below, create your own thread, and paste it into the BBCode editor before returning to the preview, with a title including the character's class and in-game name, such as "[Enchanter] Lyssamanya"


[b][font size="4"]- Player -[/font][/b]
[b]Name:[/b] <This is the character's real name outside of Gaia Reborn, not the forum user's real name>
[b]Gender:[/b] <Just like the real name entry, this is the character's gender outside of the Gaia Reborn video game>
[b]Age:[/b] <This is the character's real age outside of Gaia Reborn>
[b]Sexuality:[/b] <The character's sexuality, both inside and outside of the game>

[b][font size="4"]- Character -[/font][/b]
[b]Name:[/b] <This entry is intended for the in-game character's username; this is the name other characters will see and what the game will refer to you by. Please ensure that you update your profile name to match this one>
[b]Gender:[/b] <This is the character's in-game gender; while gender is chosen against one's will, the gender of their in-game avatar is chosen at character creation, allowing male players to play female characters, and vice-versa>
[b]Apparent Age:[/b] <The real age number is a user's age, the number of years they have lived, while a character's apparent age is how old they appear; with an in-depth character creation system, it is possible to set one's appearance to look much younger than they actually are>
[b]Face Claim:[/b] <The name of your character's face claim, followed by their source. Example: "Shiroe, Log Horizon">
[b]Played By:[/b] <This is the name of the forum user who owns this character; this should be identical to, or similar to, the name they use on Discord or in the chatbox>
[b]Faction:[/b] <This entry is a character's faction, letting others know what type of character this is, whether they are an Adventurer who once knew this world as a video game, or a Gaian who was born into this world naturally>

[b][font size="4"]- Appearance -[/font][/b]
<(Minimum of 100 words is necessary. You can also insert links to pictures as reference. Describes things about the character not otherwise apparent by pictures alone)

Having trouble with this section? Try answering the following:

- Do they have any unusual or noticeable physical characteristics? Scars, tattoos, birth marks, injuries?
- What is their body shape and how fit are they? Are they muscular? Chubby? Thin? Anywhere in between?
- Are they very tall? Rather short?
- What do their eyes look like? Rounded eyes? Squinty eyes? Large, expressive eyes? Half-open and constantly sleepy?
- How is their hairstyle like? Do they stick with the same style or does it change occasionally? Do they tie their hair up in public but leave it down in private?
- What type of clothing do they generally prefer wearing, both in real life and in game? Pretty but impractical? Comfy and unassuming? Favorite color choices?
- Do they have any disabilities that is apparent from seeing them in real life?
- How do they present themselves in public and in private?
- What is their walking posture? Slow and relaxed? Extremely rushed and pushy?
- Are there any stereotypes that they seem to fit based on appearance? Is this an accurate impression of the character? If not, why do they dress the way they do?
- If Adventurer, are there any apparent differences between how they look in real life and how they look in game? Is this a preferential choice based on their ideal type of person? If the character is the opposite gender in game compared to real life, is this more fitting of their true self?>

[b][font size="4"]- Personality -[/font][/b]
<(Minimum of 200 words is necessary. Explains the character's personality from their basic demeanor to how they get along well with other people.)

Questions to get started:
- Introversion / Extraversion: Is the character more likely to keep to themselves or do they seek people to socialize with? Doesn't have to be one or the other, but most people align toward one.
- Intuition / Sensing: Is the character more interpreting, the type to think about patterns of what had happened before in order to decide the best course of action? Is the character more observing, one who learns from experience and by observing how the world works? Doesn't have to be one or the other, but most people align toward one.
- Thinking / Feeling: Is the character more likely to analyze a situation and weigh the pros and cons without bias? Or do they prioritize peoples' emotions and feelings when deciding what to do? Doesn't have to be one or the other, but most people align toward one.
- Judging / Perceiving: Does the character like to convey to others that they want to feel in control of their way of life, making clear decisions and organizing plans carefully? Or do they portray themselves a little more flexible with how things happen, able to improvise based on the situation? Doesn't have to be one or the other, but most people align toward one.
- What are their views on honesty? Very important or not so important depending on the circumstances?
- How trusting is the character? Are they more likely to doubt people they meet or do they want to believe in others?
- How do they deal with people they don't know very well? Are they more willing to get to know them or are they more reserved?
- How do they deal in larger groups of people as opposed to small groups or one on one conversations?
- How do they prioritize people? Do they value their family, friends, party members, lovers, any specific group over the other?
- How competitive is the character, in terms of smaller things like winning a PvP match and larger-scale challenges like becoming one of the strongest of their class?
- What are the character's personal strengths and virtues?
- What are the character's personal weaknesses and fears?>

