Owl's Adoptables

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  1.   1.  Contract Terms
  2.   2.  Current Adoptables
    1.   2.1  On-Board
    2.   2.2  Off-Board
  3.   3.  Adoption Information
    1.   3.1  Pre-Adoption Changes
    2.   3.2  Post-Adoption Development
    3.   3.3  Re-Adoption
  4.   4.  Interested?
    1.   4.1  Forewarning

Hey! I'm Owl and every so often I come up with some characters or what not and I like to allow them to get out there and stretch their fictional legs. I am generally very loose about my adoptables and am open to changes for many of them, even strict characters given they are reasonable. I like making diverse backstories and characters so keep an eye out!

I am also the founder of the Tibalt family and there will certainly be Yorkshire pups originating from there!

Thanks to Sie from whom I snatched much of the coding from. c;

1.  Contract Terms

Some characters are harder to change than others, or even impossible, while others just provide a skeleton for potential adopters to build from! Here are my specific tags:

  • Relaxed: This adoptable is on pretty easy terms, a lot can be changed if desired and I won't be very picky in choosing an adopter.
  • Moderate: I've had this adoptable awhile or I'm willing to change some things, other parts of the character I'd prefer to stay the same. I will be slightly more selective in picking an adopter.
  • Strict: This adoptable is rigid in its terms and very little can be changed, or at all. This is usually reserved to young of existing characters or future plot intensive characters. I will want a solid roleplayer that has had experience beforehand.

2.  Current Adoptables

2.1  On-Board

None atm!

2.2  Off-Board

Many, will add later.

3.  Adoption Information

3.1  Pre-Adoption Changes

Undeveloped

For characters without development (e.g., they have not appeared at 'Souls yet): I love to discuss characters and will do so readily and am happy to see your side and will frequently allow changes to relaxed and moderate characters. But please, do not change major character points prior to adoption without discussing with me first. :C

Developed

For characters with development (e.g., they've appeared at 'Souls already):

Changes may not be possible, especially regarding their appearance and backstory, if they've spoken of their history in-game. In general, I prefer not to allow changes to characters with active roleplay history. Retconning is generally a no-no, and it may change things even if you're looking to alter off-board history of an on-board character with prior roleplay.

3.2  Post-Adoption Development

  • Generally, you do not need my permission to do things with an adoptable. Develop your character how you want. :3
  • For no characters am I looking to control every little aspect of our characters' interactions. For some characters I may have stricter requirements about what I want out of them plot and thread-wise.

For Stricter Characters

Some specific characters may have more stringent terms! I understand that character development just happens sometimes, but if it's your plan from the get-go to take a character a different direction than I envisioned, let me know beforehand. E.g., if you're applying for one of my "darker" characters and you plan to take them in a more light-hearted direction from their outset, including edits to their history to make them less dark -- you should tell me about it when you apply!

3.3  Re-Adoption

About

I work hard to make my adoptables shiny -- some of them come with a lot of junk! I also try to put thought into their appearances and biographies. So, in cases where a player doesn't stick around very long, I'm liable to find a new player. Generally, if you've adopted a character from me and you've dropped them or disappeared, please don't be terribly surprised if I find a new player. D;

Specific Terms

I may choose to re-adopt the character if you have:

  • dropped them for a long period of time (6+ months since character was dropped)
  • dropped them with only brief play (0 - 6 months, 0 - 100 posts, etc.)
  • dropped them with inadequate play (unfinished threads and plots, errors in interpreting pre-set character history or personality, etc.)
  • disappeared from or otherwise permanently departed 'Souls (2 years or more)
  • been permanently banned from 'Souls
  • broken a specific term of the adoption contract (e.g., if I stipulated Marya must join Cour des Miracles and you take her to Anathema instead)

Your Stuff

  • All baubles (art, titles, icons, etc.) originally given with the adoptable return with the character.
  • Gift art and gift graphics are typically considered reclaimable with the adoptable. If you bear a particular attachment to a table or something, let me know; I am flexible. :)
  • Commissioned and bought art is considered your property. New players must request your permission to use such items, even in the case of art customized to that particular character.
  • Titles and icons...
    • ... earned via game points, contests, etc. are considered your property; however, you must request removal/transfer in a timely manner after dropping the adoptable or they become property of the new player.
    • ... purchased via the 'Souls store are considered your property and may be removed/transferred to your own character at any time.

4.  Interested?

Contact me by one of the two provided methods -- please do not IM/chat me regarding adoptions. Though, I'm happy to chat about the character in regards to pre-adoption changes via that method. Though, in the initial private message/E-mail, please include:

  • Your preferred nickname:
  • Character:
  • Why the character interests you: No need to be overly wordy here -- a simple explanation will do!
  • A RP or other writing sample (e.g., from a previous game): Not necessary if you currently play at 'Souls.
  • Any plots or ideas you've gotten for the character: OPTIONAL!
  • Have you read, understood, and agree to the contract terms on my adoption page as well as the individual contract terms for this character?:

4.1  Forewarning

I greatly appreciate adopters who are patient, strong and active roleplayers, etc. I may not adopt to players who:

  • Constantly pick up, drop, and switch characters.
  • Who constantly ask for adoptables, then fail to join with the adoptable.
  • Show severe streaks of inactivity, constant absenteeism, etc.
  • Are not going to join with the adoptable as soon as possible.
  • Have adopted from me before, only to have the situation go awry in some way.

Don't be intimidated -- it's just a warning. :) If you're interested, ask anyway -- the worst that will happen is a no, after all! I'm pickier about some characters than others -- for example, Petr Dubov, a character who I've been trying to have adopted for a long time and who is not integral to my roleplay or plots, is pretty much open season, whereas I might be considerably more selective in considering the player of a Tibalt family member. ;D