Character Trackers...

[Ragasaurus-Rex]

So pretty basic idea here and one i personally think if used correctly and updated as should be, Though this is optional, Would greatly benefit the site.

Basic idea...
These threads are started by members for the sole purpose of keeping track of their characters relationships and storylines. So to break that down so there can be no misunderstanding. Its like this.

Break down...
Members such as myself would essentially write up a post and lay it down give it a subject of whatever they want, something simple like "*Insert member here*'s characters." Or they could make up cool subjects like. "Rags Rangers." Just so long as its clear this will be where your characters recent activities are stored.

Then in the thread they have it set up however they like, So long as its rather organized and not a bunch of stuff thrown about in a post. Maybe do post per character, Or like in "The List" Have them separated with a

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thingy.
the what's included and in what order the information is stored depends on member preference. I could give;
Location, current items, State/Health, etc.
While another member could give not only more or less info but in a different order.

Now after its been up a week, Maybe two, And your character as done more "Stuff" Just in general and as a whole said member could update their thread with where said character as moved to, What items he/she might have acquired/lost. Any injuries they might have sustained, etc.

Example...
Character: Tycen Malone.
Class:Consular
Level: Eight
Age:Twenty-two
Sex:male
Height/Weight:6'4 145lb
Species:Titan
Family: Member of the very large Titan royal family, Closest siblings are his Two sisters. Real and Tina.
Injuries: None.
Current Location: Ilum. Jedi temple, Corbenic.
Equipment: Lightsaber parts. Blaster. Vibrodagger.
Allied Factions:New jedi order
Involved in: Corbenic

Happenings:
Tycen after changes sides for a second time and is now a member of the jedi order and is currently undergoing training at the headquarters of the Jedi, Corbenic.

Relationships:
Tina Malone, Sister.
Real Malone, Sister.
Kyo Drake, Jedi Master.
Yuki Uramachi, acquaintance/Trained under.
Jor Halcyon, Informal Master.
Darth Cain, Enemy.

Quick notice The happenings section was done as a brief example, If the idea is put in place i would expect much more

Bottom line...
I like this idea, Kind of obvious as i am posting it, Its not being forced onto members, Its optional, So it can't be said that its making the system any more difficult which would drive away new members. Its for those who like to keep their shut in check and if others want to know more about said character(s) Also this would be a great way for people to know what recurring character are NPCs and what's up with them and who they are connected with. To answer some questions i'm expecting.
Yes there is a wiki but consistently updating that would be more difficult and frankly i don't think that's what its meant for.
Yes you could always PM an admin if you wanted changes done to your characters profiles, But first, Admins are busy i believe they all have collage to attend or some form of school and others might even have jobs, I'm totally unsure on that.
Yes there are boards that seem like they might fit this but i don't really see it.
Yes we do have weekly updates, But they are not detailing more of the in depth information i would expect this to be used for, Plus, Not trying to take away from the wonderful work Cain has done for the site and continues to do, But those updates aren't always posted for the same reasons as before.
And a question i seem to hear a lot on here. "Why?" Why do we need this i usually hear it from Mik, Not directly though...to other members, the answer was already stated.
"Its for those who like to keep their shut in check and if others want to know more about said character(s)"

And in closing i'd like to point out as i indicated before, Since accepted applications are locked away in the list Member are unable to do any kind of maintenance on character profiles, One of the best reasons to enact this idea. I would also like to say i don't think this as been done on site before and if it turns out this was a part of the first system and had a hand in its clear crash then just tell me now.

[Darth Hades]

Hey rag I got a question. Um is it gonna look like the list. Having to scroll down until you reach your character? It might take awhile it reach it then, at least until you remember where it is. Or we can make a new board just for that. With each member his own thread, containing only thier characters. That way it would be no work for the admins and Rag gets what he wants. But thats my opinion.

[Ragasaurus-Rex]

Feb 20, 2010 7:03:49 GMT -5 Darth Hades said:

Hey rag I got a question. Um is it gonna look like the list. Having to scroll down until you reach your character? It might take awhile it reach it then, at least until you remember where it is. Or we can make a new board just for that. With each member his own thread, containing only thier characters. That way it would be no work for the admins and Rag gets what he wants. But thats my opinion.

I realize now that i didn't expectantly state where these activities would take place. Ideally it would have its own board where members make their own topics for their own characters, No load on the admins that way. But i could see them maybe being place just within the BHOD RP section of the RP board. Best case and how i envisioned would be granting them a board alone though.

I would like to state in bold that. IN NO WAY DO I INTENT FOR THIS TO BE LIKE THE LIST. That would kinda hurt the cause. If every member had their own threat other members could find them in moments, Unlike if it were done in the list fashion in which case they all would be present in the same topic and a cluster fuck to go through and find desired member's characters.

Hope that answered your question. ;D