[b][font size="4"]- Biography -[/font][/b]
<(Minimum of 200 words is necessary. Explain the character's history prior to beginning their adventure in Gaia Reborn.)

First of all, we do ask that you keep the history somewhat believable given the time of the story (2019). Some suspense in belief is okay, but "cyborgs traveling 4 years back through time to play the game" is not such a good idea.

Might be best to take your time and start with the early history. Not necessarily too early, but enough to give you a background.

If Adventurer, how was your character's childhood? Did they have a happy life with friends and family? If not, explain the troubles they've had in their years and how they've managed to deal with it. How was their schooling? Were they one of the better students or were they the delinquent type? However much more you can add depends on how old your character is. Perhaps you can talk about whether they've been in relationships, whether they've had jobs, whether anything that happened in their past shapes how they behave today. Hopefully you should have a long enough history as is, but now you can talk about how your character discovered Gaia Reborn too. Were they a gamer? If not, were they asked by friends and family to try the game? What were their initial thoughts about Gaia Reborn, a game that's likely as old or even older than they were, finally available for them to play? Did they have any goals for how they wanted to play the game?

Playing as a Gaian is different. They are essentially NPCs of Gaia Reborn, having gained their own personalities due to the transition. Therefore, their history is much more relevant to the world setting. They are born from the earth and will someday return to the earth. Unlike Adventurers, if their HP should reach 0, they suffer a permanent death. If you choose to play as a Gaian, you must heed your physical limitations. We're not out to get your character, but just know what you're getting yourself into before you decide to play as a Gaian.>

[b][font size="4"]- Extra -[/font][/b]
<Post anything not covered in the rest of the template here. You can include things not already described in the previous sections like blood type, dominant handedness, character trivia, personal comments, etc. No word minimum.

Oh yes, while we're at it, after you post up your completed character app, you might want to stick it in archive.org/web/. Go to the bottom right of the page, paste in the link to your profile and then save the page. That way you can recover it in case it gets accidentally deleted or overwritten.>


[b][font size="4"]- Statistics -[/font][/b]
[b]Race:[/b] <The in-game avatar's race; this will have an impact on many factors, including a character's appearance and their starting skills - [a href="http://gaia-reborn.proboards.com/thread/7/races-world"]Races[/a]>
[b]Class:[/b] <A character's combat class impacts their starting proficiencies, as well as the skills they are capable of learning - [a href="http://gaia-reborn.proboards.com/thread/8/classes-skills"]Classes[/a]>
[b]Class EXP:[/b] <The amount of EXP accumulated for a character's class. On creating a new character, this should always be 0.>
[b]Talent:[/b] <A character's roleplaying talent affects their capabilities and strengths outside of or inside of combat depending on the chosen Talent - [a href="http://gaia-reborn.proboards.com/thread/10/character-talents"]Talents[/a]>
[b]Talent Level[/b] <The current level for a character's roleplaying talent. On creating a new character, this should always be 1.>
[b]Talent EXP:[/b] <The amount of EXP accumulated for a character's roleplaying talent. On creating a new character, this should always be 0.>
[b]Crafting Talent:[/b] <One's crafting talent determines what they are able to craft and create, allowing them to create items and equipment that could benefit them in battle and in the field, as well as potentially creating items to hinder their enemies>
[b]Crafting Talent Level[/b] <The current level for a character's crafting talent. On creating a new character, this should always be 1.>
[b]Crafting Talent EXP:[/b] <The amount of EXP accumulated for a character's crafting talent. On creating a new character, this should always be 0.>
[b]Skill Points:[/b] <By default, this value is 10, but if your character is human then their default SP will be 12; Skill Points are spent to learn skills at a rate of 3 SP for one Rank 1 skill, 5 SP for one Rank 2 skill, and 10 SP for one Rank 3 skill>
[b]Ability Points:[/b] <By default, this value is 0; leave this value at 0 as the staff will update it when you level up>

[b]- Ability Levels -[/b]
<View the character progression thread for a chart of starting ability scores for each class>
Unarmed:
One-Handed Melee:
Two-Handed Melee:
Ranged:
Magic:
Shield:
Light Armor:
Medium Armor:
Heavy Armor:

[b][font size="4"]- Skills -[/font][/b]

[b][font size="3"]- Class -[/font][/b]

[b]- Beginner -[/b]

[b]Skill Name:[/b]
Skill Description. Replace this text with the name and description of any skill you can afford to learn, either by spending SP on that skill or by inheriting it from your race or talent.
[i]Activation time, cooldown. Mana.[/i]

[b]- Rank I -[/b]

[b]- Rank II -[/b]

[b]- Rank III -[/b]

[b][font size="3"]- Racial & Talents -[/font][/b]

[b]Skill Name:[/b]
Skill Description. Replace this text with the name and description of any skill you can afford to learn, either by spending SP on that skill or by inheriting it from your race or talent.
[i]Time, cooldown. Mana.[/i]

[b][font size="4"]- Equipment -[/font][/b]
Armor:
Left Hand:
Right Hand:
Accessory #1:
Accessory #2:
Accessory #3:
Accessory #4:

[b][font size="4"]- Vanity Gear -[/font][/b]
Armor:
Accessory #1:
Accessory #2:
Accessory #3:
Accessory #4:

[b][font size="4"]- Inventory -[/font][/b]
<Place all your items here. These can be consumables, special arrows, a puppet, gathered materials, or spare equipment.>


Additional FAQ:

Q: Should I follow any other text styling for my application? Do I need anything in my IGN/avatar/signature?
A: For your thread title, just make sure you have the IGN as part of the title. Otherwise, all you really need to do is just use the template. If there are any coding errors you might encounter, we can help you with that. The IGN of the character will be the same as your account's displayed name, so be sure those match up. As for avatar, it's probably best for you to make it a picture of your character.

Q: What is a face claim?
A: Essentially a reference of who your character looks like.

Q: What if my face claim is a piece of original artwork?
A: You would just say Original instead of a series name, then include the artist's online name. Most people format this in the profile as "Original [Artist's Name], ORIGINAL", but just make sure you indicate this somewhere.

Q: Do I need a face claim? What kinds of face claims are allowed?
A: We'd like for you to have a face claim, if only because it's a lot easier for other people to identify your character at a glance. Generally most characters from anime/manga/games/cartoons are valid, but feel free to check with a mod if you have concerns. You may also use original art as long as you know the artist's name, or may draw your own. Just make sure you can link a clear picture as your avatar.

Q: If someone else has a face claim that I want, can I use the same face claim?
A: After some decision, we've decided to make all face claims available to all members regardless of whether it is being currently used by another person. Like in real life, it's not impossible for people to look very similar to each other.

Q: What skills or items do I add to my profile?
A: For your equips, pick two weapons or a weapon and a shield from the available list. Then choose any armor type available to your class. As for skills, add your Level 1 Crafting Talent skill, your Level 1 RP Talent skill, then pick a skill from your main class's skill list and add it. You should have at least 1 skill for each of your three classes.

Q: How many characters can I have?
A: We don't have a limit on characters right now as long as you can maintain activity on all of them.